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
The Best Secrets for Networking at Social Events
Not feeling up to being a social butterfly again tonight? I feel your pain. But networking is a crucial part of being a musician. Ever hear people … [Read More...] about The Best Secrets for Networking at Social Events
The Bandcamp Tune-up: How to Make Your Profile Stand Out
If you're looking for the ultimate Bandcamp tune-up guide, we got you! If you're ready to take your music profile to the next level and make it stand … [Read More...] about The Bandcamp Tune-up: How to Make Your Profile Stand Out
Unlocking Social Success: A Practical Guide to Marketing
Ready to level up your social media game? In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for success in the music industry. It's … [Read More...] about Unlocking Social Success: A Practical Guide to Marketing
Music Rookie Podcast
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
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