How Do I Get My Music Licensed?
There are a variety of ways an artist can make a living from their music these days, so it can be overwhelming for those trying… Read more »
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Marketing Your Music On YouTube
Marketing Your Music on YouTube At almost 15-years old, YouTube is one of the oldest – and most feature-filled – social media sites out there… Read more »
How to Get Your Music on Spotify Playlists
It’s true that there are multiple methods for promoting your music, and musicians need to pursue those activities that have a lot of potential. That… Read more »
Why Co-Write?
Should Musicians Co-Write? There are few more loaded topics than whether an artist should co-write. While the argument for co-writes is varied, the argument against… Read more »
Advice from a Mixer / Engineer.
The interview below was originally published in September 2009 but the advice is evergreen. Most recently Tim Latham mixed the Grammy Award winning, multiple Tony… Read more »
The Difference between Mixing and Mastering
Mark Christensen of Engine Room Audio clarifies the differences between the mixing and mastering processes and shares some advice for artists and producers who want to build sustainable careers in music.
Do I need to license a cover song if I give it away?
Entertainment lawyer Barry Heyman answers a question about what needs to be done legally if you are giving away a cover song.
Everything You Need to Forget about the Music Industry
How the media affects musicians’ perceptions about the music business and everything you need to forget about the music industry in order to build a successful, lucrative career.
Getting Music Licensed
Andrea Canter Matos is the owner of Castle Peak Music, a licensing agency that places songs from independent artists in films, television shows, ads, trailers and… Read more »
Becoming a Successful Producer
Rey Reel is a music producer who has worked on records with many major acts. Rey began pursuing his production career at age 15 in… Read more »