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You don’t need a record label to have a team. You need the right people helping you do the things you can’t do alone. Being an independent artist often means wearing every hat. You’re the songwriter. You’re the performer. You’re handling social media, booking shows, answering emails, creating graphics, uploading releases, and trying to find […]
Indie Artist Playbook – Part 4 Posting about your music isn’t the same thing as building an audience. For independent artists, social media can be one of the most powerful tools available. It can help you find new listeners, build relationships with fans, promote releases, and create opportunities. It can also become a huge time […]
Indie Artist Playbook – Part 3 – In this edition learn how independent artists can build a music release strategy that creates buzz before, during, and after release day. A great song deserves more than a release-day post. For independent artists, releasing music can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. You have to […]
Indie Artist Playbook – Part 2 A step-by-step guide for independent artists who want promoters, venues, labels, and media to take them seriously. A great song might get some attention, but a professional Electronic Press Kit (EPK) helps turn that attention into opportunities. Whether you’re pitching to a music blog, applying for a festival, contacting […]
The Indie Artist’s Playbook – Part Two Get The Knowledge To Get Known. Welcome to The Indie Artist’s Playbook, IndieBandGuru’s weekly series dedicated to helping independent musicians navigate the music business. Each guide delivers practical advice, proven strategies, and actionable tips to help you promote your music, grow your audience, and build a lasting career. Great […]
The Indie Artist’s Playbook – Part One Every Artist Wants Playlist Placements. Most Go About It the Wrong Way. Landing on the right Spotify playlist can introduce your music to thousands of new listeners. For independent artists, it can mean the difference between a song that disappears after release day and one that steadily gains […]
Life on the road might look exciting from the outside, but touring musicians often face major logistical challenges behind the scenes. Between packed schedules, changing cities, and long stretches away from home, relocating for tours or temporary stays can become stressful without proper planning. Whether an artist is moving equipment across states or settling into […]
“Why am I not getting any better?” A deeper guide for music production on Mac is available here: logicpros.net. Audio workflow note: for podcast editing, this Sound Forge Pro for podcasters gives producers a useful next step. It is the universal cry of the bedroom guitarist, the basement producer, and the living-room pianist. Every self-taught […]
