7 avoidable mistakes that can cost you the gig

Like so many things in the music industry, closing gigs brings with it a number of challenges, and most artists are bound to make mistakes along the way. Here, we. Continue reading

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Failure is an inevitable part of your music career – here’s why

In an industry as challenging as the music business, failure is something of an inevitability, but how we choose to deal with it can effect whether it is more of. Continue reading

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How changing your perspective can aid you as a musician

Patrick McGuire digs into the benefits of widening your perspective as a musician, and how finding alternative ways of seeing, hearing, and approaching music-making can help you achieve your true. Continue reading

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10 ways EVERY MUSICIAN must stand out

In a field as crowded as the music industry, sameness and lacking remarkability can be a huge hazard, so it’s important to separate yourself from the crowd. Guest post by. Continue reading

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Tips for creating an ‘original’ cover song

Ironically, recording a cover of someone else’s song can be a great way to help you band or project stand out in a crowded field. Here, we look at some. Continue reading

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7 useful productivity tools for independent musicians

For those artists looking for new ways to boost their productivity (and aren’t we all?), these seven tools can help you manage your money, create better habits, and generally accomplish. Continue reading

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5 mistakes that prevent you from achieving your goals in music

In this piece, veteran life and career coach Ariane Paras discusses the five most common mistakes which prevent artists from achieving their music career goals, as well as advice on. Continue reading

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Top music ‘growth hacks’ you need to avoid

While every scrappy artist out there is eager find ways to quickly grow their success, many “get famous quick” schemes out thre are simply too good to be true, and. Continue reading

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6 dos, don’ts for being a successful independent artist

Here, Disctopia offers an insider view of the challenges and struggles independent artists face climbing the ladder to success, and offers some guidance on how to succeed in an industry. Continue reading

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6 keys to success on Patreon

For most independent artists, developing reliable income streams is difficult, and as many learned over the last year merch and live performances don’t always provide a stable revenue stream. Patreon,. Continue reading

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