How to Market Your Music

Creating an album or planning a tour is only half the battle. An effective multi-channel, diversified, and integrated music marketing campaign helps make sure the right people buy and engage with you.

Man playing guitar in his bedroom and learning how to cover a song on YouTube.

How to Cover a Song on YouTube

Before you launch your own cover music channel, here are 5 tips to help you connect with YouTube’s nearly 2 billion monthly users!

A music producer in a recording studio.

Top 10 Music Production Jobs

If your passion is the intersection of cutting-edge technology and musical artistry, then one of the many fascinating careers available in the field of music production may be perfect for you.

5 Must-Try Habits for Musicians

Want a long-term career in music? Embrace these 5 essential habits!

Vanyaland’s Michael Marotta on How to Promote Your Music

Michael Marotta talks marketing and branding as an artist and the best strategies for getting your music heard.

Time Management Tips for Juggling Music Studies and a Music Career

School is hard enough on its own, and the added stress of trying to manage your own band or solo music career can be overwhelming.

When Should a Musician Hire a Lawyer?

Understanding the legal aspects of the music industry, particularly copyright law, is critical for any professional musician. Allen Bargfrede can help.

Six Things I Learned While Tracking My First Record in a Professional Recording Studio

I recently spent seven days at Spirit Radio Studio in East Nashville recording an EP. And let me tell you, I learned a lot.

Using Brand Names in Your Songwriting: The Creative Perspective and the Business Prospective

As a songwriter, my job is to pack three minutes with as much imagery as I can, both lyrically and musically.

The Self-Managed Musician’s Balancing Act: Business vs. Creativity

While these two roles are not mutually exclusive, it can definitely be challenging to find the balance between your artist-self and your manager-self.