How to get nominated for a Grammy as an independent musician. For most viewers and musicians, the Grammy awards are what we see on TV: big-time artists and much-hyped newcomers … Continue reading
Author: Greg Majewski
The Acronyms That Protect Your Music Rights
If you’re digging into all the ways you can collect money from the use of your music, you might’ve noticed that the music industry seems to love acronyms and initialisms … Continue reading
How do I format my artist name correctly?
The different types of artist names An artist name seems pretty straightforward, right? We all know Lizzo, Simon & Garfunkel, and Jay-Z & Kanye West. But did you know each … Continue reading
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 … 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
Making Money from Your Recorded Music
How do I earn royalties from my sound recordings? Making money from your sound recording involves the exploitation of that sound recording’s copyright. But what is your copyright? As we … 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
Music Copyright Guide For Indie Musicians
Music Copyright 101: How to copyright your music and compositions as an artist, songwriter, or producer As an independent musician, you own your songs and recordings. It’s YOUR intellectual property. … Continue reading
Influencer Marketing for Indie Musicians
If you’ve been researching ways to market your music recently, you’ve probably read suggestions to use social media influencers. That’s great advice! Working with an influencer can be an effective … Continue reading
How to Create Stunning Instagram Filters to Promote Your Music
Did you know you can harness the power of Instagram filters to promote your music? Yes, the same silly feature people use to change their faces into mice and pineapples … Continue reading