This is fast changing. To validate labels, many labels ask you to crowdfund your projects. “demand” and also so they don’t’ have to front it!)
Leah McHenry – The Online Musician 3.0
“I’ve taken everything I’ve learned from investing more than $200,000 in music marketing & business education PLUS everything I’ve done to make multiple 6-figures from my music annually, and boiled it all down to a program that is SIMPLE to learn and implement in record speed.”
– Leah McHenrySavvy founder. Musician AcademyBuild & Launch Your Online Music Career in 8 Weeks Without Labels or Advertising
If you’re a musician, songwriter, or composer looking to make music your full-Time is more important than you think.
Today’s internet is helping musicians make more money from their music than ever before. Unfortunately, less than 5% musicians are able to achieve their full musical dreams.-time.
There’s a good reason. It’s not because your musical taste is poor.
The Reason most talented, hardest-working musicians are still broke today is because they believe one or all of these myths….
5 Myths Broke Musicians Believe… and What You Can Do About It
Myth #1
To succeed, you need a label
Even 10 years ago, this used to be true. However, something extraordinary happened that completely leveled all playing fields. It’s called Napster (do you remember this?). It was the world’s first file-Sharing app. It changed the face of music, for good and bad. Youtube, Facebook and other social media platforms have completely eliminated the need to create middlemen.-men. Today, this is the first time in the history of the music business, talented & hard-Musicians can be successful WITHOUT a label, but they are more likely to achieve greater success with one.
If you’re still trying to get a record deal, let me quickly break down the pros and cons for you:
Pros
They have the capital $ to invest
This is fast changing. To validate labels, many labels ask you to crowdfund your projects. “demand” and also so they don’t’ have to front it!)
They are connected
Many labels are well-known and have the connections to get you into the right festivals or special promotions. There are ways around this so that you don’t need a label, though.
Maximum Exposure
This assumes that the label does a good job marketing! The The truth is that digital marketing practices are lacking in many labels. We’ve observed a complete lack of basic marketing knowledge in some of the most popular labels around. We believe that SMA is still in the dinosaur age based on what they have shown us.
Consider these points and ask yourself if you still think you need a label.
Cons
Every $ you invest in yourself is a loan you must repay!
And usually that involves some serious terms…. and that’s where you end up trading your time for dollars, by having to tour and tour and tour just to make back that load. You don’t make much money at all until that loan is paid back… if that even happens!
You may lose your artistic freedom
You can spend all this time on your music, and the label can hear what you’re working on and decide it doesn’t like the direction you’re going in.
They don’t always deliver on their promises
They might not actually do everything they say they’ll do for your music career. I’ve met many artists who were so disappointed with what they thought was a good deal, only to find out it doesn’t do diddly squat.
You won’t make that much money after all
The labels take such a huge cut that you’re rarely going to be able to make a real living doing music with them. Unless you’re the next big superstar (and let’s be realistic: most of us are not superstars — we’re everyday artists doing our thing and we want to share it with the world) it’s not even worth signing away the little you’d be making!
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Myth #2
Independent musicians can’t make money
Because we now live in a streaming, file-based world, people believe this myth.-sharing era. People think that no one listens to music anymore, thanks to digital formats such as Youtube and radio. It’s impossible to believe that this could be farther from the truth. The reality is consumers love to consume the music & products they love in multiple formats.
Musicians around the globe still make a lot of money from physical music and merchandise. Streaming is a great way to enhance this relationship and it plays a huge role in our sales today. The key is to have a strategic plan that incorporates ALL streams of income, including digital & physical formats.
I built a multiple six-She was able to make a career out of music, without labels or licensing deals, because she understood that people still buy music from artists they support.-Hard fans will want all of your merchandise, even the merchandise that you don’t make!
If you think you need millions of fans to accomplish your dreams, you’re wrong. My last crowdfunding campaign raised over $90,000. It took me 30 days to raise the money with only 1500 fans. All you need is to be “niche-famous” A small group of people who are crazy about your music.
Myth #3
To be successful, you must travel.
The The third myth is that touring or playing live must be done all the time. Or as many gigs possible to gain exposure.
This one I can really understand. I used to believe that I HAD to tour in order to be successful, to sell any music, to get exposure.. and it’s just what musicians did!
Now, don’t get me wrong. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with touring. However, understanding the true costs of touring will show you how little artists make and that the payoff isn’t as great as it once was. Even popular bands have written about barely breaking even, and most lose money, even on a successful tour. While touring may serve a purpose, for 90% of musicians, it is not enough to make a living.-You can live your life with this method.
If your reason for touring is to shake hands and get your name out there, I can tell you there are FAR more effective ways to do this… and on a GLOBAL SCALE that pales in comparison to playing for 20 people in a dive bar (who are all scrolling on their phones anyway).
Online music is a great way to start your career and make the most of your talent and time. Imagine gaining hundreds of new fans while you’re sleeping. That’s the power of The Online Musician Work
Myth #4
I’m too old/fat/ugly/fill-In-The-Blank to have a career in music
That was something I believed. After I had kids I certainly didn’t fit the supermodel package I used to see on MTV and I thought no one would take me seriously. The good news is more than ever, people want to connect with music that is meaningful to them, and they don’t care what you look like or how old you are. Just look at shows like America’s Got Talent or The Voice and you can see amazing people of all ages and ethnicities — the crowds love all of them! I’m living proof that even after having 5 kids and well into my 30’s — you can still build a music career of your dreams. I’m living the dream and I don’t have to hold back because of a limiting belief I used to have.
Myth #5
Good music is all you need
I agree 100% that good music is the absolute foundation and heart of why we’re here. Music that isn’t good or great will not help anyone. Your music has to be great. It should stand out. It must be outstanding. Now, having said that, I’ve noticed there’s often a false mentality that goes along with this. It sounds something like this:
“In order to become successful, you have to eat, sleep, and breathe your music 24/7. Play anywhere and everywhere 7 days a week. Do this for 5-10 years and then you MIGHT get noticed. And any other way is BS.”
This was a Facebook comment! But, you know what? That was actually a comment from Facebook! That’s how it was in the Old Music Industry. That’s the old-It will limit your ability to think like a school student now.
This is what I call the New Music Industry. This opens up new opportunities like never before. In an instant, we have never before had such access to people in any country anywhere in the world. This is NEW.
You can now upload a song to the internet and go to sleep ….. Someone from another part of the world will discover you and purchase your song. This is NEW.
For musicians of all ages, this is a very exciting time. There’s actually a market for EVERYTHING.
Any kind of music is welcome. Someone somewhere is searching for the most obscure niche music and wants to come across what you’ve just created.
The internet can seem like a vast ocean. But it’s not. If you do it right, you can take advantage of an amazing opportunity to connect and share your music with the right fans.
You Are Not Where Your Efforts Take You
If you’ve ever believed one of those 5 myths, it’s no wonder you’ve been struggling. I was there!
I know exactly what it’s like to put so much energy into getting your music off the ground… and get absolutely nowhere. You’ve posted your music to Youtube, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Spotify, and ALL the places. You have profiles on every artist site. You’ve tried Patreon, crowdfunding, and anything you could think of to try and raise funds, and you never got the traction you wanted.
You manage social media accounts. Although you try to post every day, it seems that no one is actually reading or engaging with your posts. After doing so many things, you start to wonder if the truth is that you really just aren’t very good and maybe you should even quit…?
If any of this resonates with you, it’s a good sign that you are normal! This is why I created Savvy. Musician Academy.
What you need to do to become an author Online Musician
Stop waiting to be found
There’s no need to imagine that someone hears you or stumbles upon you at a gig. You can now rest assured that you have a contract and a contract waiting for you. You’re in charge of your own success. Success won’t’ happen TO you, you’ll make it happen.
You have complete control over your schedule
You can decide when, how often, how long and how much you want to work with music. There is no pressure from anyone to do anything! No answering to managers or industry people who don’t care about your personal wellbeing, health, or finances. You can decide what you want to accomplish.
You have complete control over your music rights
It is so important yet so often overlooked. Too many musicians are desperate to sign, and they can end up wasting their time with bad contracts. The The appeal of being on a label can completely cloud their reasoning. When you’re an online musician, you never have to worry about anyone controlling or owning your music. It’s yours, end of story.
Only go on a tour when you are ready
Are you tired of gigging? Or maybe you’re a full-It is impossible to be a parent, student, or work full-time. When you’re an online musician, you call the shots. Maybe you want to do what I’m doing and really focus on having a recording career and building a fanbase worldwide… and then decide to tour later on (and sell out all your shows!). Do not feel obliged to perform again.
You get 100% financial benefit
No one is taking a large cut of your hard work.-earned royalties that’s 100% more for you to live on! The Chances of you actually achieving your full potential-time music career skyrockets! Every dollar counts when you’re a musician. When you keep what’s rightfully yours, that means there’s more for you to help out your family, get the dream gear you’ve been wanting, fund your own projects and invest back into your career – which will drive it forward even more!
If you’ve decided you want to become an Online Musician, that’s great! I applaud you — that’s a fantastic decision.
However, I warn you that musicians often get stuck in the learning curve after making this brave decision.
The project planning, the time management, social media strategies that actually move the needle, launching an album online, finding your niche, technology…. So many things. How are you supposed to master all of these subjects at once??
What I would’ve given to have a clear-cut path & methodical strategy to get me where I wanted to go. It would’ve saved me YEARS of frustration, wasted time, money, and energy.
And that’s exactly why I created The Online Musician Self-The course is easy to follow. I created the entire steps & processes to go from creating my masterpiece to launching it online and making sales organically.
It’s everything I wish I had years ago, boiled down into simple, doable steps, and explained in a way you can completely understand and implement!
More information won’t do you any good. Implementing will.
The Online Musician isn’t just information. It’s a methodical program designed to help you implement everything you learn in a sequential step-By-Step method.
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At the end of 8 weeks, not only will you have a complete understanding of exactly what it takes to succeed as an online musician today, you’ll see incredible progress in everything from your social media following, your music sales, and your success mindset (which is responsible for all your future success!)
The Online Musician is the only program of it’s kind that…
Get the right teaching to make a difference in your life.
If it hasn’t affected my bank account in a positive way, I don’t teach it. I don’t ever believe in filler or fluff. It is only what matters that I care about and it will make a difference in your music career. We don’t have time to waste.
This package comes with unparalleled support
We are proud of our Savvy. Musician experience. We ensure that you have the tools and resources to succeed. Additionally, we provide the support and community to help you make the most of your time and build the friendships that will take you to the next level. Additionally, we offer top-quality support.-Top-notch support from the Savvy Success Team. No one can outserve our motto. Expect to be supported every step of the way
In a systematic step, teaches you what you need to know-By-Step system
While information is readily available to many people, very few people know how it can be used. “teach” In a way that you can easily absorb, process and implement the information. This is my gifting, along with music. I’m can make complex and difficult concepts easy to understand and then I can help you figure out exactly the way you should implement it for YOU.
What You’ll Get in The Online Musician 3.0
Clarity & A Roadmap
We will help you identify your goals, the time it will take to reach them, and how to plan your entire year. This will ensure that you are clear about what you are doing and how it will be done.
We Have A Plan To Reach Our Fans
We are focused on creating a brand that lasts. We focus on building a real brand.-Building concepts that move people, such as your music culture and image, website, or message.
Tech How-Tos
You don’t have to consider yourself a “person of substance” “techie” Never be afraid! Our easy-to-understand tutorials will walk you through each step of setting up your items.-peasy!
All are welcome to help
You don’t have to worry about getting stuck. This journey is yours, but you don’t have to go it alone. Our support staff, coaches and community members are there for you.
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Course Features
- Lectures 1
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 50 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 400
- Assessments Yes