The pandemic did a number, no pun intended, on musicians. As COVID-19 shut down the world, creatives suddenly faced a landscape that limited their avenues to get work. This would require some quick changes to adapt to the “new normal”. Even as the world has opened back up,...

Apple Music boasts a substantial subscriber base of 68 million, making it a prominent platform for artists to reach a wide audience. With a global presence in 167 countries, including a recent expansion into 52 additional countries, Apple Music provides an unparalleled opportunity for...

If you’re an independent musician releasing music for the first time, then you’ve probably come across the names CD Baby and DistroKid several times. 

Deciding which of these services to choose for releasing your music can be quite overwhelming. While both of them serve the...

In this article, you'll learn all about how to monetize your music when it's played on Facebook. We'll look at a real earnings report of mine so you can find out just how much Facebook pays musicians per stream.

Note: some of the links below may be affiliate links, meaning that I receive a...

In this video, you'll learn the five best ways to make money from your music, online. These are techniques I've used to earn thousands and thousands of dollars, and that you can start using with your music too!

For more ways to earn money as a musician, both online and in the...

One of the biggest obstacles part-time musicians face is...time. 

We can all relate to that, right?

How do you make money from music when you don’t have enough hours in the day?

Well, it can really help to automate your music income. 

Automated income (AKA “passive...

You're looking to release your new album or single, and you've narrowed your distributor down DistroKid vs. TuneCore. But how do you decided which to trust with your release? 

This article lays out the pros and cons of DistroKid vs. TuneCore, and will guide you to making the...

So may musicians are intimidated by the thought of developing a music business plan. But by clarifying what you hope to achieve in the music industry, you can easily work backwards to create your plan. 

Thankfully, you're note on your own when it comes to creating your music business...

I’ve put together the list of the 9 best side jobs for musicians, specifically focusing on side jobs for musicians - a.k.a. side hustles that are centered around music. These are perfect jobs for musicians, because they still offer lots of flexibility for building your music...

In this article I'm going to answer the question: how much do artists get paid on Spotify? This article is based both on my own experience as a musician with over 100,000 streams and on research I've conducted.

To start out, let me note that there are actually two different...

Hello Composers and Artists, Mike here. And in this article I want to share some of the most important aspects of branding, for your professional career in music.

First, who am I? Well, my name is Mike, and I am a composer, sound designer and artist like you! I am also the founder of ...

If you're interested in music licensing, there are three main types of rights: Mechanical, Synchronization, and Broadcast. There's also a fourth type of right, print rights, but those aren't as common unless you have a big hit.

Now music licensing is super complicated, but I'm hoping to...