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Crowdfunding Tips For Musicians

100 Music Kickstarters to Learn From

You're a musician. The standard Kickstarter advice and tips won't work for you. Why? Because crowdfunding is MUCH different for musicians than any other type of crowdfunding. Period. We know this because we've worked directly with tons of artists and studied over 300 music Kickstarter projects.

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Amy Speace [Kickstarter Profile]

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Amy Speace has had some ups and downs in her artistic career but has recently been going full steam ahead towards a new project “How To Sleep In A Stormy Boat”. She has achieved a level of notoriety after having been signed to Judy Collins’ record label and even having been covered by Ms. Collins […]

2 Lessons Serj Tankian Can Teach Bands About Kickstarter

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Serj Tankian, best known for fronting System of a Down, has fully indulged in his own artistic endeavors since System went on hiatus in 2006.  His solo projects have ranged from releasing his second poetry book to an orchestral performance of his critically acclaimed debut solo rock album Elect The Dead. Now Serj is planning to record his […]

Britney Christian [Kickstarter Profile]

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Britney has previously released an EP and a full length album in addition to an extensive amount of touring and appearances over the past 5-6 years. This experience shines through in her Kickstarter project, a well done example of story, outreach, and consistency throughout the project. + STEAL THIS Call to action Clarity and focus […]

Ernie Halter’s Innovative Music Kickstarter Concept

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Ernie is a rare find.  He’s an independent singer songwriter who fully understands the ins and outs of building and maintaining a tribe of supporters, works extra hard on the right stuff, (not just busy work that makes him feel productive), and he’s a killer singer songwriter. I’m blown away and extremely inspired by what […]

This Band’s Kickstarter Flex Goal Doubles Their Goal Amount

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Not too long ago The Anatomy of Frank raised $2000 on Kickstarter for a national tour. This time around, they’re raising funds to mix and master their already completed debut album. This will be a challenge because they’re a brand new band with a very limited experience and social influence, but they’ve done some things […]

[case study] How To Set a Realistic Goal for Your Band’s Kickstarter

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Since it’s an all or nothing rule over at Kickstarter, being careless with this number can lead to a bit of embarrassment or create massive problems if you reach your goal after realizing that it’s not enough to actually complete your project. What’s Involved? Do you have a minimum viable reach to hit your goal? Determine best […]