It’s never been easier to release your own music without a record deal and to single-handedly carry out the marketing. At the same time, the never-ending...
Crowdfunding: a new way of financing music, videos and concerts
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...
Mixtapes, downloads, playlists: how the way we listen to music is changing
Mobile internet, news feeds, trending topics and more: over recent years, I’ve become increasingly aware of the sheer volume of headlines, opinions...
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...
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...
Drumming in the studio: Practical tips for your career
I worked in a recording studio for the first time at the age of 16. Looking back, it’s clear to me that this experience, which I shared with my band, was a...