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Dan Nigro on persistence, producing pop stars, and pushing yourself

The former As Tall As Lions frontman shares his tactics for writing and producing great songs with an It-List of pop artists. by Ron Hart of Spotify For Artists Whether you’re. Continue reading

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The 5 ways to charge for your services as a musician

When you are your own boss, getting paid can be a bit of a grey area. Learn how to charge others for your time with these five tips. A guest. Continue reading

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Music producer’s guide to getting clients

While those working in a creative field like music production might not like to spend as much time on the small business side of things, finding clients is a critical. Continue reading

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Music Producer Points: What Are They?

If you’ve been in the music scene for a bit, you’ve likely heard the term ‘producer points’ tossed around, but may not be familiar with exactly what it means. This. Continue reading

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Engineer vs. Music Producer: What’s The Difference?

In this piece, Tony van Veen walks us through the difference between a recording engineer and a music producer as well as the role each one plays in the music. Continue reading

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Guide To Common Creative Roles In The Music Industry

As it has become increasingly common for artists to mix and master their own material, the creative lines between each creative role have become somewhat blurry. This can sometimes lead. Continue reading

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How Streaming Is Altering The Way Music Is Produced and What We Can Do About It

Thanks to the rise of streaming, the metrics with which we measure the success of music are changing, which inevitably means the structure of music will change to compensate. In. Continue reading

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Building Your Dream Team: The Music Producer

In this edition of Building Your Dream Team, AWAL breaks down the who, what, when, where, and why of the music industry's sonic explorer, the producer, looking at what role. Continue reading

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Contracts Studio Producers Should Be Familiar With

Studio producers and sound engineers typically require certain types of contracts in their work, so familiarizing yourself with such legal documents early can benefit you in the long run. Here. Continue reading

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3 Steps Towards Becoming A Record Producer

Are you interested in becoming a record producer? In order to become a record producer, you will have to possess knowledge in music and have an ear for transforming a. Continue reading

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The Importance Of Planning A Recording Schedule

On Music Think Tank, Mike Harmon writes about the importance of  planning out a recording schedule. He interviews Dr. Susan Rogers (Producer/Engineer; Barenaked Ladies, Prince) to illustrate the point of. Continue reading

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