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How To Produce Sheet Music and Sell It Online

How To Produce Sheet Music and Sell It Online

Turn original compositions into a new income stream by selling sheet music directly through your website. This guide shows how to produce sheet music including how to set up a professional store, attract fans, and keep 100% of sales revenue without relying on third-party platforms.

Alana Bonilla on 07/03/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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John Harris of XL LIVE

In The Live Music Trenches with John Harris of XL LIVE

John Harris of XL Live has been in the live music trenches for more than 40 years as a talent buyer, promoter and marketer. He shares his story as well as what’s actually helping him sell more tickets in 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 07/02/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Effective are Image-Only Ads for Music?

Think image-only ads for music can can promote your releases. live shows and more without fans ever hearing a note? This surprising experiment by Brian Hazard reveals why visuals alone may boost clicks, but…

Alana Bonilla on 07/02/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FN Meka virtual rap star

What I learned creating the first virtual rap star

Did you know there was a virtual rap star that topped the charts long before AI hit the mainstream? Learn the untold story behind FN Meka and why real emotion still sets real artists apart from any algorithm.

Alana Bonilla on 07/02/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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SBA SVOG

SBA letters demand venues return millions in SVOG funds

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has sent hundreds of recession letters that demand venues return millions in SVOG funds.

Bruce Houghton on 07/02/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (2)
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How To Build The Ultimate Music Team

This guide looks at how build the ultimate music team. While using indie labels as the example, its focus on organizing so nothing falls through the cracks will ring true for anyone working to build the ultimate music team for any artist or project.

Alana Bonilla on 07/02/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Deerhoof leaves Spotify, but not over royalties

Deerhoof leaves Spotify, but not over royalties: Full Statement

Trailblazing indie band Deerhoof leaves Spotify, pulling all of their music off the streamer. Their music will still be available on Apple Music, Amazon Music and other streaming platforms.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Tectonics Startup Competition Opens 2025 Applications

The popular Swimming with Narwhals Music Tectonics Startup Competition has opened applications for 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musician’s Guide to Cover Art

Cover art is the first thing listeners see – and one of the most common reasons releases get delayed. This musician’s guide to cover art breaks down everything you need to know to design standout visuals that meet streaming platform guidelines and elevate your music.

Alana Bonilla on 07/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AI Band Velvet Sundown May Make Real Musicians Want to Quit

All AI band Velvet Sundown has no real members, no social presence, and a fake quote from Billboard, But that has not stopped it from quietly racking up hundreds of thousands of monthly streams. As AI music gets better and more believable, struggling human artists may start wondering if it’s even worth trying.

Alana Bonilla on 07/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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