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Building a career in music is hard. With all of the various skill sets one needs to have - financial management, fan engagement, graphic design, email marketing - not to mention focusing on the actual craft of making music, it’s no wonder so many independent musicians are completely overwhelmed with their day-to-day, especially when there may be a day job to consider.
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You may have caught my post about How to Use Mindfulness to Build Your Music Career & Income. Building your income with intention and using the resources and talents at your disposal to bring in money is the fastest way to scale your career and get rid of that pesky day job.
The Black Lips return to their roots with an invite-only show at the tiny 529 Club in Atlanta. (Photo by Bobby Moore)
While many underground acts are content to live solely by DIY means, like playing house shows or releasing records on tiny labels (or self-releasing their music altogether), some have larger goals. But will playing larger clubs, having a publicist and booking agent, and signing to an independent label with wide-reaching distribution rekindle the old debate over what constitutes "selling out"? It shouldn't – if the band is unwavering about their goals and remembers their underground beginnings. The following three tips are for DIY musicians who have dreams of reaching a wider audience, but don't want to forget who they are or where they came from.
What to do after the final bow. (Image via tbo.com)
You just played an awesome show – but now what? Even though the gig is over, there's still work to be done. Some tasks need to be taken care of while you're still at the venue, while others should be completed in the following days. Here are five things you should always do after every gig, no matter how big or small it may be.
What to do after the final bow. (Image via tbo.com)
You just played an awesome show – but now what? Even though the gig is over, there's still work to be done. Some tasks need to be taken care of while you're still at the venue, while others should be completed in the following days. Here are five things you should always do after every gig, no matter how big or small it may be.
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