Are you a musician or do you know one and wonder “how come musicians are always broke?” Is it even possible to make living as a musician anymore? In this article, I’m to answer this question: “how come musicians are always broke and what can we do about it?” The...
Ever been close to a big break only to have someone pull the rug out from under you? You’ve heard it before: Success in music requires working with other people (creatively and professionally). You’re at the mercy of others. It sucks, but it’s true. How do you find...
Have you ever done something for a long time but haven’t yet reached the goal you originally set out for? At times you think you never will? In those moments, I’m lying in bed wide awake, reminding myself of all the sh!t that hasn’t gone the way I hoped. Whether it’s...
Here’s the deal: I’m going boil down everything you’ve ever heard about “business” into it’s purest, most comprehensible form. Forget what you’ve heard, because there are only two things you need to know… Use your unique...
I’m sure you’ve sensed it, maybe you’ve never been able to put it to words. But, there’s a certain amount of heartache that comes with doing what you love. To pursue what makes you happy, means suffering for it. Because people who are too scared to do it...
You want to know how to write hit music? Welcome to the club… I have tons of ideas, but I get bored quickly. This makes me sad because I know–deep down–in the depths of my very soul–if I want to bring my ideas to life I have to focus! ...
The text below is a transcript of my interview with Tommy Darker. I wanted to publish the transcripts for two reasons: The info is valuable, and I wanted it available for you in two formats (audio and text). SEO (Search Engine Optimization) ;) If you want to get more...
Have you ever considered why people look up to musicians? Some of the most followed social media accounts belong to musicians. Faceless corporations sponsor musicians to bring a human voice into their marketing-mix. Entrepreneurs compare building a business to a...
Do you procrastinate? I know I do, and I hate it… It slows down the momentum and keeps morale low.The first band I managed had an opportunity to open with “Juicy J”. They did not respond quickly to a request made by the promoter and missed the...
How many times have you heard musicians tell stories about how they “almost got signed” but the band fell apart Their dream of making it in music…poof! Gone. Your fellow musicians will either be your music’s secret weapon or...
