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đź’¸ Capitalize on Your "unfair advantage"
Published 20 days ago • 5 min read
PROFITABLE MUSICIAN:
FEM FRIDAY EDITION
March 14, 2025
Welcome to the Profitable Musician Newsletter, FEM Friday Edition. This Friday newsletter is created for Female Artists & Advocates, and focuses on our mission to amplify quality music by Female Artists & Female-Fronted Bands in all genres and help them build a thriving music career and solid business. If you'd like to unsubscribe from FEM Fridays but still receive our regular Wednesday Profitable Musician Newsletter, click here and we'll note your preference.
Happy FEM Friday!
Before I get to that unfair advantage I hinted at in the title...
I know Mother's Day is still 2 months away, but now is the time to submit your music to be considered for our popular "Celebrating Motherhood" series. Scroll down for details.
Now about that unfair advantage...
In this issue
🎧Capitalize on Your "unfair advantage"
🛠️Selling Without Feeling Pushy, Icky or Sales-y
🤰 Seeking Mother's Day Music By Female Artists
đź“»Add These Songs To Your Playlist
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In the crowded world of online content creation, musicians have a secret weapon that most creators don’t: the power of in-person connection.
While YouTubers, influencers, and podcasters work hard to engage their audience through screens, musicians have the unique ability to meet their fans face-to-face at shows—an experience that fast-tracks fan loyalty like nothing else.
Studies show that relationships formed in person develop up to four times faster than those built online.
According to a Harvard Business Review study, people are 34 times more likely to say “yes” to a request (like following, buying merch, or joining an email list) when asked in person rather than through email or social media.
That’s because face-to-face interactions create a stronger emotional bond, especially when paired with music, storytelling, and shared experiences.
Think about it: when someone watches your live performance, they’re not just consuming content—they’re experiencing a moment with you. They see your passion, hear your personal stories between songs, and feel the energy of the crowd. That’s a level of engagement no Instagram reel or TikTok video can match.
Many musicians say their most loyal fans—those who stream their music, buy merch, and spread the word—are people who first saw them live.
Unlike an online follower who might passively engage with your content, a person who meets you at a show has already invested time and energy into your music. That emotional investment makes them more likely to stay connected long-term.
So while social media is a great tool for visibility, never underestimate the power of live performance. Each show is an opportunity to turn casual listeners into lifelong fans—faster and more effectively than any other type of creator can.
🎤 Your challenge: At your next gig, be intentional about connecting with the audience. Share a personal story, invite them to chat after the show, and give them an easy way to stay in touch (hint, hint...sign them up for your email list).
That face-to-face moment could be the start of a lifelong fan relationship!
Always in your corner, ​<3 Bree
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Submit Your Music For "Celebrating Motherhood"
Submissions open through April 10 (or until spots fill up). This Mother's Day Series released in early May features original songs about moms and mother figures + songs written from a mom's perspective by female artists or female-fronted bands in all genres.
If you've ever felt awkward mentioning your merch from the stage, posting about shows or emailing your fans about new products, this workshop is for you.
And if you're pretty comfortable with it, but you want innovative ideas to "sell without selling", this will help. The event + replay is open to all Female Musician Academy members. Join for < $17/mo.
In the latest episode of the Profitable Musician Show, I dive into the power of leverage and flywheels and how they apply to growing a fanbase, especially at live shows
"Leverage is so powerful, especially if you're able to leverage something that you were going to do anyway - like perform live."
Aidan Mayes, a captivating singer-songwriter, draws listeners in with her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics that explore themes of love, loss, and personal growth. Inspired by 90's alternative pop and the Lilith Fair movement, Aidan creates a mesmerizing and ethereal sound reminiscent of Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell & Jewel. Her music is a poetic journey that leaves audiences spellbound. Hailing from Penticton, BC, Aidan honed her skills at the Canadian College of Performing Arts and holds the highest accreditation in Theory from the Royal Conservatory of Music. As a dedicated music teacher and dynamic live performer, Aidan elevates musical experiences, inspiring moments of joy, truth, and inspiration. Prepare to be swept away by the heartfelt and raw beauty of Aidan Mayes' music, embodying the Okanagan dream with melodies that touch the heart and leave a lasting impact.
Bron is the stage name of Melbourne based artist Bronwyn Rose Hicks who was raised in a special little patch of Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges surrounded by rainforest, fern gullies and berry farms. Her background tells of a versatile instrumentalist and performer – playing violin in orchestras on stages as big as Melbourne’s Hamer Hall before touring and performing as a member of the acclaimed and innovative vocal ensemble Invenio. A stint living in Europe saw Bron jamming regularly with jazz musicians in the French Alps and Switzerland whilst completing further studies in composition at the French conservatoire, CRR d’Annecy. In 2021, Bron met and began collaborating with four-time Juno award-winning Canadian producer Glenn Lavender. Inspired by the minimalism of artists such as Philip Glass and Olafur Arnalds, they began recording layers of delicate string lines with sparse piano pads, before adding Bron's ethereal vocal that tells of a reconnection with her Celtic heritage. Bron’s lyrics reflect the dualities and complexities of navigating adulthood without losing the magic, wonder and adventurous nature of the inner child. Full of mysticism, hope, courage, optimism and longing, Bron’s forthcoming cinematic debut EP is a journey of deep self-discovery and wonder.
A native Californian, Victoria Sorensen has been singing and writing music since she was 11 years old. Post-college, she played the L.A./Hollywood singer/songwriter circuit for several years including co-writing a theme song for the America's Cup yacht race, as well as a writing a featured song for a holiday memorial tribute to Karen Carpenter performed with Richard Carpenter. After an extensive career in the corporate world, in recent years she has returned to her passion for songwriting and performing now residing in the mountain resort area of Park City, Utah. Her vocal style can be described as warm and expressive, with rich tones influenced by Carly Simon, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Karen Carpenter, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nix. A gifted storyteller, her original compositions capture authentic messages and themes from relationships to nature to simply living each day to the fullest in every season of life. Her versatility in writing in several different genres (Singer-songwriter, country, Americana, R&B, pop) make her a unique “find” on a variety of playlists. 2023 marked her first foray back into the studio.
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The Profitable Musician Newsletter
by Bree Noble
Whether you're a career artist, a passionate side hustler, or a hobby musician looking to fund your next project, The Profitable Musician Newsletter will help you become more profitable in just 3 minutes. Join 16,600+ musicians 3 times per week as we grow our fanbase, amplify our income & become more profitable together.
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