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13/11/2024

There’s a finite life span to your drives. All things must pass. 🎵

Those hard drives that you stored your data on are deteriorating, but so is every other storage medium that we've used.

06/11/2024

Add some movement with percussion. Like any other part, be sure to record it well. 🎵

When working on a new song arrangement, sometimes i

25/10/2024

The freedom to create art as an expression of yourself should be cherished. 🎵 🇺🇸

23/10/2024

As complex & convoluted as it is, this is worth understanding. 🎵

You deserve to be paid for your musical work, and your music publishing rights enable that. We've gathered the details you need to know.

16/10/2024

4 Lessons & Resources Every Songwriter & Composer Should Know

The 2024 Songwriters & Composers Wing Town Hall featured four panels exploring the evolving trends, emerging opportunities and potential challenges impacting the songwriting and composing industry. Here are four key lessons we learned from the Town Hall.

09/10/2024

Agree on your splits upfront and focus on creativity. 🎵

Protect your earnings as a songwriter with a clear understanding of songwriting splits. Learn about the essential songwriting split sheet.

02/10/2024

Versatility at its finest, and always adding a human feel. 🎸🎵

Though it’s standard equipment for those who

25/09/2024

"Your responsibility is to observe, to listen, and to love, so that you can channel it all through your art." 🎵

What is the role of an artist?  There are a million answers to that question, and the best one is likely personal to you. Vincent Van Gogh famously said his role was to “bring the wretched a brotherly message,” helping people see that they’re not alone and that life can be deeply beautiful. N...

18/09/2024

If you needed to record while touring or traveling, could you? 🎵

You never know where or when inspiration is going to strike — see how you can best capture your songs while away from home.

11/09/2024

57-second masterclass here on getting unstuck... 🎵

Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Kaki King, composer, and fingerstyle virtuosic guitarist, packs a lot of songwriting tips in this short video on how to get unstuck. Kaki’s go-to string is Acoustic 80/20 Bronze with POLYWEB Coating.  Check out Elixir Strings: www.elixirstrings.com/products Kee...

04/09/2024

We're all creative. At least, we CAN be... 💡🎵

Creativity is often assumed to be the domain of a g

28/08/2024

For reference, 1M streams pays around $3K or $4K, assuming you're the rights holder for your music. 🎵

Despite the popular perception, there really is a music middle class, and despite what you read, it's actually growing.

21/08/2024

Whatever your motivation for making new music, it's not truly finished until you share it. 🎵

A well-planned single release can open up a world of opportunities for your music career. We've outlined the steps for your new release.

14/08/2024

"What really motivates people to continue with learning or change, is vision, purpose, and it’s bigger than goals.” 🎵

A leading scholar on behavior change, Richard Boyatzis is putting his own research to practice by studying guitar at Berklee Online.

07/08/2024

Finish your songs & share them with the world.

Explore these resources for aspiring musicians that can help you unlock inspiration, finish your productions, and share them with the world.

02/08/2024

Further proof that anyone in the music industry has to diversify to survive. You can no longer be just one thing anymore, especially a songwriter. 🎵

It is no secret that songwriters are at the bottom of the streaming economy. But a new report shows they receive 9.5% of the average $.004 per stream.

31/07/2024

Remember that vocalists *are* their instrument & that they're human beings too. Support efforts to keep 'em strong. 🎤🎵

Many singers wonder how to improve the sound and production of their voice to decrease strain and get more sound. Here are my top 5 Vocal Techniques to Decrease Strain and Get More Sound. They will help you step into a freer and more powerful voice without strain and losing your voice.