Vlogging For Musicians: Setup and staging
Once you have the equipment you need, the next step toward video domination is staging and recording. Part 2 of our Vlogging For Musicians series focuses on setting up for a professional result. Read More.
Author: Greg Savage
Vlogging For Musicians: The equipment you’ll need
For music artists looking to build a brand online, videos can factor heavily into a music marketing plan. This is part one of a two-part post with advice on vlogging for musicians. Here, we take a look at the equipment you’ll need to build you video empire. Read More.
The ABCs of music libraries
Everyone wants to know how to make a little extra cash with their music, and music licensing is an appealing option for many independent musicians. There are measurable differences between the different levels of music libraries – finding the ones for you depends on your experience and business model. Read more.
So you want to be a music supervisor?
A music supervisor’s job is to find, place, and link music with multimedia based projects that need outside music. In order to become a music supervisor you must be knowledgeable about music licensing, have a grasp on the different industries that are in need of music, and possess excellent networking skills. Read more.
A quick buyer’s guide for your home studio microphone
Microphones are among the most important things in a studio’s arsenal – but don’t get caught up in the “more money equals better quality” syndrome when purchasing a home studio microphone. Like a camera lens, there are microphones that are good for wide angles, others for narrow focus, and there are those that have a vintage feel to them. No mic/pattern combination works for everything. Read more.
Do you need a manager to succeed in music?
Do music producers, artists, and bands need managers? Maybe, maybe not. It depends on where you are currently in your career. This question will come up sooner or later regardless of where you are. Before signing any contracts here are a few things to consider. Read more.
Prepare yourself and your music for music licensing
Music licensing is a very lucrative business with no shortage of placement opportunities. As an independent music creator, you have the ability capitalize, but you have to be organized, flexible, patient, and willing to cater to the market’s needs. This is a different ball game when compared to creating music for an artist. Here’s some tips to help you better prepare yourself for licensing. Read more.
Five traits you need to make a living in the music business
I hate when people say “Yeah, but you’re lucky.” When people use the word “luck” as a crutch or excuse, it makes me feel as if my dedication and education are not the reasons behind my ability to make a living in the music business. I gave it some thought, and I think there are some definable traits that set those who make a living in the music business apart from those who don’t. Read more.
Intro to music licenses
Three common music licenses are the master, sync, and blanket license, but before we get into these music licenses, let me explain what licensing is. Licensing music is the act of giving a third party the right to use your material. That’s all it is. Whether you do this for free or fee is up to you and whatever you decide to negotiate. Read more.
Make a living in the music business – myths and methods
There’s no secret formula for how to make a living in the music business, and some of the advice in this post flies in the face of conventional wisdom. Like, “be worth someone’s time, give up a percentage of your publishing.” Yes, I’m telling you to go out there and give up a percentage of your rights. You do want people to help you make money right? Make it interesting for them. Read more
How to Stay Productive as a Music Composer
As a music composer, musician, or artist today, you’re equipped with everything you need to create music: Pro Tools (or whatever DAW), tons of plug-ins, instruments, MIDI controllers… even video tutorials that show you how to use what you have. With all this high-end technology at our finger tips, how do you avoid information overload? How can you stay productive in your music career and actually get some work done? Read more.