Category: How-To

I feel confident in saying that there are two things musicians always need more of – Time and Money. Sadly, I don’t have any nifty little tricks to make you more money… well at least legally. What I can bring … Continue reading →

Touring is an essential part of being a performing musician. For any signed act, they’ll be assigned a tour manager to handle the business side of the tour. For us independent musicians, we usually get to function as both performer … Continue reading →

One of the best things about being a musician is that our jobs don’t have the same strict rules as other industries. Wearing jeans and a band t-shirt is acceptable for a vast majority of us. But sometimes we forget … Continue reading →

It’s inevitable that at some point in your career you will run across a pay-to-playWhen a venue requires a guarantee from you in order to play. For example, the venue may make you responsible for the sale of 50 tickets. … Continue reading →

Lawyers are expensive. But at some point in your music career you’re going to need one. Choosing to avoid using one just because of finances can lead you into some very sticky situations. As a general rule of thumb, if … Continue reading →

One of the hardest parts about functioning as a band is keeping everyone organized and on the same page. It doesn’t matter if you have a manager or not, to succeed you’ll have to devise a system that helps keep … Continue reading →

Having been on both sides of the press kitA package that gives a quick and comprehensive overview. Common items include photos, CDs, biographies, press coverage, etc. submission process, I’ve grown to really appreciate the importance of both physical and electronic … Continue reading →

I’ve mentioned it before in previous articles, but if you don’t have a mailing list, you’re missing out on really building a fan base. Even though social media has been and continues to be a hot topic, email continues to … Continue reading →

Music festivals are one of the most sought after gigs for any musician. And as a result, they are also one of the hardest gigs to get. If I could, I would give you the magic button that you could … Continue reading →

It’s funny to think about, but the price tags you see on a daily basis are usually determined by a good deal of research. As musicians, we often forget that you need to set the price of your CD to … Continue reading →