Posted: Nov 18, 2025

Category: Promotion

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**Guest post written by Cyber PR, originally featured on the Cyber PR Blog.

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Bobby Owsinski, originally featured in the Music 3.0 Blog.

"As we all know only too well, fame is elusive. Everyone may get their 15 minutes sooner or later, but some are lucky enough to keep it going way longer than that. That said, even those that reach a superstar level don’t stay there forever, and a good example of this is Ed Sheeran."

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Tyler James Cook, an independent musician from South Carolina.

"while there are more outlets for musicians than ever before, the much-vaunted democratization of music has made our jobs even more difficult. Instead of being a songwriter and musician, we must fill multiple additional roles, all of which might help us get towards the indie musician's dream: financial security through music. It is a noble and achievable goal, but it takes time. During all that practicing, recording, performing, promoting, and touring, musicians need to feed themselves. The solution is elegant in its simplicity, and immensely profitable: teach private music lessons...Here are a few reasons why indie musicians should make time for private lessons..."

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Musician Indie Coalition, Business-Based Artist Development Experts who help DIY Musicians develop, launch and scale their music careers.

"In the music world...your artist or band name plays a massively important role in shaping audience perception and marketing opportunities from the very start. When selecting your artists or band name, you should give significant thought and consideration."

Posted: Sep 3, 2025

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Barbara Samuelson of Music Makes You Move.

"Indie bands often focus on raw instruments, heartfelt lyrics, and live energy. DJs specialize in reading the crowd, building anticipation, and dropping tracks that shake the floor. When the two worlds collide, something powerful happens. You don’t just have a concert—you have an experience."

Posted: Aug 5, 2025

Category: Technology

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

"If you’re a band manager, publicist, or just a die-hard fan trying to keep tabs on your favorite act, staying informed about every mention online can feel overwhelming. Luckily, Google Alerts is a free and powerful tool that can do most of the legwork for you. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to use Google Alerts to monitor a band’s online presence—whether you’re trying to track press coverage, spot fan activity, or get ahead of potential PR issues."

Posted: Jul 16, 2025

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post written by Yona Marie, originally featured in her blog.

"Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a massive impact on the music industry, and many musicians and listeners are concerned about the transformations the technology is bringing about...Artists are rightfully concerned about how this will affect music composition and their ability to earn. While these are legitimate concerns, AI is a game-changer in how artists market their music."

Posted: May 14, 2025

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Musician Indie Coalition, Business-Based Artist Development Experts who help DIY Musicians develop, launch and scale their music careers.

"Building a career in music requires a ton of hard work and involves a wide array of both music and business activities. Whether you're an aspiring solo artist, a band looking to break into the industry or an established musician looking to grow your music career, having the ability to form a strong team behind you can make all the difference in achieving success. That said, knowing the right time to find a great manager, an entertainment lawyer, or fill other important roles is equally as important to your career progression. So if you want to know how to build a music team, here are our recommendations..."

Posted: Apr 2, 2025

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

"One of the biggest things you can do for your music career is to make new connections. Do you ever wonder how those other bands are getting all the best shows? Well, they probably know somebody to get those awesome gigs. You might think it is impossible to meet amazing people in the music business, but it isn’t that hard actually. Let’s dive into how you can start making great new music industry contacts."

Posted: Mar 4, 2025

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post by Melissa Mulligan, Recording Industry Vocal Coach & Music Career Mentor for independent artists.

"When I sat down to make the two videos I'm sharing with you here, I did not intend to publish them. So, you're literally seeing me, in my home studio, helping a friend get ready for his tour. But the 10-minute routine I captured that day has been working so well for so many singers, I keep sharing this with more of the touring artists I coach. Even if we are working together weekly on more long term vocal goals, this routine is consistently upping the level of my vocalists' performances!"

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post originally featured in the Symphonic Distribution Blog.

"Every year from about mid-December onward, the music industry becomes a ghost town. People start going on vacation and taking time off, major label artist releases slow down big time, and for indie artists, it’s no man’s land. And while that coupled with the frigid temperatures might be enough to have you hunkering down and never leaving the safety of your home for the next few months, this time of year is actually incredibly powerful for setting yourself up for success. Here’s everything you need to know..."

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

"Show posters are still one of the best ways to promote your band and a live show. I know most of the venues that I played at still used show posters for every show. Some venues even required that you send posters. These are a low-cost option for promotion and still can work great if done correctly. Don’t just write some stuff on a sheet of paper with a sharpie. Put some thought into your show posters and they will pay off with larger crowds and more engaged fans. I’m going to teach you how to make the most kick-ass show poster ever!"

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post written by Modern Musician.

"If you're serious about making a full-time career out of your passion for music, you've likely invested countless hours, energy, and money into honing your craft. But the big question remains—how do you build a loyal fanbase, make a sustainable income, and keep your artistic identity intact in today’s saturated industry? The good news is, it’s possible to achieve all this without relying on luck or record labels."

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

"Do you feel like you are up against all the other bands in your genre or region? Do you consider those bands your competition? If they win, do you lose? The secret is, we’re all in this together. That’s why fighting bands is a waste of your time."

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Category: Songwriting

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**Guest post written by Bug Hunter, a "thoughtful, self-reflective pop" singer-songwriter out of Seattle.

"As a full-time song-writer, I have done my best to keep putting out new content often enough to keep my audience interested in my music while making sure everything about each song meets a SUPER high bar I’ve set for myself in terms of content and lyricism. I’ve averaged a new album every 1.5 years. But 40+ songs later, I found myself coming to the ends of my own experiences and imagination. I’ve covered fresh love, heart-break, sibling rivalry, and screen-peaking emails on airplanes. I’ve even ventured into ghostly neighbors, time-traveling toasters, and metaphorical bank robberies that may or may not be a stand-in for taking too many samples at Costco. I’ve covered all the usual bases."

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

Category: Technology

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**Guest post by One Submit, a music promotion service.

"AI software can compose tunes, duplicate artists' voices with vocal synthesis, and even create music. Vocal deep fakes routinely take TikTok by storm, replicating the voices of artists like Taylor Swift, Post Malone and Olivia Rodrigo. Be that as it may, ever progressing AI programs can do more than just mirror performers - there are developing fears that they may start to replace musicians, producers and threaten an artist's career within the recording industry...Sony Music Group's letter to over 700 software designers reveals a fear that AI technology now encroaches on the value of human artistry and copyright possession within the music business."

Posted: May 7, 2024

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post written by Anatolii Vered, owner & founder of "I am Ghost Producer."

"A ghost producer is a music professional who creates tracks for other artists. They craft melodies, beats, and harmonies exclusively behind the scenes. The finished track is then released under the name of the artist or a record label. The ghost producer isn't credited for their work or contributions. This practice allows artists to focus on their brand, image, and performance. This blog post delves into the world of ghost producers. It unveils the mystery and explains their important role in the music industry."

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Cássio from CS Discos.

"In this age, making music is not nearly enough, in contrast with earlier times, when making good music until a producer liked it was the most common path. Saturation in the market and the breaking of the barrier to publishing a music catalog created a market in which the majority of content is never seen. With roughly 100,000 tracks being uploaded daily on Spotify, the offer is exponentially higher than the demand..."

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

Category: Fans

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**Guest post written by Downupright, a producer, composer, & DJ from Buffalo, NY. They/them have released many projects over the years under a variety of different artist names. In their “spare” time, Downupright is a serial startup entrepreneur and fractional Chief Technology Officer of between four and ten startups at once.

"Across [three projects between 2015 and 2024], the unifying theme was that I was asking more from my listeners and backers than simply “go stream my track”, “follow me on TikTok” etc… I was asking them to participate. I wanted them to have some skin in the game."

Posted: Apr 9, 2024

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by James Hill, a veteran of the music industry. He has worked at Warner Reprise Records and then Interscope/ Geffen Records and now helps indie artists with branding and manufacturing through his company Unified Manufacturing, a CD/DVD, custom vinyl records and merch company in LA.

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by James Hill, a veteran of the music industry. He has worked at Warner Reprise Records and then Interscope/ Geffen Records and now helps indie artists with branding and manufacturing through his company Unified Manufacturing, a CD/DVD, custom vinyl records and merch company in LA.

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Matt Santry, founder of www.WellPaidMusician.com.

"2024 Tax Tip for Self-Employed Performers: This year (2024), pay all your contractors via one electronic pay method like PayPal or Venmo so that you can reduce or eliminate issuing 1099s next year. This is because of the new 1099-K."

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Oren Sharon, founder of One Submit, a music promotion platform for independent artists.

"Spotify recently announced it has made serious changes to its royalty model that will affect independent musicians, digital distributors, and eventually the whole music industry. [This] is a summary of the changes made by Spotify, starting on January 1, 2024, and their anticipated impact on Spotify's royalty pool and all the players in the industry."

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Aaron Enneking as featured in the artist growth blog.

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Baxter Brown, CEO/Founder of Muze, a platform all about connecting talented professionals in the music industry with people who need their skills.