Music Contracts: Essential Protections Every Artist Should Understand Music contracts form the foundation of a sustainable career in the industry, yet they remain one of the most overlooked aspects of an artist's journey. As someone who's interviewed hundreds of successful independent musicians, I've found that understanding contractual protections often makes [...]
318 Music Business Essentials – A Musician’s Guide to Copyrights, Contracts & Cash Flow
Music business fundamentals can make or break an artist's career sustainability. In this episode, we break down essential legal and financial practices that help independent musicians protect their work and build sustainable careers. From copyright registration and performance contracts to accounting basics and tax planning, we [...]
317 Tour Planning – Essential Strategies for Independent Musicians’ Success
Tour planning requires careful strategy and execution for independent musicians to succeed on the road. In this episode, I share key insights from Liner Notes Insider on venue selection, tour management, fan engagement, and revenue optimization. Learn practical approaches to building sustainable tours and get a [...]
Artist Marketing: Lessons From Both Sides of the Creative Industry
Tony Harrah Offers Insights From the Music and Book Publishing Worlds When discussing artist marketing, few creators can offer insights from both the music and book publishing worlds. Singer-songwriter Tony Harrah discovered some surprising parallels - and key differences - between the two industries after releasing his book "Boxing With [...]
315 Tony Harrah – Book Marketing, Sales Strategy, and Industry Independence
Book marketing takes center stage in part two of my conversation with independent musician and author Tony Harrah. He breaks down his mathematical approach to sales strategy, sharing insights on reaching target audiences without traditional industry gatekeepers. From his decision to self-narrate audio books to his [...]
311 – Musician Finance: Building Your Safety Net (It’s Simpler Than You Think)
Let's face it - most musicians didn't pick up their instruments because they love spreadsheets or numbers. In this practical musician finance episode, we break down the often-intimidating topic of financial management into actionable, musician-friendly steps. Learn how to build a financial safety net that will [...]