I survived the polar vortex and now spring appears to be just around the corner, although I have not yet consulted with the groundhog. To get out of my comfort … Continue reading
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“How I thrive after 15 years as a DIY musician”
Yael Meyer’s 6 keys to independent music success. The impossible dream. When I first decided to make music for a living it was as much an act of passion as … Continue reading
Three ways you should THINK DIFFERENTLY about releasing your music
How independent artists can take advantage of new paradigms in the music biz. Many musicians today are stuck with 20th-century habits, sweating over ten songs for two years, releasing an … Continue reading
#159: Musical goals and predictions for the biz in 2016
What are your music goals for 2016? Do you work best when other people can hold you accountable? We do too. That’s why in this episode, Kevin and Chris each … Continue reading
How to make your music career profitable: 10 business rules for DIY artists
Be SMART and treat your ART like a small business [This article was written by guest contributor Sean Kinney, an award-winning entertainer and filmmaker. His company 1 Stooge Entertainment offers … Continue reading
Things I wish I knew about the music business
[This article was written by guest contributor Budi Voogt, and it originally appeared on his website at BudiVoogt.com.] Just about a year ago, I started doing this music thing professionally, and … Continue reading
5 Music Biz Myths Debunked
[This post was written by guest contributors Ari Herstand and Cheryl B. Engelhardt.] Ever since Myspace hit, musicians have been attempting to showcase themselves online in the most attractive light … Continue reading
#090: Roundtable – The iPad and the Future of Music
How will the iPad and devices like it change the way we listen to and create music? Is this technology a step forward or a step back in computing? Kevin … Continue reading
#088: Kristin Thomson – The Future of Radio
Kristin Thomson is the Education Director at the Future of Music Coalition, a national nonprofit organization that works to ensure a diverse musical culture where artists flourish, are compensated fairly … Continue reading