How to Break Into Your Local Music Scene in 90 Days
Getting people to care about your music is harder than making it. You can drop songs all day, but if no one’s listening, what’s the point?
Maybe you’ve emailed venues and never heard back. Maybe you’ve played a few open mics, hoping something bigger would come from it. Maybe you’ve been posting your music online, waiting for someone to notice.
That’s not how it works. Opportunities don’t just happen—you create them.
The fastest way to grow your audience, book gigs, and connect with industry insiders is by getting involved in your local music scene. Once people in your city know your name, everything else gets easier—more shows, more fans, more momentum.
That’s exactly what our 90-Day Local Music Scene Growth Plan for Independent Artists is designed to do. It’s a step-by-step blueprint that helps you go from unknown to in-demand in just three months.
Here’s a sneak peek at the strategy:
Month 1: Get Your Name Out There
The first 30 days are about being seen. If people don’t know who you are, they won’t show up for you when it’s your turn to perform.
Go to two shows per week. Introduce yourself to artists, venue staff, and fans. No weird networking—just natural conversations.
Feature local artists in a Spotify playlist and share it online. They’ll appreciate the love, and some will return the favor.
Post about local shows and tag the artists. When you’re consistently part of the conversation, people start recognizing your name.
Month 2: Book Gigs & Build Authority
Once you’re on people’s radar, it’s time to secure stage time and establish credibility.
DM three venues per week about booking opportunities. If they’re not biting yet, ask about open mics or opening slots.
Offer to help promote a local show—flyers, social media, word of mouth—in exchange for a guest performance.
Set up a small show with other local artists instead of waiting for someone to book you. If the venue won’t do it, find an alternative space like a record store or coffee shop.
Month 3: Monetize & Expand
By now, people recognize you. This is where you turn visibility into real traction.
Start selling merch at shows and wear other artists’ merch to cross-promote.
Join or create a music collective to share gigs, resources, and fans.
Pitch yourself to local blogs, indie radio stations, and music podcasts. Even small features build credibility.
This is just a fraction of what’s inside the full 90-Day Local Music Scene Growth Plan.
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This plan gives you:
✅ Daily action steps so you always know what to do next.
✅ Proven strategies to get booked, land press, and grow your audience.
✅ Bonus templates for pitching venues, contacting blogs, and engaging with fans.
Don’t sit around waiting for something to happen. Start making moves now.
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