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make money with music

quote lyrics in books

Can authors quote your lyrics in their books?

November 21, 2018November 28, 2018 Andre Calilhanna

For someone to quote lyrics in a book, or liner notes, it requires special permission and is not covered by the set fees or processes of music licensing. Read the post.

Rock Your Speech

Rock Your Speech helps autistic children connect through music

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Chris Huff

Tom Petersson and his wife Alison’s lives were transformed by their experiences with their autistic son, Liam. They created Rock Your Speech, an organization aimed at helping children with ASD connect to the world via music. Read the post.

A guitarist using skill in order to make money.

Five ways to make money as a professional guitar player

October 17, 2018February 22, 2019 Jon Fellowes

If earning a living as a professional guitar player is your dream, it means establishing a stable and regular income, probably from multiple sources. Read the post.

music on USB drives

Selling your music on USB drives: Tips from I Fight Dragons’ Brian Mazzaferri

May 23, 2018September 24, 2019 Michael Gallant

I Fight Dragons has been selling music on custom USB drives for years with notable success. Here are some tips from Brian Mazzaferri on how to make the most of the venture. Read the post.

music project

Ready to launch a music project? Do these four things first!

May 9, 2018May 8, 2018 Dave Kusek

Whatever your next music project is — be it an album, tour, video, single, or anything else — the first step is always planning. These four steps will get you off on the right foot. Read the post.

USB drives

Is it time to sell your music on USB drives?

May 7, 2018January 14, 2019 Michael Gallant

While CDs and vinyl records are a major revenue source for indie musicians, custom USB drives are the latest merch table draw when it comes to physical product music sales. Read the post.

offstage music careers

Want to work in music? Consider these offstage music careers.

April 17, 2018April 19, 2018 Keith Hatschek

When someone mentions that they are pursuing a career in music, the first thing that pops into most people’s minds is performing. It’s only natural, and while there is a lot written about performance careers, there’s less about non-performance, offstage music careers. Read the post.

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Are you ready to quit your day job and do music full time?

December 14, 2017December 14, 2017 Dave Kusek

I’ve seen so many musicians go from working day jobs to making a comfortable living off their music full time. But if you’re making this big transition, you owe it to yourself to acknowledge the reality of it all. Read More.

modern musician

Mentoring for the Modern Musician: The Disc Makers interview

November 29, 2017December 10, 2018 Andre Calilhanna

Disc Makers has always been committed to being a one-stop shop that provides varied and excellent service to the modern musician. Read More.

Quit your day job

How do you know when it’s time to quit your day job?

September 8, 2017September 8, 2017 Wade Sutton

“When should I quit my day job and do music full-time?” It really is the $1,000,000 question, isn’t it? We’ll help you find the answer. Read More.

vision statement

Writing a vision statement

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 Bobby Borg

Your vision statement is the first step in the marketing process: when you know where you want to go, it’s easier to map out the directions to get there. Read More.

more money with music

Six (more) ways to make more money with your music

June 16, 2017June 27, 2017 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Here are the next six concepts successful musicians understand and use to generate revenue. Follow them to make more money with your music. Read More.

make more money with music

Want to make more money with music? Here’s How (Part 1).

June 9, 2017June 27, 2017 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

To make more money with your music, you need to know the twelve key concepts successful musicians understand and use to generate revenue. Read More.

cover songs

Three approaches to recording and performing cover songs

October 27, 2016October 28, 2016 Chris Huff

Playing cover songs can boost your visibility, warm up a crowd, or be a way to earn a living. Whatever the end goal, there is more than one way to approach playing someone else’s well-known – or little known – song. Read More.

high-res audio label Blue Coast Records

Are high-res audio and $60 CDs the future of music?

June 29, 2016July 20, 2016 Keith Hatschek

Not all music purchases are motivated by low price. Blue Coast Records’ development of Extended Sound Environment recording has created a new niche for the audiophile market through high-res audio streams and CDs. Read More.

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