5 ways to improve your recordings by setting limitations in the studio In a creative space, endless options can drive us crazy. This is especially true in the studio, where expectations run … 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.
How to stretch your recording budget and get more for your money
[This post was written by guest contributor Dave Kusek of New Artist Model.] Budgeting is probably one of the most overlooked aspects of planning for a new album or project. Compared … Continue reading
A Guide to Getting Gigs: What to do before looking for gigs
[This article was written by guest contributor Yannick Ilunga of The Jazz Spotlight.] Some do it for the thrill of being on stage. Some do it to see the world, … Continue reading
Three Common Music Publishing Deals for Songwriters
Here’s a story you’ve probably heard before: band makes it big, everybody gets rich, the songwriter gets richer. Why does the songwriter make more money? Music publishing! If you’re a … Continue reading
The college radio DJ’s dilemma
[Editor’s note: This article was written by Michael Corcoran of MusicSUBMIT. I’m posting it here because I think it illustrates not only the benefits of a service like MusicSUBMIT, but because it … Continue reading
What you should do when your gig is over to make sure you get booked again
In my guide “How to Book My Band” I outline steps you can take to get gigs for your band. I also talk about how to plan and pull off a … Continue reading
How To Get A Booking Agent
[This post was written by guest contributor Dave Kusek of New Artist Model.] There is a huge potential for revenue in the gigging industry, even for smaller, indie bands and musicians. … Continue reading
Starting up again after a musical retirement
How to end an “indefinite hiatus” Alicia J. Rose is no stranger to the big music scenes between Northern California and British Columbia. From her home base in Portland, Oregon, she’s worked … Continue reading
Who’s in control at a Kid’s Concert? (And how to make sure it’s YOU)
[This article was written by Maryann Harman, award-winning Children’s artist and founder of Music with Mar., Inc.] You chose to be a children’s artist. Probably because you like kids. You’ve sung … Continue reading
How to make money from your music on SoundCloud
Introducing SoundCloud’s new revenue sharing platform: On SoundCloud SoundCloud has always been a distinct outlier in the online streaming music industry. What has set them apart is how they allow … Continue reading