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…

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…

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

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. 

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 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.

One of the biggest challenges musicians face is booking tours. Many bands don’t have a booking agent, so booking a tour can seem like a…

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

As the recording industry continues to battle against the steady decline of physical album sales, and now steady decline in digital album sales, it can…

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

The key for musicians today is to diversify their revenue streams. No musician makes their income strictly from one method anymore. For the…