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one song

How to unlock dozens of revenue streams from one song

May 14, 2019May 3, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Your one song can create dozens of hidden revenue streams. Make more income from the fans and musicians who want access to your source tracks, stems, sounds, and more. Read the post.

A stack of media that has been properly tagged with music metadata for music libraries

Music metadata: The secret ingredient to getting discovered in music libraries

August 2, 2018August 24, 2018 Dave Kusek

Getting discovered in music libraries is not a game of luck. Increasing your chances of being returned in search results comes down to defining relevant and descriptive music metadata for the songs you upload. Read the post.

song demo

Crafting the right song demo can maximize the chances of having your music cut by major artists

March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 Michael Gallant

Your song has to be great for you to have a chance at landing a cut with a major artist, and your song demo has to hit the right notes, too. Read More.

There are a few things to consider before pitching your music to Spotify playlists

Five things to do before pitching your music to Spotify playlists

February 23, 2018February 5, 2019 Dave Kusek

Getting your music on Spotify playlists can be difficult. Let’s start at the beginning and focus on the things you should have in place before you even start pitching your tracks. Read More.

land a cut

Are you writing for an audience of one, or one million? Mailbox Money, Part 4

February 21, 2018August 6, 2018 Brent Baxter

If you’re hoping to land a cut, there’s one listener who definitely must connect with your song: the artist you’re pitching to. That’s your first listener, the one who will hear it before the masses. Read More.

song pitch

The song pitch: 9 tips for getting your songs heard by major artists

February 14, 2018October 29, 2018 Michael Gallant

We spoke to a music industry veteran to get 10 tips on how to perfect your song pitch and maximize your chances of major artists hearing – and possibly recording – one of your original songs. Read More.

landing a cut

Landing a cut can jump-start your music career: Mailbox money, Part III

February 9, 2018March 1, 2018 Brent Baxter

Being a performing artist isn’t the only way to make a living in the music business. Landing a cut can be a way to kick off your solo career, or it could be a way to long-term success as a songwriter. Read More.

mailbox money pitching your songs

The first steps to pitching your songs: Mailbox money, Part II

January 26, 2018March 1, 2018 Brent Baxter

You may already have the makings of a network that can help you pitch your songs to other artists — maybe even signed artists. Do your homework. You might be sitting on a mountain of contacts who could open doors of opportunity for you to earn some mailbox money. Read More.

mailbox money pt 1

Mailbox money: How cuts can increase your money-making potential

January 18, 2018March 1, 2018 Brent Baxter

A “pitch” is when a song is presented to an artist in the hopes the artist will record it. When an artist records your song, it is commonly called a “cut.” When you get a cut, it can lead to a wonderful thing called “mailbox money.” Read More.

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