How to Legally Cover a Song: A Musician’s Guide to Copyright

Learn how to legally cover songs while respecting copyright and protecting your music career. This guide breaks down essential steps every musician needs to take before releasing a cover song.

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independent musician news

Last Week in DIY and Independent Musician News

Last week, DIY and Independent Musician news, tips and how to’s covered new TikTok features for musicians, album variants, cover songs, how ro be a successful musician in classical music. Continue reading

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Rise+ helps musicians

Rise+ helps musicians find community, resources and education

Looking for help taking your music career to the next level? Learn how Rise+ helps musicians find community, tools and support.

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successful Classical Musician Paola Prestini 

How to become a successful Classical Musician: Paola Prestini 

Composer Paola Prestini has been named a Top 35 Female Composer in Classical Music by the Washington Post, a Top 100 Composer in the World by NPR and a Top 30 Professionals of the Year by Musical America. One can learn a lot about how to become a successful Classical Musician from Paolo Prestini.

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How To Use Cover Songs to Promote A Career In Music

Find out how to use cover songs to promote music and grow an audience. Learn simple strategies to turn popular songs into career-boosting tools.

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Why Album Variant Releases Aren’t Enough: Fans Want Exclusivity!

While album variant releases are everywhere, it’s exclusive content and special access that truly boost music sales. Check out how successful artists are winning over fans by offering unique bonuses and limited editions that go beyond standard releases.

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Independent Artist Case Study: The Rise of Evil Ebenezer

Evil Ebenezer turned his unique sound and relentless drive into an indie success story. This independent artist case study explores the strategies behind his rise and the lessons every independent artist can learn.

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Believe responds to UMG lawsuit

Believe, TuneCore respond to $500M UMG ‘industrial scale’ infringement lawsuit

Believe has responded to the UMG lawsuit alleging that it and DIY arm TuneCore have engaged in “industrial-scale” copyright infringement and asking for $500 million in damages.

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The New Realities of Life as a Full-Time Musician

Discover the real challenges and rewards of life as a full-time musician, and what it truly takes to turn your passion into a sustainable career…

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UMG sues Tunecore and Believe: $500M in ‘industrial scale infringement’

UMG sues Tunecore and Believe for what it says is “industrial-scale copyright infringement” worth at least $500 million in damages. Concord Music Group and ABKCO Music & Records are also plaintiffs

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