Bridging the gap between virtual reality and house concerts. Some people are convinced that in a short while most “live” music will happen in a virtual space. They believe VR … 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.
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
You’re not ready for a music manager. But how about an accountability team?
Why daydreaming about someone ELSE handling your career tomorrow could be holding you back from succeeding today. Okay, I don’t know for a fact that you’re not ready for a … Continue reading
5 music business podcasts you can’t live without
Try these music business business podcasts, and become a smarter music marketer. Had enough Cardi B on the car radio? Tired of Trump-talk on the news? Sick of hearing Rupert … Continue reading
How to NOT lose your voice on tour!
“So, did you lose your voice on tour?!” My music-store-owner friend, a passionate music enthusiast, was excitedly grilling me about my thirteen-night Northeast tour last August. The answer was an … Continue reading
“10 data points every musician should check daily” (The DIY Musician Live)
Navigating the numbers and dashboards that will have an impact on your music’s reach. We’re musicians, not data analysts. But making a daily or (at least) weekly habit of checking … Continue reading
Ready to launch your next music project? Do these 4 things FIRST
The right way to plan for your next album, single, or video release. Chances are you have a big music project you’re working on now, right? Maybe it’s as small … Continue reading
What are your musical highs and lows from the past year?
Tell us your BEST and WORST moments from the last year in your music career. I got a really nice message from an artist last week saying that between the … Continue reading