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Sync Licensing: 5 Important Lessons Learned (A Case Study)

Sync licensing can be one of the best ways to make actual money in the music industry but, like anything else in the biz, brings with it its own share. Continue reading

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4 Steps To Setting Up Your Instagram Profile As A Professional Musician

Having a solid social media presence in 2020 is a must for any band or artist, particularly where Instagram is concerned. Here, we look at the four steps to setting. Continue reading

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What NOT To Buy: How To Maximize Your Home Studio Budget

When it comes to populating your home studio, falling into the trap of ‘needing’ the latest and greatest in gear is all too easy. Here we look at a more. Continue reading

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3 Ways To Maximize Productivity In Music Production

New technological advancements continue to impact virtually every aspect of music production, but many artists simply aren’t aware of the opportunities these developments afford them. Here we look at three. Continue reading

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Artist’s Guide To Preparing For Winter Isolation

While summer has provided many in the US with a little bit of breathing room (literally), the coming season, and a lack of any guaranteed vaccine, mean bands and artists. Continue reading

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How To Get Your Song Lyrics On Spotify

Thanks to a new service provided by Musixmatch, listeners from across the world can now listen to a song on Spotify and see the lyrics appear in real-time. Here, we. Continue reading

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Marketing Guide: How To Effectively Market Your Online Events

As digital get-togethers continue to be the norm in these COVID-filled times, successfully marketing your online events is more important than ever. In this guide, we offer some pointers on. Continue reading

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6 Essential Skills For Becoming A Self-Sufficient Musician

Being successful in an industry as challenging as the music business requires both versatility and adaptability. Here, we look at six key skills artists must master in order to achieve. Continue reading

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Why Every Musician Should Learn Meditation

The music business is tough, and constant stress and fear of failure can take their toll on a person. Here, we look at how meditation can not only help musicians. Continue reading

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How To Become An Audio Designer For Video Games

In this piece, Berklee professor and audio design veteran Gina Zdanowicz outlines how interested parties can break into the specialized industry of audio design for video games. Guest post by. Continue reading

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Cluck, Cluck: Why Musicians Should Think Like A Chicken Farmer

While a career as a musician and the more agrarian pursuit of raising chickens may seem to have little in common, many of the principles behind raising chickens actually translate. Continue reading

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