Artist Development & Mentoring Services
1-2-1 artist development, music promotion, mentoring and feedback with Miri, in Bristol.
A lot of independent artists feel like music promotion, and artist development in general, is something mysterious or reserved for labels. It’s not. It’s a skill, and like any skill, it can be learned.
My sessions are built around empowerment, not dependency. I help you understand who you are creatively and how to share your music with confidence, so you can take ownership of your growth long term.
What I can help with
Every session is 1-2-1 and built around you, your music and where you want to go, whether you’re just starting out or already gigging around Bristol.
Artist Development
Artist development can sound intimidating, but really it just means support, structure and space to figure things out properly. I work with independent artists who want to develop with intention.
Together, we might explore:
- Your sound and creative direction
- The themes you naturally return to
- Your visual identity and how it connects to your music
- Your confidence as a performer and communicator
- Your long-term vision as an artist
- Booking more gigs
Music Promotion
A lot of independent artists tell me the same thing: “I know I need to market my music, I just don’t know how to do it in a way that feels right.”
I help you understand how music promotion actually works, so it feels clearer, calmer and more intentional.
In these sessions I help you:
- Build an online presence that feels like you
- Understand who your audience actually is
- Create content that connects with people
- Plan releases with more structure and less stress
- Talk about your own music with confidence
- Turn listeners into loyal fans
And importantly, I don’t just tell you what to do. I explain why it works, so you can make decisions for yourself long term.
Mentoring
Every artist faces creative challenges, from writer’s block to defining your sound or working out how the modern music industry works. My 1-2-1 mentoring sessions help you overcome a specific challenge, make an informed career decision or get professional insight into a project.
How it works:
- Email me with details about your project or question
- I book you in for a 60-minute session
- You leave with advice, solutions and clear next steps
Common topics: creative blocks and artistic direction, booking gigs, project management, and building confidence and consistency in your craft.
Feedback
My feedback sessions give you constructive, detailed input on your creative work. You get a 60-minute session with me, plus practical steps to improve your work and refine your sound.
I can give feedback on:
- Full songs
- Demos
- Specific songwriting questions
- Mixing and mastering
Pricing
Every session is £35 an hour. Book as you go, or save with a bundle of sessions to use across your development.
Pay as you go
£35/hr
Book any number of sessions
Book a session whenever you need one.
5 Sessions
£165
5 hours · £33/hr · save £10
Great for working through one goal, like a release plan or finding your sound.
Best value
10 Sessions
£315
10 hours · £31.50/hr · save £35
Ongoing support across a release or a few months of development.
Extras
ELF(CAT) SCAN Account Audit
£95
I review the past month of your content to find what’s resonating, what’s limiting your growth and where there are opportunities to improve. Within 5 days you get a detailed written audit with an action plan: hook and format recommendations, notes on your visual identity and content ideas to trial.
Filming Day
£250 half day · £350 full day
I help you plan and film your content, with strategic shot planning, creative direction and behind-the-scenes footage. Professional camera, mics and basic lighting included.
Half day is up to 4 hours, full day up to 7 hours. Travel and expenses are quoted separately. This covers my time, creative direction and filming, it isn’t equipment hire.
Bundle T&Cs
- Bundles are paid upfront and are non-refundable.
- Sessions are 1 hour each and must be used within 6 months of purchase.
- Bundle hours are for artist development, music promotion, mentoring and feedback sessions. They don’t cover account audits or filming days.
- Bundles can’t be combined with other offers.
On a tighter budget? Flexible pricing is available through my affordability scheme. Get in touch.
Questions artists ask me
What is artist development?
It’s support, structure and space to figure out who you are as an artist: your sound, the themes you return to, your visual identity, your confidence as a performer and your long-term vision. I help you develop with intention, so every release and post feels like you.
Who are your sessions for?
Independent artists, producers and songwriters at every stage, from people taking their very first steps to professionals refining their craft. I’m especially passionate about supporting female, queer and underrepresented voices, and everyone is welcome.
How much does a session cost?
Every 1-2-1 session is £35 an hour. You can pay as you go, or save with a bundle: 5 sessions for £165 or 10 sessions for £315. Bundles are paid upfront and last 6 months.
What if I’m on a tight budget?
Flexible pricing is available through my affordability scheme. Get in touch and we’ll find something that works for you.
What happens in the free 30-minute chat?
You tell me about your music, where you are now and where you want to get to. I’ll suggest which sessions would help most, with no pressure to book. Book your free chat here.
Can you also record, mix or produce my music?
Yes. Recording, mixing and music production happen through my studio business in Bristol, ELFCAT Audio. If you want to learn to produce your own music, I also teach one-to-one music production lessons.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 30-minute chat and I’ll help you work out what you need.
Need recording, mixing or production? Visit my studio business, ELFCAT Audio.