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ASCAP vs. BMI: Which is Best for Independent Songwriters?

ASCAP vs. BMI: Which is Best for Independent Songwriters? If you're an independent songwriter, one of the first music-business decisions you'll probably encounter is choosing a Performing Rights Organization (PRO). You've probably heard…

You Put Your Music Out. Now Where Does the Money Go?

You Put Your Music Out. Now Where Does the Money Go? You finished the song. You recorded it, mixed it, mastered it, uploaded it through a distributor, and finally got that release date you've been waiting for. Now it's on Spotify, Apple…

What Is The MLC and Why Do Songwriters Need It?

What Is The MLC and Why Do Songwriters Need It? You've registered your song with ASCAP or BMI. You've uploaded it to your distributor. Maybe it's already streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. So you're covered, right? Not necessarily. There's…

Does ASCAP or BMI Pay Songwriters More?

Does ASCAP or BMI Pay Songwriters More? If you're an independent songwriter, you've probably heard this question before: Does ASCAP pay more than BMI? Or maybe somebody told you BMI pays better. Another songwriter swears by ASCAP.…

Songwriter vs. Producer vs. Artist vs. Publisher: Who Owns What?

Songwriter vs. Producer vs. Artist vs. Publisher: Who Actually Does What? If you've spent any time around the music business, you've probably heard the words: Artist. Songwriter. Producer. Publisher. Sometimes those roles…

Why Independent Artists Need More Than a Great Song

Why Independent Artists Need More Than a Great Song A great song can open a door. But what happens after the door opens? For independent artists, that's where the real work begins. Writing and recording a great song is only one…

Do You Need a Record Label? What Independent Artists Should Consider First

Do You Need a Record Label? What Independent Artists Should Consider First At some point, almost every independent artist has the thought: “Maybe I need a record deal.” Sometimes that thought comes after a big song. Sometimes…

Split Sheets: The One Piece of Paper Independent Artists Shouldn’t Skip

Split Sheets: The One Piece of Paper Independent Artists Shouldn't Skip You just made a song with three other people. Everybody is excited. The beat is crazy. The hook is fire. Somebody says, “We killed that.” Everybody…

What Every Independent Artist Should Know About Music Publishing

What Every Independent Artist Should Know About Music Publishing There’s a moment every songwriter eventually reaches when making the music stops being the only thing they need to think about. You wrote the song. You recorded it. You…

Artist Development Is More Than Making Better Music

🎤 Artist Development Is More Than Making Better Music Every artist wants to get better at their craft. Better songs. Better vocals. Better production. Better performances. Better recordings. And obviously, that's important. But…
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