Does your musical project have an expiration date? For what seems like a lifetime, but is probably just a few short years, your band has been your life. Every waking … Continue reading
Music Career Tips
Being a musician is more than just plugging in your instrument. Learn tips on how to advance your music career on stage and beyond. Here you’ll find information about touring, how to make money with merch, how to brand yourself, and other ways to develop your music project into a business.
Why nobody is noticing your music
Why can’t I get any recognition for my music? Why do other bands get the gigs when we’re clearly better musicians? Why can’t we book more gigs? We should be … Continue reading
How to deal with stage fright without booze or drugs
The healthy way to confront stage fright as a performing musician. Beta blockers. A shot of booze. A couple beers. Sure, those can all have some effect when battling stage … Continue reading
How a songwriter in his 60s broke back into the music industry
Independent musician Daniel Antopolsky started building a music career in his 60s. I’ve written before about age in the music industry. In many respects, age isn’t an asset: the big and … Continue reading
Ellis Paul’s editing tips for songwriters
The Incredible Editing Wheel for Songwriters. This was designed as an inspirational poster for people attending my songwriting workshops and retreats. It’s a visual representation of what I teach about … Continue reading
10 vocal tricks to unlock your songwriting
Improve your songwriting with these ten vocal and melodic tricks. We’ve all been there: You’ve got an amazing hook for your new song. But you freeze as you realize you have … Continue reading
Is your lifestyle getting in the way of your creative dreams?
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
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
The song idea generator, by Ellis Paul
Using the Idea Generator Wheel for songwriters. The SOURCE of ideas for songs can be found – literally – everywhere. The Song Idea Generator Wheel not only focuses on where … 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