Independent musician

The intersection between independent musician and entrepreneur is not a new one. Time management is the key to balancing these lifestyles.

This guest post is written by Clarence Charron, a music industry writer, teacher, and late night show host who loves to talk about the business in bright and colourful ways. For more information about Clarence, see their bio below. As an independent artist in today’s digital age, clear branding is essential. The rise of technology has made it possible for you to record music without a major label’s backing; however, it has also made it easier for everyone else to do the same thing. With more…

How to Be a Successful Independent Artist | Defining Success

Independent artists, no matter where you are in your career, it's important to be aware of the different music marketing strategies that can help you reach a wider audience. Whether you're just starting or you've been in the business for years, there are several effective and popular methods that can

When it comes to being a musician, having a large support system doesn’t just happen automatically. You have to build your way up to it. The question is where do you start, and if and when you do start to get some traction, how do you maximize it? Here are ways you can build your own support base as an independent artist.

Record executives and music industry know-it-alls say this time and time again, “Get your name out there.” I have heard this phrase so many times that it has become a pet-peeve. The problem with this phrase is that it is too broad and generic. First of all, how do you get your name out there and where exactly is “there?” The answer is PROMOTIONS - something every artist will need to engage in to get the fans they desire. The name of the game is PROMOTION, PROMOTION, PROMOTION. Do it. Do it…

In this post we discuss the theory of conventional living under the "American Dream" and how musicians and creatives can overcome these constraining ideologies in order to carve out a successful music career and be financially free.

Instagram just rolled out it's new archive feature. If you're a musician, you'll want to go through your Instagram and archive these posts ASAP.