How to Get Your Music on Spotify
Learn how to distribute your music to Spotify and reach millions of potential listeners. Read the post.
Music Business & Music Management
A collection of articles from the Disc Makers blog that relate to music and artist management, especially concerning the independent musician.
13 Merch Ideas Fans Will Love
Get inspired with creative music merch ideas to engage fans and boost revenue for your band, brand, and music business. Read the post.
How to Grow as an Independent Artist
Take control of your music career, grow as an indie artist, and achieve the success you dream of. Read the post.
Should You Register for a Music LLC?
A music LLC can protect your artist brand and have other business advantages. Learn more about music LLCs and how to apply for one. Read the post.
How to Make Money with Music
There are many ways to earn money in the music industry. Read on to learn creative ways to make money with music. Read the post.
8 ways to make money playing music
Even if your ultimate goal is to make a living writing original music, you may need to tap into alternate money-making ventures while you launch your music career. Here are some ideas to get you making money with your music. Read the post.
Making music income when you don’t perform live
Not out there playing gigs and selling merch at shows? Royalties and sync licensing are among the ways you can generate music income in today’s music industry.
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What do music attorneys, managers, and agents do?
Adapted from Emily White’s new book, How To Build A Sustainable Music Career, this post dives into building your artist team and digs into the role of music attorneys, managers, and agents. Read the post.
How Bands and Co-Writers Divide Percentage Shares in a Song
What does copyright law say about your rights when an original idea is formed between two or more people? Here’s how some co-writers divide percentage shares in a song. Read the post.
Set your music goals for 2023
’Tis the season for setting goals for your personal, musical, and career objectives. It doesn’t have to be a complicated process, but you need to take it seriously. Read the post.
How to build a music career (and hold down a day job)
Here’s a seven-step plan to help you manage the practical reality of building a music career while living your “regular” life. Read the post.
These mistakes might be why your music career has stalled
Before you look to paid services or third parties to solve your problems, look inside and recognize that sometimes a lack of success is on you. Read the post.
Three career lessons for independent musicians
Making it as an independent musician is difficult enough without you getting in the way of your own success. These three anecdotes provide some real-life lessons for your music career. Read the post.
Music business advice from an entertainment lawyer
Entertainment lawyer Ben McLane sits with Bobby Borg to discuss three important topics bands need to consider in the new music age. Read the post.
The real reason you’re not seeing streaming revenue
Let me tell you a little secret… the reason you’re not seeing streaming revenue is because no one is discovering your recordings. Read the post.