I spent two weeks on the road opening for legendary metalheads, and in the process learned a ton about myself and touring on a professional level.
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8 Great College Towns to Plan Your Next Tour Around
Planning your next cross-country tour? Here are 8 cities where you’re guaranteed a great, youthful, and excited audience, and a variety of spaces to boot.
How to Win Over a Lame Crowd
No performer is immune from an occasional bad night or bad crowd. Here are some surefire ways to get your audience engaged and excited from the stage.
3 Ways to Immediately Increase Crowd Participation
Dealing with an unruly or unexcited crowd? Here are our tips for how to engage, or reengage your audience from the stage.
The Dos and Don’ts of Working for Free: The Musician’s Guide
Making money from your music gigs isn’t easy. Few creators are able to make a…
I’m the Band Leader, You’re Not. I Know Better.
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Performing in a New City? Tips for the Traveling Indie Musician
When I’m not studying, freaking out during midterms, or in the mountains, there’s a high…
5 Steps to Building a Loyal Tribe
Seth Godin describes a tribe as “a group of people connected to one another, connected…
…But Can You Entertain?
As a showgoer, how often do you power through three opening acts only to find yourself too…
Iris Lune on Being Open to Take on New Roles, Writing Conflict Music, and Hot Sauce
Welcome back to Soundfly’s weekly interview series, Incorrect Music, curated by guitarist, singer, and composer Lora-Faye…