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.
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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.
Student Spotlight: Matt Chirichillo
In between tour commitments with former Eagles members Joe Walsh and Don Henley, Matt works on coursework for his Artist Management class.
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.
BerkleeICE Releases “Transparency and Money Flows” Report
BerkleeICE, or the Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship, recently released a report titled “Transparency and Money Flows” detailing the lack of transparency in the music business.
How to Get a Job in the Music Industry
Keith Hatschek’s book “How to Get a Job in the Music Industry” has helped thousands of people follow their dreams and find work in music.
Networking Tips for Songwriters
One of the first questions I ask songwriters and artists I work with is, “what are you doing to network with other writers and artists?”
Josh Rouse: Berklee Online Open Mic Series
Singer-songwriter Josh Rouse dropped by the Berklee Online offices not too long ago to speak with instructor Mike King about the music industry.
Benji Rogers: Berklee Online Open Mic Series
PledgeMusic co-founder and Berklee Online instructor Benji Rogers stopped by our Boston offices to offer his advice on touring, merchandising, and more.
Why Take Music Business Finance?
Music Business Finance covers everything from understanding financial calculations to interest rates to crowdfunding.