I didn’t think I’d be “that girl” asking for money to make my CD. Nevertheless, when I finally did jump into the crowdfunding pool, I realized quickly that I would either sink or swim. We all have friends who have asked us for support online. Chances are good that you’ve been asked not just to … Read more
Many classical musicians say that they would like to learn what works well for other genres and apply those lessons to getting their own music seen and heard. This continues our series of interviews with bands outside of the classical music industry, written by Hannah Sternberg. Maryjo Mattea is a prolific musician in Washington, DC, … Read more
Tell us if this sounds familiar… …There’s just not enough time to get everything done. When you cross one thing off your to-do list, you usually have to add another. …Some days you feel like tedious work has overtaken your creative work. …You hit the pillow after a busy day and realize you didn’t do … Read more
You’ve got the talent. You’ve got the drive. You’ve worked long and hard on your craft. You have complex thoughts. Creative ideas. Hell, people even like your music! So you’re making a decent living, right? Cue collective sigh. If you’re struggling to make money from your music, you’re not alone. However, you’re not doomed to this … Read more
Many classical musicians say that they would like to learn what works well for other genres and apply those lessons to getting their own music seen and heard. This continues our series of interviews with bands outside of the classical music industry, written by Hannah Sternberg. Last month, I interviewed The Kickback, a Chicago band … Read more
You’ve put in the hard work to get where you are. You practice, even on your days off. You keep your social media profiles updated. You’ve created a small network that leads to performing opportunities. But the work doesn’t come as steadily as you’d like. And, as a result, your income feels wobbly. Performing is what … Read more
Do you remember that moment when you clicked “publish” on your music website? You had visions of all the right people finding you — presenters reaching out for gigs, and other performers asking to collaborate. So…is it working? If not, you’re not alone. Getting your music website out there is just part of the equation. … Read more
This is the first in a series of interviews with bands outside of the classical music industry. Many classical musicians say that they would like to learn what works well for other genres and apply those lessons to getting their own music seen and heard. We hope this serves as a great starting point! And … Read more