How To Make It in the New Music Business by Ari Herstand Summary
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In a music industry transformed by streaming, Ari Herstand delivers the ultimate DIY blueprint. Rated 4.7/5 by professionals, this guide empowers independent artists with the 50/50 Split concept. Want to avoid band breakups while building sustainable success? This is your roadmap.
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The New Music Business: Where DIY Artists Thrive
The music industry has undergone a seismic shift. Gone are the days when success depended on being "discovered" by a suit-wearing executive. Today, DIY artists earn over $1.5 billion annually from recorded music alone, with 16,500+ musicians making $50,000+ just from Spotify. Artists like Ingrid Michaelson, Amanda Palmer, and Chance the Rapper have built thriving careers without traditional labels. Success now comes from understanding the business, mastering multiple revenue streams, and building sustainability. But what does "making it" actually mean? True success isn't about reaching Beyonce-level fame - it's about using your creative talents to pay all your bills. Just as we don't consider local coffee shops "failures" because they aren't Starbucks, musicians shouldn't view themselves as unsuccessful simply because they haven't achieved superstardom. The sobering reality? Over 98% of major label signees fail commercially, and today's labels prefer signing artists who've already built substantial followings rather than developing unknown talent.
The 50/50 Rule: Balancing Art and Business
Building Your Modern Music Team and Studio
Release Strategy and Artist Identity
Building a Loyal Fanbase Through Engagement
Developing Multiple Revenue Streams
Your Path Forward in the Digital Music Era
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Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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