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Music publishing royalty simulator reveals how much your songs can actually make

Curious how much you could really be making off of your music? For bands and artists tired of being in the dark when it comes to music publishing, this new. Continue reading

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Spotify makes a lot of money, loses a lot of money simultaneously

While the popularity of streaming apps like Spotify might cause consumers to assume they’re rolling in dough, this is only partially true, the company is also hemorrhaging money, as it. Continue reading

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7 Things Musicians Ought To Be Investing Money In

Like with running any small time business, being a musician full time means you need to be smart about where you sink your money. Here, we look at seven of. Continue reading

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Musician’s Guide To Monetizing Music On Every Platform

A number of newer, non-traditional methods for artists to make money off their music have cropped up over the past few years, provided much-needed additional revenue streams. Here, we’re helping. Continue reading

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How To Crowdfund An Album During COVID-19

One of the few unexpected boons of 2020’s mass show cancellation is the amount of time many artists have had to work on new music. Still, funding an album during. Continue reading

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Most Music Creators Typically Earn Less Than $270 Annually From Streaming

An average annual income of $270 from music streaming might still seem shockingly low. Unfortunately, it’s actually pretty typical, writes Bobby Owsinski. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. Continue reading

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Where Does Money From Master Recordings Actually Come From?

In this piece, music industry attorney Debbie Egel explains where the money made from a master recording comes from, both when it comes to streaming and other sources of revenue.. Continue reading

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Forget 10,000 True Fans. How About Just 1?

Since 2008, the theory of 10,000 true fans being enough to sustain an artists career has permeated music industry marketing, but what if that ratio could be parred down from. Continue reading

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New Cue Sheet Standards Will Likely Make Composers More Money

Cue sheets are an essential piece of paperwork for composers when it comes to getting paid, and errors in cue sheets can often times rob these same composers of their. Continue reading

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Responsible Independent Music Budget: 10 Top Notch Ways To Spend Your Money

Proper money management is one of the keys to succeeding as an independent artist. In this piece, we look at ten items that consistently make for smart investing. Guest post. Continue reading

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7 Ways To Earn Money Through A Music Website

Operating in an industry that has been turned upside down, DIY musicians are forced to be even more creative about how they generate revenue. We explore seven ways artists can. Continue reading

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