Music As A Day Job

Going on tour as an independent artist can be expensive but leveraging your brand and reach can simplify the process. Today, Sean goes over "money sponsors" and how some artists use them to find new fans. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - what are #money #sponsorship or brand deals - why #tour sponsors are a must - kno...

Not many artists can make a living by going on tour but Sean has. Today, he'll break down how he got started and what it really takes to do it right. Brought to you by Qoncert ( https://qoncert.app.link/DDGIY3wuUFb ) the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - how to start touring as an independent artist - getting invited onto another tour - college tours vs in...

There are a few ways that artists can kill their music careers. Sean breaks down what we see keeping artists from becoming superstars. Brought to you by Qoncert ( https://qoncertapp.com ) - the mobile app the helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - the 3 worst things artists do - why talented artists can get lazy - why money vs connections matters - how artists can become entitled...

Do artists really need a manager? When should they hire one? Today Sean breaks down his own experience with managers and when they can and can't help. Brought to you by Qoncert ( https://qoncertapp.com ) - the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - do you need an #artist #manager ? - indie vs #music #industry - workload for #artists and when to bring on a manag...

In the beginning, family, and friends will be your main support, but at some point, this will need to change to expand as an independent artist. Sean breaks down the biggest differences and when the change happens in your music career. Brought to you by Qoncert ( https://qoncertapp.com ) the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - friends and family as your initial...

When you're just getting started performing live on stage, you may be hit with stage fright. Seans gives you his tips on overcoming stage fright and ways to be a better performer. Brought to you by Qoncert ( https://qoncertapp.com ) - the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - What is stage fright - Why practicing your set is important - Difference between fami...

Finding an audience (fanbase) for your music can make or break your music career. But, your target audience can be broad and varied. Sean breaks down how to find different groups that will love your music. Brought to you by Qoncert ( https://qoncertapp.com ) - the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - finding your target #audience - looking at #trends to help you...

The big myth in the music industry says that artists should move to big music cities like LA, Atlanta, Nashville, or NY. Sean breaks down why this isn't true and how you can be a successful independent artist in your own city. Brought to you by Qoncert ( https://qoncertapp.com ) - the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - Why moving to a big #music #city doesn...

There's a reason only a small fraction of independent artists become financially successful thru music. Sean breaks down the 3 main categories that artists hit and how most handle them. Brought to you by Qoncert ( https://qoncertapp.com ) - the mobile app that helps independent artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - Being an #artist is hard, don't quit - Can you really handle th...

To stand out today in the music industry, you'll need to do more than make dope music. You will need to brand yourself to get fans to want to support you. Sean goes over the 3 pillars of artist branding and how you can do it without label backing. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app that helps independent artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - Why #artist #branding is so impo...

The number one question we get is "Why should I sell tickets?" We covered this in another video, but Sean breaks down the 4 reasons why and how selling tickets is the best way to control your own destiny. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app for independent artists to go from opener to headliner to on tour. - Artists are a business - Seeing progress in your music career - The pitfa...

Getting live shows has always been hard for up-and-coming artists because of the gatekeepers. Sean talks about the live gig traps, finding promoters, & how Qoncert has made shows more accessible. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app helping artists go from opener to headliner to on tour! - getting live shows and gigs - 3 ways to get more shows - the cost of renting a venue - finding a pr...

Can independent artists compete with national, label-backed artists when it comes to live shows and tours? Sean breaks down the differences and advantages that indie artists have today. Brought to you by Qoncert 6 - the mobile app that helps independent artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - #independent shows vs national #label -backed shows - expenses for large nationwide or global #t...

Some artists think that buying features from a national artist can help them build buzz, but is it true? Sean gives his take on buying features, when it makes sense, and who to buy them from. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app that helps independent artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - Should you pay for #features ? - Indie vs National #rapper features and the difference - Who...

As an artist, you are a business. To be successful, you'll not only need to be creative and make amazing music but you also need to run the business side. Sean breaks down what it takes to switch between the music side and the entrepreneur side. Brought to you by Qoncert (https://qoncertapp.com) - the mobile app for independent artists to go from opener to headliner to on tour! - The #music an...

It's almost impossible to get on a show without buzz or an online following. That's about to change and Sean will go over the new way artists are building their own tours without labels, managers, or booking agents. Brought to you by Qoncert - a mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - Using the #Qoncert app to build your #tour - Going on tour inside your sta...

As an independent artist, what is success to you? Today, you have more control of your music career but are faced with more competition online. Sean breaks down the different forms of music success so you can decide for yourself. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - What is music success and how to achieve it? - Do you have artisti...

Artists today believe that getting on a big national show or tour is a guaranteed path to success. Most of the time, this isn't the case but it can work for those artists who know how to use the show to their advantage. Brought to you by Qoncert - the app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - How to land big national shows/tours - 4 ways to get on big national shows/tour...

Artists (whether signed or independent) are always being scammed by music industry insiders. Don't expect them to do more than you can do yourself and save your money. Sean talks about features, tour buy-ons, radio play, playlist submissions, etc. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour in one app. - common #musicindustry #scams - Is...

Once you're booked for a live show, the real work begins. Now you have to promote it and get fans to buy tickets to see you. Sean breaks down how to promote your live show whether online or in-person. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app that helps independent artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. promoting your show online vs in-person online ads and retargeting creating dope...

As an artist, you've probably dealt with creative blocks in your music career (if not, you're very rare). Today, Sean goes over the 3 types of creative blocks and how to overcome them, lessons from 2Pac, and how to constantly come up with new music ideas. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app for independent artists to go from opener to headliner to touring artist. Business vs the art...

If you're an artist, you may have thought about one day quitting your job to pursue music full-time. Today, Sean discusses whether you should have a job in the early stages of your music career, ways to make money that compliment your artist lifestyle, and more. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app for independent artists to perform live and go from opener to headliner to touring artist....

Getting your first live show or gig can be a big task for artists today. Today we review the 4 ways to get booked by concert promoters, venues, bookers, and more. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app that helps independent artists perform live and go from opener to headliner to on tour. The old way of booking shows Finding concert promoters Finding music venues Finding booking agents (booker...

With the dominance of streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and others, you may wonder if radio play is essential. Music labels still spend money on radio promotion and you can get some DJs to play your music on air. Here are some tips for doing it right. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app that helps independent artists to perform live and tour independently. Radio b...

Ever wonder why artists that have 10 million Spotify plays can't sell 30 tickets to a live show? And in contrast, other artists will have 23 listeners a month and can sell out a 500-person venue. Today's episode will explain why this happens and how to avoid it if you want to make money touring. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app to perform live and tour independently. Will more st...