The Music Entrepreneur Blog
This space is dedicated to sharing insights, tips, and real-world stories that help musicians make the most of every gig, connect with fans, and build sustainable careers in a changing music industry.
The One-Two Punch that is Gigging AND Booking Gigs!
Hello! I hope everyone is having a great, fun, and productive summer. I used to work for a booking agent that will remain nameless. This guy would show up at the venue, where he booked my buddy and I in as a duo to pay us $200.00CAD, in person. We
Ways to avoid vocal cord problems like I had! Warning: Graphic content.
How-to avoid vocal cord problems like I had! Warning: Graphic content (meaning a photo of my vocal cords pre and post surgery, looks like something from outer space.) (This was me in April 2017 right after having surgery to remove polyps from my vocal cords. A before and after photo
Why many artists fail at being Music Entrepreneurs and have to go back to work: AVOID THIS!
Lack of talent is not why most artists fail. A bad attitude kills more music careers than anything.
Why I started the Music Entrepreneur Project (My beliefs and philosophy)
Music is my passion. No matter what I’ve done for a living in my life (from army service, to owning my own home renovation company, and working for an insurance company) my music has always been along for the ride. It’s always been there. There’s no doubt that I’m meant
Strategies for Reaching People Online with your Original Music (And be paid for it)!
Recording music has become increasingly affordable and accessible in the last few years. This means that it is easier than ever to get your ideas out of your head and onto a proper recording. More people than ever are able to express themselves and create shareable audio files. But what
Steps you can take to be a Pro full-time musician! (Don’t quit your job until you read this).
Hello! I’m sat in a cafe in Edinburgh with my laptop doing some work. I had a great week of playing shows and finally have two days off, it’s been a little hectic. That’s kinda the goal though, to have a hectic, busy, and fun life making money doing what