Whether producing new songs, shooting a video or financing a tour: those who make music - and want to make a living from it - are increasingly turning to...
Earning a living with music and culture: not just a hobby!
“Better to do something secure,” my father said, as we sat at the dining table and I talked of my dreams of becoming a drummer. “Be a doctor, a teacher...
Live music and ticket providers: concerts are a merciless business
There is little doubt that 2020 will go down in history as an annus horribilis for live music - with far-reaching consequences for bands, musicians, bookers...
How can I earn money as a musician with streaming?
This post was inspired by a recent article in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung about how streaming has fundamentally changed the music business. In...
7 reasons why musicians and bands might need a manager – and some why they might not
Do you manage a band, as well as being a musician and drummer? Have you ever wondered whether a manager could help you progress more quickly in...
I made it! What does it mean to succeed as a drummer in the music industry?
Recently, I was asked - for the first time in a long time - why I decided to become a musician. I didn’t have an immediate answer. Was it because I “loved” making...
GEMA, GVL and royalties: How you can earn money as a musician through collecting societies
Playing concerts as a sideman, working in studios, teaching… If you want to earn money as a drummer, there are plenty of ways to do so. However, one...
4 qualities without which you will not be successful in the music business
“Be professional as a musician and agreeable as a colleague”: if you’ve paid attention to my last few blog posts, you might have noticed this advice crop...
Networking: How to build long-term business relationships as a musician
When I decided to spend five years studying at a conservatory, it had nothing to do with getting a nice certificate. Of course, the institution’s international...
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Endorsements: who gets them – and what to look out for when striking a deal
Endorsements... I still remember the hours I spent browsing my favorite manufacturers’ catalogs as a child. For me, the huge drums and amazingly shiny...