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

Grow New Profits: Eye-Opening Tips on How to Use Analytics
If you're a musician in today's digital age and you're not using analytics to inform your career decisions, you're leaving money on the table. Period. … [Read More...] about Grow New Profits: Eye-Opening Tips on How to Use Analytics

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

Booking a Good Band Tour: How to Make Sure Everything Runs Smoothly
So, you've written some songs and you're ready to get on the road, and you think someone is just gonna appear and help you book your tour. If you're … [Read More...] about Booking a Good Band Tour: How to Make Sure Everything Runs Smoothly

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The Complete Guide to Social Media for Musicians
A conversation with Annie Black, Social Media Manager at Consequence of Sound (she previously held the same title at Paste for several years).During our talk, Annie breaks down what her day-to-day responsibilities look like, how you can apply this knowledge to your own social media planning, and the importance of understanding your audience to get the best return from your social engagement. TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about The Complete Guide to Social Media for Musicians

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









