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

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

How to Copyright Your New Music Without a Lawyer
Our entertainment lawyer, John Seay, explains how to copyright your new music without a lawyer (and how to save yourself some money.)ALSO - check … [Read More...] about How to Copyright Your New Music Without a Lawyer

Musician Mistakes You Need to Avoid Challenge
Alright, let's get real for a second. As a musician, you've probably heard all the cliché advice about "following your dreams" and "never giving up." … [Read More...] about Musician Mistakes You Need to Avoid Challenge

Music Rookie Podcast

The Best Tips And Tricks To Know About Alt-Weeklies
A conversation with the music editor for LA Weekly. Brett Callwood has worked for a slew of alt-weeklies, including Denver’s Westword, Detroit’s The Metro Times, SF Weekly and you’ll soon see his byline in the relaunch of the Village Voice.Brett walks us through his process for determining coverage each week at LA Weekly, plus he gives us his insights on the Los Angeles music scene, if genres even matter anymore, and his thoughts on the future of music journalism in general.TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about The Best Tips And Tricks To Know About Alt-Weeklies

The Best Insider Tips for BandCamp
This week on The Music Rookie Podcast, Rachel has a conversation with J. Edward Keyes who is the Editorial Director for BandCamp. They discuss the benefits of using Bandcamp as a direct to consumer platform for musicians. With their editorial arm, BandCamp Daily, and their plethora of artist’s tools, the independent platform gives their users unique ways to connect with fans and allows them to actually make money from their art. We highlight all of the special features that users sometimes overlook. Plus, Jedward gives away a way to pitch Bandcamp’s editors that not many users … [Read More...] about The Best Insider Tips for BandCamp









