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Spring Cleaning For Musicians: 2020 Edition
Well, here we are with some time on our hands. Don’t worry, I’m not going to talk about the “V”...
The New April/May Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Margaret Glaspy....
Understanding Artist Management Agreements: What Does (and Doesn’t) a Manager Do?
This article originally appeared on Sonicbids.com - it has been republished here with permission. The artist management agreement is the deal that you, the artist, enter into with a personal...
5 Not-So-Obvious Revenue Tips For Musicians (UPDATED)
You've probably seen many lists outlining revenue opportunities. Here's a little twist on not just learning what they are, but also how to utilize them. We present: 5 Not-So-Obvious Revenue Tips For...
5 Crowdfunding Rewards Proven to Work for Indie Musicians
A version of this article originally appeared on Sonicbids.com - republished here with permission. You're an artist, you need money, and you want to attempt to generate those funds via an engaging...
Songza vs. 8tracks: Which is Better for Gaining New Fans?
Music streaming has become increasingly popular over the years with services such as Spotify,Pandora, and iTunes dominating the market. Music playlist sites are also becoming more popular, offering...
MUST WATCH: 9-Volt Battery Safety For Guitarists
KCTV5 When I first started gigging, I often had a few spare 9v batteries stored in my guitar case, along with other odds-and-ends. Sometimes those odd-and-ends included a pad of fine #000 steel...
A Musician’s Guide to The Artist/Producer Relationship
An In-Depth Look at Working Together In The Studio When you enter a recording studio you are beginning a relationship with at least one new person – the recording engineer. A lot is riding on this...
Kobalt Backs Berklee’s Rethink Music Initiative
An Interview with Allen Bargfrede, Executive Director of Rethink Music If you're reading this, you're involved in the "Great Music Industry Debate of the '10s," in which we all wax poetic about the...
Win Audio-Technica Camera-Mount Digital Wireless Systems & Get Featured in Print!
Performer just got our grubby little paws on the two new Portable Camera-Mount Digital Wireless Systems** you see above, courtesy of our awesome friends at Audio-Technica.We love these things and...
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Music Publicists
Music publicists are a special breed. You may think you know everything there is to know about us, but until you've been a publicist, you have only a surface understanding about who we are and what...
How to Design Your Own Musician Business Card
Not all bands can afford to commission a graphic designer, and some lack the connections to link up with a rising artist who will work for trade or free. If that's the case, you could be utterly on...