GETTING IT DONE: The Week In D.I.Y and Indie Music

It takes a village to build a career in music and we're proud to be a member of that community. This week, Josh Garrels showed us that giving away you're music can land you on the Billboard charts. We also learned about using Bitcoin and making money on YouTube, selling music and much more. 

• Josh Garrels Hits Billboard Chart Despite Giving Album Away Free Via NoiseTrade

• The Breakdown Of Monetization On YouTube

• What Is Bitcoin And Why Should Musicians Care?

• Four More Ways To Boost Your Music Sales

• What Most Musicians Don't Understand About Selling Music

• Why You Must Treat Music Like A Business

• 25 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your YouTube Channel

• PledgeMusic Partners With Swatch To Present Emerging Artists Series

• What You Need To Know About Sampling Music Without A License

• 3 Things All Artists Need To Know About Their Fans

• How To Optimize Your Presence On Google Play Music

• Your Live Show: The Pinnacle Of Marketing

• 4 Music Promotion Hacks The Lazy (Or Insanely Busy) Musician