Art is for anyone. It’s just not for everyone, says art critic Jerry Saltz. But according to his beautiful essay How to Be an Artist, making art is indeed tough and you have to be able to handle criticism because that’s part of art. Period. He says this in a self-deprecating way as he claimed to […]
Whether you want to be signed to a big record label or a more modest but equally awesome indie label, you gotta learn how to approach music A&R reps. These guys have been getting flocks of demo reels and e-mails a day that you really have to know how to sell yourself. Here are some […]
You can be the greatest musician ever born but if you don’t have good music publicity, how would the world know? You need a strong force that can help you get your music out there especially today that it’s hard to stand out from the clutter. Here are some of the pros and cons of […]
If you want a music career that’s more than just weekend gigs at your local bar, then you gotta do the hustle and really treat this as your life’s calling. The brilliant rapper Kellee Maize wrote a list of tips on Huffington Post on how she “made it” in music. Here are the most important points from […]
If you’re a musician and you think all you need is talent, you’re dead wrong. Some of you might think that as long as you are really good at what you do then no one would care if you are a whiny arsehole. So what if you are sputtering harsh uncalled for criticisms once in […]
Filmmaking is not all about art. If you want to be a prolific filmmaker, you need to know how to pitch well, network, and you definitely must have a personal brand. It’s all about who you are and what you want to be known for. It refers to the way other people see you. A […]
Everybody and your grandma knows Tiktok so if you’re in a band, then you know Tiktok is for musicians. “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes”, said Andy Warhol. Well, let’s make that 15 seconds, Mr. Warhol, all thanks to TIKTOK. If you’re not living under a rock, then I’m sure you […]
We know you love music so these merch items may should be for you but we also know that you have lots of musician friends you want to show a little love on the holidays. That is why we compiled a list of items that we’re sure any musician would love to receive whether it’s […]
It’s just a few weeks before the new year and aren’t we all excited to make things bigger and brighter in 2018? Here are some resolutions that can definitely push your career forward: Give yourself a pat on the back always. From now on, be proud of yourself. You’re reading this because you’re a driven person and […]
They say that it’s not WHAT you know but WHO you know that matters the most. As much as we want to believe otherwise, it’s partly true. Talent is cheaper than table salt save for some prodigies and geniuses, so what’s important is what you do with your talent and who you know. Talent alone […]
