[This article was written by Alex Andrews of Ten Kettles Development.] The equalizer (EQ) is a very powerful tool that is EVERYWHERE. Seriously. Open up iTunes and click on the … 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.
Gaining audience trust through witty on-stage banter
Breaking the Fourth Wall [This article was written by guest contributor Corey Dieckman of the bands Honduran and Great Wilderness.] The first time I attended a legitimately D.I.Y. house show it happened to be … Continue reading
Do traditional tours still make sense for independent artists?
[This article is written by guest contributor Jason Schellhardt, writer for the live entertainment concierge service Rukkus.] Few things in the music industry are more romanticized than the image of the … Continue reading
Liberating the introverted performing artist
Overcoming stage fright by playing live online concerts [This article was written by guest contributor James Wasem from Gigee.me] There are only a handful of people I know that claim … Continue reading
13 merch table basics for bands: if you’re not doing #5, you’re missing out on sales
Whether you’re doing a regional tour of 600-seater halls or playing monthly at a local coffee shop, your merch booth probably isn’t the first thing on your mind when you … Continue reading
Does radio play still matter? (Seven industry insiders weigh in)
For decades, radio ruled the music world. If an artist—or, more likely, a label—wanted to sell lots of records, they needed their music to be in wide rotation across the … Continue reading
How to get out of your comfort zone for increased songwriting success
[This post was written by guest contributor Anthony Ceseri.] The best things in life typically happen when you get a little outside your comfort zone. Think about when you’ve done … Continue reading
How to turn a boring gig into a memorable event your fans can’t stop talking about
Make your average gigs more dramatic [an interview with The Orion Experience] The Orion Experience was tired of playing the same old kinds of gigs. You know the ones: you … Continue reading
Why you need a live performance checklist for your next gig
Have you ever played a sold-out gig in which you didn’t sell as much merch as you would have expected? Have you ever performed in front of a seemingly enthusiastic … Continue reading
Stop using the phrase “rock star” to describe people who aren’t rock stars
I went to a job-related training class a few weeks back, and upon successful completion of the course, one of our instructors informed us that we were all “rock stars.” … Continue reading