Why Live Music is the Bedrock of Sustainable DIY Careers
Are you an artist looking to create some momentum, separation, or buzz in your community? Live shows beat social media every time. Here’s why.
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8 Creative Merch Ideas for Winter
Here are some handy ideas for winter merch bundles if your band is looking to refresh your options for unique branded options!
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Tips and Tricks for Working the Merch Table at Live Shows
Live shows are finally coming back, after a nearly two year hiatus. Are YOU ready with your band’s merch table sales strategy yet?
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The 11 Best Music-Themed Coloring Books for Kids (and, Sure, Adults Too)
We don’t care if you’re 5 or 55, if you want to color your favorite artists in to show your fan dedication, that’s awesome. Here are some of our faves.
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How to Sell Merch and Music at Shows Without Being ‘Sales-y’
A quick and handy guide for making the most out of every merch table sales opportunity, and how to not let the myths of selling get in your way.
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Is It Still Worth It to Print and Sell Physical CDs?
Pundits have long claimed that CDs are dead, but sales and studies show otherwise. Could printing physical CDs still be worth it for you?
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6 Fresh Tips for Selling Out “Old” Merch
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to learn, whenever you need to learn it. Subscribe now to start learning on the ’Fly. If you’ve ever been on the road or toured for an extensive period of time, you know that #merchlife is real. Merch isn’t just an…
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New Trends in Touring
Touring is the most direct, in-person way to bring your music to your fans, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t changed as a result of new technologies!
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4 Ways to Celebrate Halloween with Your Fans
Halloween is right around the corner! Are you ready? Got plans to perform live or throw a listening party somewhere? As with any holiday, the opportunity to do a little something special for your fans is not to be overlooked. In fact, Halloween is prime time for breaking routine, having a little fun, and connecting…
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6 Ways to Make Sure You’re Leaving Nothing on the (Merch) Table
Here we all are in the future, and what do you know — the music industry hasn’t collapsed! Sure, CDs aren’t selling the way they used to in stores. Neither is digital music, thanks to the explosion of streaming services. But those of us living the nose-to-the-grindstone, unglamorous life of the touring musician know a secret: people…
