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
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
The Paradox of an Overabundance of New Music Releases
We actively live in a bizarre paradox – a world overflowing with too much new music. Yet our ability to truly appreciate and connect with this … [Read More...] about The Paradox of an Overabundance of New Music Releases
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
How To Get The Best Sync Agent For Your Songs
A conversation with Dan Koplowitz, who owns music sync firm Friendly Fire Licensing. He is a former label owner that now does sync licensing exclusively. Whether it is for commercials, blockbuster movies, arthouse films, or an array of online content — music supervisors reach out to him to find the perfect music for their projects.In our talk, we discuss why this is a fantastic time to be looking for syncs, as there are more opportunities than ever before with all of the content being made. He also gives advice on how you can get pitched and the format your music needs to be in for you to … [Read More...] about How To Get The Best Sync Agent For Your Songs
The Best Tips and Tricks on Releasing Music
This week we're talking with David Macias, President and Founder of Nashville-based Thirty Tigers. We'll discuss the origins of the label, how their business model has changed over the years, how they approach A&R as well as artist development, and discuss independent release plans (label or not) ... and David will spill the tea on the current uproar over the streaming economy.Skip to ~22 minutes if you're only here for the Spotify/streaming talk.To read more of David's thoughts on Spotify and the streaming economy in general, check out this piece in Rolling Stone, as well as … [Read More...] about The Best Tips and Tricks on Releasing Music