Do you know how much your crowdfunding campaign can raise? If not, welcome to the club! Knowing how much you can raise is the biggest unknown in the whole equation. If you decide to use an all-or-nothing platform like Kickstarter, you may walk away without a dime. To eliminate this possibility, some people decide to […]
Can Music Crowdfunding Replace Your Day Job?
Crowdfunding doesn’t receive much mainstream media coverage so it was groovy to finally see the New Yorker ask, “Can Crowdfunding Replace Artists’ Day Jobs?” A big “right on, brotha” to the author for being a huge proponent of society’s many artists: We shouldn’t forget that a flourishing creative middle class requires good jobs for arts […]
What’s a Better Predictor of Backers: Facebook Friends or Facebook Likes?
Does Attempting to Go Viral Make Sense When Crowdfunding Your Music? In talking to musicians about their crowdfunding projects, a very common assumption is that you need to reach as many new people as possible. But in reviewing hundreds of projects, it appears that the most successful projects usually also do the best job of contacting and […]
Slam The Door On Your Fear Of Asking For Money: A Crowdfunding Tip for Artist’s
One HUGE hurdle that you must overcome before attempting a crowdfunding campaign lies in convincing yourself that it’s okay to ask other people for their money. Somewhere along the line, you’ve likely had thoughts similar to these: “As an artist, it is hard to ask for money. Especially when you’re playing a show and the people […]
Amanda Palmer’s Lessons For Musicians Too Uncomfortable To Ask Their Fans For Money
At the 5:55 minute mark of Amanda Palmer’s now legendary TED talk, I actually teared up a bit. I could totally relate. She talks about the un-documented immigrant family who sleeps on the couches and the floor in their small apartment so that Amanda and her band can take the beds. Amanda lies in bed with a sinking […]
How Much Does a Feature In Kickstarter’s Weekly Email Really Benefit Your Campaign?
Can I get strangers to pledge to my crowdfunding campaign? The simple answer is yes, there is a remote chance when you look across all campaigns. When you look at artistic genres only (art, food, music, etc… basically anything other than tech, design and games), chances of being featured become incredibly slim. We’ll talk more about this possibility below […]
3 Unexpected Things That Happen After Your Band’s Kickstarter Succeeds
Are you really, truly ready for all of the curves that life is going to throw you when you launch your crowdfunding project on Kickstarter, Indiegogo, PledgeMusic or RocketHub? If you’ve been reading up on our 100 Music Kickstarters To Learn From series, asking friends who have done projects for tips, or studying projects yourself, then you are somewhat ready… […]