Guide To Surviving As A Musician In The 21st Century
These are difficult times. But they will pass and we’ll all be back in the career-building business. Industry veteran Jim Infantino shares advice on how to hack a career as. Continue reading
YouTube Corrects Broken Channel Subscriber Notifications
Creators on YouTube have been experiencing some frustration with the platform over some failings regarding its subscriber notifications. YouTube appears to have now fixed the situation, meaning subscribers will actually. Continue reading
Will California’s Music Industry Survive AB5?
This article examines how the broad and, as of yet largely untested, new Assembly Bill 5 law could impact the music industry, not just in the state of California, but. Continue reading
5 Tips On Writing Music For Advertising From A Two Time Emmy Winner
Two-time Emmy-winner, author and educator Peter Bell shares his top five tips on how to write effective music for use in advertising, drawing on his career composing jingles for major. Continue reading
Why You Need To Stop Worrying About Success In Music
In a piece well suited for times like these, Patrick McGuire explores why artists should stop worrying about the nebulous term “success.” Guest post by Patrick McGuire of the ReverbNation. Continue reading
5 Ways You Can Effectively Promote Your Music Offline
While DIY do (and should) sink a lot of time and energy into promoting their on social media or via email, making real world connections with fans can go a. Continue reading
Understanding Success In Music Through The Failure Of Others
While most artists look to those who have succeeded for advice and inspiration in navigating the music business, they might be better served learning from the mistakes and failures of. Continue reading
Building A Musician’s A Team
Here we break down the essential members of a band/artist’s team, what roles they each perform, and why they’re necessary in helping guide a musician along the path to success.. Continue reading
Led Zeppelin Wins ‘Stairway To Heaven’ Lawsuit (Again)
A U.S. appeals court has reinstated a jury verdict that Led Zeppelin did not steal the guitar riff from their iconic hit “Stairway to Heaven.” The case was considered a. Continue reading
Why Good Press Photos Matter For Musicians
As in most businesses, first impressions are important in the music industry, and when promoters and booking agents (let alone fans) go to look you up online, you want the. Continue reading
ASCAP Experience 2020 Conference Cancelled
The 2020 ASCAP Experience conference, formerly known as the ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo, scheduled for April 1 – 3 in Los Angeles has been canceled over COVID-19 concerns. “For the past. Continue reading
