What Does it Take to Be a Musical Director?
If you are a musician who can do it all, you may be suited to being a musical director. But you will need to multitask with a variety of skills, from musical to interpersonal. Read the post.
What is Mastering in Music?
Mastering in music is the final step in production where a mix is transformed into a polished and cohesive piece ready for distribution. Read the post.
What Is Your Spotify Strategy?
I see so much information in articles and hear things about Spotify that I believe is inaccurate, and it could hamper your Spotify strategy. Read the post
Can You Make a Profit Selling Vinyl and CDs?
Let’s talk about what price you can set when selling vinyl records, and whether you can make money selling physical media like CDs and LPs. Read the post.
13 (more) Social Media Tips for Musicians
Frustrated with social media? I’ve got another 13 social media tips for musicians to help you make the most of your music promotion. Read the post.
How to Optimize Your Music Metadata
Without the correct metadata in place, the millions of tracks available for streaming would become an incomprehensible mess. Read the post.
Home Recording Studio Setup: 11 Essential Items
A home recording studio setup doesn’t require the most expensive high-tech gear to produce quality music — but you will need some essential items. Read the post.
Finding Chord Progressions Using the Circle of Fifths
The Circle of Fifths can unlock the basics of music theory and help you find the chords in any key, build chord progressions, and so much more. Read the post.
How to Master a Song: Key Concepts
If you are looking to release music, it’s important to turn to professionals who know how to master a song. Here’s how the process works. Read the post.
Lean Into Your Musical Strength
Do you have to be great at all areas of songwriting and performing, or can you find success leaning into one musical strength? Read the post.
5 Music Industry Stories to Watch
Here are five music industry stories to watch as an indie artist. Despite a few setbacks, the future looks bright for music this year. Read the post.
How Do YouTube Royalties Work?
Learn how YouTube royalties work and what you can do as a musician promoting your music to make money from YouTube. Read the post.
Musicians Who Passed Away in 2023
We pay tribute to dozens of notable icons and musicians who died in 2023. They’ll be missed, but thankfully, their work will endure forever. Read the post.
Tidal vs. Spotify: Which is better for artists?
Wondering which music streaming service benefits indie artists more, Tidal or Spotify? We compare pay rates, capabilities, and more. Read the post.
12 Ways to Up Your Social Media Game as a Musician
Ready to make the most of social media as a musician for promotion and discovery? Here are 12 things you can do to start off on the right foot. Read the post.