Strap on your winter boots and grab your favorite scarf, because wintertime is officially here! Whether you’re a total scrooge about this weather and spend the next 3 months curled up under a blanket in your favorite fuzzy socks, or…
How to Find the Right PR Firm as a Musician
Odds are you’ve just released a new album or single and you’re thinking about the best way to get it out there, engage your fans, and make the largest impact possible. If that’s the case, it’s time to consider finding…
5 Tools To Transform Your Music Career
We all know the power of tools like production equipment, Facebook ads, or a solid set of instruments can make a huge difference in your music career—in fact, without them, most of us wouldn’t be able to function! But what…
How to Find the Perfect Mentor (and why it can change everything)
When I was just starting out in the music industry 10 years ago, I had no one. I was stubborn beyond belief and I insisted on doing everything by myself, simply because I was too embarrassed or proud to ask…
5 Strategies to Land a Sponsorship as a Musician
It’s kind of the dream, isn’t it? You’re playing stadium tours, meeting with thousands of new fans a night and rocking free gear while getting paid by your favorite companies to play their instruments or wear their shirts. But what if…
How to Have Difficult Conversations with Bandmates
Most of the time, being in a band is pretty amazing. You get to play your passion, see the country (or maybe even world), connect with new people, and make a career out of hanging out with your best friends. …
Every Artist Manager Should Master These Skills
When you say the words “music manager”, I no longer have any idea what you’re talking about. Because the thing is, the role of music management has changed so much over the last 5-10 years—this is especially true for managers…
4 Ways To Let Go Of Control And Learn to Delegate
Letting go is hard. When you’ve built an entire career off slaving away, being in control, and calling all the shots, it’s difficult to imagine how not doing that anymore could possibly lead to anything good. But here’s the thing.…
3 Tips For Event Email Marketing Success
Getting people out to your shows can feel like a losing battle. First of all, it’s difficult just to get people to care about your show, and then getting them to care enough to actually drag themselves out on a…
3 Ways a Mailing List Can Get Fans To Your Show
Getting people out to your shows can feel like a losing battle. First of all, it’s difficult just to get people to care about your show, and then getting them to care enough to actually drag themselves out on a…