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8 Music Mental Health Resources to check out in 2024

The music industry is not all butterflies and rainbows, it’s tough out here. Keep reading to check out some mental health support that is specific to your career and lifestyle. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/07/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Many Fans Do Musicians Need to Be Successful on Patreon?

Monetizing superfans is being touted as a way for artists to make a living, and Patreon is arguably the original superfan monetization platform. David “D4” Nguyen offers an experienced look. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/07/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Beginner’s Guide to Songwriter Split Sheets

Once more than one person writes music together, the ownership gets complicated. This guide lays out how the system works and how to correctly credit your music. by Randi Zimmerman. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/06/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Foundee can help market your next music release

Have a new release coming out, but not sure how to push it to a wider audience? Found.ee was built for artists like you looking to do just that. From better advertising to landing pages and remarking tools, here’s how they can help…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/06/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Getting It Done: The Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Last week, our tips and advice for independent musicians covered the TikTok “ban,” Bandcamp, Spotify cutting lyrics, eco-friendly vinyl, marketing your old releases, and more…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/04/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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4 Hacks that can Improve a Musician’s Quality of Life [Bobby Owsinski]

Not feeling great lately? Here are four simple rules to live by that are bound to put some extra spring in your step and get you focused on doing what. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/03/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Monetize Music on YouTube and TikTok

7 Ways Musicians can make Money on YouTube

YouTube offers tons of features to help creators like you optimize the money they’re making from the platform. Are you utilizing everything they have to offer? If not, here are some big ones you definitely don’t want to miss in 2024…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/03/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp Friday turns 40 as revenue to Artists and Labels tops $123M

Friday, May 3 marks the 40th Bandcamp Friday, a day when the platform waives its commission on sales and passes it on to artists and labels…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/03/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify cuts lyrics for 380M free users in latest blow to Songwriters

Spotify has quietly set limits on lyrics for more than 60% of its 619 million monthly active users who listen using its free tier. The streamer made no announcement of the change and has not commented on it…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/03/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SoundCloud expands AI toolkit

SoundCloud enhances Music Discovery with fan-driven Buzzing Playlists

SoundCloud has added Buzzing Playlists, a set of genre-specific playlists featuring songs based on genuine fan engagement. These playlists are available to all users…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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