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
Private House Shows: The Best Way to Easily Book Them
Alright, let's talk about one of the music industry's best-kept secrets: private house shows. If you're not familiar, a house show is exactly what it … [Read More...] about Private House Shows: The Best Way to Easily Book Them
Ultimate Time Management Tips for Happy Musicians
It's a cliche, but one of your most valuable possessions is time. And once it's gone, you'll never get it back. As a musician, you're juggling … [Read More...] about Ultimate Time Management Tips for Happy Musicians
Music Marketing: 8 Free Ways to Enhance Your Game
If you're not raking in the royalties yet, and if you're reading this, we assume you aren't, we've put together a post, about what we think are the … [Read More...] about Music Marketing: 8 Free Ways to Enhance Your Game
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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
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