DIY Musician

Musician Reflections and Resolutions for 2026

By Ryan DiLello

Wed Dec 31st, 2025 17:00:46

Happy New Year, indie musicians! Now’s the time to get ahead in 2026 by reflecting on the past year and setting clear, achievable goals for success.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to evaluate your progress across key facets of your music career — from releases and marketing to revenue and community. Each section starts with prompts for reflection, includes helpful resources to level up your approach, and ends with suggested resolutions you can put into action throughout the year.

As an independent musician, you have the freedom to chart your own course. Setting goals that align with your values, creativity, and capacity is one of the most powerful ways to build momentum.

As you look toward the year ahead,...

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