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 DIY Guide to Radio Promo for Musicians
Did you know that radio advertising generates an average of $17 billion in revenue each year in the United States? That's a massive industry, and as a … [Read More...] about The Best DIY Guide to Radio Promo for Musicians
The Best DIY Radio Promo Guide For Musicians
Can't afford a radio promoter? Oh well, here's our DIY guide to radio promo. If you're an independent musician looking to amplify your music without … [Read More...] about The Best DIY Radio Promo Guide For Musicians
Music Publishing: How to Earn Money From Your Songs
I get asked about music publishing all the time because people always want to know how long I've been a music publisher. I always just say, 'It's … [Read More...] about Music Publishing: How to Earn Money From Your Songs
Music Rookie Podcast
Here Are The Best Interview Tips for Radio!
A conversation with Jimi Palacios from Gimme Country, a digital radio channel that's grown extensively over the last few years. Jimi is a multi-year Ameripolitan Award nominee for Radio DJ of the Year. We spoke to him about his radio show, Country Du Monde, where he does a daily interview with tons of buzzworthy musicians. We asked him about his process in selecting music for his show, the good and bad of music genres, plus a lot more. Also, since Jimi is such a fantastic interviewer and so we got him to give us his best interview tips for radio.A radio interview can be a major way to get … [Read More...] about Here Are The Best Interview Tips for Radio!
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