Facebook Adds Patreon-Style Paid Subscriptions
Facebook is rolling out a feature that could challenge Patreon as a fan monetization tool. Some Facebook video creators are being given the option of charging fans $5 to view. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Our tips and advice for independent, self-starter artists this week covered how to make the best use of YouTube Analytics, how to make the touring process easier, why you don't. Continue reading
10 Patreon Do’s And Don’ts [MATTHEW EBEL]
Direct-to-fan subscription services like Patreon can be an excellent and fulfilling way for artists to make a living of their music, but when done incorrectly can also be a potentially. Continue reading
Why I Chose Patreon [BRIAN HAZARD]
After pronouncing music sales dead, Brian Hazard here goes on to explain why, of the limited options left to musicians, Patreon is his choice for earning a sustainable living as. Continue reading
10 Tips For How To Work With Tough Promoters
The "tough" promoter can be a facet of many local scenes, and though it can often be challenge to get on their good side, doing so can ultimately be an. Continue reading
Kickstarter To Relaunch Drip.fm Patreon-Like Artist, Label Subscription Platform
Kickstarter continues to prove that its serious about music. Late last year they hired respected indie label and digital music veteran Molly Neuman, as their first head of music. Now. Continue reading
10 Ways To Book More House Concerts
Sought after by many artists, but singer-songwriters and acoustic acts in particular, house concerts are in many ways the holy grail of live shows, requiring little promotion while still providing. Continue reading
How Patreon Works For Me [Indie Musician Nate Maingard]
Here devoted Patreon user Nate Maingard offers us an inside look at the benefits of the service, and provides several tips other potential users should keep in mind when using Patreon so as. Continue reading
Bandcamp Opens Patreon-Like Artist Subscriptions To All
Ongoing sustainable income is the goal of every working musician. One solution, which got a great deal of attention last year, is based on the patronage model enabled by startups. Continue reading
Tweet-Sized Touring Tips For DIY Musicians
It’s springtime, so naturally touring is on the brain. CD Baby’s Twitter chat in April was all about touring.Then Kevin Breuner and I had a discussion on the DIY Musician Podcast about our best. Continue reading
