5 signs you’ve written an unsuccessful song
Determining whether not a song is good is definitely a subjective process, but sometimes there are obvious signs that a song is not going to do well and here they. Continue reading
Why it is important to practice songwriting
Writing songs is not a skill you are born with, like many other types of artistry, it takes repetition and practice to improve. Here are some ways you can refine. Continue reading
Why clearing music samples is so important
Countless of law suits have been filed against artists for using uncleared samples in their own songs. Read this article from AmplifyYou to find out how you can avoid that. Continue reading
Indie Music Profile: Songtrust
Music rights and royalty platform Songtrust is profiled in this latest edition of A2IM profiles of businesses serving the independent music community By Songtrust from A2IM. Without songwriters, there is. Continue reading
FREE WEBINAR offers an introduction to Music Publishing
Bandsintown is hosting a free webinar on the basics of music publishing with industry experts Bobby Borg and Michael Eames today Tuesday, November 9th at 12:00 PM PT / 3 PM ET. Many musicians are. Continue reading
Why it’s important to make music for yourself first
Here, Patrick McGuire makes the argument for why songwriters should prioritize making music for themselves first, before taking into account what their audience wants to hear. Guest post by Patrick. Continue reading
4 ways traveling can make your music better
Whether you’re experiencing writer’s block or simply looking to branch out creatively and stylistically, travel can be a great way to broaden your horizons and imbue your songwriting with fresh. Continue reading
7 smart tips for remotely co-writing songs
With so many artists still working from home or not able to get together with their creative peers in the same space, remote collaboration remains more popular than ever. Here,. Continue reading
Why songs today are shorter
While plus or minus three minutes was once the standard for recorded music, (owing in large part to radio play) the songs being released nowadays are much briefer, with many. Continue reading
How (and why) to make music every day ♫
Like any creative endeavor, creating music takes work and energy, and doing it consistantly can be a struggle. Here, we look at a strategy for how to make music every. Continue reading
Guide to maximizing music income from songwriting, recording
In this concluding segment of their series on maximizing revenue, Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan explore how the different variations of the final versions of your recordings can be used. Continue reading
