We review the benefits of creating a legal standalone entity as an artist or for your band, some ways in which you can use the legal system to your advantage, and why its a good idea to seek legal advice surrounding the endeavor. _____________________________ Guest post by The Sifre Group…
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Those Who Can Do, Teach: – Why You Should Consider Teaching Music Online
While most musicians might not see themselves as educators, prefer the idea of performing to providing lessons, this piece offers a series of compelling reasons why, as a skilled musician, one should give series thought the idea of teaching music online. _______________________________ Guest post by Christine Elise Occhino of Soundfly’s…
Business Skills For Band Members
No matter how much time you spend practicing and honing your craft, talent and ability are, unfortunately, only a part of what makes for a successful music career. For the modern musicpreneur, a solid grasp on content management, social media, and an ability to network are all key skills for…
Is It Possible For Touring Musicians To Attend School
The question of attending college or going back to school is a dilemma many artists face at some point throughout their career. While it can stabilize your position in the industry and give some broader career options, balancing your life as a musician and getting a degree can be difficult….
6 Music Industry Side-Hustles Artists Can Pursue
As a musician, making enough money to pay rent and buy food is tough enough as it is, but being able to pull down enough income to afford things like PR and interesting merch can often seem out of reach. Luckily, be a musician also opens you up to a…
The Tricky Business Of Balancing Dreams, Expectations In The Music Business
When it comes to cultivating a career in the music business, it’s important to give your all in investing your creative energy. On the flip side of that, however, it is also necessary to keep your expectations reasonably low, lest the inevitable setbacks which you will face leave you demoralized…
Every Artist Manager Needs To Master These Skills
While the role of a music manager has changed dramatically over time, the skillset required to do the job well has, in many ways stayed the same. Here Angela Mastrogiacomo breaks down what the skills are and how managers apply them. _______________________________ Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo of the Symphonic…
How Couples Working In Music Make Relationships Work [VIDEO]
While there are certainly a plethora of often deserving stereotypes about how disastrous an idea it is to try and make a relationship work when both members of a couple work in the music biz, but contrary to popular opinion, industry relationships can not only function, but flourish as Ellie…
New California Law Might Give Musicians Precisely What They’re Trying To Avoid
Calfornia Bill AB 5 has now passed both houses of the Legislature and is headed to the Governor to be signed. The bill, aimed primarily at helping ride-share drivers, could also reak havoc in the indie music industry, re-classifying those who were once known as independent contractors as full employees….
Death, Creativity, And Caring What Others Think
In this piece, James Shotwell tackles the triple minefield of a cultivating a creativity based career, the opinions of others and when they matter, and the inevitability of death as it relates success in the music industry. _______________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix There are a lot of…