10 Tips for a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Crowdfunding is great for direct-to-fan artists. But be warned: Running a successful campaign is a lot of work and requires dedication, persistence, and a healthy dose of charm.
Music Career Advice with Sugarland Touring Bassist Annie Clements
Annie Clements knows a thing or two about the music industry. For years, she’s worked as the bassist for country superstars Sugarland. We caught up with her for a chat before a show with Amos Lee.
How to Become a Unique Songwriter
What many artists don’t realize is that originality is not planned, but the product of fervent exploration leading to happy accidents.
How to Find a Music Collaborator
Berklee Online songwriting instructor Andrea Stolpe talks about finding a collaborator as a songwriter and what they can bring to your music.
How to Build Your Songwriting Team
The typical performing songwriter is both the man-power behind and the face in front of a business built from the ground up.
What to Prioritize in Your Music Career
Berklee Online songwriting instructor Andrea Stolpe discusses using your time wisely and making sacrifices to further your music career.
Cover Letter and Cold Letter Best Practices for Musicians
In this excerpt from “How to Get a Job in the Music and Recording Industry,” Keith Hatschek explains how to write effective cold letters and cover letters.
Music Industry Feedback Breaks Us and Makes Us
Berklee Online songwriting instructor Andrea Stolpe explains how to take feedback from people in the music industry to help and not hinder your career.
How to Write Song Lyrics for Other Artists
Berklee Online instructor Andrea Stolpe shares her techniques for songwriting with a recording artist who may or may not be a songwriter at heart.
How to Be a Successful Songwriter When You Can’t Sing
Head into any venue in Nashville, Tennessee and you will hear songwriters in the round belting out great songs with varying degrees of vocal talent or ability.
