Beyond Spotify: How to Grow on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music
Why independent artists should not ignore Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music, and practical ways to grow your audience on each.
How to Work With a Booking Agent
What booking agents do, when artists are ready for one, how agents are typically paid, and how to build a strong relationship with your agent.
How to Plan a Mini Tour as an Independent Artist
How independent artists can plan a mini tour, from choosing cities and booking venues to budgeting, promotion, and selling merch on the road.
How to Set Your Rates for Features and Performances
How independent artists can set fair rates for features and performances based on demand, costs, value, and market research.
How to Fund Your Music Career Without Losing Control
Ways independent artists can fund their music career, from savings and music income to grants, crowdfunding, and partnerships.
How to Get Brand Sponsorships and Partnerships as an Artist
How independent artists can land brand sponsorships and partnerships by building an audience, choosing aligned brands, and pitching professionally.
How to Grow Your Monthly Listeners on Spotify
Practical ways independent artists can grow monthly listeners on Spotify, from followers and Release Radar to playlists, content, and consistent releases.
Balancing a Day Job and a Music Career
How independent artists can balance a day job and a music career with smart scheduling, clear priorities, and sustainable habits.
Money Management for Independent Artists
Simple money management for independent artists: tracking income and expenses, budgeting for releases, saving receipts, and planning for taxes.
How to Avoid Music Industry Scams
Common music industry scams that target independent artists, including fake playlist promotion, pay-to-sign deals, and fake A&R, and how to avoid them.