One of the biggest mistakes my audience of musicians makes is thinking they can go it alone. The fact is, as highly as you may think of yourself, you’re probably not the best: Drummer Bass player Keyboard player Guitarist Vocalist Mixing Engineer Mastering Engineer And and and and…ad nauseam. So, if you’re releasing your own...
So… you’ve mastered the art of mixing and producing music, and you can’t wait to take on new clients so you can finally use all your new gear. But one question eludes you: “How much should I charge to mix a song?” It’s an elusive question, and in all honesty, there’s no right answer. It’s...
When you look at those successful musicians with 100,000 subscribers, super-loyal fans, and exploding six-figure music careers, it’s hard not to feel dejected. It’s hard not to compare yourself with them and think that you’ll never get there. That path is so long, and you don’t know how to start. So you kill yourself with...
This is fresh on my mind, so I’ll just come out and say it: SEO is pointless when you’re starting your business! We dug into SEO yesterday inside the Creative Business Bootcamp. I wanted to share some thoughts with you if you’re wondering what marketing strategy to choose to grow your audio/music business. I told my...
It’s easy, you just gotta BARP…or Be A Real Person. Being a faceless brand or an unapproachable corporate entity doesn’t cut it, and in this quick conversation snippet we’ll dig into what it really takes. For Instantly Make Better Mixes: https://www.StepByStepMixing.com Build a Creative Business: https://www.BBenediktsson.com Unlock the Secrets of the Music Industry: https://www.IndieMusicAcademy.com...
If you don’t have a budget for paid ads, don’t worry. You can still build a healthy audience without spending a penny on ads. Audio issues didn’t pay for any advertising in the first few years and relied solely on organic traffic to reach the right audience. Here’s the quick mindset you need to keep...
How do you make sure your ads get seen by the right people? And when you find the right people, how do you make sure they take the next step with you to become your fan or client? Watch this video to hear our thoughts on positioning your ads correctly so that they attract the...
If you’re pursuing music just to make lots of money, quit now. I’m not saying you can’t make a good living as a musician. You can. But money cannot be the driver of your music career. You will burn out because building a career in music is work. You’re building something. Ever see a building...
We’re not in our parents’ music industry anymore. So we can’t just plan to “hit it big.” You have to get creative. That means pursuing multiple streams of revenue. Try including income sources that aren’t directly from making music but adjacent to making music. This is where writing music advice content comes in. Music Writing...
Personal Branding in the Music Industry means a lot of different things to different people, but one thing’s for sure, your Brand is THE most important thing besides the work that you do/create. If you’re an Artist or Music Producer, YOU are your brand. Your branding is what sets you apart from the millions of...