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A Primer On Streaming Music Royalties
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For all the discussion surrounding streaming royalties, there is often much confusion regarding how they actually work. Here we break down the various types of streaming, the difference between paid and unpaid, and sound recording vs. composition royalties. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Streaming music royalty rates are such a morass of different percentages and possibilities that few people on the planet totally understand everything, and the ones who do are attorneys working in that narrow end of ...
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Rule Of Seven For Music: Why You’re Probably Getting Discovery Wrong
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Having a substantial and dedicated following is a massive asset when it comes to building revenue and effectively using social media, but guiding fans to your work and achieving a critical mass is no easy task, and one many do incorrectly. Guest Post by Bas Grasmayer, from the MUSIC x TECH x FUTURE weekly mailing Having a large fanbase or userbase opens up a lot of opportunities. You can experiment with monetization, referrals, and you won’t feel like you’re speaking to an ...
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4 Best Social Media Marketing Practices For Musicians
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The world of social media marketing is complex and ever-changing, but if you're trying promote your music online, it's also very necessary. Here we look at what are currently considered to be four of the best marketing practices when it comes to social media. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 If you’re trying to boost your fan base or engagement online, then you’re probably doing at least a little social media marketing whether you like it or not. ...
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Two Acts In Congress Could Make It Easier For Artists International Acts To Tour The US
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The U.S. has a somewhat unfortunate reputation in the music industry as being a difficult country for international acts to tour in, whether it's an issue with visas, payment or issues with customs. Still, some of this could soon change, owing to two new acts which have recently been introduced to congress. Guest Post by Jeremy Young on Soundfly's Flypaper The USA is a notoriously difficult place to tour for international artists — from the difficulty and unpredictability of having ...
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Musicians Guide To Circumnavigating The World For Free
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For an artist, the prospect of traversing the globe can carry significant appeal, but financing such a venture is no easy task. Here traveler and musical entrepreneur Brett Newski discusses how a musician can travel the world at a minimal cost. Guest Post by Brett Newski Hello. My name is Brett Newski. Like you, I’m hooked on travel. Since 2010, I’ve made a living as a nomadic artist, working as a guitar teacher, voiceover artist, music composer, tech writer and ...
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What’s Working in Indie Music Today: Lessons in Success from New Artist Model Member Eric John Kaiser
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One of the best ways to get new strategies and ideas for your music career is to look at what other musicians are doing. So Dave Kusek and Lindsey McGrath of the New Artist Model are putting together a series of case studies from talented and successful musicians who are pushing the envelope in the world of indie music. The second installment is musician Eric John Kaiser. By Dave Kusek and Lindsay McGrath of the New Artist Model: Turn your passion for music into a career Eric John Kaiser is the “French Troubadour.” A ...
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What’s Working in Indie Music Today: Lessons In Success from New Artist Model Member Mike Sullivan
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One of the best ways to get new strategies and ideas for your music career is to look at what other musicians are doing. So Dave Kusek and Lindsey McGrath of the New Artist Model are putting together a series of case studies from talented and successful musicians who are pushing the envelope in the world of indie music. The first installment is musician Mike Sullivan. By Dave Kusek and Lindsay McGrath of the New Artist Model: Turn your passion for music ...
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If You Use Bandcamp Or Soundcloud, You MUST Tag Your Music
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While many artists may forget or simply not bother adding tags to their music, tags are incredibly useful as far as making your music discoverable not only to fans, but also anyone else in the industry searching for music like yours. Here we look at some pointers for maximizing the effectiveness of your search terms. Guest Post by Jeremy Young on Soundfly's Flypaper I'm not someone who regularly uses tags to discover new music on discovery platforms such as Bandcamp and ...
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