Let’s face it, singing in the cold sucks! Not only is your body cold, but usually your throat is more dry and your hands may be freezing from playing the … Continue reading
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Being a musician in the audience (What we REALLY think)
What every musician is secretly thinking during someone else’s show. Just as teachers can make the worst students, so too can musicians make the worst audience members. Sure, we’d like … Continue reading
“If you make a mistake on stage, I don’t need to know about it”
Never show it when you make a mistake on stage. I don’t particularly care for Gene Simmons. I think KISS, as a band, are really not that good at making … Continue reading
Leave ‘em wanting more (instead of wanting you to get off the stage)
We’ve all been at a show or played on a bill where a well-intentioned opening band has taken liberties. Maybe they had a few too many comped drinks before their … Continue reading
5 tips for delivering a “press-worthy” stage performance
[This article was written by guest contributor, bandleader, and producer Tony Ozier.] To deliver your best stage performance, you need to: Prepare The first item of business is actually preparing … Continue reading
One London singer-songwriter uses AirBnB to play to a new audience each night
Musicians can use AirBnB to make new fans. Jay Johnson is a young singer-songwriter in London, and he’s taken a clever angle on concert booking and promotion: AirBnB. The online … Continue reading
Tip Jar Tactics: choose the right tip jar
You do have a tip jar at your gigs, right? Seems simple enough. Grab any old container to plop in front of you on stage, and maybe even write “tips” … Continue reading
Watch an onstage makeover: Tom Jackson helps an independent band take their performance to the next level
Tom Jackson is an expert in helping musicians and songwriters improve their performance skills. Earlier this month at our DIY Musician Conference in Chicago, Tom worked with the Toronto-based band … Continue reading
5 amazing ways to make money ONLINE as a musician
[This article is written by full-time independent musician, video creator, and blogger Jessica Allossery.] I’ve been earning a full time income online for nearly two years now and I’ll admit … Continue reading
Learn from the legendary Lee Oskar at CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference
Come get insights from harmonica virtuoso and manufacturer Lee Oskar Legendary composer, performer, harmonica virtuoso and manufacturer Lee Oskar will conduct a dynamic educational session at the upcoming DIY Musician … Continue reading