So you want to be an independent artist? Great! We’ve got you covered. In this piece, read about strategies and useful tactics on how to be successful as an indie artist. Success As An Indie Artist is not always something that is clear, an artist needs to create a perspective for themself that is realistic, attainable, and profitable.

It shouldn’t be a surprise that our most important strategy for artists is to always continue to write and create music and practice; quality music more often than not comes to you through practice. Refine your sounds and find out exactly what makes you different from the ocean of other artists.

Planning and Perspective to success as an indie artist

It’s every artist’s dream to live solely on making music, but the statistics and data prove that to be very unlikely, especially for independent and up-and-coming artists. Albeit a musician’s calling is and should create art, one must come to terms with the fact that it’s a business and a business needs a plan.

Virtual Publicist, the all-in-one AI for your music career. I know it’s our own blog and we need to tout our own horn a bit, but nevertheless, this application streamlines the majority of your commercial activity outside of the studio.

In this blog, we will review what is an absolute need from the artist’s perspective and where our app comes in to save the day.

#1 Gig’s are Gold

Once you know your stuff, go out there and perform at any gig or event you can get your hands on. Do some research on the local scene, reach out to venues and bands for this purpose, and make it a priority to get comfortable while performing and always do your best!

#2 The Social Media Game Cannot be Avoided

Social media can be most helpful so make good use of it. Plan out your content, figure out the best posting time, and don’t forget to post as frequently as you can. Establish a solid presence on at least one social platform; focusing on too many platforms can be too distracting. We would suggest using any of the following to boost your popularity: TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Soundcloud.

#3 Management for Time, Schedules, & Habits

Be the manager you wish you had. Of course, being an awesome musician is the priority, but managing yourself and your own brand is also extremely important. Organizing rehearsals and getting gigs, networking with other artists, pitching, finding opportunities, as well as responding to feedback is now your job.

#4 Copyright law, the unsung hero of the indie world

Protect yourself legally by registering your intellectual property according to the Copyright laws of your country. Have someone review your contracts before signing them or at least be sure to read through them completely. It’s always best to have someone industry-related to advise you on these matters before you put your signature on anything.

For solo artists, being good at managing your finances may be what makes or breaks you! To ensure longevity, take into account these 5 important factors.

1. Music Production Is A Business:
   • Accepting the fact that you are a business, will spare you a lot of anxiety. Organizing and prioritizing your spending and knowing where and how to invest your money is perhaps the single most important part of financial management.
2. Cost-effectiveness and Saving Money:
   • Being cost-effective is another crucial element that needs to be understood in its entirety. You need to have a roadmap that defines the costs and expenses every step of the way. Plan forward and have a clear budget that will incorporate all aspects of the process like recording, licensing, marketing and PR.
3. Logistics:
   • In the music industry, the final product is the audio recording. You need to identify the tools and resources that eventually result in that product. Starting with the conceptualization of a track or an album till its digital or physical release. Dividing the process into steps and distributing the roles to the right individuals will make everything easier.
4. Taking On Multiple Roles:
   • As an independent artist you don’t have the resources to bring the best in the business and/or pay every professional to finish the job. A lot of the time you need to do it yourself in order to save money! So, it is necessary to develop yourself and learn different sides of the business. Taking on different roles and responsibilities will help you cut the expenses and further understand the profession.
5. Budgeting:
   • Tracking your expenses and finances is a perfect way to have an overview of the budget you need. Budgeting will help you set realistic goals and realize your financial capabilities and limitations.

Virtual Publicist is Creating an Accessible Industry for Musicians Everywhere

The above-mentioned challenges are only the tip of the iceberg. Independent musicians have serious issues making their voices heard by big-shot producers and co. Virtual Publicist is here to lead the way and hold up the torch for all artists.

An all-inclusive platform for music industry experts to discover and get in touch with artists, influencers, promoters, and managers. It’s an independent artist-oriented portal that provides up-and-coming musicians the necessary guidelines and opportunities to efficiently promote themselves and reach out to the right people, at the right time, in the right way.

Highly-qualified professionals are only a click away and with our AI-based suggestion mechanism, Virtual Publicist can lead the artists down their road to success, helping them avoid erroneous outreach, fraudulent partners, and misdirected media outlets that could harm rather than propel a career.