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

Discover How to Successfully Re-Release Your Best Music
So, you've got a previously released song that you believe deserves a second chance in the limelight? Well, you're in luck! To re-release your best … [Read More...] about Discover How to Successfully Re-Release Your Best Music

The Best Social Media Marketing Tips for Musicians
Marketing as a musician today can already be tough and, we get it, musicians are busy. But social media marketing can be a cheap and easy blessing in … [Read More...] about The Best Social Media Marketing Tips 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

How to Get the Best Booking Agent
A conversation with Phil Egenthal, a booking agent at MINT Talent Group, which is a brand new boutique agency formed in 2020. Phil has also previously worked as an agent at both Paradigm and Madison House.During our talk, Phil breaks down how the role of booking agent has evolved over the years, shares advice for artists who are looking to add an agent to their team, and he details what agents are looking for when considering bringing on a new client. He’ll also touch on how you can be your own booking agent (although we didn’t frame the question exactly that way; the advice is still worth … [Read More...] about How to Get the Best Booking Agent

The Best Way To Land Press at Spin Magazine
If this is your first time joining us - we talk to industry insiders and ask them to give us their best tips to help musicians navigate the music biz. In past shows we’ve talked to booking agents, sync agents, manageress, entertainment lawyers, editors, radio programmers, distributors, music supervisors - and many more, that have all shared their vast knowledge to help musicians just starting out - or veterans who want to keep up with this always changing industryThis week on Music Rookie is an interview with Daniel Kohn who is the editor at Spin Magazine.In this conversation from … [Read More...] about The Best Way To Land Press at Spin Magazine