Why daydreaming about someone ELSE handling your career tomorrow could be holding you back from succeeding today. Okay, I don’t know for a fact that you’re not ready for a … Continue reading
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“10 data points every musician should check daily” (The DIY Musician Live)
Navigating the numbers and dashboards that will have an impact on your music’s reach. We’re musicians, not data analysts. But making a daily or (at least) weekly habit of checking … Continue reading
Turn your older music catalog into “evergreen” content
Your old music is always new to somebody! I’ve probably written the above statement a dozen times on this blog. There are billions of people on the planet, and most … Continue reading
Ready to launch your next music project? Do these 4 things FIRST
The right way to plan for your next album, single, or video release. Chances are you have a big music project you’re working on now, right? Maybe it’s as small … Continue reading
What are your musical highs and lows from the past year?
Tell us your BEST and WORST moments from the last year in your music career. I got a really nice message from an artist last week saying that between the … Continue reading
How being in a band changes your life
The weird and wonderful realities of a life in music. This article is not about how being a member of a band somehow elevates you to a god-like status, nor … Continue reading
3 things every musician should remember, no matter where you are in your career
Don’t wait for the big dreams; WORK for the small victories. I wanted to share a few thoughts I had while in Spain during CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference EU. … Continue reading
Taxes for USA-based musicians: how to file, when to claim income, and what expenses to deduct
Tax advice for DIY musicians. [Disclaimer: This advice does NOT substitute for consulting with a tax professional, and you are always under obligation to comply with IRS guidelines. For additional … Continue reading
Musicians, there is no “next level”: It’s all about setting specific goals
What I learned at Folk Alliance International. I just spent a few days in Kansas City for the 30th Folk Alliance International, a conference where thousands of musicians gather from … Continue reading
“7 things I wish I knew when I became a full-time musician”
[This article by Dave Ruch originally appeared on his blog.] I quit my suit-and-tie marketing job at age 27 to pursue the only thing I’d ever really cared about, which … Continue reading