Are you thinking of becoming a Recording Artist? If you’ve come across this article, it means you’re considering entering into the world of music. You might have just started and wanted some guidance on where to go next. You could be a total newbie to the music industry and looking to follow your passion. Whether you want to become a recording artist as a side hustle or a full-time gig, you’re at the right place. We’re going to cover everything you need to know about becoming a recording artist, with a helpful checklist to put you on the right path…

Thanks to modern technology, you can set up pretty much any business from your bedroom. A music career is no exception. Most of the independent artists who made it big from YouTube started out by recording music in their bedrooms or living rooms with a few basic pieces of equipment. It’s never been easier to make professional music…

As an independent artist, you’ll usually have a non-existent promotional budget. You still need to get your music other there in front of your target demographic. It’s still possible to promote your music without having to spend a penny…

Once your music is ready to go out into the world, the real hard work starts. After putting your heart and soul into making your music, you want to do it justice by creating a marketing strategy that will get your song in front of your ideal audience…

If you’re starting your career as an independent artist, you’ll probably purchase the non-exclusive rights for your beat. This agreement will usually cover you for your music, except in one scenario…

Music may be a hobby you’re looking to turn into a side hustle or a full-time career. Independent artists have been able to use the power of social media to propel their music and successfully launch their song or album. If you’re looking to have a successful Apple Music or Spotify release, there are a few things you want to consider before you release their song out into the world…

The biggest decision you’ll make – after choosing your beat – is whether you want to buy the exclusive or non-exclusive rights to the beat. The most common questions about buying beats online almost always revolve around leasing and licensing rights.​..

Are you thinking of jumping into the world of purchasing beats online? Are phrases like ‘user rights’ and ‘licensing agreements’ confusing you? It cannot be easy to find your footing when it comes to buying beats online. You might spend hours researching how it works and then finally track down a beat that works for your project. By the time you’ve written the lyrics and gone back to buy the beat, the ‘sold’ sign is staring back at you…

Online beat licensing isn’t a new phenomenon. It’s been around since the days of SoundClick and has evolved into an industry in its own right. The ease of online beat licensing means that almost anyone can become a music producer. Understanding how the process works can help you transition your music hobby into a side hustle or full-time job. This guide goes in-depth into what beat licensing is, along with information for both the artist and producer involved in the licensing process…

Most independent artists start by using free beats in the early days of their music career. If you’re reading this article, you’re likely finding yourself weighing up the pros and cons of opting for free beats or leasing a beat…

When you’re buying the license of a beat, there’s one key component that people often forget to look for. The tracked-out stems are an essential part of the beat and will make or break your song…

Hashtags are a very powerful piece to the social media puzzle. Today I am breaking down how to use them effectively so that you can start building your fanbase and getting your music in front of a bigger audience…