ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
"From Ideas to Actions, From Art to Income."
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The Artist Development Newsletter
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Straight-to-your-phone wisdom for leveling up your music career—free, bold, and built to make you stand out.
It's a community so unforgettable, you'll trip over yourself like it's 1969 and John Lennon just walked into the room.
Join The Fit Out CommunityHi–I’m Neil Mason.Â
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I help artists and music industry professionals build their ideal careers and life.
Being an artist or music professional isn’t just about following trends — it’s about designing a life that’s truly your own.
Here, we focus on autonomy, creativity, and meaning over chasing traditional success markers.
The question isn’t, “How can I climb higher?” Instead, it’s:
“What kind of life feels authentic to me?”
From there, we shape careers and projects that align with your vision.
This isn’t always about accumulating more or striving endlessly; it’s about discovering what feels right.
We believe in staying adaptable, intentional, and focused — streamlining your efforts to amplify your artistry.
Sometimes, this means running a solo operation, and other times, it means building a supportive team of like-minded collaborators.
At the core of everything we do is a shared purpose:
To create a life where you can pursue the work you’re passionate about…and leave the rest behind.
If you’re ready to craft a career that reflects your values, inspires your creativity, and gives you the flexibility to live on your terms, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to ArtistDevelopment.net — where your music, story, and freedom come first.
FEATUREDÂ ARTICLE - Category:Â Fit Out
Fit Out, Not In: Why Different Is the Currency of Success
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FEATURED ARTICLE - Category: Touring
Concert Revenue Deep Dive
I wrote a post breaking down the earnings of an average club-level concert.
Below, I expand on it to show examples of the expenses accompanying those earnings.
Here it is.
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ARTIST DEVELOPMENT HOUR
Ready to turn your art into actual income?
Book an ARTIST DEVELOPMENT HOUR — a one-on-one deep dive where we tackle 3-5 topics of your choosing.
No fluff, no filler. Just actionable strategies tailored to you and your career. Let’s figure out what’s next and how to make it happen.
Your art deserves more than hope. Let’s build a plan.
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FEATURED COURSE
LYRIC COPY
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Lyric Copy is a 10-day writing challenge.Â
In this course, you'll receive 1 song lyric every day for 10 days.
You'll learn the rhymes, tricks, and writing devices from legendary lyrics from the lyricists who wrote them.Â
You'll spend 20 to 30 minutes each day writing the lyrics by hand.
At the end of the course, you'll know what makes a lyric memorable and how to improve your songwriting.
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