A "starving artist" is an individual who gives up their material well-being and financial security in order to pursue an artistic career. Music is a competitive field in which most people give up because of the stress and let-downs they experience.
Artists have historically struggled with their finances, social ...
Online music teaching can be a rewarding activity. You can help people develop their skills without having to worry about transport and teaching locations, as well as not having the pressure of someone breathing down their neck, which results in more stress-free learning.
It allows you to enlarge your base of ...
It’s a challenging time for everyone right now. If you’re a self-isolating musician, you might be feeling a little lost at the moment. This guide gives you some great tips on how to keep moving in the right direction, while still keeping your social distance!
This post should have something for just about everyone. ...
As the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19) deepens, the music industry is facing the heat of a worsening situation.
Entering into the New Year is usually an exciting time for the music industry. It should include the latest releases by artists, major festivals for upcoming spring and summer such as Coachella & South ...
There are several methods to earn money as a music producer, but it all comes down to finding the one that works best for you. It's a common ambition for every artist to live their passion and turn it into a career with a steady stream of income.
The music production industry has become an evolved field with so ...
The Coronavirus is currently wreaking havoc on the music industry. If you’re a musician and not sure what to do through the COVID-19 pandemic, read our 8 tips for some guidance.
Concerts and festivals around the world are being canceled at a very fast rate (see here for a continuously updated list of ...
The roles of DJ and Music Producer are very different. A producer creates tracks, while a DJ usually plays full tracks to audiences. However, the lines can get blurred and people can do both to different degrees.
In this article we're going to explain:
What is the difference between music producers and ...
Spotify is a useful tool to build your audience and enlarge your fanbase despite its drawbacks of lower payouts to musicians. To get a larger fanbase, it's vital to get your music on Spotify playlists by using the Spotify Artist, independent curators, or getting familiar with Spotify Algorithms.
Spotify has ...
SubmitHub.com is an online service that acts as a link between musicians and bloggers/playlisters/labels/radio stations. It might sound like a win/win situation, but the platform comes with many pros and cons.
SubmitHub started as a way of streamlining communication between musicians and people with influence in the ...
It's difficult for artists to break into the music business, and unfortunately most of them fail because it's an extremely competitive market. We'll go over ten reasons why musicians fail.
We will define success based on the commonly held view of what it takes to make it in music. This can be anything from getting ...
To become a successful songwriter, the first trait you will need is patience. It can be a long process for some and that's why you need nerves of steel. If everything goes according to plan, songwriting may be a surprisingly lucrative and enjoyable occupation.
First of all, let's get clear about a crucial point: ...
To get sponsored as a musician, one should build up a strong resume, have a good social media presence, reach out to sponsors, have a reliable plan to pitch, be open to new ideas, and know his or her audience. It's also important to know how to differentiate between different types of sponsorships.
In this ...