[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
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Steve Lacy: Making the most of what you have instead of being held back by what you don’t
The 19-year-old nabbed a Grammy nomination, as well as a production credit on the new Kendrick Lamar LP – using only his phone. Steve Lacy spent his early teenage years … Continue reading
3 reasons you haven’t gotten off your ass and taken action
Maybe you’re reading this sitting at your desk in between checking Facebook statuses and heart-ing photos on Instagram. Maybe you haven’t worked on that new song, or written that screenplay … Continue reading
The REAL “secret” to success most musicians don’t want to hear about
Stop waiting for the miracle. As musicians we spend nearly countless hours creating music, only to cross our fingers and hope our latest-greatest songs will magically meet the ears of … Continue reading
“This is how the music business works, all the time”
Rob Flax makes the most of an opportunity. Multi-instrumentalist and performing songwriter Rob Flax had his suspicions confirmed at the DIY Musician Conference: A combination of eagerness and preparation is … Continue reading
The perils of starting a band
It’s the old story. You’ve been mastering the guitar in your bedroom for a solid few months now. The chord changes are getting quicker, the fret buzzes are becoming more … Continue reading
A different take on making money from your music: The 6 different kinds of income sources
Balancing sanity and satisfaction (and your checkbook) in your music career. There are a bajillion articles, courses, and books on making money in the music industry. Heck, even my mastermind … Continue reading
4 Ways to Make More Money With Your Music
I’m tired of seeing my favorite bands break up because they can’t figure out how to make money with their music. It breaks my heart every time an incredibly talented … Continue reading
Why you should treat your band like a startup
Amazon. Google. CCR. Nirvana. Besides their overwhelming individual successes and influence, they all have something else in common: every single one of them started in a garage. Just like coders … Continue reading
Smart Investments for Every Stage of Your Music Career
“Always” is just as dangerous a word as “Never.” “Never” is dangerous for those struggling to make it in the music business, as in: “It’s never going to happen.” But … Continue reading