Tag: independent musician

5 Reasons To Be Thankful You’re An Independent Artist

Sometimes the journey of an artist can seem difficult and nearly impossible on your own, but you should know there are some benefits to doing it yourself. A guest post. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 12/07/2021 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: DIY, independent musician, music, musician, tips

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Guide to finding a booking agent as an independent musician

As an independent artist the idea of booking your own shows in addition to everything else can feel overwhelming – fortunately, there’s someone out there who can take care of. Continue reading

admin on 06/28/2021 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: booking agent, independent musician, live music, touring

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7 Common Independent Music Misconceptions

The journey of an independent artist is a challenging one and, as such, many myths and misconceptions have been perpetuated about the business and what it takes to be successful.. Continue reading

admin on 01/25/2021 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Solving the Symphony Crisis & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Jon Ostrow & Ariel Hyatt: The #1 Reason Why Your Facebook Page Isn’t Growing (And 5 others too) IndieAmbassador.com: A Musicianʼs Mini-Guide to Crowdfunding –. Continue reading

admin on 03/30/2013 in Music Think Tank | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: ariel hyatt, Brian Hazard, crowdfunding, DIY, EdgeRank, Facebook, fans, independent musician, indie, IndieAmbassador.com, Jon Ostrow, music business, Musician Wages, musicpreneur, Natalie Cheng, Orchestra, page, social media, symphony, Tommy Darker

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How Much Money Should You Aim To Make From Music? And How Much CAN You Make?

So how much money can you make from music? Shaun Letang has posted a chapter from his book, ‘The Independent Musician’s Survival Guide’, that covers the different levels of making. Continue reading

admin on 09/27/2012 in Music Think Tank | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: DIY, independent musician, money, music, music industry, musician, Natalie Cheng, Shaun Letang

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: The Best Social Media Site for Bands & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Simon Tam: The Best Social Media Site for Bands Marcel Williams: How to avoid serious mistakes when choosing an agent Jamie Leger: Focus. Continue reading

admin on 09/22/2012 in Music Think Tank | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: agent, DIY, focus, independent musician, Jamie Leger, Marcel Williams, MTT, music industry, Natalie Cheng, Simon Tam, social media, success

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: How to Develop a Hardcore Fan Base & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Barry Gardner: Cures For Writer's Block Simon Tam: How to Develop A Hardcore Fan Base Alex Day: On The Legacy Of Jeff. Continue reading

admin on 08/18/2012 in Music Think Tank | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alex Day, band, Barry Gardner, Cameron Tyler, fan base, independent musician, Jeff Price, MTT, Natalie Cheng, shows, Simon Tam, touring, Tunecore, writer's block

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One Indie Artist Reacts To Jeff Price’s Tunecore Exit

Founder Jeff Price has stepped down as Tunecore CEO (full story here). Independent musician and a Tunecore artist, Alex Day, shared his thoughts on the news and Price's legacy. Check. Continue reading

admin on 08/16/2012 in Music Think Tank | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Alex Day, independent musician, Jeff Price, letter, music industry, Natalie Cheng, Tunecore

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One Man’s Ode To The Beauty Of Bandcamp

The album format has been in decline and singles are dominating. However, some music lovers still enjoy discovering new music by investing more time in listening to a full album.. Continue reading

admin on 05/25/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, Bandcamp, independent musician, listeners, Mark Dowdell, Natalie Cheng, singles, streaming

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Is this the best or the worst time for independent musicians?

On Music Think Tank, Rich Gordon poses an interesting question – Is this the best or the worst time for independent musicians? With the ever growing DIY movement, musicians are. Continue reading

admin on 05/19/2011 in Music Think Tank | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Competition, DIY, independent musician, music industry, Natalie Cheng, Rich Gordon

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