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Shut yer pie hole: music career tips for the independent musician

October 3, 2016October 4, 2016 Jimmy Bartolo

Being a musician is a responsibility just like any other job and requires that you handle your employers with respect and dignity. Since a lot of independent musicians don’t have a manager advising them with what to do, here are some simple music career tips to put you in the right direction. Read More.

7 creative ways indie artists can spend their money (when they’ve got money to spend)

April 21, 2015April 21, 2015 Bobby Borg

Enhance your music careerMost indie artists don’t have a lot of money in the bank, but if you’re going to spend your valuable savings, there may be alternative (I.e. less obvious) investments you can make to enhance your music career. What follows are seven ways to spend your money when you’ve got money to spend. Read more.

Getting the best from your live music recording

November 18, 2014May 10, 2016 Michael Gallant

live recording-ThumbWhile a live album can be a great opportunity to show your fan base a fresh and exciting side of your music, it can also be a risky endeavor. When you only have one chance to get things right, how do you translate the power and beauty of your live show into ones and zeros — in a way that will delight fans and not blow up in your face? Read more.

Help the soundman get you a great live music mix

March 20, 2014May 11, 2016 Michael Gallant

Help the soundman An organized soundcheck can give band members and sound engineers the tools they need to craft an excellent live music mix, while a chaotic one can suck up valuable minutes – and good will. Some bands do sound checks like complete pros, others are just a mess with everybody onstage playing at the same time, nobody listening, and lots of noise and yelling. Read more.

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My Job Is Better Than Yours – aka The Starving Artist’s Silver Lining

April 9, 2012October 27, 2016 Cheryl B. Engelhardt

As an indie musician with multiple careers in music to juggle, there have been many times when I’ve caught myself in the "Predictable Paycheck Predicament," or PPP. It’s the one where I’m jealous of my roommate as she leaves the apartment at her regular time to go to her regular job to get her regular paycheck. Read more.

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