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 Slay: Daily Goals Lead To Success
The Brutal Truth About Achieving Your AmbitionsWe've all envisioned that life-changing dream - landing your dream job, owning that beach house, or … [Read More...] about How to Slay: Daily Goals Lead To Success
5 Quick Instagram Tips That Will Make It Actually Worth It
As a musician, you know you're supposed to be on Instagram. Everyone and their grandma is always harping on about how it's essential for building your … [Read More...] about 5 Quick Instagram Tips That Will Make It Actually Worth It
How To Maintain Peace Of Mind On Tour
The Cruel Reality Every Touring Musician DreadsWe've all been there - innocently doom-scrolling social media when BAM, another gut-punch update … [Read More...] about How To Maintain Peace Of Mind On Tour
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The Best Tips For Starting Your Own Record Label
A conversation with Justin Black, a Richmond, VA-based independent musician who runs his own label, Crystal Pistol Records, and also works regularly with another Virginia-based label, WarHen Records. Justin’s primary vessel for musical output is under the moniker Saw Black, which I recommend you check out wherever you consume music. Our conversation is based around the premise of independent labels — and answering common questions like...should you start your own label? Should you cut a deal with a small indie? What might that deal look like versus a traditional deal or a … [Read More...] about The Best Tips For Starting Your Own Record Label
How to Decide If You Need an Entertainment Lawyer
A conversation with entertainment lawyer John Seay, who has represented acts across a wide range of genres including acts from Atlantic Records, Interscope Records, Secretly Canadian, Merge, and many more. As we’ll touch on in our conversation - there are a TON of different questions one might have for an entertainment lawyer, but John is going to help us demystify what exactly an entertainment lawyer does, and when a musician like YOU should approach someone like him for his services.TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about How to Decide If You Need an Entertainment Lawyer