We all lead busy lives. Unless you’ve crossed over into doing music full-time, it can be difficult to balance other activities like work, family, or school with your goals as a professional musician. However, it is possible to do at least ONE career-minded action each day, no matter how small they seem. Here are 20 simple ideas:
  1. Update your social media (MySpace, Facebook, Twitter)
  2. Give your business card to someone
  3. Write down an original song idea
  4. Write a new song
  5. Read an article about music
  6. Email your mailing list about your recent show
  7. Post a new blog
  8. Comment on another musician’s blog
  9. Participate in a music forum
  10. Take a look at other bands’ sites to see how you can imrove your own
  11. Call one venue or club about booking
  12. Give your demo to someone
  13. Post a flyer in your local music store
  14. Make a list of new songs to learn
  15. Start learning a new song
  16. Sign up for (and attend) a music conference
  17. Listen to a new band’s CD
  18. Go hear another band’s live show
  19. Record a short song demo
  20. Ask friends and family to help spread the word about your band

Be sure to comment with your ideas.  Now go get ‘em!

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