Three Music Industry Lies Artists Need To Stop Believing

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There is a lot of great advice on succeeding in the music industry, but there are a lot of lies as well. Let’s take a moment to separate fact from fiction before someone steers your career in the wrong direction. Continue Reading

The Top Priority For All New Artists

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Every artist has a unique journey to success in the music industry, but they should all start with the same goal. Social growth is great, but streaming growth can be life-changing. Continue Reading

How to Care For Yourself And Your Music Career [VIDEO]

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Everywhere you look, people are encouraging you to work harder, but there is more to life and success in music than grinding yourself to death. Continue Reading

The Best Career Advice That No One In Music Takes Seriously

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The best advice for avoiding burnout and developing your career in the music business is the advice that requires the least amount of work. Continue Reading

VIDEO: The Maine, 8123, and the value of community

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In our latest Music Biz 101 video, host James Shotwell explains how American rock band The Maine created a supportive community of fan through their music. Continue Reading

A crash course in avoiding music industry burnout

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Everyone in music works too much and has a million things they feel they must accomplish, but taking time to recover is just as important as getting ahead. Continue Reading