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Gratitude vs. Entitlement
CD Baby recently re-posted a piece I wrote called “Are You Too Old to Make it?” (http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2010/06/are-you-too-old-to-make-it/). The gist of the post is that as long as people are willing to pay to see you play or hear your music, …
The Real Distance Between You and Success
There's something standing between you and the success you're after. Do you know what it is? Are you sure? Have you ever encountered an artist who appeared completely delusional
The 10 Commandments of the Independent Rockstar (Pt 1)
One day the God of Independent Music called Moses to the top of Mt. Rockmore and gave him the 10 Commandments of the Independent Rockstar. He issued a
Does it Take Luck to Make it in the Music Business?
In talking about the music business, I've heard a lot of people say things like, "You've got to be lucky" and "Sadly, it's all about who you know".
How Much Money Do You Make With Your Music? Why?
Are you making as much money with your music as you'd like? I'm going to assume that if you're reading this that you'd probably like to become more
Start Your Own Scene
I hear a lot of people complain that their band can’t really get anywhere because there’s not much of a scene where they live. However I
Avoid the Death Roll
Avoid the Death Roll The "death roll" is a term used in sailing to describe what happens when a boat becomes unstable, loses control and, in most cases, capsizes.
Are You a Beggar or a Rockstar?
What I'm going to write about is what I consider to be the biggest fundamental difference between artists who thrive and artists who struggle to survive. It's a
Pay to Play?
So I was at a record store recently and a girl came up to me and asked me if I wanted to buy a ticket to see her
Better grab ‘em fast!
So you’re fortunate enough to have won the privilege of someone’s attention. They clicked on your page or went to your website…. You’d better grab them fast.
Confidence
So what is the biggest factor in determing if someone will buy something? Do you know? If you’re trying to sell something (tickets, cd’s, downloads, etc.)
















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