You’ve finally hit it big; you’ve been working hard in your studio, got your music up on the requisite streaming platforms, and have accumulated enough of a regular audience to justify going on tour. It’s a milestone that a lot of independent musicians never reach, and you should be enormously proud of this development in […]
From Gig Fees to Gas: Managing Expenses and Earnings on Tour Read Post »
Trying to break into the music industry can be frustrating if you’re an aspiring artist looking to land your first record deal. You’ll encounter plenty of rejection when sending samples to music executives and may find that folks overlook your efforts in favor of more trendy bands and artists. Rather than seeing rejections as failures,
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For some musicians, playing instruments and writing songs is a vocational profession. You’re getting paid to express yourself and are rewarded for the time you dedicated to learning your scales and refining your style. However, you may find that being a musician makes it hard to pursue other hobbies. After all, you’ll need to invest
Balancing Passion Projects: How Musicians Can Juggle Multiple Hobbies Read Post »
Honing your craft as a musician requires plenty of practice. You’ll need to spend plenty of long hours plucking strings, striking hi-hats, or blowing on the oboe. Unfortunately, all this practice can lead to performance-related injuries. It’s all too easy to pick up a stress fracture or muscle imbalance in the lead-up to a big
Bouncing Back: How Musicians Can Overcome Performance-Related Injuries Read Post »
Not all sources of creativity are created equal. While band culture may apply pressures to get high or drunk to be at your most creative, it may not offer the inspiration you’re aspiring for. Your bandmates rely on you to contribute your unique ideas when writing music. Instead of defaulting to what other musicians have
Finding Musical Inspiration: How To Avoid Unhealthy Creativity Boosters With Your Band Read Post »
As talented as you are, it takes more than that to be a successful musician today. Combining your musical talent with a captivating stage presence and persona is fundamental for success because it helps you stand out. There are hundreds of thousands of artists in your respective genre, vying for the attention of the same
A Musician’s Guide to Enhancing Visual Appeal and Stage Presence Read Post »
Developing a strong brand as a musician can help boost your profile among audiences. This doesn’t mean that it has to be a soulless corporate exercise. Rather, when you approach it mindfully, your brand can be a powerful extension of your artistic expression. One of the elements that contribute to the most positive and impactful
Designing Your Music Brand’s Visual Universe Read Post »
As a musician who likely makes some or all of your income off your music, it can be very scary to have a block that stops you in your tracks. Losing your inspiration or the right words can be challenging, and the more strain you put on yourself to try and create, the harder it
Non-Musical Ways to Overcome the Musician’s Creative Block Read Post »
When you’re a musician, your instrument might as well be your baby. You would do just about anything to make sure it stays safe and in pristine condition. That becomes harder to do when you’re moving and a variety of factors feel out of your control. Stressing over putting your guitar in the back of
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