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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…
How to Make More Time for Your Music Career: A 7-Step Guide
We all have the same 24 hours in a day, so how is it that…
How to Figure Out If Prospective Band Members are Worth Your Time
The hardest part of trying to figure out if someone would be a good band…
The Definitive Guide to Throwing a DIY House Show
House shows, and all sorts of DIY shows, are a great way to create an alternative,…
7 Steps to Organizing Your Own DIY Music Festival
By Jhoni Jackson Putting together a multi-day event in your city requires a little knowledge…
Mastering Band Promotion with a Step-by-Step Daily Routine
One of the worst things about being an independent musician is the feeling of stasis:…
The Art of Being an Organized Guitarist
If you’ve ever wondered how to cross the line from being a good to a great guitarist, you’ve…
Don’t Let the Bear Chase You Down: Keep Your Band from Racing to the Bottom
Here’s a situation many musicians experience on an all-too-regular basis: You get out of your…
Why It’s Important to Be an Organized Musician
Musicians often get stereotyped as being “flaky.” Unreliable musicians not only drive other musicians crazy, they…