It’s the old story. You’ve been mastering the guitar in your bedroom for a solid few months now. The chord changes are getting quicker, the fret buzzes are becoming more … 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.
“What do music supervisors and producers think of my music?”
That’s the question artists were asking during the Song Pitch Session hosted by NPR’s Bob Boilen at 2017’s DIY Musician Conference in Nashville. In the video above you can see … Continue reading
How many songs do you throw away? (Why failure is necessary in songwriting)
Take heart, songwriters. Even Josh Ritter writes crappy songs. As he says in this clip from a recent Berklee Online session, “The default setting for writing is failure to get … Continue reading
How to make it in the new music business
Independent musician, actor, blogger, and author Ari Herstand gave a talk at the 2017 DIY Musician Conference about what artists need in order to succeed in the music industry of … Continue reading
6 interesting ways new musicians can make a name for themselves
Being a good musician isn’t an easy thing to achieve. It takes a lot of hard work, practice and patience. Even if you reach the level of a “professional musician,” it … Continue reading
Should You Stand at a Seated Venue?
I went to a show last night at a downtown concert hall. It was a classy-ish affair, with a veteran headliner and a crowd that leaned older – averaging somewhere in … Continue reading
A different take on making money from your music: The 6 different kinds of income sources
Balancing sanity and satisfaction (and your checkbook) in your music career. There are a bajillion articles, courses, and books on making money in the music industry. Heck, even my mastermind … Continue reading
Best Lyric Apps for On Stage
Relying on lyric sheets or chord charts during a performance It finally happened. I’ve gotten to the point where I’m thinking about leaning on a crutch on stage: a lyric … Continue reading
Concert guest-list etiquette for friends, family, and fans
When it comes to guest list spots and +1s, “free” can cost you. At most small listening venues and house shows, I’ve found your average audience member is expecting, even … Continue reading
5 Must Haves For Your Home Recording Studio
Here’s What You Need To Record Music At Home Maybe you’re like me, and you’ve decided to re-examine your DIY home recording studio. After a long break and some New … Continue reading