As a musician, you don’t want to be leaving any money on the table. With this revenue completeness checklist, you can guarantee you’re capitalizing on opportunities to monetize your music.

Are you taking advantage of every opportunity to monetize your…

While it certainly takes hard work, being able to grow a successful and profitable business out of your passion makes it all worth it! Here, we look at five tips that will help you on your way to success.

Building…

Here we look at the small steps you can take on the road to success that will help build the foundation for a long term successful career in the music business.

By building off successes – even small ones –…

As an artist, the way in which you market yourself and your music is much the same way as you would any product or service, in that there are key actions you can take to leverage your growth. Here, we…

In this piece, we examine why artists need to recognize that they themselves are running a small business, and how the rules of entrepreneurship can help guide them to success.

Can Artists Really Learn Anything from Entrepreneurs? 

The truth is…

Landing your music on an official Spotify playlist has become something of a modern Holy Grail for many independent musicians. The process for making this happen, however, remains a confounding and opaque process. Here, we try and offer a little…

Like with running any small time business, being a musician full time means you need to be smart about where you sink your money. Here, we look at seven of the most important things every artist should be investing their…

Mindfulness and mindful practices are often touted as a route to happiness and success in your chosen pursuit, and music is no exception. That said, what is mindfulness all about, and how can you implement in you day to day…

When it comes to growing your audience, new data emphasizes the importance of targeting cities that spark favorable algorithmic effects on music streaming platforms (AKA ‘trigger cities’).

It’s very easy to focus on just the area that you’re familiar with…

Like it or not, contracts are the life blood of the music industry, and understanding how they work and why they’re necessary is key to avoiding disaster for you and your music career.

Contracts in the music industry are like…

The prospect of reaching out to brands for a sponsorship or collaboration can be intimidating, and laden with the fear of rejection. As is so often the case with these things, however, the most important part is being willing to…

Although tropes about the ‘tortured artist’ are pervasive, the reality is that songwriters, as with with any profession, create their best work when they’re actually taking care of their minds and bodies. Here, we look some important self-care tips songwriters…

When it comes to communicating with your fans, listening is just as important as talking. Here, we offer some pointers on navigating the two-way street of fan communication, and how it can help you understand your audience.

In case you’re…

While achieving much-coveted TikTok fame as an artist may seem to be largely a product of random chance, the reality is that there are a few things artists can do to boost their chances on the often inscrutable platform.  

Everyone…

While most artists may not feel like the term is relevant to them, they can actually learn quite a bit from the concepts and ideas behind content marketing.

I’m in the midst of an ongoing musical project. And at some…

As most artists are aware, maintaining a strong social media presence is key promoting your music and building your brand, but with so many options to choose from, which social media platforms should bands and musicians focus on? 

In a…

Without a screaming audience in front of you, it can sometimes be difficult to gauge whether or not you and your music are really clicking with listeners. Here, we look at five perceptible signs that fans are really engaging with…

As the music business has transitioned into a more global industry, it is becoming increasingly important for artists and labels to find ways to connect with a much broader, international audience. 

In the last few years, the music industry has…

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy And Infectious Diseases said he thinks concerts may be able to return to scale by the fall of 2021. 

Dr. Fauci’s comments came during a discussion of the live sector…

With 2021 underway and lockdown still in full effect, many artists may be wondering how they can get the most of the coming year. Here, we offer some pointers on how you can achieve your 2021 music career goals. 

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