[This article was written by guest contributor Matt Blick from The Beatles Songwriting Academy.] I’m a guitar teacher by trade. Sure I write songs and perform, but if you met me … 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.
You’ve Been Hired to Create Original Music: How Much Do You Charge?
Composing for hire: the client, the money, and you My wife works at a locally owned hair salon, and they recently put together a short, 90-second video that would act … Continue reading
5 Tips to Improve Your Home Recordings Right Away
[This article was written by guest contributor Pat Walsh, lead guitarist of the band Chaser Eight.] As most of us are well aware, we’re now living in the age of … Continue reading
How to Craft A Perfect Set List
A well-crafted set list can mean the difference between a superb, decent, pedestrian, or down-right awful performance. Hand-in-hand with talent and presentation (attire, lighting, segues, etc.), a well-crafted set list … Continue reading
Musicians, Do You Have Health Insurance?
Are you a musician or songwriter? The folks at Future of Music Coalition have a question for you: do you currently have health insurance? From now until August 31, 2013, Future of … Continue reading
What Makes a Great Band Name?
CD Baby’s Instant Band Name Generator OK. Now that we’ve gotten that out of our system, let’s take a look at some serious things to consider
Why YouTube is More Important Than Anything Else in Your Music Career
YouTube: the new radio, the new MTV, the new record store, the new music magazine, the new everything Let’s state the obvious: the world has changed, especially for independent musicians. … Continue reading
3 Things Musicians Should Avoid When Asking for a Sponsorship
How NOT to pitch a band sponsorship Imagine you were running a business and you received an email from someone you didn’t know that looked like this: “Hi, I do … Continue reading
How to Earn Additional Money with Musical Theatre Work
[This article was written by award-winning songwriter and frequent musical theatre performer Justin Jude.] Writing songs and playing in bands feeling a little too … familiar? Looking to expand your creative … Continue reading
Building a Great Team to Support Your Music Career
[This article is an excerpted chapter from “Get More Fans: The DIY Guide to the New Music Business” by Jesse Cannon and Todd Thomas.] Talking about a team can instantly … Continue reading