The genesis of this article comes from the desire to help musicians and recording engineers get the most out of their studio time. As an audio engineer who’s worked in … 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.
Get it in writing: why your band should have a contract for bookings
When you’re booking a gig, you can negotiate anything you want over the phone or face-to-face, but you or the other person might easily forget something that was promised or … Continue reading
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
Why you need an honest critic in your corner
Will your friends tell you when your music stinks? Of course it feels great when people compliment your music, but do you have someone in your life you can count … Continue reading
Latin Grammy-nominee Snow Owl talks about his career as an independent jazz musician
Colombian bassist (and CD Baby artist) Juan García-Herreros — also known as Snow Owl —was nominated for a Latin Grammy this year in the category of Best Latin Jazz Album. … 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
Be thankful you’re not in a band 20 years ago
Rock’s resident curmudgeon is ecstatic about the current state of music — and you should be too Legendary recording engineer Steve Albini (well, legendary if you love bands like Nirvana … Continue reading
Tom Petty takes controversial stance; suggests artists should have to work for their success
Looks like another classic-rock dinosaur has reared his head to spew gibberish at young whippersnappers while shaking his fist from the rocking chair on his rickety porch. Tom Petty, who … Continue reading