Music connects the world and enriches the lives of billions of global citizens. It’s also a crucial component in modern life for a growing number of people. The global recorded music industry has seen steady growth in popularity over the last few years, reaching more than $19 billion in revenue in 2019. With numbers like […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on our everyday lives. Stay-at-home orders are requiring everyone to remain within their own four walls while influencing how we work, play, and shop. Because we are prohibited from meeting in large groups, the opportunity for entertainment outside of the home is virtually nonexistent. Currently, there are no sports,
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Going on tour is one of the most exciting things any working musician can do. Touring allows you to travel the country while showing fans what your music is like when it’s played live, plus it can be one of the best ways for a musician to make money with their art. Going on tour,
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The music industry can be a complex beast, even more so when taxes are involved. The truth is that, no matter if you’re a hobbyist or professional musician, you’re likely subject to a complex and nuanced task when filing taxes. Traveling for out-of-state gigs, working from dual incomes, and even performing for the sheer love
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As a musician, you’ll need a team of people behind you to support your profession. Even if you’re a solo artist, this team generally includes an agent, lawyer, music label, and other professionals who can help you to enjoy success and are often integral to helping you navigate the professional music world. With that said,
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Social media is a great way to connect with fans, but if you’re looking to make some real money from your band, it’s not an amazing business tool. Often, you’ll end up being enticed to spend way too much money on something which doesn’t have a long future anyway – apps come and go, and
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Artificial intelligence has evolved from something to either inspire or intimidate into a real and capable tool that can enhance or replace human efforts. While AI was once the stuff of science fiction, it now has a tangible impact on practically every industry. It has the potential to radically alter multiple fields, such as finance
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It’s something that all artists have heard at one point or another – it’s all about who you know, not what you know. It is a frustrating, but true fact, and like it or not, networking is something you will have to confront at some point if you want to advance in the music industry.
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Throughout all the changes the music industry has experienced over the past few years, the musician’s main concern has remained the same as ever — how to make a sustainable income. And although it may seem that each new technological advance has only dealt a further monetary blow to artists, some platforms have actually emerged
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