Your Spotify artist profile isn’t just a placeholder—it’s your storefront, your press kit, your digital merch table, and your virtual … Continue reading
How to promote your (first) gig
You’ve booked a gig. Congrats. Now it’s time to make sure your audience will consist of more than just the bartender. Here’s a checklist of simple things you can do … Continue reading
10 ways to support artists when you’re broke
[This article was written by guest contributor Praverb, and it originally appeared on MikeTrampeTV.com.] Are you struggling to support artists that you love? Do you find yourself using the same … Continue reading
10,000 hours to master anything? Nonsense.
[This article is written by guest contributor Joe Marson.] In his book Outliers, author Malcolm Gladwell says that it takes roughly 10,000 hours of practice to achieve mastery in a field. Somehow … Continue reading
Music Copyright: 5 Things Every Musician Must Know
Music copyright law tends to get thrown under the bus in favor of more interesting topics like marketing and social media, but it’s actually one of the most important things … Continue reading
How to book your first gig
Maybe you’ve formed a new band that hasn’t played out yet, but you’re ready to book your first gig. Maybe you’re a songwriter looking to transition from open mics to longer … Continue reading
Touring abroad: tips for independent musicians on international booking, promotion, customs, merch sales, and travel
[This article was written by guest contributor Eric John Kaiser.] I’m a professional French singer-songwriter, originally from Paris, France, now based in Portland, Oregon. I tour in the US, Canada, and … Continue reading
Finding the right publicist for your band
Like many aspects of the music industry, effective publicity is about teamwork and good communication. There are many great music publicists out there (and many more not-so-great ones) who’ll work independent … Continue reading
Why live music events stopped being fun, and how to remedy that right now
Ryan Bort, in an article for Esquire called “Why Concerts Stopped Being Fun,” talks about how we’ve grown indifferent to live music experiences because: 1) We’re distractible and addicted to … Continue reading
Three ways to offer music lessons online
[This article was written by Claire Cunningham and Chris Ott of Lessonface.com.] Teaching music lessons can be a great way to both spend more time with your instrument and generate … Continue reading
10 places to take a shower on tour… and we’ve actually tried #7
5 serious suggestions, and 5 more if you’re really desperate How many days can you go on tour without showering? Three, seven, fourteen? The answer probably has as much to do … Continue reading