In this episode of the Music Business Newsletter with Matthew Rix, I read an email from a 20-something piano singer-songwriter who has been pouring his heart into open mics and coffeehouse gigs, and now he’s ready to take things to the next level.
He’s built a small but loyal following: 8,000 monthly Spotify listeners, a few singles doing around 35,000 streams, and a dream of one day playing bigger venues with a full band and a real piano not just the keyboard he’s been lugging around.
But here’s the catch: he has no budget.
He’s asking how to:
1. Build a team: a band, manager, or booking agent without money
2. Find sponsorships to buy a trailer to haul a piano
3. Cover costs like merch, fuel, and a website
In this episode, I break down the truth about:
- When and how to build your team as an indie artist
- How to attract sponsors the right way
- Why you don’t need a huge budget to look professional
-The smart way to grow before you spend a dime
This one’s for every independent artist trying to level up without losing their shirt.
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