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…
Apr 20 2018
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Sep 5 2016
[Free eBook] 23 Ways Musicians Can Make Money
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…
Jul 22 2015
What is Indie? Free Digital Download
I released "What is Indie? A look into the World of Independent Musicians" in 2006. This was before Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube were part of every musician’s life. Digital downloads were just taking hold, let alone streaming music…
Jan 16 2014
[Free eBook] Building Your Website: A Step-By-Step Guide for Bands and Musicians
This is the 2nd eBook I've written for Bandzoogle. Whether you’re building a new website, or looking to improve your current one, “Building Your Website: A Step-By-Step Guide for Bands and Musicians” offers tons of tips to…
Jan 15 2012
Free eBook: Developing Music Careers in Uncertain Times
Peter Spellman has released a free e-book for musicians called “Musician 2.0, 3.0, 4.0…Developing Music Careers in Uncertain Times”. Peter is the Director of Career Development at Berklee College of Music in Boston, as well as the Director of…
Dec 20 2011
Free Database of Canadian Folk Festivals [UPDATED- January, 2013]
My good friend Emma Julien continued the tradition of updating this database of Canadian Folk Festivals. You can download an Excel version which you can add to/edit, or a simple pdf version. And I would encourage you to please consider…
Feb 13 2011
Attending Music Conferences 101
I’m thrilled to announce the release of a new eBook for musicians called “Attending Music Conferences 101”. It’s the first in a new series of eBooks called “Cool’s Notes” which will contain my thoughts on various topics…
Feb 12 2011
Sample Music Conference Budget for Musicians
If you’re heading out to a music conference, here’s a spreadsheet you can use to budget and track your expenses. The budget contains line items for:
But you can download…
- Conference fees
- Showcase fees
- Marketing Materials
- Travel
- Lodging
- Food
- Miscellaneous
But you can download…
Dec 8 2010
Sample CD Marketing Budget
Just a quick post to offer a free resource for any musicians who are preparing a budget for their next album release. I continue to work on the 2nd edition of “Your Successful CD Release” and I’ve updated…