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 Maximize Your YouTube Earnings: 3 Proven Strategies
If you are a musician trying to find a new income channel, YouTube is a great addition to add to your bag of tricks. With the right strategies, … [Read More...] about How to Maximize Your YouTube Earnings: 3 Proven Strategies

Proven Strategies To Manage Stress In The Music World
Being a musician in today's cutthroat industry is no walk in the park. Between the constant pressure to create, the grind of touring, and the … [Read More...] about Proven Strategies To Manage Stress In The Music World

The Best DIY Guide to Radio Promo for Musicians
Did you know that radio advertising generates an average of $17 billion in revenue each year in the United States? That's a massive industry, and as a … [Read More...] about The Best DIY Guide to Radio Promo for Musicians

Music Rookie Podcast

How to Pitch Your Music to American Songwriter
A conversation with Dallas Jackson who is the editor-in-chief of quintessential music magazine American Songwriter.The magazine was purchased in 2019 and has gone through quite a few editorial changes over the last year. In our conversation, we discuss some of those changes, the magazine’s new podcast network, how analytics have moved front and center, and Dallas gives us the lowdown on what he is looking for in a pitch which, we were surprised by...TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about How to Pitch Your Music to American Songwriter

The Complete Guide to Social Media for Musicians
A conversation with Annie Black, Social Media Manager at Consequence of Sound (she previously held the same title at Paste for several years).During our talk, Annie breaks down what her day-to-day responsibilities look like, how you can apply this knowledge to your own social media planning, and the importance of understanding your audience to get the best return from your social engagement. TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about The Complete Guide to Social Media for Musicians









