10 ways EVERY MUSICIAN must stand out
In a field as crowded as the music industry, sameness and lacking remarkability can be a huge hazard, so it’s important to separate yourself from the crowd. Guest post by. Continue reading
Tips for creating an ‘original’ cover song
Ironically, recording a cover of someone else’s song can be a great way to help you band or project stand out in a crowded field. Here, we look at some. Continue reading
7 useful productivity tools for independent musicians
For those artists looking for new ways to boost their productivity (and aren’t we all?), these seven tools can help you manage your money, create better habits, and generally accomplish. Continue reading
5 mistakes that prevent you from achieving your goals in music
In this piece, veteran life and career coach Ariane Paras discusses the five most common mistakes which prevent artists from achieving their music career goals, as well as advice on. Continue reading
Top music ‘growth hacks’ you need to avoid
While every scrappy artist out there is eager find ways to quickly grow their success, many “get famous quick” schemes out thre are simply too good to be true, and. Continue reading
6 dos, don’ts for being a successful independent artist
Here, Disctopia offers an insider view of the challenges and struggles independent artists face climbing the ladder to success, and offers some guidance on how to succeed in an industry. Continue reading
6 keys to success on Patreon
For most independent artists, developing reliable income streams is difficult, and as many learned over the last year merch and live performances don’t always provide a stable revenue stream. Patreon,. Continue reading
8 beginner songwriter mistakes, how to fix them
Everyone has to start somewhere, and while it takes time to become a good songwriter, fixing these common mistakes can help expedite that process, and put you on the road. Continue reading
5 music business rules I “broke” (and so should you)
There are plenty of ideas and pieces of advice out there on what it takes to “make it” in the music business, but as is so often the case in. Continue reading
Redefining what it means to be successful in the music business [Video]
Stardom has never been an easy thing to achieve in music business, and while that isn’t changing anytime soon, how we think of success in music business can. Here, we. Continue reading
Making the most of a virtual tip jar on your music site
For artists, a virtual tip jar is a fantastic way to give fans a way to support you directly, one which has only become more popular over the past year. Continue reading
