This episode of The Unstarving Musician explores how independent musicians can effectively use donations as a viable income stream. The conversation covers: The historical precedent and modern relevance of fan support Crafting compelling donation requests Popular donation platforms and payment options Creating a [...]
This episode dives into the complex world of music composition, master recording ownership, royalties, and income opportunities for independent musicians. Discover the benefits of owning your compositions and the importance of master recording ownership in protecting your creative work. Learn essential tips for navigating the music [...]
Songwriting and selling merch at shows were topics of a recent edition of Liner Notes. As I dip my toes back into the waters of writing original material, I looked up the tips du jour to see if I could find some worth sharing. I found [...]
The 2023 Unstarving Musician listener survey indicated that many Unstarving Musician listeners and Liner Notes subscribers were interested in learning more about selling band merch and music and how to do it better. Music royalties are a long game, and most musicians won't earn much in [...]
This episode is about how musicians can create gigs. I have written much about finding and booking better gigs, but my perspective has expanded since I started the podcast. If you'd like to read about how I started finding and booking gigs consistently, check out The [...]
In May 2018, Julia A. Miller became the CEO & President of Delmark Records LLC. That same year, Delmark Records LLC purchased Delmark, the oldest continuously operating jazz and blues independent record label in the United States. Delmark was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1953. [...]
