by Corey Koehler | Nov 14, 2019
[Updated 2019] Here’s a quick Gumroad Review I did after playing around with it. You’ll see why I think they have made it easier for us Indie Musicians to make money with music. I’ll start with the big why, then run through some of Gumroads features...
by Corey Koehler | Jan 27, 2019
The appeal of a major label is probably one of the biggest things for most bands or diy musicians starting out. I remember thinking that every single opportunity for my band was going to be our “big break.” Every musician can relate to that feeling of...
by David Andrew Wiebe | Nov 27, 2018
People often talk about the “good old days”. But I don’t believe there was ever a Golden Age in music. From day one, artists have often gotten the short end of the stick. If you were one of the fortunate few, you enjoyed fortune and fame. Though I’m not convinced...
by Guest Music Junky | Nov 20, 2018
Question: Did you know that if you invest in your music, you’re more likely to make new connections, engage your audience and gain a larger following? There are numerous ways to get out there and be proactive about your music or music business. My best friend is a...
by Corey Koehler | Oct 11, 2018
I get emails every other day from new musicians asking me to help them get music sponsors. Guess what… Every musician is looking for music sponsorship. We all dream of some Daddy Deeppockets coming along loving our stuff, believing in us and opening up his...
by Guest Music Junky | Sep 7, 2018
For most musicians YouTube marketing consists of putting up a video of our music, sharing it around a bit and hoping… errr… PRAYING to get some fans. But you can do better and really, it's not that hard to dramatical improve the number of eyeballs watching...
by Corey Koehler | Jul 30, 2018
This is completely normal: Many musicians who get started creating music have the goal of making it into a career. Often times, these musicians have no idea what they’re getting into. Nobody starts off knowing what he or she is doing. The important thing is that you...
by Corey Koehler | Jun 6, 2018
This is crazy: It was unthinkable toward the end of the Nineties, but what 21st century music fans needed in their lives was an old-fashioned twist in the form of vinyl records. Technology has gone backwards as vinyl muscles its way in on the charts. Let’s find out...
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by Corey Koehler | May 14, 2018
Here's the deal: Knowing how to get your music heard is one thing. BUT knowing how to do it without ripping hours away from your practice and creative time is something else entirely. If you've been a DIY Musician for any amount of time, I'm sure you know first hand...
by Corey Koehler | May 9, 2018
Being a music teacher who's teaching music online might be one of the most rewarding jobs there are. Seeing your students excel from complete beginners to adept musicians, or witnessing them record their first songs is one of the most gratifying things to experience....
