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11 things to do once you book the show
You got the gig. Now what? This is an excerpt from Ari Herstand’s book How to Make It in the New Music Business (second edition) — with a few additions...
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Music publishing explained
What is music publishing? Music publishing is the exploitation of a song’s composition copyright. The composition of a song is the lyrics and melody as written by one or more...
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All the ways to make money from your recordings
How do I earn money from my sound recordings? Making money from your sound recording involves the exploitation of that copyright. But what is your copyright? As we covered in...
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What to do before you release your music
You’re an independent artist who has recorded new music. You’re ready to get your tunes out to the world, but you don’t know what to expect from the wide world...
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5 mindset tips to ace your next vocal performance
Having the right mindset when you perform is just as important as vocal technique! The truth is as a voice teacher, a huge part of my job is helping singers...
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Insights and takeaways from today’s music biopics
What can we learn from movies about famous musicians? It’s no secret that music biopics are on the rise. Nostalgia, the potential for renewed fame, and box office earnings have...
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How this artist grew to 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify without playlists
This is an excerpt from Ari Herstand’s book How to Make It in the New Music Business (second edition). Three years ago the northern Virginia conscious hip hop artist Lucidious...
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Distribute Your Music in Time for the Holiday Season: End-of-Year Digital Delivery Deadlines
By the end of the year, Alexa and Siri will join many more households. Vinyl records and CDs will be wrapped under the tree. Apple and Amazon gift cards will...
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Livestream on Twitch to grow your fanbase
How musicians can use Twitch to build an audience. In all my years advising digital music companies on what they should do with their services and how to grow them...
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What is music mastering and why do I need it?
What is music mastering? Music mastering is the final step in the recording process. During mastering, additional audio treatments are applied to your mix to correct problem frequencies and enhance...
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