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
Creative Ways to Direct Pitch Your Amazingly Badass Music
Tips on How to Direct PitchA pitch is so much more than an email to an editor because It's like having to compartmentalize your music down into … [Read More...] about Creative Ways to Direct Pitch Your Amazingly Badass Music
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
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
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How to Decide If You Need an Entertainment Lawyer
A conversation with entertainment lawyer John Seay, who has represented acts across a wide range of genres including acts from Atlantic Records, Interscope Records, Secretly Canadian, Merge, and many more. As we’ll touch on in our conversation - there are a TON of different questions one might have for an entertainment lawyer, but John is going to help us demystify what exactly an entertainment lawyer does, and when a musician like YOU should approach someone like him for his services.TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about How to Decide If You Need an Entertainment Lawyer
How to Get Ahead in the Music Business
A conversation with David Barbe, Director of the Music Business program at the University of Georgia. David's career in the music business spans over 40 years, ranging from time as a touring bassist in Bob Mould's band Sugar, running a studio in Athens, GA (where he's worked with Drive-by Truckers, Deerhunter, and more), and ultimately landing in his current role as a professor. He knows the ins and outs of the music business as well as anyone, and, well, it’s literally his job to educate people on it. While our conversation touches a lot on studio work / audio production, he gives us … [Read More...] about How to Get Ahead in the Music Business