Want to make your album art as memorable as your music? Your album cover is the visual gateway to the music, and it's crucial to create something that … [Read More...] about Album Art Secrets: Make Your Music Visually Memorable
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Metadata and Sync Licensing: What You Need to Know
What is metadata, and what does it have to do with successfully navigating sync licensing?When it comes to pitching for sync opportunities, … [Read More...] about Metadata and Sync Licensing: What You Need to Know

The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Music Rights in America
Did you know that musicians worldwide earned a staggering $32.8 billion in royalties in 2020 alone? With streaming platforms and digital music … [Read More...] about The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Music Rights in America

Booking a Good Band Tour: How to Make Sure Everything Runs Smoothly
So, you've written some songs and you're ready to get on the road, and you think someone is just gonna appear and help you book your tour. If you're … [Read More...] about Booking a Good Band Tour: How to Make Sure Everything Runs Smoothly

An Easy Guide to Licensing Your Best Songs
Want to know how to license your music? Here are some tips on how to get started...Create a Catalog SpreadsheetTake the time to create a … [Read More...] about An Easy Guide to Licensing Your Best Songs

The Best DIY Radio Promo Guide For Musicians
Can't afford a radio promoter? Oh well, here's our DIY guide to radio promo. If you're an independent musician looking to amplify your music without … [Read More...] about The Best DIY Radio Promo Guide For Musicians


Music Rookie Podcast

The Best Secrets Behind Music PR and Release Strategy
A conversation with Alyssa DeHayes, who is a publicist and media relations specialist for record labels, festivals and independent artists at Riot Act Media. She loves demystifying PR and marketing strategies in one-on-one consulting sessions for artists and labels who aren’t quite ready for a full publicity campaign. She spends her lunch hour twice a week teaching music publicity and promotion at The University of Georgia’s Music Business Program, and volunteers for Girls Rock Athens.We'll discuss the value of PR for artists in 2021, managing growth over the course of your … [Read More...] about The Best Secrets Behind Music PR and Release Strategy

How to Easily Get Your Best Songs for Licensed
A conversation with Brandon Kinder, a musician who’s been putting out records for over a decade with his band The Rocketboys and his solo project The Wealthy West. He’s landed placements in dozens of commercials, films, and television shows, including Glee, Private Practice, One Tree Hill. Vampire Diaries, Teen Mom, Intervention, Elementary, and commercials for Chase Bank and Friskies.Since we’ve spoken to a sync agent and a music supervisor, we thought we would round out the trilogy with a musician’s side of getting music placements.TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about How to Easily Get Your Best Songs for Licensed