Writing up “how-to’s” of intricate, creative processes can obviously turn out to be a risky business. Every creative session is unique and should be handled as such. Things that work for one type of s…
The Art of Diversifying Your Revenue Streams as a Musician
It’s 2020 and most recording artists are way more than their job description lets you assume. More and more upcoming acts use their skills to branch out into different areas for additional reven…
Story, Story, Story – Creating a Compelling Plot for Your Music One-Sheet
Creating a compelling music one-sheeter is often handled as art. Labels hire renown publicists or journalists to write up stories, never actually to be published. Due to the fact that most DIY artists…
Respect Thy Studio Partner – Habits for Zen Studio Vibes
Sharing a studio-space can be a fun, creative and wholesome experience. Many exceptional pieces of music are and were conceived in environments that accepted an open flow of contributors. And rightful…
The Gentle Departure – Thoughts on Cutting Musical Ties
Not all musical ties are meant to last. On the contrary. Musicians should regularly evaluate if the collaborations they upkeep are built on solid, healthy ground. If they provide value, in an emotiona…
Why Artists Should Start Sharing Expressive Fan Comments
Most artists highlight milestones directly connected to their streaming performance. And it makes sense – sharing those stats with a community reflects gratitude and an obvious, shared interest. The s…
4 Co-writing Tips for Avid Songwriters
Diving into a co-writing session is a great way of expanding your creative horizon. Apart from shaping important aspects of your overall craft, collaborative writing also nourishes various soft skills…
Lyrics Quickfix – Pointers on Efficient Writing Routines and Mindsets
There’s no reason to mystify the process of writing lyrics. If you have a solid gameplan, you’ll be able to write something decent in no time. If you know where to skip the detours, that i…
Resetting Your Inner BS Radar – Self-Critique and Constant Evolution
Writing, producing and releasing music DIY style can open up various corridors of thought and self-critique. Depending on the experiences you are making, it can be a smooth, ride, or a bumpy – sometim…
Getting Hungry – How to Self Motivate Like a Pro
The way you perceive a process is entirely up to you. You can hold on for the ride, or you can shape the direction your train is heading. Either way, there are a bunch of internal – and external – fac…