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Insurance Checklist: The Complete Risk Management Guide for Musicians
We’ve talked before about the importance of liability insurance coverage and how to choose the...
Top 5 Insurance Myths for Musicians BUSTED!
There are a lot of types of insurance out there, and probably just as many myths and...
6 Tips for Handling Social Media During an Insurance Claim
Let's play a little game of "what if," shall we? What if, oh I don't know...you and your bandmates were involved in an incident during a live show that resulted in either property damage or personal...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Musician Insurance
"Nobody.one band on stage performing" by Роман Верховцев is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. You might remember a few weeks back we posted a quiz for insurance newbies. If you happened to miss that one,...
TAKE OUR 5-MINUTE MUSICIAN INSURANCE QUIZ
Pop quiz, hot shot. You’re out on the road, touring with your band, having the time of your life. That big festival gig you secured is coming up, but first you’ve got a smaller “fill-in” date with a...
5 Easy (and Lucrative) Holiday Merch Ideas for Musicians
The calendar has turned, the seasons have changed, and the holidays are quickly approaching. While you are preparing for your holiday shows and trying to find that Jager-soaked Santa hat for the...
Take the Guesswork out of Shopping For the Right Insurance Policy
WHY PLAY GUESSING GAMES? Sure, as fans we expect you to be an expert at your instrument when you’re up on stage, but realistically no one expects musicians to be experts when it comes to selecting...
Be Prepared for Summer Touring Season with the Right Insurance Policy
PLAN BEFORE YOU HIT THE STAGE Summer is a great time to hit the road in support of your latest release or book a string of fun outdoor gigs and festival slots to get your music in front of big...
How to Release a “Single” in 2023
I posted, “Few things make me as sad as seeing: ‘I just dropped my new song today.’” Within one minute of posting that, I got flooded with countless direct messages. “What does that mean?,” “Why...
Christmas in July – Tips for Holiday Song Placements
It’s 97 degrees outside, fireworks are exploding outside my window, and here I am sitting in an air-conditioned studio, with a floppy Santa hat on, trying to nail this glockenspiel part. Why?...
Clearing up the Most Common Misconception About Musician Insurance
When it comes to the life of your band, or your solo career, we understand that insurance topics might not be the sexiest thing to cover. That said, it’s oftentimes a misunderstand, and crucial part...
Why NOW is the Perfect Time to Get Insurance For Your Band
If the pandemic taught us anything as musicians and music-lovers, it’s how much we took for granted seeing live music (and performing live on-stage for those of us who do so). And during the past...