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

Real Life Challenges of the Indie Musician
Ah yes, the mythical life of an independent musician. Mastermind your own creative vision, call all the shots, and get free reign over your art … [Read More...] about Real Life Challenges of the Indie Musician

Ultimate Time Management Tips for Happy Musicians
It's a cliche, but one of your most valuable possessions is time. And once it's gone, you'll never get it back. As a musician, you're juggling … [Read More...] about Ultimate Time Management Tips for Happy Musicians

Ways to Easily Avoid Indecisiveness in the Music Industry
Are you tired of being stuck in the swamp of indecisiveness? Musicians often live there. Well, it doesn't have to be that way! Learn to avoid … [Read More...] about Ways to Easily Avoid Indecisiveness in the Music Industry


Music Rookie Podcast

How to Get the Best Booking Agent
A conversation with Phil Egenthal, a booking agent at MINT Talent Group, which is a brand new boutique agency formed in 2020. Phil has also previously worked as an agent at both Paradigm and Madison House.During our talk, Phil breaks down how the role of booking agent has evolved over the years, shares advice for artists who are looking to add an agent to their team, and he details what agents are looking for when considering bringing on a new client. He’ll also touch on how you can be your own booking agent (although we didn’t frame the question exactly that way; the advice is still worth … [Read More...] about How to Get the Best Booking Agent

How to Pitch Your Music to American Songwriter
A conversation with Dallas Jackson who is the editor-in-chief of quintessential music magazine American Songwriter.The magazine was purchased in 2019 and has gone through quite a few editorial changes over the last year. In our conversation, we discuss some of those changes, the magazine’s new podcast network, how analytics have moved front and center, and Dallas gives us the lowdown on what he is looking for in a pitch which, we were surprised by...TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about How to Pitch Your Music to American Songwriter