[This post was written by guest contributor Dave Kusek of New Artist Model.] We’ve all heard this piece of advice time and time again – in the music industry, it’s all … Continue reading
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How to make your music career profitable: 10 business rules for DIY artists
Be SMART and treat your ART like a small business [This article was written by guest contributor Sean Kinney, an award-winning entertainer and filmmaker. His company 1 Stooge Entertainment offers … Continue reading
A Guide to Getting Gigs (Part 2 of 3): How to Look for Gigs
[This article was written by guest contributor Yannick Ilunga of The Jazz Spotlight.] This is the second of a three-part article (in case you haven’t yet, check out the first part What to Do … Continue reading
You’re a musician… but is it a HOBBY or a “REAL JOB?”
New IRS tax rules may benefit independent musicians [This article was written by entertainment attorney and indie artist Christiane Cargill Kinney. You can follow her on Twitter for more helpful indie-artist tips.] … Continue reading
Networking for musicians: advice from a professional sideman
[This article was written by Lemar Guillary, an LA-based trombonist who has performed with artists such as Robin Thicke, Jennifer Hudson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.] Sociology of … Continue reading
How to play a successful – and profitable! – virtual show
[This article is a guest post written by Matt Thomas of Concert Window.] Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned professional, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of … Continue reading
How to stretch your recording budget and get more for your money
[This post was written by guest contributor Dave Kusek of New Artist Model.] Budgeting is probably one of the most overlooked aspects of planning for a new album or project. Compared … Continue reading
A Guide to Getting Gigs: What to do before looking for gigs
[This article was written by guest contributor Yannick Ilunga of The Jazz Spotlight.] Some do it for the thrill of being on stage. Some do it to see the world, … Continue reading
The college radio DJ’s dilemma
[Editor’s note: This article was written by Michael Corcoran of MusicSUBMIT. I’m posting it here because I think it illustrates not only the benefits of a service like MusicSUBMIT, but because it … Continue reading
What you should do when your gig is over to make sure you get booked again
In my guide “How to Book My Band” I outline steps you can take to get gigs for your band. I also talk about how to plan and pull off a … Continue reading