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
5 Things Musicians Should Leave Behind in 2024 for Success in the Music Industry
Are you holding your music back? I talk to a lot of artists at gigs, at conferences, and online. Many are hard-working, clear-eyed, and creative. But whenever I hear an … Continue reading
Top 5 Tips for Growing Your Audience on TikTok
How to Grow Your TikTok Following. Independent songwriter Sam Walwyn has more than 100k followers on TikTok. Want to know how he did it? Here are Sam’s top 5 tips … Continue reading
10 Ways to Build Anticipation for Your New Music
Making fans care BEFORE your music arrives. Too much music is being released today for the launch itself to be special just because your music is available. Or as songwriter … Continue reading
Top 5 Tips for a Compelling Music Livestream
How to improve your music livestreams. Celebrated independent songwriter and pro live-streamer Emma McGann shares her top five tips for delivering an engaging livestream. Here’s how to grow your audience … Continue reading
5 Ways Musicians Can Use ChatGPT
Need a digital assistant to help you run your music career? You already have one waiting in the cloud: OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Yes, ChatGPT is just one of the many A.I. … Continue reading
How Musicians Should Use Social Media
There was a time not long ago when all a musician needed to keep in touch with their fans was a simple website and an email list. And then … Continue reading
How to “Gamify” Your Music Promotion on Discord
Bring your listeners on a journey with a Discord Bot. Are you tired of making the same kinds of bonus content for fans? Want to send your listeners on an … Continue reading
The Key to Making More Money from Your Music
The most reliable way for independent artists to earn a living from their music is merch sales. So why does this subject get ignored? Continue reading
Breaking into Your Local Music Scene
How to start your music career in a new town. Whether you’re new to music, new to town, or finally getting back out there after a long break, it can … Continue reading
AI and Music: What Musicians Should Know!
How AI can help you books tours, design cover artwork, and more. Can “artificial intelligence” help you find gigs, write a press release, or design your album cover? Could AI even … Continue reading