What you'll learn

How to attract a larger fan base
Specific tactics and tools to engage with fans and build strong relationships with them
How to offer your music and merchandise in ways that compel fans to buy now and buy more of your awesome stuff

Course content

6 sections • 17 lectures • 3h 43m total length

First Things First - Watch This!11:02
Before you dive into Step 1, please watch this introductory video to get the most out of the course!

Read This First0:58
Welcome to Step 1 of How to Make Money as a DIY Musician! There are a number of ways you can consume this lecture, as well as the others coming next in this course. 1) Watch the live workshop video right here on your computer. 2) Or download the video file and watch it on whatever device you choose.…
Lessons from Karmin, Pomplamoose & More - Video33:29
Watch this lesson on your computer or mobile device. You can also download the video file using the link above. For the audio only version, click the "Next Lecture" link below.
Lessons from Karmin, Pomplamoose & More - Audio33:25
This is the audio version of the Step 1 video. Click the Extras tab on the right to download the MP3 file.
Lessons from Karmin, Pomplamoose & More - Worksheets3:00
Use these worksheets after you watch the Step 1 video and/or listen to the Step 1 audio file that came with this program.
Karmin and Pomplamoose Video Links0:10

The Best (and Worst) Ways to Engage with Fans - Video18:17
Watch this lesson on your computer or mobile device. You can also download the video file using the link above. For the audio only version, click the "Next Lecture" link below.
The Best (and Worst) Ways to Engage with Fans - Audio18:13
This is the audio version of the Step 2 video. Click the Extras tab on the right to download the MP3 file.
The Best (and Worst) Ways to Engage with Fans - Worksheets3:00
Use these worksheets after you watch the Step 2 video and/or listen to the Step 2 audio file that came with this program.
What to Post on Facebook & Twitter for Music Promotion3:33
Here's a short video I did for Artist Growth in which I cover the importance of repetition. In this three-and-a-half minute video I cover:
Advice about how often you should post to Facebook and Twitter
What to post when you think "I don't have anything to say" (which is a big mistake)
How to establish yourself as a valuable authority and resource on your genre

The Secret to Building a Large and Loyal Fan Base - Video18:54
Watch this lesson on your computer or mobile device. You can also download the video file using the link above. For the audio only version, click the "Next Lecture" link below.
The Secret to Building a Large and Loyal Fan Base - Audio18:43
This is the audio version of the Step 3 video. Click the Extras tab on the right to download the MP3 file.
The Secret to Building a Large and Loyal Fan Base - Worksheets3:00
Use these worksheets after you watch the Step 3 video and/or listen to the Step 3 audio file that came with this program.

Asking for the Sale and Making Money - Video29:54
Watch this lesson on your computer or mobile device. You can also download the video file using the link above. For the audio only version, click the "Next Lecture" link below.
Asking for the Sale and Making Money - Audio30:22
This is the audio version of the Step 4 video. Click the Extras tab on the right to download the MP3 file.
Asking for the Sale and Making Money - Worksheets4:00
Use these worksheets after you watch the Step 4 video and/or listen to the Step 4 audio file that came with this program.

Requirements

A passion for music and a committment to going through the video/audio lessons, capturing your ideas on the worksheets, and most important, applying what you learned to your own life

Description

More than 175 happy students! Why do some musicians sell a lot and get big crowds at their shows, while most do-it-yourself artists (like you perhaps?) struggle to get noticed?

Take this online course and you'll end up with a four-point plan to not only get attention, but to turn that attention into fan support and sales.

In these fast-paced sessions Bob Baker (author of the Guerrilla Music Marketing series of books) reveals dozens of real-life examples and checklists you can put into practice right away to help you connect with fans and earn more money.

Transform your music career with these powerful ideas — many of them inspired by recent interviews Bob did with Karmin, Pomplamoose, David Nevue and Mark Mohr, as well as experts like Tony van Veen, Joe Vitale, Michael Brandvold, and Jason Van Orden.

Register for this course on Udemy today and get lifetime access to the lessons. Watch them on your computer, or on your smartphone or tablet using the free Udemy app.

Plus, it comes with a 30-Day, Money-Back Guarantee!

Who this course is for:

Active part-time or full-time musicians who want to expand their reach, their income, and take their career to the next level
Do-it-yourself artists who are just starting out or returning to music after being away from it for a while
Managers, publicists and promoters who want to know how to serve the artists they work with better and help them build longlasting careers

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 11min

Step 1 - Exposure Lessons from Karmin, Pomplamoose & More5 lectures • 1hr 11min

Step 2 - The Best (and Worst) Ways to Engage with Fans4 lectures • 43min

Step 3 - The Secret to Building a Large and Loyal Fan Base3 lectures • 41min

Step 4 - Asking for the Sale and Making Money3 lectures • 1hr 4min

Final Thoughts and Action Steps1 lecture • 6min

Requirements

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