SkillMusicSA

As an artist we are constantly trying to navigate through the music industry and taking on advise on how to progress in our music hustle.

The term “exclusive” has been dangled in front of consumers, not just rappers, for many years. Exclusive clubs, exclusive clothing, and even exclusive releas...

The quest to make more money from the same music is something all musicians, producers and rappers alike, should strive for. We all have heard of the concept...

With the advancement in technology there's never been a more exciting time to be an independent artist like now. While there are still some valid reason to l...

Many aspiring artists all over the world are looking for multiple ways to connect with as many people as possible with their music. Sites such as audiomack, ...

Storytime! The year is 2007, Skill, a seasoned pianist but novice producer embarks on his journey of making his music more accessible. After brainstorming wi...

It's a Sunday and my temperature compass pointed me to the beach and I bump into two beggars. The first beggar was sitting down, half asleep with a tin/conta...

As technology in the world increases and accessibility of computer based alternatives to making music, the number of people making music has also increased. ...

Social media, broadcast messages and other communication platforms are key to growing a fanbase for an independent artist. With so many easy-to-use tools at ...

Being labelled as a good performer is one of the most important things any independent artist can have. Considering how saturated the market is with all the ...

If you're reading this post and you're not aware of SABC playing 90% local music then I suggest you do two things: 1. Do yourself a favour and get out the st...

As an upcoming, independent artist, one of the most frustrating things is that all the venues that are willing to let you showcase your music are not willing...

When it comes to a musician’s hustle, nothing yells legitimacy as a muso with their own website. I’ve met a few artists that have asked me what’s the point o...

With the abundance of software and budget gear it has become increasingly easier to become a computer based music maker. Once you get the basics of recording...

To sacrifice one thing for another is more or less inevitable when it comes to any life decision. As a pianist, I know that I've sacrificed a ton of my youth...

Due to the strides in technology, making and releasing music has become a lot easier to anyone with a computer. I had a discussion with a fellow musician abo...

One of the things I enjoy about making music is getting to meet and create with different people. The only time one doesn't enjoy making music is when they a...

Musicians are notorious for their lack of money management. From the classical composers like Mozart to the more recent hiphop figures such as DMX. To help m...

The musician's worst nightmare -> writer's block or creative block. I'm sure everyone has had it and I’m sure there are many different ways people have used ...

With the major leaps in technology and social media in particular, it has become easier for musicians to get their music to different parts of the world. How...