David Andrew Wiebe's Development Blog

Maybe you don’t believe in all that “personal development crap”. I get where you’re coming from. I think it’s relatively normal to be a skeptical, especially as a creative. And, through the ages, creatives have a history of being exploited. No wonder we’re always on guard. But if I decided not to share about personal […] The post Developing Yourself as a Creative Entrepreneur appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/developing-yourself-as-a-creative-entrepreneur/

In 2017, I defined Creative Alchemy as follows: Creative alchemy is the art of combining your skills and talents to create something unique. I know plenty of creatives that aren’t just good at one thing. Some who play music also paint. Some designers are also sculptors. And, still others engage in just about every artistic […] The post How to Engage in Creative Alchemy as a Creative Entrepreneur appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/how-to-engage-in-creative-alchemy-as-a-creative-entrepreneur/

Hey, musicpreneur! Today I’ve got something a little different for you via past contributor Victoria Greene, who explores the impact of grunge on Seattle. This seems timely based on recent events. By the way, if you think you’ve got something worth sharing with our community, you can always check out our submission guidelines. With that, […] The post A Brief History Of Seattle Punk And Its Impact On The City appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/a-brief-history-of-seattle-punk-and-its-impact-on-the-city/

You’re at the heart of your creativity. So, it’s easy to mistake yourself as being the most important person in your career. I can already hear you saying, “Wait, what? I’m not? Well, your career wouldn’t be possible if not for the people that support you on your journey. I’m talking about the people that […] The post Serving Your Audience as a Creative Entrepreneur appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/serving-your-audience-as-a-creative-entrepreneur/

Are you a music teacher? Do you wish you could find more ways to earn money from your passion? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I interview Brent Vaartstra of Learn Jazz Standards to discuss his journey to this point and how he built a six-figure music instruction website. Podcast Highlights: 00:18 […] The post 126 – The Journey to Building a Six-Figure Music Instruction Website – with Brent Vaartstra of Learn Jazz Standards appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/126-the-journey-to-building-a-six-figure-music-instruction-website-with-brent-vaartstra-of-learn-jazz-standards/

Have you ever listened to a song and your mood was lifted? Or heard a ballad that made you tear up? Music has a way of integrating within our soul, allowing us to feel emotions, be it happy or sad. With the help of music, you can easily change your state of mind. Listening to […] The post Change Your State of Mind Through the Music You Listen to appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/change-your-state-of-mind-through-the-music-you-listen-to/

Social media can be a massive distraction. But if used correctly, it’s a tool that can help you work smarter instead of just working harder.  In this episode of The New MusicIndustry Podcast, Monica Strut answers some of the most common questions you’re likely to have about social media and how to make the most […] The post 125 – Getting the Most Out of Your Social Media Marketing as a Musician – with Monica Strut appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/125-getting-the-most-out-of-your-social-media-marketing-as-a-musician-with-monica-strut/

There are many musicians looking for more ways to monetize their careers. And yet, a surprising number of them aren’t selling any merch. Sure, merch requires an upfront investment, but it’s not that hard to make money back on it. Truthfully, it’s low-hanging fruit. With Merch Cat, you can easily keep track of sales and […] The post Vanessa Ferrer of Merch Cat Shares How to Streamline & Increase Revenue with Merch appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/vanessa-ferrer-of-merch-cat-shares-how-to-streamline-increase-revenue-with-merch/

You know what time it is, right? It’s time for another The Music Entrepreneur HQ exclusive. And, this time we have something a little different. We had the chance to catch up with the young and talented band, Rise and Run. They shared with us what they’re looking to accomplish as a band, what some […] The post Rise and Run Shares About Their Music & Forthcoming Singles appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/rise-and-run-shares-about-their-music-forthcoming-singles/

The holidays are a special time of the year for a lot of people. Some celebrate religious traditions they hold dear. Others use this time to gather with friends and family, often involving lots of travel from far-flung locales. Still others rely on the various memories and rituals to give meaning to this time of […] The post Keep Your Productivity Up During the Holiday Season [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/keep-your-productivity-up-during-the-holiday-season-infographic/

When it comes to engaging in creativity and building something you care about, coaching, training, support and accountability can make all the difference. That’s why I launched The Headquarters membership program. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, you’ll learn what The Headquarters is all about and whether it’s right for you. Podcast […] The post 124 – The Headquarters Membership appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/124-the-headquarters-membership/

Hey, music entrepreneur! Jordan Gates of Megaphone Agency is back with another great post on the topic of booking shows. Is there something you’d like to contribute to the blog? You can find our guest post guidelines here. With that, here’s Jordan to fill us in! Booking shows can be difficult, especially if you don’t […] The post How to Approach Venues to Get Your Show Booked appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/how-to-approach-venues-to-get-your-show-booked/

There’s no such thing as an all-in-one solution for independent artists, is there? You need a website. You need social media accounts. You need MailChimp (or some other email marketing software). You need to distribute your music everywhere using a service like CD Baby or Ditto Music. If that wasn’t enough, you need to promote […] The post Rémi Jourdan of Tunetrax Shares How Artists Can Manage Their Careers from a Centralized Location appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/remi-jourdan-of-tunetrax-shares-how-artists-can-manage-their-careers-from-a-centralized-location/

Do you love making music? That’s great! But how do musicians make money? Here are seven ways you should consider. Jeff Goins said it best when he said: Real artists don’t starve. To follow your artistic passion doesn’t require you to live an impoverished existence. That’s good news if you’re a musician. Consider the stats. […] The post How Do Musicians Make Money? Here Are 7 Ways! appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/how-do-musicians-make-money-here-are-7-ways/