Future-proof strategies for Independent Artist Growth

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  • Step 1) JOIN: Join the TABTF community by submitting your details HERE.

  • Step 2) LEARN: Digest the thought-provoking ideas that are delivered to you each week via email

  • Step 3) IMPLEMENT: Select one new idea from each edition that resonates with you. Find a way to implement the principles of that idea into your career as an artist the following week.

  • Step 4) TEACH: Relay the idea you learned to a fellow independent artist by forwarding them the email and explaining how you’ve begun to apply it to your project.

  • Step 5) REPORT: Send me a note at Casey@teachabandtofish.com detailing a current challenge you’re facing in building your music career. Each week, I’ll respond to 1 submission with a personal analysis of the issue, potential ways of reframing the problem, and other ways of finding solutions.  All questions and feedback submitted by our members will be used to further refine the specific content we select for future editions of Teach A Band To Fish. In this way, the time and energy you put into uncovering answers for yourself will ultimately drive the knowledge of the group forward exponentially over time.

And once you’ve signed up, keep scrolling for more articles to help jumpstart your career growth journey as an independent artist. This page is where I’ll showcase some of my favorite strategies, expert insights, and helpful tools from the Teach A Band How To Fish community.

How to Get More Streams as an Independent Artist: A Guide to Making Music Streaming Platforms Work for you
process, Music Budget, Music Marketing, Money, Advertising, Paid Traffic, Marketing Plan, Release Strategy, tools, apps, productivity, organization, spotify, streaming Casey Cavaliere process, Music Budget, Music Marketing, Money, Advertising, Paid Traffic, Marketing Plan, Release Strategy, tools, apps, productivity, organization, spotify, streaming Casey Cavaliere

How to Get More Streams as an Independent Artist: A Guide to Making Music Streaming Platforms Work for you

Are you tirelessly promoting your music online, only to see your streams and engagement hit a wall? As an independent artist, it can be challenging to break through the noise and actually build a loyal following. So I’m going to share some practical tips and strategies to help you navigate various streaming platforms and use them better to build a sustainable career. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, let's take your music career to the next level with these 10 tips to get more streams as an independent artist.

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Top 21 DIY Tools to Grow Your Music Career
process, Music Budget, Music Marketing, Money, Advertising, Paid Traffic, Marketing Plan, Release Strategy, tools, apps, productivity, organization Casey Cavaliere process, Music Budget, Music Marketing, Money, Advertising, Paid Traffic, Marketing Plan, Release Strategy, tools, apps, productivity, organization Casey Cavaliere

Top 21 DIY Tools to Grow Your Music Career

In this blog, I cover how independent artists today can tackle challenges like playlist culture and the rise of streaming services to create an authentic and effective music release plan, all without compromising artistic integrity. I know it can feel overwhelming - but it’s manageable if you break it down into a linear approach. So let's dive in…

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How to Create an Authentic Music Release Plan Without Compromising Your Artistic Integrity
process, Music Budget, Music Marketing, Money, Advertising, Paid Traffic, Marketing Plan, Release Strategy Casey Cavaliere process, Music Budget, Music Marketing, Money, Advertising, Paid Traffic, Marketing Plan, Release Strategy Casey Cavaliere

How to Create an Authentic Music Release Plan Without Compromising Your Artistic Integrity

In this blog, I cover how independent artists today can tackle challenges like playlist culture and the rise of streaming services to create an authentic and effective music release plan, all without compromising artistic integrity. I know it can feel overwhelming - but it’s manageable if you break it down into a linear approach. So let's dive in…

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How to Build an Effective Music Marketing Budget
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How to Build an Effective Music Marketing Budget

The moment has arrived. You’ve finished your latest musical creation and you’re ready to unleash it onto the world. But recording the album is only half of the work. Once your music is ready and you’ve prepared a release strategy, the next step is promotion.

You can’t wait around for people to discover your band. A strategic marketing plan allows you to place your music in front of the people most likely to be interested and gain new listeners.

An effective marketing strategy not only takes time and thoughtful planning, but money. Let’s talk about how you can build an effective music marketing budget to promote your release.

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