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5 ‘musts’ to owning your music career

A music industry veteran shares five key tips they wished they’d known to cultivate a successful and fulfilling career in the music industry. Guest post by Johnny Gillespie of Dotted. 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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Someone in your corner: supporting role stepping stones to developing a career in music

Like any high-level professional job, becoming a great musician doesn’t usually happen over night, and there are a number of supporting roles you should embrace along the way that can. Continue reading

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What do you envision for your music career?

Having a plan for your career is important, and the music industry is no exception. Here, music industry consultant Bobby Borg explains why a solid vision statement is a key. 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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How to hire a booking agent

Behind every major successful musician is a booking agent, tackling the logistics of getting you the shows you want to play. Here, we guide you through the process of getting. 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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7 secrets to longevity in today’s music industry

In this piece, Keith Jopling shares some of the most important takeaways he’s gleaned through the process of interviewing various musicians for his ‘Art of Longevity’ podcast, now in its. Continue reading

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Why resilience is so important for musicians

Despite an abundance of exciting new music, these are tough times for artists trying to make in an industry that has never been particularly forgiving. Here, Patrick McGuire explains why. Continue reading

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Sushant KC Demonstrates Pursuing Music Is A Viable Path In Nepal

Here, we learn how Sushant KC, a self-taught musician from Kathmandu, was able to prove that pursuing music is a viable career path in Nepal in an area where doing. Continue reading

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How new artists ought to invest in their music career

Investing in your career is important for any band or artist looking to grow, but where exactly to allocate what precious resources you have can be a difficult quetion. Here,. Continue reading

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