Accepting and Embracing the Musician That Is You
If you’re an apple, don’t compare yourself to an orange. If you’re an orange, don’t hold yourself up against an apple. You are what you are and that’s okay!
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Why Musicians Should Learn to Think Like a Chicken Farmer
Probably one of the strangest mental leaps we’ve made here on Flypaper to date, but Caleb Murphy makes a solid argument here. Do you agree?
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What Is a Record Label?
What exactly is a record label, and how do you know if you should partner with one to publish your music? We cover these basic questions in today’s post.
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Thinking Inside the Box: “16 Bars” Director Sam Bathrick on Producing in a Jail
A heartfelt OpEd by the director of the music documentary, “16 Bars,” on the challenges, solutions, and revelations of producing in a prison.
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Safety Guidelines to Return to Gigging in a Coronavirus New Normal
Thinking about starting to gig again? Here are our top suggestions for performing live music responsibly during the coronavirus “new normal.”
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5 Ways to Show Up That Aren’t Just Instagram Live
During this pandemic, social media has become super saturated by artists of all kinds — break through the noise with some of these Instagram tips.
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How to Communicate with Your Fans During a Crisis
We spoke with composer and indie marketing expert Cheryl Englehardt about how and why musicians should keep the conversation going with their fans right now.
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6 Things to Consider When Choosing a Digital Distributor for Your Music
Choosing the right digital distribution provider for your music is no walk in the park, there are several factors to consider; here are six important ones.
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How Musicians Can Achieve Passive Income
Now more than ever, musicians need to diversify their income and generate passive income. In this piece we talk about some ways to do that immediately.
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Austin Kleon Says You Should Rip Off Other Musicians (and He’s Right)
What does it mean to “steal like an artist” versus like a thief? Austin Kleon helps explain the difference, and we’ve got advice as to how to do it!
