essays & reflections on crafting a creative career
As someone who love love loves data, you’d think I’d be devastated by Apple’s recent announcement to limit information sent to email senders (like open rates and IP address [location identifiers]). Open rates are used to test a subject line’s effectiveness, as well as the level of engagement of the recipient. If a musician has […]
Community is THE reason that I’ve accomplished anything. Placements on TV. Gigs in Switzerland. Cross-promotions that doubled my fan list.
I’m the first to admit that I’m a growth junkie. Leveling Up is the name of my game, always. And the way I have always been able to level up has been because of the people around me. My coaches, my groups, my accountability partners, my collaborators… my community.
Right now, more than ever, community is paramount.
(Aka The 5 C’s Of Kicking The Coronavirus Craze!) (as published in the CD Baby DIY Musician Blog) By Cheryl B. Engelhardt There is nothing like working from home. I’ve done it for over a decade. It requires discipline, a routine, and getting out of my pajamas (most of the time). Working from home […]
Change the “starving musician” mindset when it comes to your email list. The first time someone (who didn’t share my last name) contributed to my record-funding campaign through my email list, I was floored. And then I got serious anxiety.
I’ve learned a lot on how to get the biggest bang for my conference buck over the years. From prepping to notetaking to networking, here’s my handbook!
For us musicians who have fans (or potential fans) all over the globe, we need to make sure we’re set up. Here’s how to make sure you’re playing by the GDPR rules.
There’s been a bunch of hoopla about whether or not iTunes is going away and if Apple will be exclusively a streaming service. I’m not sure it’s true, (I did spend a good 55 seconds on Google trying to find out) but in a way, it makes sense. iPods are a thing of the past. […]
Here’s what I do and don’t do now that I’m ten years into attending the crazy-ass film and music conference in Austin, TX. My SXSW attack plan keeps me productive, sane, calm, and somewhat healthy.
I have a story for you about how I fought for $15,000 for an advertisement placement of a song of mine. I’m a hustler. When I make a song, I let people know. When I release a CD, I give it to my friends. One of my friends is a video editor, and works a […]
I’ve got a thing for the Grammy’s and the Grammy speech. If you’ve heard me speak or taken any of my courses, you know this. For now, take my word for it. (Also, I went this year for the first time as a voting member. Here’s my take on how it all works.) I’ve written dozens […]