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Split sheets are you filling them out?
Who did you create the song with? Did you and a producer write it alone, did you collaborate with other artists, did you make the beat, buy the beat...
Is Facebook relevant?
It depends, a lot of users under age 30 are on Instagram, however, there are some features FB has that will help you market your music, including a store to sell...
Making Money In The Studio Is A Vibe
Artist love to be in studio vibing, however, being in the studio and creating music can lead to a career and making money. Artists often feel that they...
What types of Playlisting are there?
Playlisting happens when a streaming platform such as Apple or Spotify create a list of chosen songs which use a genre or mood as the theme. While...
Alot of independent artists are "struggling". They spend their time, energy, and creativity making music but not profiting from their work. Artists work hard writing and recording...
Today, great music talent is abundant, so what will make you stand out to a record label? It is more than musical skills when it comes to getting signed for a record deal.
Here are some...
What is the Music Modernization Act?
The Music Modernization Act, (MMA) or (H.R. 1551, Pub.L. 115–264) is United States legislation that was signed into law on October 11,...
Today’s music industry is rapidly changing. New technologies emerge every day and impact the way musicians make and market music. In this constant state of change how can...
On my last blog post we spoke about branding. Brand consistency is a major element in order to stand out in the crowded music space. With all the online and offline opportunities to make an...
Independent artists take heed there are 40,000 songs being uploaded into Spotify daily. So what does that have to do with Branding you ask? Branding is vital for recording artists, so...
I recently had my first photo shoot with photographer, Jordan Battiste. I needed professional photos and the thought of me being the center of a photo shoot made me uncomfortable. ...
Many individuals ask what legal entity would be best when they are forming their music company? There are a few key differences that may define how you want to move forward. Let’s...
