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How to Create a Music Website

Learn how to design a music website that captivates fans and enhances engagement. Discover practical tips to elevate your online presence. Read more!

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Do You Really Need a Record Label?

Do you need a record label? Learn what record labels actually do, and whether you need one to achieve success in today's music industry.

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How to Switch Music Distributors Without Losing Streams

Discover practical steps to switch music distributors smoothly and efficiently. Streamline your transition and maximize your music's reach - read more!

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Spotify Royalties: All You Need to Know

Understand the ins and outs behind Spotify royalties and payments with this comprehensive guide.

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TuneCore vs. DistroKid: Which One is Better & Why?

Let's put two of the most popular distribution services head to head: here is a comprehensive comparison of Tunecore vs Distrokid.

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How to Promote a Song Before Release

Learn how to promote a song before release with these proven strategies.

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How to Start a Music YouTube Channel

Learn how to make a music YouTube channel to connect with fans and widen your audience.

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Music Distribution: All You Need to Know About It

Understanding music distribution is essential for any modern musician. Here is everything you need to know about digital music distribution.

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Sync Placements: All You Need to Know About Them

Discover the power of sync licensing: learn how to maximize exposure and revenue through music placement opportunities.

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How to Build Your Music Portfolio in 2024 (With Examples)

Use this guide to build a stunning music portfolio website for applications, pitches, and beyond.

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How to Make an EPK for Your Music (With Examples & Templates)

Every musician needs to know how to make an EPK. Here's exactly what your EPK needs and how to build one from scratch.

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Why No One Listens To Your Songs

There’s a whole bunch of reasons why someone might not listen to your song. Maybe it simply isn’t very good, maybe its too similar to something else.

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How to Get Your Music Heard in 2024 & Beyond

Learning how to market your music effectively is key to earning a fan base. Use this comprehensive guide to learn how to get your music heard.

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6 Best Social Media Platforms for Musicians

Find out which social media platforms will help you skyrocket your career, build a solid online presence and the best practices to expand your audience.

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How To Get Your Music On TikTok In 2024

Learning how to get your music on TikTok is an essential skill for any modern musician. We'll walk you through the process and share some TikTok tips.

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EP vs. LP: The Difference Between The Two Album Types

Not sure what the difference between an ep vs lp is? In this guide, we'll decode the various release formats for your artist project.

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How To Start a Record Label: Step by Step Guide

Do you want to learn how to start a record label? You've come to the right place. Here's exactly how to build a record label in the music business.

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The Best Platforms & Strategies to Promote Your Music Online

Learning how to promote your music online can feel daunting. Here's exactly how to promote online music along with the platforms you need to succeed.

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Writing a Musician Bio: Complete Guide & Examples

Are you ready to build your musician bio? Here's exactly how to craft an impactful artist bio or band bio from scratch.

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How to Get More Plays on SoundCloud in 2024

Do you want to learn how to get more plays on SoundCloud? Here's everything you need to know!

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The Best MIDI Keyboards to Buy in 2024

This article takes a comprehensive look at some of the best midi keyboard controllers on the market today.

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The Worst Music Production Advice I’ve Ever Received

Sometimes, it’s not about knowing what to do, but instead what you shouldn’t do. In today’s DIY music scene, there’s no shortage of unsolicited advice online. While a good chunk of it is helpful, entire threads are dedicated to terrible production advice that runs rampant on the internet.

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How To Make Money on Your Music without Touring

Artists have to get creative nowadays to earn a living from their musical passions. And with the world on hold, getting in front of paying ears is no longer as easy as booking a tour.

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I Went From 0 to 10k Monthly Listeners On Spotify: Here’s What I Learned

Nowadays, just about anyone can get their music up on Spotify. With distribution being easier than ever, getting your songs up on a major platform is only a click away. While it’s great that the barrier to entry as a musician has been significantly reduced, it can be much more challenging to stand out amongst an oversaturated market.

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SoundCloud Royalty-Free Music: The Complete Guide

Are you seeking royalty free SoundCloud music but don’t know how to find it? In this article, we’ll walk you through the music screening process.

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Spotify For Artists: How To Amplify Your Profile

Like it or not, streaming is here to stay. Wherever you stand in the widely discussed issue of royalties, making your music available for streaming is a great way to connect with new fans and grow your audience worldwide.

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How to Promote Your Music with Zero Budget

We once lived in a reality where a band or musical artist would have very slim chances of ever ‘making it’ or gaining true fans without being wealthy or without the help of a major label. Now, musicians are free to explore their sonic creativity and gain a following for little to no money at all. How is this possible? Keep reading to learn about several ways that you can grow your fanbase without selling your soul or breaking the bank.

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How To Create Your Own Album Artwork For Free With Canva

Between music, graphics, and marketing, an Artist has a lot to consider while running their project. You can’t expect an expert producer—one who might clock 50 hour weeks in the studio or have another full-time job to double as an expert in Photoshop. Luckily, free tools are available on the internet to help musicians create captivating album artwork, such as Canva.

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10 Tips To Stand Out In The SoundCloud Crowd

SoundCloud is one of the best (and often under-utilized) social media resources for musicians and artists. As well as being a handy place to host your music for showcasing, SoundCloud gives independent artists many tools to promote their music online.

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The History of the Fender Stratocaster

Mention the words ‘electric guitar,’ and there’s little debate over what model typically will come to the mind of most guitarists: the iconic Fender Stratocaster. Countless musicians across all genres have made the Strat their guitar of choice. Here are some of the more popular guitarists to ever strap one on:

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eMastered Review: 8 Content Creators Give Their Thoughts

eMastered has been around for quite a while now, and over the years our initial goal of using online mastering to help musicians make music more affordably and effectively has been a resounding success.

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eMastered Reviews: Thoughts From 6 Of Music's Brightest Stars

eMastered has been around for quite a while now, and over the years our initial goal of using online mastering to help musicians make music more affordably and effectively has been a resounding success. As our company has grown so too has our support within the music industry, and we’ve been fortunate to have some of the biggest names in music join our family.

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