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Clear Your Samples FIRST and Save Yourself the Headache
As all musicians know, sampling is the act of taking a portion or “sample” of a sound recording and utilizing it in an element of ... -
Tip Jar: For Art or Money?
I believe the success I’ve had as a composer is a direct result of me composing for money instead of art. Let me explain. Some ... -
4 Steps for Writing a Music Press Release
Getting the word out about important events is crucial to making it as a band. But this is not a task to be approached lightly. ... -
How to Pick a Mastering Engineer (or Mastering Solution)
Identify: The Need for Mastering. Making music is one of those great and rewarding challenges we put ourselves through as creative beings. When you’ve spent ... -
Cue Sheets: How You Get Paid
Keeping track of all the music used in films and on television shows is a formidable task, but one that all P.R.O.’s (Performing Rights Organization) ... -
Create and Exploit Your Very Own Fan Brand
What do Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus all have in common besides being current pop music stars? Answer: They ... -
Expert Advice: Hire The Hungry!
I was recently emailing with an artist who had hired at least 10 different companies to promote her music over the years, but hadn't seen ... -
Practicing and Playing Guitar Consistently - How to Defeat Procrastination
Procrastination is one of the biggest killers to progress in the world. And no wonder, whether you’re at work, in the gym or even home, ... -
Expert Advice: A Career by Design Not by Default
Career Defined Create your future The love of music and the desire to create is what drives people to make music the main priority in ... -
5 Ways For Singer-Songwriters to Improve Their Chances of Success
We’re all familiar with the standard rules given to those who think they want the fame, glory and money that comes from being a successful ...
