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
8 Important Social Skills to Help Your Music Career
One of the best things you can do to have a successful music career is finding the right people to make connections with. Attending festivals, … [Read More...] about 8 Important Social Skills to Help Your Music Career
How to Maximize Your YouTube Earnings: 3 Proven Strategies
If you are a musician trying to find a new income channel, YouTube is a great addition to add to your bag of tricks. With the right strategies, … [Read More...] about How to Maximize Your YouTube Earnings: 3 Proven Strategies
Overcome Not Being Interesting By Being Interested
One of the most important things you can do as a musician is connect with your audience. But what happens when you feel like you're about as … [Read More...] about Overcome Not Being Interesting By Being Interested
Music Rookie Podcast
How to Go from DIY to International Tours & Record Deals
A conversation with Justin Osborne, who is the lead singer and principal songwriter of Charleston, SC band SUSTO. Justin is going to discuss what worked -- and what DIDN’T work -- as the band progressed from “total DIY” regional success all the way to present day touring Europe regularly and a legitimate record deal with Rounder Records. TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about How to Go from DIY to International Tours & Record Deals
How To Get Signed to an Awesome Indie Record Label
This week we're talking with Reed Watson, a founding partner at Single Lock Records. Single Lock has released a litany of successful projects from the likes of Lera Lynn, Nicole Atkins, Erin Rae, Penny & Sparrow, Cedric Burnside, and many more. Reed walks us through what a label release plan looks like, answers that ever-pressing question of “how do I get signed?”, and offers his advice to artists looking to take the next steps in their career. TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about How To Get Signed to an Awesome Indie Record Label