Do you have an endless source of cash to fund your music pursuits? No? Me neither, so that makes two of us. If you do, huge congrats! … annnndddddd……this article … Continue reading
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Four ‘Wild West’ Principles that hold true in the modern music world
I survived the polar vortex and now spring appears to be just around the corner, although I have not yet consulted with the groundhog. To get out of my comfort … Continue reading
“How I thrive after 15 years as a DIY musician”
Yael Meyer’s 6 keys to independent music success. The impossible dream. When I first decided to make music for a living it was as much an act of passion as … Continue reading
5 myths about being a musician with a “day” job
Hello, I’m a professional HR Advisor… … .and a #1 Billboard Recording Artist. So you’re a musician with a full-time job? If ONLY you had all day to focus on … Continue reading
8 ways to defeat self-doubt as a musician
How to win the battle against ‘Starving Artist Syndrome.’ [This guest post was written by Jamie Leger.] Sometimes it feels like we’re treading water in this competitive music business. And … Continue reading
How to know when to quit your day job
Is there a “right time” to become a professional musician? Many of us know the ache of not being able to make music from sun up to sun down. Instead, … Continue reading
8 music myths you need to leave behind
Time to say goodbye to a few false assumptions that have been holding you back! The music industry has stayed loyal to some really destructive myths, so it’s always great … Continue reading
Becoming a full-time musician: How one artist took the leap
Going pro. Quitting the day job. Taking the plunge. Living the dream. A year ago, Laini Marenick (of the band Laini and the Wildfire) quit her day job and became … Continue reading
Here’s what REALLY holds most musicians back from success
How to Turn Your Pain Into Art. The band Icon for Hire got signed. They went on a giant tour. They went bankrupt. They went indie. Then they crowdfunded, asking for … Continue reading
The three components of Lean Music Methodology, a smarter way to move your music career forward
The following excerpt from my new book Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas delves into the concept of Lean Music Methodology, an accelerated process by which an artist tests … Continue reading