Liz Stringer
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Liz Stringer |
CREATIVE CONSULTANCYSupport & Strategy for Artists Building Sustainable Creative Lives
ABOUT
LIZ STRINGER
Artist, Mentor and Creative Guide.My name is Liz Stringer. I'm an award-winning Australian songwriter and musician originally from Melbourne, now living in Germany. I have almost twenty years of experience working in every facet of self-management while maintaining a dedicated artistic practice which has spawned seven full-length original albums and countless recordings with side-projects and collaborators, many released completely independently. I've also toured extensively in Australia and overseas as a both a solo artist and session musician, including two years as a backing singer and occasional instrumentalist for seminal Australian rock'n'roll band Midnight Oil.
I have a reputation for being a captivating songwriter, able to connect deeply with listeners and I've carved out a strong and incredibly dedicated fanbase over the years l've been touring and releasing records, all without mainstream industry support. I am highly respected among my peers in the industry for my artistic integrity, talent, and clear sense of autonomy and individuality as an artist and performer.
I believe strongly in supporting other artists, in all different phases of their careers, to navigate their own path and hone their creative craft.
Over my career I've had the joy of working in various mentor and teaching roles including for The Push Victoria, Brimbank City Council, APRA/AMCOS, NATSIMO, The AIR (Australian Independent Record Label Association) Women in Music Mentoring Program, Ballarat City Council, Northern Support Services, Aardvark and Yarra Youth Services as well as tutoring several long-term private guitar and songwriting students.
These experiences have augmented my countless roles as a songwriting workshop facilitator in almost every state and territory in Australia, working with a diverse range of people of varying ages.
My specific role as a mentor and advisor has varied in content from self-management advice to support around the creative process and practice.
why work with liz?
GUIDANCE FROM SOMEONE WHO'S LIVED ITFor more than twenty years, Liz Stringer has built a career on her own terms.
Seven studio albums. National and international touring. Self-management. Creative reinvention. Mentoring. Community leadership.
Her consultancy exists to support artists navigating the realities of creative life. Whether that's making a record, planning a tour, finding direction, or simply staying connected to the work.
No formulas or industry jargon. Just practical support grounded in lived experience.
WHAT LIZ CAN HELP WITH
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Find your voice. Reset your creative routine. Reconnect with the part of you that makes the work worth making, look in the face some of the blocks and challenges and develop a creative practice that feels authentic, sustainable and aligned with your values.
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Plan your next project with clarity. From choosing a producer to structuring timelines, budgets and expectations. Gain practical guidance on navigating the recording process and bringing a release to life from start to finish.
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Build a team, manage your own momentum, and understand what actually matters at your current stage. Develop strategies that help you make informed decisions, prioritise your energy, and move forward with confidence.
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Whether you're planning your first tour or have years of experience on the road, Liz offers practical advice and support to help you navigate the challenges of touring, develop your live show and feel more confident leading your band.
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Get clear on what you want from your career and work out how to get there. Liz can help you set realistic goals, define success on your own terms and build a sustainable career that supports both your creative ambitions and your personal wellbeing.
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Develop the skills and systems needed to support a lasting career. From project budgets and touring costs to financial planning and goal setting, Liz can help demystify the business side of being an artist.
artist resources
A collection of practical guides and resources drawn from Liz's 20 years working as a professional musician. Designed to help artists at all stages of their careers navigate the creative, financial and personal challenges of building a career in music.
THE ARTIST GUIDE
FREE GUIDEA gentle starting point for artists feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure of what comes next.
Drawn from Liz Stringer's Comprehensive Artist Guide, this free introductory guide offers a selection of reflections and exercises to help you think about the bigger picture of your life and career as an artist.
Explore what motivates you, define success on your own terms, set meaningful goals, build community and consider how your creative work fits into the life you want to lead.
THE ARTIST GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE
The full, in-depth version of Liz Stringer's free Artist Guide, with practical advice, personal reflections and exercises drawn from 20 years as a professional musician.
Designed to help you navigate the creative and practical challenges of building a sustainable career in music.
Inside, you'll explore:
Motivation, success and comparison
Goal setting and building community
Building and leading a team
Honing your craft and overcoming creative blocks
Financial realism and good habits
It's not a formula for success, but a resource to help you build a fulfilling creative life on your own terms.
Your career should serve your art, not the other way around.
BUDGET TEMPLATES
Tools to help you approach touring with more clarity, confidence and financial control.
Touring is exciting, but it can also be one of the most financially and logistically demanding parts of an artist’s career. The Tour Budget Template + Guide can help you to plan your tour and make informed decisions during both the planning phase and while you’re on the road.
This download includes both Excel and Google Sheets versions of the ready-to-use budget spreadsheet. You’ll also receive a step-by-step PDF guide, plus a bonus incidental expenses tally tab within the spreadsheet to help you keep track of smaller project expenses.
Digital Download
Recording music is exciting, but it can also be one of the most financially and creatively demanding parts of an artist’s career. The Recording Budget Template + Guide help you plan your project and make informed decisions, both before you begin and throughout the process, including into the post-recording initial design/manufacturing and publicity budgeting stages.
This download includes both Excel and Google Sheets versions of the ready-to-use budget spreadsheet. You’ll also receive a step-by-step PDF guide, plus a bonus incidental expenses tally tab within the spreadsheet to help you keep track of smaller project expenses.
Digital Download
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The complete resource library for building a more sustainable, intentional and financially informed music career.
From understanding what you want from your career to planning your next tour or recording project, The Ultimate Artist Bundle brings together every resource created by Liz Stringer in one comprehensive toolkit.
Designed to help artists step back, make informed decisions and take a more practical approach to the realities of working in music, the bundle combines career guidance, creative reflection and financial planning tools.
The bundle includes:
The Comprehensive Artist Guide: An in-depth guide to the creative, professional and financial realities of building a sustainable music career.
Touring Budget Template + Guide: Practical guidance for understanding and planning the financial realities of touring. Includes a ready-to-use spreadsheet for planning and tracking tour finances.
Recording Budget Template + Guide: Practical guidance for planning and understanding the costs of making a record. Includes a ready-to-use spreadsheet for planning and tracking recording finances.
Bonus: Incidental Expense Tally: A simple tool for keeping track of the small expenses that can easily get overlooked.
Whether you’re just starting out, planning your next project, or looking for a clearer way to approach your career, The Ultimate Artist Bundle gives you the resources to think strategically, plan realistically and build a career that works for you.
Digital download | Includes all available artist resources
Practical tools and guidance for planning the financial realities of touring and recording.
Whether you’re heading out on the road, making a record, or both, The Artist Budget Bundle brings together everything you need to plan your budgets, understand your costs and keep track of your spending.
Created by Liz Stringer, this bundle combines practical budget templates with detailed help guides, giving you both the tools and the context to make more informed financial decisions throughout your projects.
The bundle includes:
Touring Budget Template : A ready-to-use spreadsheet for planning and tracking your tour finances in both Excel and Google Sheets formats.
Touring Budget Guide : Practical guidance to help you understand the costs and financial considerations of touring.
Recording Budget Template : A ready-to-use spreadsheet for planning and tracking your recording finances in both Excel and Google Sheets formats.
Recording Budget Guide : Practical guidance to help you understand and plan for the costs of making a record.
Bonus: Incidental Expense Tallies : Simple tools, found as tabs within the spreadsheets for keeping track of the small, easily forgotten expenses that can add up across a tour or recording project.
Whether you’re planning your first tour, your next record, or trying to get a clearer picture of where your money is going, this toolkit gives you a practical starting point for planning realistically, staying organised and taking control of your project finances.
Digital download | Includes 5 resources
Who this is for
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Emerging ARTISTS
Who are looking for direction.
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Independent musicians
Navigating their way in the industry.
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PERFORMERS + Songwriters
Who are preparing a new project.
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Self -managed
Artists managing their own careers.
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CREATIVE PEOPLE
Seeking greater clarity, confidence + sustainability
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MANAGERS
Looking to strengthen their own practice and their relationship with their artist/s
TESTIMONIALS
“Liz Stringer is a troubadour among songwriters. Through her Creative Consultancy, Liz met me where I was, and stretched me that bit further, drawing from her decades of experience and noteworthy accolades. Her no-fuss approach cuts through, and I can highly recommend her leadership to reach your creative goals.”
-Jenny Biddle, artist and songwriter, SCO/AUS
“Liz demonstrated a genuine interest in my own career, took the time to dig deep into the motivations, practices, and barriers currently helping and hindering me as an artist and songwriter, helped me with my short and longer term goals, and gave me practical, tangible advice on building a sustainable creative practice and career now and into the future.”
- Emmy Ryan, artist and songwriter, NT/NSW
"Liz Stringer has been one of my favourite artists over the past few years. I jumped at the opportunity to have Liz guide me through my decision-making process for my upcoming solo project. It was truly wonderful to benefit from her knowledge and experience, which gave me a clearer sense of direction for my album, and confidence in myself."
- Candice Lorrae, artist, songwriter and producer, VIC
"Liz is a true professional and understands what it takes to get music out to the public in a sustainable way whilst building a career. Her knowledge and experience are so valuable to an independent artist like myself and she is a delightful warm human. Highly recommend meeting with her. You won't regret it!"
- Rhea Caldwell, artist and songwriter, VIC
“As an independent artist, Liz has guided me with my goals for the year ahead and a plan to achieve them including release strategy, budgeting, marketing and pitching for festivals. Liz brings a wealth of knowledge and her approachable manner has brought a sense of calm and direction to my project. I’ve left feeling excited and confident about the year ahead!”
- Renee Jenkins, artist and songwriter, VIC
“I would highly recommend a consult with Liz Stringer. Her CV speaks for itself but she is an amazing singer songwriter with years of experience in recording, writing, gigging and touring. I was lucky enough to have a session with Liz. I talked through my career plans and Liz gave me practical advice to get to where I want to be. I came away from our conversation feeling inspired and ready to take the next steps in my music career.”
- Kyarna Cruse, artist and songwriter, NSW
“Working with Liz was such a game-changer for me as an independent artist. She gave real world advice on budgeting, touring, and how to balance both band and solo shows. Her creative ideas and practical tips helped me get clear on my vision and take real steps forward. I left our session feeling inspired, confident, and ready to tackle what’s next!”
- Billie-Jo Porter, artist and songwriter, NSW
"Liz is incredibly open, refreshingly honest, and so easy to talk to. She truly understood the challenges I’ve been facing in my career and, through her lived experience, offered practical advice that was easy to implement. I would highly recommend anyone in the industry to book a chat with Liz—you won’t regret it!"
- Jeremy Beggs, artist and songwriter, VIC
BOOK a SESSION
READY FOR THE NEXT STEP?You don't need a finished plan, a perfect project, or all the answers.
Whether you're at the beginning of something new or trying to find your way through a difficult season, a conversation with Liz can help bring clarity, confidence and a sense of direction.