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
Form an LLC Now: The Best Reasons Musicians Should
I'm always surprised at how many musicians sleep on forming an LLC. I know, I know – you got into this business to make music, not to deal with boring … [Read More...] about Form an LLC Now: The Best Reasons Musicians Should
The Best Social Media Marketing Tips for Musicians
Marketing as a musician today can already be tough and, we get it, musicians are busy. But social media marketing can be a cheap and easy blessing in … [Read More...] about The Best Social Media Marketing Tips for Musicians
How to Protect Your Music Rights and Secure Your Future
As an independent musician, you pour your heart and soul into your music. But in today's cutthroat industry, it's not enough to just create incredible … [Read More...] about How to Protect Your Music Rights and Secure Your Future
Music Rookie Podcast
The Best Insights for Emerging Artists
A conversation with Joseph Lynch who's an editor at Billboard Magazine gives us the inside scoop about Billboard's pivot during the pandemic to covering more industry news, music technology, and the types of stories he's looking for when covering smaller artists. We also talk about misconceptions about the industry, the myth of the overnight success, and why musicians should just suck it up and get on TikTok.TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about The Best Insights for Emerging Artists
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