“As far as songwriting goes, my inspirations came from love, life and death, and viewing other people’s situations.”- Ed Sheeran If you ask five songwriters about what inspires them to write their music, you will surely find five different answers from each of them. Music is personal and intimate, and it manifests directly from a […]
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Strategize Your ‘Singles’ Launch – The New In-Tune in the Lyrical Realm!
“Well, I see stars in your eyes when I am half-way there Oh now, I’m not fazed by all the lights and flashin’ cameras ….We don’t fit in well, ‘cause we are just ourselves.” While Ed Sheeran’s voice brings out all the raw emotions somewhere dormant in the hearts and lyrical minds of people, let’s […]
Know the 4 Things Successful Musicians Steer Clear Off at all Costs
‘Words may reach the heart, but music reaches the soul!’ Well, no one knows it better than a musician. And why not? For someone who breathes in and out rhythm, melody and notes every day, a good part of his/her soul is bound to blend in with the musical or lyrical compositions. But, there’s also […]
Strumming the Right Notes? Check Out the List of ‘Strict No-Nos’ for a Musician!
‘Words may reach the heart, but music reaches the soul!’ Well, no one knows it better than a musician. And why not? For someone who breathes in and out rhythm, melody and notes every day, a good part of his/her soul is bound to blend in with the musical or lyrical compositions. But, there’s also […]
Hit the Right Notes of Your Live Stream Session with This Guide
Over the past few years social media has rapidly evolved providing a massive platform for aspiring artists to showcase their talent. For this very reason, live streaming has emerged as an excellent promotional tool, ensuring an easy mode of interaction with fans worldwide and to present work at a nominal expense. Are you one […]
10 Ways for Musicians to Manage Their Time
As a musician, you have a lot going on at the same time. You are working on some long-term projects, your next album is about to go live, you have a gig to plan and emails to reply. Managing your time effectively can make your productivity skyrocket. Here are our 10 ways to make the […]
Copyright Basics
Music industry laws are confusing and complex. However, basic knowledge of copyrights, royalties and infringements can help you understand how to protect your art. Before we start, we would like to mention, that this blog should not be considered as legal advice. For the legal purpose, you should hire an attorney specialized in the entertainment […]
Basics of Recording Agreements
Copyrights, Exclusivity and all sorts of deals can be complicated for an artist to understand. However, we feel that is good to know at least the basics. Today in the age of internet things are changing rapidly. The music industry has not been left untouched from such changes. As an artist, you have to keep […]
10 Tips for Planning Your Music Release
As an independent artist, releasing your album, EP or single can be difficult. An effective marketing strategy and a smart plan can make a huge difference. You’ve written a perfect melody and made some smashing beats. You’ve got your music registered and done all the legal work. You have been diligent and jumped through all […]
8 Ways to Balance Work and Music Career
Striking a balance between home and work-life can be tricky. Things get more delicate when you add another variable to the equation. Here’s what you can do to incorporate your music career in your life without upsetting the equilibrium. How Important is your music? You’ve made a choice to pursue your passion for music while […]