How to Remain DIY in a Truly Corporate Music World
The strength and power of every indie artist is what they choose to do themselves, in the face of letting labels and agents take it all over.
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Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Professional Songwriter
Notes from a professional songwriter and Soundfly mentor, lessons learned throughout a career of fortunes and misfortunes.
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How to Develop a Longterm Mindset for Your Music Career
One of the biggest enemies of mental health in the music industry is time; success never happens overnight. Here are some tips for longevity.
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Basketball Is Trending Away From “Positions” — Here’s What That Has to Do With Music
What does it mean to be “positionless” in basketball? And what does that have to do with succeeding in the music industry? Let’s find out!
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5 Pieces of Advice for Writing Music Grant Applications
Here are our top 5 pieces of advice for musicians seeking grant funding, and how to apply with confidence in your proposal!
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The “Plus, Minus, Equal” Approach to Achieving Success in Music
A method that gives back as much as it pays forward that musicians as well as athletes can use to keep success top of mind…
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5 Tips for Building Your Business in Music
Building a business in the music industry and gaining a sustainable client base takes hard work, savvy, and the ability to adapt to feedback.
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A Guide to Fighting Ageism in the Music Industry
Nobody would disagree that ageism exists in the music industry, but did you know that you can actively do something to change it? Here’s how.
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5 Music Industry “Rules” I Broke (and You Should Too)
Here are five poisonous rules you’re bound to hear at some point in your music career that are made to be broken… Have fun with them!
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4 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make in Your Music Career
Most mistakes Patrick McGuire sees fellow musicians make are totally avoidable, so here’s a guide to getting ahead and not sabotaging your own career.
