Band Management
30 Reasons Your Band Isn’t Getting Press
We’re gonna tell you a lot of things that you might not want to hear (especially if you’re doing or NOT doing some of these...
Photo Shoot Essentials for Musicians
Recently, at a panel discussion featuring several members of the Boston-area music press, a local musician asked, “What do I need to have in order...
Sell Your Music to the European Market
The concept of American recording artists promoting their music in Europe is not new. Musicians have been “crossing the pond” for decades, sharing their sounds. ...
Get The Most Out of Your Band’s Instagram
You’ve just rolled into town to play a gig. You see fall leaves, the sun setting against a city skyline. You scribble your band name,...
How to Start Your Own Publishing Company
At its core, a music publisher’s job is to administer the copyrights in songs and license your work to record labels, radio stations, filmmakers, advertisers,...
Download Performer’s Guide to Licensing & Distribution
Performer‘s committed to bringing you the most useful advice when it comes to your career. That’s why we’re bringing you the third installment in our...
How to Run a Live Music Venue: Age Restrictions, Alcohol, Liability & The Law
RUNNING A MUSIC VENUE COMES WITH MANY STRINGS ATTACHED. While a main concern is booking quality bands and getting a paying audience in night after...
Make Money Selling Holiday-Themed Music or: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (For Indie Music)
Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! I know, I know, it’s only November; so what’s with all the holiday brouhaha? Simple, these next few months...
A Million Dollar Record Label for $20 with DistroKid
Steve Jobs’ nightmare has come true; it’s now possible for “just anybody” to get on iTunes. At an Apple special event way back in 2003,...
Download Performer’s FREE Legal Guide to the Music Business
Performer‘s committed to bringing you the most useful advice when it comes to your career. That’s why we’re bringing you the second installment in our...
