Dave Cool

In 2014 I wrote a post for the Bandzoogle blog called "18 ways musicians can make money". It didn't take me very long to write, and I didn't expect much from it. The goal was more to be able to…

After writing 500+ blog posts my first 5 years at Bandzoogle, I've focused the last few years on curating and editing content. But, I dusted off my writing cap to write this new guide (with the help of many BZ…

This post by Lisa Occhino originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog.

With so much information available for musicians and bands online, it can be a serious undertaking to sift through it all and find the most legitimate, valuable…

This post originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog. 

by Lisa Occhino

Once you’ve decided that you’re getting pretty serious about this whole music career thing, you know that you have to start putting in the effort to…

This post originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog.  

by Lisa Occhino

Instagram is one of the best ways to build your brand and showcase your personality as a musician. But now that the social media platform boasts…

This post originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog. 

by Lisa Occhino

You’ve probably tried boosting your posts on Facebook, and maybe you’ve even run a few ads on Instagram. But have you ever considered how…

From the Bandzoogle Blog

The band is getting along. Songs are great. Gigs calendar is filling up. Now you just need to get people to notice you and you’ll be good to go. But where do you start? 

From the Bandzoogle Blog

Every week we publish blog posts that we hope will help your career in some way. From how to get more gigs, selling more music online, how to get more music fans…

This post originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog. 

by Lisa Occhino

So, you’ve put a lot of time and effort into building a stunning band website, but after the initial rush of traffic and congratulatory…

This post by Melanie Kealey originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog.

It’s no secret that in order to appear professional, your own website with your own .com address is essential. So what ingredients make for a great…

This post originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog. 

by Lisa Occhino

They say you need a thousand true fans to build a sustainable music career. But getting those first few diehard fans who play such a…

This post originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog

There are a lot of places where you can sell beats online these days. But having your own website is critical to being a top producer, and in fact, it can…

This post originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog. 

by Lisa Occhino 

These days, there are so many different ways to market your music online that it’s tough to even know where to start. What’s worth your…

This post originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog.

by Lisa Occhino 

Booking a music festival gig is one of the most effective ways to grow your fanbase and grab the attention of industry tastemakers. Earning a coveted…

This post originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog.

If you’re working on your next album, you’re probably thinking about how you’re going to promote and sell your new music. When it comes to selling your music online, there…

This post originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog. 

Two years ago I wrote a blog post called 18 Ways Musicians Can Make Money. But a lot can change in two years, especially in the music industry.

There…

This post was written by Joy Ike ​and originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog.​

Open Mic is about 3 things - Location, Hospitality, and Camaraderie. Whether or not you agree with that statement, it's hard to deny the…

This guest post was written by Jon Ostrow and originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog.

Bandzoogle members have now crossed $20 Million in direct-to-fan sales through their websites (commission-free!). This comprehensive guide will show you how to set…

This guest post was written by Jon Ostrow and originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog.

Question: which is more important: Facebook or email?

Believe it or not, your email is not only more important than Facebook, but also…

This post was written by Joy Ike ​and originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog.​

I don’t doubt that you’ve probably heard of every single item on this list. But it’s easy to forget just how many (often free)…

This post was written by Joy Ike ​and originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog.​

Before Facebook and the era of social media, it was estimated that the average person was exposed to some 2000 ads every day -…

This guest post was written by Jon Ostrow and originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog.

YouTube is undoubtedly one of the most important tools for musicians to market and engage with fans online. But how does YouTube make…

This guest post was written by Jon Ostrow and originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog.

Whether you’re a brand new musician establishing yourself online for the first time, or an already established band with a dedicated fan base…

This post was written by Joy Ike ​​and originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog.​

For the average artist who finds it difficult to sell his/her music (hint: this is most artists) in the age of Spotify and Pandora, any…