How to Overcome the Obstacles of Launching Your Music Career
It can be challenging when you decide to launch your music career, so get a jumpstart with these tips and words of wisdom.
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The Dos and Don’ts of On-Stage Banter
On-stage banter can be one of the most memorable parts of your set. Talk to your crowd like a pro with these tips for upping your banter game.
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Are You ‘That’ Band Member?
Whether or not you’re the band member causing an issue with your fellow musicians, use this self-check to figure out how to resolve the problem.
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Tips to Draw the Crowd: How Local Artists Can Beat the Struggle
Make the most of your local scene as a musician, grow your fanbase, and, maybe most importantly, get involved with your artistic community.
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How to Write the Perfect Cold Booking Email
By Bob Barrick Anyone who’s ever managed to book gigs for themselves knows that it can often be insurmountably difficult. You spend hours sending emails to every venue in town only to receive automated responses. The problem isn’t that your music is bad. It’s that you’re going about it the wrong way. Like everything else…
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The Ultimate Release Checklist for Your Next Single, Album, or Video Release
Prepare for your next big release with this thorough checklist of everything you should have put in place well before unleashing your new music!
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…But Can You Entertain?
Yes, you may be a technically proficient artist. You may even have a following. But if you’re not entertaining your audience, your live show will suffer.
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The Essential Touring Musician’s Guide to Working Out on the Road
Fitness starts with the diet, and this can be one of the absolute hardest things to control on the road. Touring is always a sacrifice of sorts, but it doesn’t have to ruin your body. I once spent five weeks on tour with a $10/day stipend for food and drinks. I ate two granola bars…
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Master the Art of Stage Banter with Confidence, Timing, and Nailing the Details
When it comes to playing an instrument, I have close to zero credibility. Outside of being able to tear up a dance floor and the two-and-a-half weeks I gave playing the keyboard a (somewhat) earnest shot, I’m not the most qualified. That’s why I have so much respect for my clients and stick to my…
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Getting the Most from Your Hired Musicians
For an emerging artist, bringing in the hired guns for a one-off show, recording, or tour can be a daunting proposition. Even after you’ve found the perfect players, you still have to negotiate compensation, make sure they understand what’s expected of them, and provide them with the materials they need to perform their best. Every…
