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streaming services

How to get played on streaming services and playlists

November 23, 2021December 13, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Getting your music discovered, played, and featured on playlists on streaming services is well within your reach. Use these techniques to get your music played. Read the post

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The pros and cons of a major-label record deal

November 16, 2021December 20, 2021 Tony van Veen

Getting signed to a major label is a dream come true, right? Well, there are definite advantages, but your chances of career success are somewhere way south of guaranteed. Read the post.

physical music sales

The data is in: Physical music sales are UP in 2021!

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 Tony van Veen

It may be hard for skeptics to believe, but physical albums were up a robust 37.5 percent compared to this time last year, from almost 28 million units to over 38 million units. Read the post.

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Your #1 job as a music artist? Create demand for your music.

July 20, 2021December 21, 2021 Tony van Veen

There are two million songs released every month. But those artists, those songs, are not your competition. Your success is driven by your commitment and patience. And your great music. Read the post.

vision statement

What is your vision for your music career?

July 4, 2021July 4, 2021 Bobby Borg

Musician, author, educator, and music industry consultant Bobby Borg explains why a vision statement is the start of a serious marketing plan. Read the post.

social media

Promoting your music on social media: It’s all about you

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 Tony van Veen

Promoting your music act via social media is no time to be coy. Make it about you and all the cool things you do. Read the post.

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You’re an indie artist — do you need legal protection?

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 Tony van Veen

When music becomes more than just a pastime and you set out to write, play, and release music, it’s time to consider steps you should take to protect yourself. Read the post.

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Can you trust anyone in the music biz?

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 Tony van Veen

Let’s face it, most emerging artists are inexperienced in the ways of the music biz and can’t always identify a fraudster from a legitimate resource. Here are 11 things you can do to avoid getting ripped off. Read the post.

vinyl records

The art and science of vinyl records

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Andre Calilhanna

Excerpted from “The Musician’s Guide To Vinyl,” we review a brief history of vinyl records and share some basics when it comes to mixing for your vinyl release. Read the post.

NFT

Can You Sell Your Music as an NFT?

April 14, 2021August 3, 2021 Tony van Veen

What the heck is an NFT? And is there any money to be made as an independent artist selling your music as one? Read the post.

music release friday

Why you should set a date for your music release (and make it a Friday)

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 Tony van Veen

There’s a reason why you should set your music release for a Friday. It’s not just a random day — there’s method behind the madness. Read the post.

monetize your music

How to monetize your music on YouTube

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 Tony van Veen

In my fourth video about YouTube and your music, I explain how to monetize your music on YouTube, because I know way too many artists are missing out on this revenue. Read the post.

Mechanical Licensing Collective

New music royalties: The Mechanical Licensing Collective and what it means for you

March 2, 2021March 3, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

The new Mechanical Licensing Collective collects digital audio mechanical royalties from download and streaming services. Learn about the collective and see if you qualify to sign up so you can receive these new music royalties. Read the post.

YouTube Content ID

Why anyone can upload your music to YouTube (and why they haven’t been sued out of existence)

February 19, 2021February 15, 2022 Tony van Veen

YouTube is the world’s largest music-discovery platform, where indie musicians can monetize their music and anyone can post whatever they want, whether they own the rights or not. What does that mean for you and your music? Read the post.

heal through music

The profound healing quality of music

February 2, 2021March 12, 2021 Michael Gallant

An intense desire to create and share her music helped indie music artist Sarah Fimm recover from a debilitating accident and find gratitude for the lessons she learned. Read the post.

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