We Offer Courses and Other Resources for Independent Musicians

Being a successful musician is about more than doing great music. Those with an entrepreneurial mindset and business skills consistently outperform their peers who lack those qualities. Will you succeed in business as a musician or will you simply be a musician? The Crafty Musician offers business courses for independent musicians to grow their business, maximize their time, build a sizeable fanbase, and earn a living doing music. Take a look at the courses we have available by clicking the button below.

Course Instructor

Anitra Jay

Doing Music Professionally Since 2011

Anitra Jay is an acoustic soul singer-songwriter based in Eureka Springs, AR. She tours regularly up and down the US from Vermont to Texas and everywhere in between.

Her music is a sultry down to earth blend of soul, pop, and gospel.

Her passion is to inspire other musicians and build a community of like-minded independent artists to encourage and promote successful careers in the arts.

In addition to business coaching, Anitra Jay is the creator and managing editor of TheCraftyMusician.com an online resource for independent artists to hone their business development skills to make a living, doing what they love.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the technology requirements.

Because we offer cloud-based learning, our online courses require you have a computer with reliable internet access.

How long does each course take?

Some of our courses are as short as just a few hours or can be as long as 7 weeks. However, timing is based on your commitment level and personal schedules.

How much do courses cost?

A lot of our courses are free! However we do offer premium courses that require payment to access. Our premium courses range from $30 to $300.

What are the requirements to take the courses or sign up with your website?

To enroll in any course offered by click on the registration/enrollment button on the course page and enter your name and email address. For our premium courses, you'll be required to submit a full payment (sometimes a deposit option is offered) before accessing the course. You need a working email address so that we can communicate with you and send you information about accessing your course.

Are you accredited or licensed by educational organizations?

I have a bachelor's degree in Public Relations from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I have professional experience in both marketing and public relations in various industries. My professional experience and educational expertise has provided a platform to find success as a musician and I'm honored to share my learning with other musicians who are hoping to make a career out of being an independent artist. Learn more about my background here.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards at this time.

The Crafty Musician Courses