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10 music merch ideas to increase sales at online and at gigs

Sometimes fans want to represent their favorite artists with more than a CD and a t-shirt. Here are a few creative ideas that your fans are bound to enjoy. by. Continue reading

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What is a 360 record deal?

Learn the basics of music contracts and whether a 360 deal would be the right fit for you… by Scott McCormick of Disc Makers Blog Let’s say you’re living the. Continue reading

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Monetize Music on YouTube and TikTok

Now it’s easier to make money with YouTube

YouTube has recently minimized its requirements for creators to make profits. Learn how to monetize your YouTube content with this quick and simple guide. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. Continue reading

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A guide to secure funding for musicians

Securing funding and investment is a great way to get independent record labels and music projects off the ground, and cover any costs that come with producing music, touring, and. Continue reading

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Now creators can promote their music with the Audiomack Creator App

Learn how the creator app music sharing and discovery platform Audiomack can assist with many of the nitty-gritty tasks of music promotion. by Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic Blog As an. Continue reading

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How to choose the best digital music distributor

Looking to put out music, but don’t know where to start? Here is an in-depth guide on how to know how a distributor is the best for your next release.. Continue reading

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Lady Nade’s guide to finding your musical identity [VIDEO]

An accomplished singer-songwriter, Lady Nade, offers insightful wisdom on honing in on your own musical identity that makes you stand out from the rest. by CHRIS ROBLEY of CD Baby’s. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music

This week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to get your royalties in advance, how to decode your Spotify analytics and more… 7 New. Continue reading

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10 tips for creating a great musician website

There are countless benefits to having a website as a musician from the professionalism to the profit potential. Here are ten basic tips to get you started… by Melanie Kealey of. Continue reading

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Why Music Metadata Matters

In this latest installment of the Byta and MusicBrainz series on the importance of metadata, you’ll learn tips and tricks to make or break your music. from Byta  In the. Continue reading

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How indie artists can promote music on SoundCloud

SoundCloud is a great platform to get your music heard by new fans, particularly for certain genres. Here are some tips to get started… by Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic Blog. Continue reading

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