Most seasoned pros develop their own strategies and habits concerning merch, and every live context demands flexibility and adjustment. In this article I’m sharing some tips that will increase y…
5 pointers that will win the heart of every live technician
There are two scenarios – either you bring your own hired pro, or you work with the house technician. In both cases, there are ways to prep for the gig and make life a lot easier for everyone involved…
Heading through 2017 with a solid musical agenda
After having dug through most “things to do better this year” lists in january, most DIY musicians are now diving through the new year, steering into various directions while turning old habits into p…
The beauty of mobile music production
With high-quality audio and software solutions firmly rooted within the music industry, the possibilities of generating top-notch musical content while engaging in mobile music production are in a con…
Creating gold content for social media
Sometimes it’ s hard to come up with solid content or even ideas at all. Your mind is blank, there is nada. You did put out some fun tweets last week, even yesterday. Oh yeah, and that one thing you p…
Feedback Kingdom – Generating Strong Feedback as a Map to Success
It might sound harsh, but when it comes to feedback and the process of developing as an artist, theres hardly anything more valuable than unfiltered, straight-up feedback that goes straight to the bon…
The realities of songwriting on tour
Many DIY musicians romanticize with the thought of getting a bunch of tracks or even an album done on tour, seeing it as an almost sportive challenge to finish ongoing layouts, ideas and projects on t…
3 speed tips for fast music toplining
The craft of writing on-point toplines that work in commercial contexts yet carry a definite sense of artistry and depth is definitely an area worth spending a lot of time and brainpower on. As a prod…
3 music self-management life hacks
Working as a DIY musician involves handling a variety of tasks and challenges in form of music self-management. Even though the core element – music – occupies the heart piece of each endeavor, many m…
Dealing with conflicts on tour – step by step
Going on tour means spending loads amount of time with the same crew, often running through the same routines without a lot of room for headspace and quality alone time. Even with the most tightest tr…