Category: Music Business
Monetizing Melodies: Building a Sustainable Career as a YouTuber Musician
If you’re like many other musicians, then you likely wish you could make money doing what you love. While doing so used to take extensive touring and the hope that a talent agent may see you perform at a random show; today, you can go on YouTube, build a fan base and perform for potentially…
Getting Paid: How to Negotiate Your Next Gig Check
As a musician, you’re in it for the love of the gig. Chances are, you started writing and/or performing because you have a deep passion for music and you wanted to share it with others. That’s something you should never let go of, and it should always be your top priority. But, if you’re trying…
Scaling Your Music Business: Strategies for Achieving Long-Term Growth and Success
In today’s rapidly evolving music industry, scaling a music business and achieving long-term growth and success is no easy task. With the advent of digital technologies, the music landscape has undergone a seismic shift, presenting both new opportunities and challenges. To navigate this dynamic environment successfully, music entrepreneurs must employ effective strategies that embrace digital…
5 Ways Musicians Can Overcome Performance Anxiety
For some musicians, performing is what they live for. Getting out there in front of a crowd gets their blood pumping and they genuinely enjoy every performance. For others, performing gives them crippling anxiety. Performance anxiety, also known as stage fright, is the fear of getting up in front of people and performing. Some musicians…
A Guide for Musicians Looking to Book More Shows
One of the toughest things you may have to deal with as a musician is getting gigs. Finding and securing opportunities to play in front of an audience may be challenging, regardless of whether you are a single artist, a band, or a choir. But there are ways to increase your opportunities for booking more…
Beyond the Music: Overlooked Business Considerations for Independent Musicians
Most musicians don’t break into the industry because they’re eager to do marketing or deal with financial obligations. They do it because they love music. They also typically have a talent for singing, songwriting, or playing an instrument. When you’re an independent musician, however, you’re also essentially running your own business. You might not have…
How to Form a Band – Top 10 tips
My Top 10 tips on how to form a band, from first rehearsal to getting out there and gigging. How to Form a Band. Tip #1: Get together with Friends If you don’t all get along, there’ll be problems sooner or later. Trust me. I’ve been in various bands with the same drummer for years,…
From Passion to Profit: How to Build a Music Business That Thrives
Music is considered one of the most universal and powerful forms of expression, with the ability to touch the hearts and minds of people all over the world. It has the unique ability to evoke emotions, tell stories, and connect people from different cultures and backgrounds. But beyond its artistic and cultural value, music is…
Tips & Tricks for Making Band Practice More Productive
Are you looking for ways to maximize the efficiency of your band rehearsals? When it comes to playing music, rehearsing properly is essential for achieving a high level of performance. With the right knowledge and approach, you can develop your skills and increase the productivity of your band rehearsals. This article will provide you with…