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# Crowdfunding the Right Way
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/crowdfunding-the-right-way/
- Published: 2014-04-02T09:25:00.000Z
- Updated: 2014-04-02T09:25:00.000Z
- Description: Making music a lucrative career is a lifelong battle for many musicians. While there are many new obstacles such as digital downloading, piracy, etc that can work against any rising. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2014/04/crowdfunding-the-right-way.html]
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- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Indie Music, Live & Ticketing, Music Business, Music Marketing, Music Think Tank, Social Media, Startups & Funding, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:38

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Making music a lucrative career is a lifelong battle for many musicians. While there are many new obstacles such as digital downloading, piracy, etc that can work against any rising [musician](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musician?ref=hypebot.com), there are also ample opportunities to work new tools to your advantage. Crowdfunding is a major resource these days – but knowing how to approach and execute your efforts can make all the difference in the world.

You can't appeal to a crowd if you don't have one – so do what is necessary to band your fans together. Think through your budget, identify what it is you're trying to achieve, set a budget and begin with the right platform. Learn how to apply these rules and several others with **David Kusek** as he discusses the utilization of [crowdfunding](http://www.spot.us/?ref=hypebot.com) on [MusicThinkTank.com](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/crowdfunding-the-right-way.html?ref=hypebot.com)

"*Today, many musicians are finding their own ways to creatively fund their albums and tours, with the most popular option being crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is a huge undertaking, but, if done correctly, you can come out of it with a whole lot more than just money. It also presents dedicated and creative artists a chance to connect with their fans in a whole new way.*"

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