Music As A Day Job

Learn how to make music your full-time career by thinking of it from a business perspective. Qoncert founder Sean Garris dives deep into finding your first fans, performing live at shows/gigs, selling merch, going on tour and so much more. Learn more at https://qoncertapp.com

Why Music Doesn’t Last Like It Used To

Music today moves faster than ever — but is it better? 🍔🎶From the loyal fanbases of the 90s and 2000s to the short attention spans of the streaming era, we’re living in what feels like the “fast food” age of music. Quick hits, no connection.Watch how we break down what changed — and what artists can do to bring real fans back.👉 Download Qoncert: https://qoncert.app.link/mThkeKE1QFb#Qoncert #IndependentArtist #MusicAdvice

10-11
08:00

Should Artists Take Down Their Old Songs?

Should you remove old songs once your music improves? 🎶Some artists delete everything that doesn’t fit their new sound. Others keep it all online as part of their journey. Which is smarter?In this video, we talk about:👉 How old songs impact your growth👉 Whether removing music helps or hurts👉 The best way to handle songs you’ve outgrownDon’t make the wrong call — watch until the end before you decide.👉 Download Qoncert: https://qoncert.app.link/mThkeKE1QFb#Qoncert #IndependentArtist #MusicAdvice

09-27
09:52

Making Music Your Full-Time Job, Music Marketing, Music Finances, Shows and Merch, Sponsor Deals

If you're looking to quit your 9-5 job to do music full-time, watch this video. Seans breaks down all the important things artists need to do music as your job. Brought to you by Qoncert (⁠⁠https://qoncert.app.link/DDGIY3wuUFb⁠⁠⁠) - the artist accelerator helping artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. Download the app -> ⁠⁠https://qoncert.app.link/DDGIY3wuUFb⁠⁠ Watch this podcast on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQLwOQvDr9E&t Find Us Everywhere: Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://qoncertapp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/qoncertapp⁠

05-23
14:21

How Many Shows Should Artists Do Per Year? Numbers Behind Live Shows, Doing National Shows, Avoid Random Shows

Fact: Doing live shows is the best way artists can make money. Today Seans breaks down the number of shows artists should be doing and the blueprint to do it right. Brought to you by Qoncert (⁠⁠https://qoncert.app.link/DDGIY3wuUFb⁠⁠⁠) - the artist accelerator that helps you go from opener to headliner to on tour. Download the app -> ⁠⁠https://qoncert.app.link/DDGIY3wuUFb⁠⁠ Watch this podcast on YouTube -> ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7oM7c2dgq8⁠ Find Us Everywhere: Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://qoncertapp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/qoncertapp⁠

05-21
12:17

Best and Worst Advice For Artists, Odds of Success, Labels Selling Dreams, Being Authentic

Artists today get advice from everyone on how to make it in music. How can you tell if the advice is right? Sean explains how good or bad advice can help or hurt your music career. Brought to you by Qoncert (⁠https://qoncert.app.link/DDGIY3wuUFb⁠⁠) - the artist accelerator helping artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. Download the app -> ⁠https://qoncert.app.link/DDGIY3wuUFb⁠ Watch this podcast on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7oM7c2dgq8 Find Us Everywhere: Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://qoncertapp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/qoncertapp⁠

05-19
13:01

Too Old To Be A Musician? John Gotti and The Mob, Labels Discriminate Older Artists, Naive Young Rappers Signing Bad Deals

Can you be too old to make music? Can starting your music career later be a disadvantage? Today Sean breaks down how age affects artists when building their music careers. Brought to you by Qoncert (https://qoncert.app.link/DDGIY3wuUFb) - the artists accelerator that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. Download the app -> https://qoncert.app.link/DDGIY3wuUFb Find Us Everywhere: Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://qoncertapp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/qoncertapp⁠

04-11
16:27

The Music Industry Exposed, Lebron vs Jordan Analogy, Qoncert Blueprint For Music Success

Are the #1 artists on Billboard the BEST artists out there? Sean explains some of the biggest misconceptions in the music industry. Brought to you by Qoncert⁠ - an artist accelerator for artists to go from opener to headliner to on tour. Download the app -> ⁠⁠⁠https://qoncert.app.link/Sww1PihuUFb⁠⁠⁠ Find Us Everywhere: Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://qoncertapp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/qoncertapp⁠

04-08
13:47

Why Crowd Control Is More Important Than Music Quality

When performing live, controlling the crowd is one of the most important things you can master. Seans breaks down this concept into 5 different categories. Brought to you by Qoncert - the artist accelerator that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. Download the app -> ⁠⁠https://qoncert.app.link/Sww1PihuUFb⁠⁠ Find Us Everywhere: Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://qoncertapp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube - ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@qoncertapp⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/qoncertapp⁠

04-06
15:00

How The Superstar Effect Ruins Music Careers

We've seen it so many times, where an artist has so much potential and talent but it all crashes and burns because of the "Superstar Effect". Sean breaks down how it happens and how to avoid it. Brought to you by Qoncert - the artist accelerator that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. Download the app -> ⁠⁠https://qoncert.app.link/Sww1PihuUFb⁠⁠ Find Us Everywhere: Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://qoncertapp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube - ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@qoncertapp⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/qoncertapp⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/qoncertapp⁠

04-03
15:28

How Streams Can Actually Hurt Artists Music Career

Music streaming today has made distributing your music easier than ever, but have you stopped to think about how it might be hurting your music career? Sean gives his take on the downside of focusing on streams. Brought to you by Qoncert (https://qoncert.app.link/Sww1PihuUFb) the artist accelerator that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. Download the app -> ⁠https://qoncert.app.link/Sww1PihuUFb⁠ Find Us Everywhere: Website - ⁠https://qoncertapp.com⁠ Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@qoncertapp⁠ Instagram - ⁠https://instagram.com/qoncertapp⁠ Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/qoncertapp⁠ Facebook - ⁠https://facebook.com/qoncertapp⁠

03-22
14:34

Singles or Albums: Which Release Strategy Is Best?

Is it better to release each single or an entire album? Today Sean breaks down the pros and cons of each strategy and gives his take on what he prefers to do. Brought to you by Qoncert - the artist accelerator that takes artists from opener to headliner to on tour. Download the App -> ⁠https://qoncert.app.link/Sww1PihuUFb ⁠Find Us Everywhere: Website - ⁠https://qoncertapp.com⁠ Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@qoncertapp⁠ Instagram - ⁠https://instagram.com/qoncertapp⁠ Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/qoncertapp⁠ Facebook - ⁠https://facebook.com/qoncertapp⁠

03-20
12:15

Should Artists Use Vocals (Backing Tracks) During A Live Performance?

Today Sean answers a viewer question: Should you use vocals or backing tracks when you perform live? We'll break down the pros and cons in different situations. Brought to you by Qoncert - the artist accelerator that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. Download the app -> https://qoncert.app.link/Sww1PihuUFb Find Us Everywhere: Website - https://qoncertapp.com Youtube - https://youtube.com/@qoncertapp Instagram - https://instagram.com/qoncertapp Twitter - https://twitter.com/qoncertapp Facebook - https://facebook.com/qoncertapp

03-19
14:26

Top 10 Music Industry Myths - Part 3

The last episode of our 3 part series on the top 10 myths in the music industry. Sean explains why artists should ignore them. Brought to you by Qoncert - and artist accelerator and mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour.

02-26
18:36

Top 10 Music Industry Myths - Part 2

In this second part of Music Industry Myths, Sean breaks down the next 3 things that artists believe are true but are myths. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour.

02-23
15:24

Top 10 Music Industry Myths - Part 1

The old music industry is going head-to-head with the independent artist. Sean breaks down the music industry myths that are still being pushed by labels and industry execs. Brought to you by Qoncert - the artist accelerator app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour.

02-15
15:40

1,000 Fans = $100,000 - Financial Breakdown For Artists

You've probably heard the saying "1,000 true fans" but today Sean breaks down the real numbers behind it and how artists can make $100k a year. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour.

02-14
16:21

Hobby Artist vs Streaming Artist vs Performing Artist

Do you know which type of artist you are? Sean breaks down the difference between hobby artists, performing artists, writers, publishers, and streaming artists. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - the 5 types of artists - hobby #artists explained - playing the field as a hobby artist - #performing artists explained - focusing on writing as an artist - how #publishing deals work - #streaming artists explained

02-13
15:46

Creating An Artist Blueprint and Setting Music Goals

Creating your artist blueprint starts with creating a goal sheet. Sean breaks down how to do this and what is important for independent artist success today. Brought to you by Qoncert (https://qoncert.app.link/DDGIY3wuUFb) - the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - what is an #artist blueprint? - knowing your goals as a #musician - what is a #musicbusiness blueprint? - secret to getting more #fans - artist #merch example - splitting goals into more categories - please support what we're doing, like, comment and subscribe! 🙏🏽

01-19
11:14

Outsmart The Music Industry: The Music Business Explained

"The music, the music business, and the music industry. Love the first, learn the second, and outsmart the third." Sean breaks down each and how independent artists should use them to their benefit. Brought to you by Qoncert (https://qoncert.app.link/DDGIY3wuUFb) - the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - the #music explained - the false belief that most #artists believe - why you track #record is crucial - the #musicbusiness explained - musicians as the product - the #musicindustry explained - breakdown of a #recorddeal

01-15
13:41

Finding Collaborative Sponsors For Your Music

Collaborative sponsors will go in on a product with an artist. This can include custom hats, shoes, chains, or drinks. Sean breaks down some of his collab sponsors and what you need to know. Brought to you by Qoncert - the mobile app that helps artists go from opener to headliner to on tour. - what are collab sponsors? - finding merch sponsors - finding alcohol sponsors - why it's so important to sell tickets - sponsor collab ideas - using your brand to get sponsors - income or expense for sponsor deals?

01-11
08:12

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