Professional proofreading services for musicians

Make the most of your online presence with a professional proofread of your website, freeing up your time for more important things like writing and playing your music!

Why do I need a proofreader?

If you’re trying to get anywhere in the music industry, an online presence is essential so that your fans – and industry professionals such as promoters, venues, agents and labels – can find you and your music easily.

Having your own website is a no-brainer; it gives you complete control over how you want to promote your band. You can also get seen and heard by posting your music and listing your tour dates. Plus, building a mailing list of your fanbase is a great way to get news about your music and shows directly to their inboxes.

To give your band a professional edge, you’ll want your website content, social media and printed marketing to be as perfect as possible. But, if you’re busy in the studio, out on the road, or writing your next big hit, you probably don’t have time to check your website, social media, flyers, posters, etc., for errors as well.

Hiring a trained pair of eyes to proofread it all for you enables you to project a professional image of your band. And this is where I come in!

As well as being a qualified proofreader, I also worked in the industry as the online content manager for a national tickets & tours website for well over a decade – I have a wealth of experience and understanding of how to present bands and musicians in the best possible way.

Your website or blog is likely to be the first point of online contact you have with your fans.
Clear, concise and accurate content lets them know who you are, when you’re touring, where you’re playing, and when your new music is released.
It’s also a great place to let industry professionals know exactly who you are and what you sound like!
Digital marketing
You may think marketing is a dirty word and has no place in your creative process, but it’s a necessary evil to get your name out there and your music heard!
An email mailing list and your social media accounts are brilliant ways to keep in touch with your fans and followers:
✔ Engage with your followers
✔ Drive traffic to your website
✔ Sell your gig tickets and merch using timely emails and social media posts.
Getting all this content checked over by a fresh pair of eyes ensures that the details of your tour dates, times, venue info, ticket details and links are working, and it’s free from any embarrassing errors.
Additional services
Promoting your band isn’t just about having a great website – you’ll also want to make sure your fans are getting the right information for your gigs and releases so your fans can buy their tickets and new music.
I can proofread all your other band marketing, including (but not limited to):
✔ Your tour date information and ticket links
✔ Your flyers and posters
✔ Your media packs: band bio, press releases, etc.
✔ Your album packaging: sleeves/booklets/liner notes
I’d love to help you present your band in a way that appeals to your fans and music industry people alike.
Get in touch below to talk about your specific requirements and I'll put together a personalised no-obligation quote that fits your needs perfectly.
Given the difficulties faced by the live music industry over the last few years, be sure to let me know if you’re an unsigned band/artist when you get in touch. As a supporter of live music, I’m very happy to offer you a discounted rate whether you’re after a package or something a little more tailored to your requirements.

“Thanks so much for a really thorough job – it’s exactly what was needed and also something I can learn from and apply to my future writing.”

Lisa T.
“Thank you very much for editing my text, especially considering the short notice. I appreciate it very much – it reads much better now. That’s exactly the kind of creativity I was asking for. It’s good I have found you!”

John Palmer, Vision Edition
“Thank you, thank you, thank you; I really appreciate your time, expertise and help. I have made every amend you recommended. I did appreciate you turning my proofreading round so quickly.”

Heather M.
“From documents to website pages and blog posts, Sarah always goes above and beyond to make sure the work we send her is returned to a very high standard. We no longer worry about sending our clients documents with errors. We recommend everyone uses Sarah!”

Charlie Harding – CC Animation Studio
“Thank you, Sarah, for the work you have done on my CV. You have exceeded my expectations. The CV reads way better – it's clear and concise. Much appreciated!”

Caroline N.
“Sarah proofread my new website and I am so glad that she did! She corrected the errors and created easy-to-read content throughout. I will certainly be asking Sarah to proofread my copy in the future!”

Danielle Greenwood – Bristol Ukulele Festival
“Thank you, Sarah, for your prompt and professional service. My CV looks great – much easier to read and much less waffling! This is the lady to see if you're looking for a professional and concise CV.”

Abigail S.
“Sarah was very responsive to my request to proofread our catalogue; she booked time in her schedule and returned them ahead of the deadline. Her corrections were helpful and appropriate, and her rates reasonable. I would have no hesitation about using her again.”

Kathryn King – Bristol University Press
“Sarah was the ideal person to work with on the Business Fights Poverty Magazine; quick, thorough and continuously offering ideas for how to improve the process, we would recommend Sarah's proofreading service to anyone!”

Anna Johnson – Business Fights Poverty
“Sarah has been proofreading my blogs for a while now and is absolutely brilliant at what she does. I highly recommend Sarah – she is not only a lovely person to deal with, but also very competitively priced.”

Jo Richings – Bristol Small Business Network