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Dating A Musician is Difficult - According to Musicians
"Why is it difficult for musicians to be in relationships?" - that's what we asked 40 musicians. And their responses may surprise you. 3 common themes surfaced from this informal survey, and one important solution to the challenge.
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5 Reasons Audiences Want A Virtual Tip Jar
When it comes to virtual tip jars, nobody has distilled the real reason a musician must have one - until now.
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What Are Virtual Concerts and Should You Care?
Performing live music has had its challenges in the past few years, but with every hurdle comes an opportunity. The pandemic may have stopped physical live music, but live music didn't die - it grew in different ways via live streaming and virtual concerts.
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How Do You Move a Crowd on Stage?
So, you got the big gig, the excitement fades to dread as the reality of doing something amazing on stage quickly sinks in - pressure city, right? I've been there, which is why a few seasoned performers and I compiled this guide on how to move a crowd on stage.
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7 Ways to Make More Money As A Musician
In this article, you'll find seven practical ways to make extra money during your shows - starting with a profound shift in your mindset on monetizing your music career. Some of the methods you can implement today, others you'll have to work at.
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What Should You Say to an Audience at a Gig?
Think of your favorite lead singer - what makes them great? Sure, they probably have amazing pipes, but their stage presence sets them apart from the rest. Even between songs, they can control the crowd.
How Do Most Singers Start Their Careers? 3 Common Ways
You’ve always wanted to be a singer, but where do you start? I've been there, and know it can seem daunting, which is why I've studied how most singers start their careers. Below are my findings.
How Do New Musicians Make Money? Is It Enough To Live On?
The music biz these days is a bit of a double-edged sword for new musicians. While you no longer have to land a record deal to reach an audience and make a living, today's world of self-publishing and streaming creates a lot of competition and noise to beat out. So, if you don’t need a record deal to build a music career, how do new musicians make money with music?
What are the Different Types of Royalties in Music?
As a performing singer and songwriter, I know royalties are important but they seem too complex to navigate - so I decided to do some research and simplify royalties in music once and for all. In this article, you'll learn about the four different types of royalties in music.
Does Spotify Pay Mechanical Royalties?
Mechanical royalties are critical to streaming revenue on Spotify. As an artist making a go of YouTube Music, Spotify, and others, I decided to dig in and learn more about mechanical royalties and report my findings back to you.
Dating A Musician is Difficult - According to Musicians
"Why is it difficult for musicians to be in relationships?" - that's what we asked 40 musicians. And their responses may surprise you. 3 common themes surfaced from this informal survey, and one important solution to the challenge.
5 Reasons Audiences Want A Virtual Tip Jar
When it comes to virtual tip jars, nobody has distilled the real reason a musician must have one - until now. We are going to focus on the audience, that is, your music fans, and how they support the adoption of an online tip jar. You'll find 5 important stats related to cash use, and how they support the need for a virtual tip jar.
Lessons From A Jukebox: Build Fans And Income
…dive into the jukebox - its origins, extraordinary popularity, and ultimately what a musician today can learn from this. You'll walk away with a couple of clear tactics that build an engaged audience and increase your tips.
7 Ways to Make More Money As A Musician
In this article, you'll find seven practical ways to make extra money during your shows - starting with a profound shift in your mindset on monetizing your music career. Some of the methods you can implement today, others you'll have to work at. But in the end, all of them will build better connections with your fans while also helping you earn money without taking up a second gig.