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Interview with Singer-Songwriter Andrew Duhon
Andrew Duhon is a singer-songwriter from New Orleans. His 2014 release The Moorings was nominated for a Grammy for “Best Engineered Album.” Duhon’s latest record, False River, was produced by … Continue reading
How to Sing for Live Streams (And Why It’s Totally Different from a Concert)
Have you ever heard actors talk about the difference between acting in a play versus acting in a film? They often explain how they have to exaggerate their movements and … Continue reading
Everything you need to know about YouTube Art Tracks
Art Tracks on YouTube seem to cause a lot of confusion for musicians. Who can view them? Who owns them? Where do they live? Can I see mine? Do I … Continue reading
How to Use Spotify Canvas for Cool Video Features
Spotify Canvas allows you to upload short looping videos for each of your songs on Spotify. Learn how to make the most of this visual branding tool. Continue reading
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The Indie Musician’s Guide to Apple Music
When promoting your music, it’s important that you NOT put all your focus on a single streaming service. Your fans aren’t all in the same place; listening is fragmented across … Continue reading
YouTube Monetization for Musicians
YouTube monetization is a vital source of money for many musicians — and it’s just ONE of several important forms of music revenue from YouTube. What are those different revenue sources? How is that money generated on YouTube? And how do you collect it all? Read on! Continue reading
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Musician photo shoot tips from a pro photographer
How to prepare for your band’s photo shoot Good photos are a key part of your promotional toolkit as a musician. Whether you’re using these photos for social media, album … Continue reading
7 kinds of singles you should be releasing in 2021
Frequently releasing single songs might be easier than you think. We’re living in the age of singles. As music streaming has grown in popularity over the past decade, it’s taken … Continue reading
How to monetize your music on every platform
Your guide to maximizing your music revenue everywhere These days, there are more ways for musicians to make money from their work than ever before. In the modern era, downloads … Continue reading
A few positives for indie music from 2020
A look back on music in a tough year Look, 2020 sucked. That shouldn’t be a controversial take at the end of a year with a seemingly endless string of … Continue reading