Kevin Burtram’s crowdfunding project is remarkable for two reasons that I want to explore today: He raised $7585 without a pre-existing fan base and He did it with rewards ranging between $10 and $100. If you think you have music crowdfunding figured out, you’ll want to read this… [box type=”info” style=”rounded” border=”full”] VIEW PROJECT | GOAL $5,000 […]
DIY Musicians: Can You Use Kickstarter for Every Album?
The thesis of our 100 Music Kickstarter Series is that crowdfunding should be adopted by musicians as part of the New DIY Music Business Cycle. This is why I perked up when I got an email from Danika where she mentioned her plans for a second Kickstarter. So far a handful of artists we’ve interviewed have mentioned having this […]
This Band’s Kickstarter Offers 105 Rewards. Will This Insane Number Help or Hurt Their Fundraiser?
Most bands have 10 or 15 rewards to offer their backers, these guys have 105! Not only do I think this is great for their fundraiser, but the numbers just a few days into their campaign seem to prove that tons of valuable rewards can be a big help when crowdfunding for your band. Their […]
A Tale of Classic Crowdfunding Overthinking: The Keytar Conundrum
Technically this project was a success, but Jay wonders why it didn’t do better. It appears to me that this Kickstarter did exactly what it should have done considering it’s purpose (to buy a new Keytar). For better results, Jay would have needed to consider these three key components: Purpose Worth Backing Flex Goals Clarity […]
Michael Joyner Fails at Kickstarter but Succeeds the Second Time. What Did He Change?
His first project failed, so he tried again That takes guts, but we’ve seen this happen before and we’re excited to feature more “retries” as we find them. What lessons can we learn from Michael? What did he change to succeed the second time?
How Does a Solo Artist With No Following Raise $8000 on Kickstarter?
Is Stacy Lee a Kickstarter Genius? She has 195 Facebook fans and 100 people on her email list. How the hell did she raise $8000 on Kickstarter? The answer shouldn’t surprise you…
What Should Your Music Kickstarter Budget Look Like?
What’s a Realistic Album Budget? Ian McFeron’s Kickstarter caught my attention because my band shared the stage with him at the High Dive in Seattle a few years ago. Digging deeper, I noticed that he’s aiming to record in Nashville for the second time, another thing I have in common with him (I can’t imagine […]
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