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Musicians and COVID-19: Getting Back or Preparing to Get Back On the Road Again

May 6, 2020 / Music, Music Business

The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on our everyday lives. Stay-at-home orders are requiring everyone to remain within their own four walls while influencing how we work, play, and shop. Because we are prohibited from meeting in large groups, the opportunity for entertainment outside of the home is virtually nonexistent. Currently, there are no sports, […]

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How to Make Meaningful Connections While on Tour. The Blogging Musician @ adamharkus.com. Source:: Pixabay

How to Make Meaningful Connections on Tour

April 5, 2020 / Music Business

Going on tour is one of the most exciting things any working musician can do. Touring allows you to travel the country while showing fans what your music is like when it’s played live, plus it can be one of the best ways for a musician to make money with their art. Going on tour,

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Maintaining Relationships While Touring

February 25, 2020 / Music, Music Business, Music Therapy & Mental Health

Every successful musician knows that touring is a part of life. While it can feel exciting at first, it isn’t always as glamorous as people make it out to be. There are long hours on the road, driving through the night, eating fast food all of the time, and finding places to stay wherever you

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Tips for Starting a Music-Based Nonprofit

February 4, 2020 / Music Business

If you’ve dreamed of sharing music with others or see a need in your community that is unfulfilled, then you might consider starting a music-based nonprofit. When you take the time to create a not-for-profit organization, you’ll be able to accept tax-deductible donations and may be eligible for grants to fund the program. But starting

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When is the Right Time To Hire a Music Manager?

January 22, 2020 / Music, Music Business

As a musician, you’ll need a team of people behind you to support your profession. Even if you’re a solo artist, this team generally includes an agent, lawyer, music label, and other professionals who can help you to enjoy success and are often integral to helping you navigate the professional music world. With that said,

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Contributor Spotlight: Clay Heller

January 18, 2020 / Contributor Spotlight, Guitar, Music Business

Clay Heller is the CEO and Co-founder of Bostic Heller, a digital marketing and SEO agency. In his free time, which is extremely limited due to two children and a business, you’ll find him trying to learn all of Master of Puppets (downpicking, of course) and messing with modeling amps. Clay Heller @ The Blogging Musician:

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Budgeting 101: A Guide for the Independent Musician

December 13, 2019 / Music, Music Business

Music is a form of entertainment that makes the world a more vibrant place. If you happen to be one of the talented artists who creates music, then you know just how special this art form is. However, the journey to creating musical magic and sharing your work as an artist isn’t the easiest or

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Contributor Spotlight: Lydia Lee

December 4, 2019 / Contributor Spotlight, Music, Music Business, Music Therapy & Mental Health

Lydia Lee is a fashion blogger. She works at a Tech company and writes as a freelancer for several fashion magazines both local and international. She has a pet terrier named Fugui. Lydia’s articles @ The Blogging Musician 5 Health Benefits of Music for Children Trending Band Merch for Less

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Trending Band Merch For Less

November 20, 2019 / Guest Posts, Music, Music Business

All bands, whatever genre, release merchandise to be able to promote themselves effortlessly. Fans see this as a way to somehow connect with their idols. Why is band merchandise something members should focus on, especially during tours and concerts? First, it helps generate revenue. Second, any product that a fan wears is instantly a promotion.