My home studio is my happy place. It’s far from perfect and I’m kind of addicted to making upgrades (both aesthetic and practical) but it’s where I call home for most of the day. I’ve had a home studio for most of my life. It started out as my bedroom in my parent’s house, and […]
Pitching Music To Blogs, How To Really Get Your Music Featured
With the rise of music blogging, it’s easier than ever for artists to be their own publicists. And I think you should try your best to be your own publicist whenever you get the chance! It’s cheaper, and nobody cares about your music than you do. The problem is, everyone can do it, and […]
How To Submit Your Music To Pandora, And Why You’d Even Want To
The music industry is intensely focused on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, which is fair, because they are among the best places to get new fans. That said, there are still millions of people listening to music in other ways. One of those mediums is Pandora – the OG of internet radio. Pandora, […]
How To Get A Booking Agent Or Booking Agency, And What They Do
For many artists, boing agents are a logical first or second team member to bring on board. Playing live is a huge part of how most artists earn an income, build a fan base, and gain press coverage. When you start boing your own shows, you’ll quickly realize how difficult and time consuming it can […]
What Should Musicians Blog About? Here Are Some Things That Fans Will Love!
There was a time when every musician had a blog. Even five or six years ago blogging was the vogue form of music marketing. Lately however, I’ve been noticing that fewer musicians are doing it. There are a few reasons for this – I think many musicians who felt forced to do it but never […]
How To Make Lyric Videos For Youtube On Your Mac Or PC
Video content is the name of the game in 2017, but creating it can be exhausting, time-intensive, and financially draining. Making full-budget music videos is simply not affordable for anyone but the highest-earning indie performers. People are always loing for new, low-cost ways to create content, but sometimes falling back on a tried and true […]
Ascap Vs BMI Vs SESAC Vs PRS Vs SOCAN, The Difference, Which Should You Join And What They Are
You’ve probably heard of BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, and if you’re in the UK or Canada PRS or SOCAN. You’ve probably had people tell you that you need to get yourself signed up with one of them. Many artists are confused about what it means to register with ASCAP or BMI and the differences between them. What […]
7 Ways To Make More Money As A Musician
Wouldn’t it be nice to be a full-time musician? Every musician wants to quit their day job and play music all day. Why wouldn’t you? The problem is, music is a notoriously bad way to make money. When you’re starting out, you’ll be playing for next to nothing. You won’t have very many people buying […]
How To Copyright A Song, The Ultimate Guide
Occasionally, you hear about an artist getting taken to court over a copyright violation. Some famous cases that stick out in my mind are Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” and Robin Thicke’s “Got To Give It Up”. These cases always make me cringe a little, because I can imagine being on either side. Sometimes, it’s […]
What Is Split Testing? A Beginners Guide For Musicians
It’s hard to know what your brand should lo like, what your next single should be, what promo shots you should use. In fact, it’s just hard to know what to do in general. I also feel like musicians and artists are worse at making these decisions than most people. Self-doubt and self-consciousness can cripple […]
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