October 25, 2021 I’m an introvert. I have to be excited about doing something in order to leave my house. So work-at-home music jobs are a godsend.
I sit on my butt, make music, and earn a consistent income doing it.
This post will introduce you to six ways to make money from music without leaving home, all of which I’ve done before.
September 9, 2021 If you want to be a consistent musician, I have tips from my first-hand experience.
Just to give you some context…
I’ve released over 100 songs in the past 12 years. My music has been on NBC. I make consistent income from my music.
But most importantly, I get to make music every day, without fail.
Here’s how I do it…
Advice, Creativity tagged James Clear, Josh Spector, consistency, part-time musician August 2, 2021 That title isn’t an exaggeration.
I used the 1-Hour Rule to make a song for Pond5.
And it has made me more than $300 so far.
This Pond5 review will show you how I did that so you can do the same.
June 30, 2021 As an indie musician, you’re constantly looking for new ways to get your music out there.
But you don’t want to hire an expensive PR agency.
And you want real fans to connect with your music, not fake streams.
Enter SubmitHub.
I’ve been using this platform to promote my music for a while with some success.
So in this SubmitHub review, I’ll share my experience and give you a basic intro.
May 4, 2021 One of my songs landed on NBC. And it was thanks to Crucial Music.
So I thought I’d share my experience.
To be clear…
This blog post has no secrets, no guarantees, and no “special formula” for getting your songs placed.
(And if anyone promises you those things, be very suspicious).
This Crucial Music review is just my experience with this one sync licensing company.
I tell my story in hopes it will give you insight into the sync licensing industry and encourage you to keep making and submitting music.
March 24, 2021 If you want to stay encouraged and motivated as a musician, I have five resources to share with you.
Check them out below…
October 22, 2020 I’ve been in the sync licensing game since 2018.
So in the big picture, I’m fairly new. But I’ve learned several lessons already. And I want to share them because maybe they’ll help you.
This is a case study on my experience licensing music.
August 26, 2020 I recently opened a small retirement account.
And that got me thinking…
“Hey, this is kind of like being a musician on the side.”
How the heck is your music related to retirement?
Well…
This post will go through how and why you can invest in your music career like you would a Roth IRA.
Advice, Career tagged music career advice, music career success July 20, 2020 Being a musician with a day job is tough.
I get it. I am one.
You may work a career position, go to school, or raise children (which I also do).
And you might feel you lack the time, energy, and focus to really get your music career going.
Good news. There are changes you can make today to balance music with your day job.
And I want to share four of those changes. If you implement them, you can shift the trajectory of your career so it’s aiming where you want it to.
June 5, 2020 Chunking could help you take control of your music career.
I was using it before I realized I was using it. And it’s extremely helpful for me.
People usually implement chunking to remember large amounts of information.
But as musicians, we can use it as a tool for productivity and work-life-music balance.
Advice, Career tagged chunking, productivity April 17, 2020 They say go all-in.
They say quit your job and don’t give yourself a safety net, or else you won’t succeed in music.
But is that actually true? Should musicians have a backup plan?
Let’s talk about this idea of backup plans, diversifying your music career, and creating long-term goals.
March 23, 2020 As COVID-19 spreads across the world, I see musicians getting hit hard.
Concerts cancelled. Work lost. Jobs temporarily gone.
The coronavirus and musicians seem like mortal enemies. It’s scary out there.
As of March 20, 2020, the CDC reports there are more than 15,000 cases and 201 deaths in the United States from the “coronavirus,” as people are calling it.
This thing is more than just the flu. And that’s why cities and states have been implementing lockdowns.
Social distancing (or quarantining for those who are at risk or elderly) is crucial to slowing the spread and ultimately for saving lives.
So how do we musicians deal with this crisis? We’re stuck indoors, so how can we make the most of this pandemic?
Advice, Career, Coronavirus, DIY tagged COVID-19, coronavirus, creative, productive February 13, 2020 I’m failing as a musician. Life is unfair.
I didn’t get that gig I wanted. The music industry hates me.
My music isn’t getting on any Spotify playlists. I can’t win!
That manager never called me back. Why doesn’t anything go my way?!
If you’ve said any of these things, join the club. This post is for you.
Advice, Career, Creativity tagged Advice, balance, music career December 17, 2019 Quality vs. quantity — which is better for musicians to focus on?
Some musicians can pump out amazing music on a regular basis, like Bob Dylan in his hey-day.
Others prefer to take their time, years even, to release great music, like Adele.
Here’s the thing: they’re both the ticket to success. Balancing the two is just part of being a musician.
You don’t have to choose quality over quantity, or quantity over quality.
I learned this lesson the hard way.
