How to complete a DIY project without breaking the bank
With so many changes to the music economy, many would-be artists see so few opportunities for any kind of financial remuneration, they may be reluctant to invest in a career. Continue reading
How letting go of control allows you to create better music
Here, Patrick McGuire explores the idea of letting go of control as an aid to the songwriting process, and why control and creativity are often at odds with each other.. Continue reading
4 kinds of music publishing royalties
There are four important types of royalties involved in music publishing – here we break down what each one is, and how they apply to your music. Guest post by. Continue reading
How to approach creating music in a completely new way
Writing music is hard and, inevitably, you’ll find yourself hitting a creative wall. Here, we look at how a fresh approach to making music can help get you back on. Continue reading
Creating a marketing budget for an independent artist
Good marketing is essential, and while you do have to spend money to make money, how you budget is essential to the success of your efforts. Guest post by Randi. Continue reading
Meet Pieter van Rijn, CEO of music distributor FUGA
In this edition of A2IM’s Featured Executive column we’re getting to know Pieter van Rijn, the CEO of of industry-leading music distribution company FUGA. Guest post from A2IM Pieter van. Continue reading
Get it in writing: The importance of music industry contracts
Here, Stephen Carlisle offers a word of caution about the importance of getting copyright agreements in writing, and the expensive and litigation-filled shenanigans that can ensue when one fails to. Continue reading
Coalition of 50K under-represented creators calls for addition of gender ID to all music data
A coalition of organizations serving women and other under-represented creators and music industry professionals have formed the Gender Identification Initiative to improve how music data is collected and analyzed. “complete and. Continue reading
Guide to writing songs ‘with fans’ on TikTok
In addition to its star-making power as a music discovery platform, TikTok has also created a new way for artists to connect with listeners and develop their fanbases, including inviting. Continue reading
The radical Augusta Holmès: History’s forgotten composer
In this piece, Daniel Reifsnyder takes a moment to introduce us to the legacy and symphonic/orchestral contributions of the tragically forgotten composer Augusta Holmès. Guest post by Dan Reifsnyder of. Continue reading
