Music Publishing Contracts
Understanding music publishing contracts is essential. Don’t sign blind, understand exactly what you’re giving up, and getting back. Music publishing contracts vary widely, what’s shared, what’s licensed, for how long, and how much you’ll earn. Know your deal types: single-song, exclusive songwriter, co-pub, admin, collection, sub-publishing, or outright purchase. Understand key variables: which rights you’re licensing, territories covered, money flows like advances and royalties, and your right to audit. Start smart, protect your songs, and make licensing work for you.
Become A Professional Musician
As a professional musician, do want a music career that lasts? Start by becoming success-minded – not just by doing things. Build your mental foundation first. Expect more from yourself. Demand steady progress. Cultivate fire in your vision and align your mindset with your goals. Then add structure: set clear expectations, surround yourself with driven peers, and seek mentorship. Real growth as a professional musician begins inside – and then makes its mark outward.
So You Want Your Song Played On Radio
Think radio will be your shortcut to stardom? Think again. Big radio stations today are consolidated, network-driven, and play it safe. Local shows are rare. Want real airplay? Research small stations and niche DJs who still play new music. Make genuine connections, send a thoughtful email, follow up respectfully, and be memorable. Expect slow wins, not instant fame, and treat radio play as part of a smarter strategy, not the goal itself.
Music Business Scams
Protect your music, and your wallet. Scam artists thrive in the music biz, offering “opportunities” to co-write, enter contests, or pitch your songs… all for a fee. Most of these schemes are legal, cunning, and prey on hopeful creators. Remember: if your music is strong, people will pay you, not the other way around. Stay savvy. Research before you pay. Avoid costly traps like fake contests, paid placements, or mystery collaborations.
Use your art and common sense to build, not buy, your future in music.
Surviving A Music Business Recession
Recession doesn’t kill music careers. Smart strategy does. Spot the signs, like drops in sales, smaller crowds, and tightened budgets across labels and venues. Your three survival tools: 1. Build a standout product, something catchy, sharp, and different. 2. Own your fans, connect directly and keep your momentum steady. 3. Stay flexible, pivot plans, DIY when needed, and adapt fast.
5 Tips For Successful Band Promotion
On the face of it, successful band promotion is pretty straightforward. Get heard, get remembered. Well, smart promotion starts here. Follow what works – scan the scene and copy successful strategies. Learn the industry – know how A&R, DJs, press, promoters, and venues operate. Network intentionally with local tastemakers, music media, and scene officials. Build your fan base with a mailing list – online and at shows. Be visible everywhere: gigs, website, socials, videos – blend online reach with real-world buzz.
Make Labels Come To YOU!
Make them chase you, don’t chase them. Labels aren’t listening to every demo. They’ll show up only when your fanbase, sales, or hype make it impossible to ignore. Crowd your shows. Sell your own music. Build real buzz. Achieve that and labels will approach you, with interest, not indifference. You’re not begging. You’re being found.