15 Blog Posts Musicians Can't Stay Away From

Since Bandzoogle launched in 2003, we’ve worked hard to create the best website platform for musicians. But we’re also dedicated to providing free advice, inspiration, and resources to help you advance your music career.

As we continue to celebrate our 15th Anniversary, we wanted to look back at the most popular posts ever published on our blog.

Whether it’s how to make more money, finding a manager, getting booked, or creating a bio or EPK, these posts still offer relevant advice for the working musician today.

1. 18 Ways Musicians Can Make Money

No big surprise that the most popular post ever on our blog is all about how to make money as a musician! Read the post.

Note: We updated this post with a free eBook: 23 Ways Musicians Can Make Money

2. How to Write an Effective Musician Bio (with examples!)

One of the most important promotional tools for any musician is your bio, as you’ll use it on your website, on your social profiles, in your EPK, and to send to media and bookers. Learn how to create an effective bio.

3. The 8 things that should be in every band's digital press kit

Another essential promotional tool for your music, your EPK can help get you more press and bookings. Check out the 8 essential elements of an EPK here.

4. How to Get a Booking Agent to Book Your Band

A booking agent is one of the most important members of your team. It’s not easy to find an agent, but this post outlines how to put yourself in a position to attract one. Read the post.

5. 13 Dos and Don'ts of Open Mic

Open mics are a rite of passage for many musicians and singer-songwriters. Learn how to make the most of open mics with this post.

6. The 6 Best Websites to Sell Beats Online

At number 6, is the 6 best websites for beat makers to sell beats.

7. 17 ways to promote your music online

Once you release new music, you’ll need to promote it. This post outlines the top online promotional tools for musicians. Read the post.

8. 5 Key Elements to a Solid Band Bio

More tips for writing an effective bio. Clearly an important topic for musicians! Read the tips.

9. Major vs. Indie: What really happens when you sign a record deal

Getting signed to a label is still a goal for many musicians. This post outlines the pros and cons of the different types of record deals. Read the post.

10. Website Design Inspiration: Best Electronic Press Kits (EPKs)

With so much content to include, it can be challenging to create a visually appealing EPK page. This post shows off some great example EPKs by Bandzoogle members. See EPK examples.

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11. How to Get Booked at Music Festivals

Most musicians and bands want to play festivals. And why not? The pay is good, and you get to perform for thousands of potential new fans. Read this post for tips on getting booked at music festivals.

12. Musicians: You Don't Find A Manager, A Manager Finds You

In this post written by Ari Herstand, he explains that approaching management companies (or managers directly) rarely works. Read why.

13. 5 Steps to Creating an Effective Music Marketing Plan

The first step towards effectively marketing your music is creating a marketing plan. Read our guide to creating a music marketing plan here.

14. 8 Effective Strategies to Sell Your Music Online

Following these tips on selling music can help you to generate more income, a larger online presence, and create a stronger engagement with your fans. Read the tips.

15. Music Licensing 101: How do I license a cover song?

A common question from musicians: how do you legally release a cover song? Read this post to find out.

As you know, the music industry is always evolving. So while we hope these posts are helpful, we do plan to update many of them in the near future. How would you update the posts? Anything you would add or remove? Is there a different topic you’d like to see us write about on the blog? Let us know!