[This article was written by Dae Bogan and it originally appeared on his website.] I received an email this morning from a reader who had read my piece, “Demystifying The … Continue reading
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Rise above the plateau: how to take your music career to the next level in the new year
[This article was written by Dave Kusek, founder of the New Artist Model, an online music business school for independent musicians, performers, recording artists, producers, managers, and songwriters. He is … Continue reading
10 steps to building a single release campaign
[This article was written by Dae Bogan and it originally appeared on his website.] The music industry is full of mystery. From the complexities of royalty calculations to the fundamental … Continue reading
How house concerts can help you grown your fan base
We all know the scenario: you play at your local club to the same group of fans time and time again. Every week there may be a few new people … Continue reading
A guide to getting gigs (part 3): how to promote your shows
[This article was written by guest contributor Yannick Ilunga of The Jazz Spotlight.] This is the final part of the three-article series A Guide to Getting Gigs. As the title suggests, in What … Continue reading
How to transcribe sheet music for your songs
Make rehearsals, sessions, and gigs easier by creating sheet music (and sell it at your merch booth too!) [This article was written by the folks at Sheet Music Plus.] If … Continue reading
Frustrated with live streaming concerts? You’re not alone
[This article was written by Stephen Backer, co-founder & CEO of 2ndLine.tv.] Just the other week, I was at a fantastic music festival down in Louisiana. One of the stages … Continue reading
The Business of Songwriting: Co-writers and Split Sheets
As a songwriter, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the creativity and excitement of writing and forget about the business side of things. A lot of times, the very … Continue reading
Photoshop alternatives: tools for creating AMAZING visual content
[This article was written by guest contributor Yannick Ilunga. It originally appeared on The Jazz Spotlight.] How many times have you heard that social media posts and tweets that include … Continue reading
Music Conferences: The Good, the Bad, and Mostly the Ugly
Why one indie artist thinks many small music conferences aren’t worth the price of registration [This article was written by performing songwriter Joe Marson. It originally appeared on his blog.] … Continue reading