Happy New Year, 25 Days Later!

It is so awesome to be back to blogging again. I recognize I have to take baby-steps with it, and everything else on my plate, but i have missed it over the last month and a half. With the holiday season, and the new year, came a new move toa new home, a 15 pound weight loss (yeah, can you believe that, during the holiday season?!!!). So there has been a ton of stuff onmy plate, but that seems to be the usual for me. After i get fully set up in the new home, I will get to vlogging, which seems to be more engaging than blogging sometimes, so that you can see the real me. Thank you so much for following me on my website and supporting me in my musical and life endeavors. Check back soon to see more of what is going on with me, Nichole Ayanna, singer, songwriter, mommy, motivator!

Music Mama – How to Be A Successful Indie Artist and a Mom

There are so many of my friends now, who are singers, songwriters, and musicians who are also mothers of young children. We all talk about continuing to make our livelihood with our passions for music, but how do we juggle the working in the music business without the long days, months, or even years on the road, away from our kids?

Many of us are turning to our local markets for tour dates, and performing on the weekends, taping our shows, then airing the performances via YouTube. We also connect the video to our individual websites. So, our fans that we have developed around the globe can still get a taste of our live performances. Here are some of the steps these Music Mamas are taking to keep their dreams alive and still be great moms.

1. Scheduling productive tasks and Every Day iInclude some “me” time in there mommies.
2. Write your 30-60-90 day, 1-3-5 year goals.
3. Perform at least once a month.
4. Build a website to showcase your music. If you can do it yourself use www.homestead.com or www.vistaprint.com on top of your myspace page.
5. Start a blog about you and your music. Sign up for www.thenicheblogger.com to learn how.
6. Video tape your performances or your recording in the studio and post on YouTube and your website.
7. Sell your music online using www.Tunecore.com and www.CdBaby.com
8. Read and sing to your children almost every night.
9. Include a date night each week with your significant other.
10. Always be your authentic self and don’t overwhelm yourself. You can still take baby steps to reach that milestone.
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