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

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

How to Skyrocket Your Music Career (Hint: It’s Not Sexy)
So, you wanna make it in this cutthroat music racket? Well, I've got some bad news for you - there isn't a magic bullet, no secret sauce, no fairy … [Read More...] about How to Skyrocket Your Music Career (Hint: It’s Not Sexy)

How To Maintain Peace Of Mind On Tour
The Cruel Reality Every Touring Musician DreadsWe've all been there - innocently doom-scrolling social media when BAM, another gut-punch update … [Read More...] about How To Maintain Peace Of Mind On Tour


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 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