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IndustryTop Music Side Hustles for Struggling Artists
Want to earn some extra cash on the side of your music career? Check out our guide to the top music side hustles you can get involved in to top up your funds.
IndustryThe Music Industry Networking Tips You Need to Know
Networking is an important part of any industry, but none more so than within music. Follow our helpful music industry networking tips to build up your industry contact list and get your name out there!
IndustryStreaming Royalty Calculator: What Your Streams Are Worth
Exactly how much streaming services pay out to musicians in royalties has always been a hot topic. Truth is - there's no easy answer, but let's dive in.
IndustryMeet the Band Managers: A Guide to Music Management
A band manager can really help take your music career to the next level. Learn more about music management with expert advice from BIMM's Damian Morgan and Mark Bowers.
IndustryIndependent vs Signed: What’s Best for Your Music Career?
Staying independent or chasing a record deal. Which one is best for your music? We've broken down the pros and cons of both to help you decide which path you want to go down.
IndustryHow to get a Google Knowledge Panel for Musicians
Get to know the ins and outs of Google Knowledge Panels or Graphs and take charge of your public artist info!
IndustryHow to Write a Record Label Business Plan (Free Template)
Get a helping hand setting up your record label business plan with our free template! Perfect for setting realistic goals and developing a clear path for the future of your music career!
IndustryHow to Start a Band and Get Booked
Everything you need to know when starting a band and getting gigs!
IndustryHow to Trademark an Artist or Band Name
Whether you’re a solo artist or part of a band, trademarking your stage name is one way to protect your artist brand and maintain your individuality.
IndustryHow to Take a Great Band Photo or Artist Press Shot
Great press shots are an essential component of your band or artist EPK.
IndustryHow to Release a Cover Song Legally & Earn Royalties
Adding a cover version of a popular track to your repertoire can help mix up your setlist and also bring a new audience over to your music. Find out how to legally cover a song and earn royalties through your new version!
IndustryHow to Release a Remix of a Song Legally
Releasing a remix is one of the best ways to find new audiences. But you can't just put out any remix without doing your research first. Learn about how to release your next remix successfully and legally!
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IndustryHow to Make More Money with Patreon for Musicians
Patreon is now a globally-recognised platform with over 6 million active users, making it a great source of income for independent artists. Make the most of Patreon and learn how to earn money directly from your fans.
IndustryHow to Create a Wikipedia Page for an Artist or Band
Everyone uses Wikipedia! There’s a good reason it appears at the top of Google when you search for pretty much anything. But how do you create a page for musicians?
IndustryHow to Find Album Artwork Your Fans Will Love
Need to find a striking and memorable album cover to match your new release? Look no further! Check out our guide on how to find and choose the perfect art to accompany your music and help you stand out in fan's minds.
IndustryHow to Find Band Members & Recruit Musicians
Want to start or join a band but not sure where to start? We've broken down the best ways for you to find band members and recruit new musicians into your group!
IndustryHow to Copyright a Song in 5 Simple Steps
Copyrighting your music puts you in complete control of how your music is used others - as well as helping you collect more money from royalty pay outs. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to protect your music.
IndustryHow to Claim Your Amazon Music for Artists Profile
Amazon Music has launched its new analytics tool for artists and - much like Spotify for Artists and Apple Music for Artists - it’s a great way to delve into the data behind your release and find out who’s listening to your tracks.
IndustryHow to Build a Team & Develop Your Music Career
Being an independent musician doesn't mean you have to do everything on your own. Find out more about who you should be adding to your team to help develop your music career.
IndustryHow To Submit Music For TV & Film
Submitting your music to be featured in a TV show or film can really help your music career take off - and earn you a lot of cash! Find out more about sync licensing and how you can submit your music for film, TV, and video game cosndieration.
IndustryHow To Get Your Music Video on VEVO
Want to get your music videos up on VEVO? Ditto Music can help set up your very own VEVO channel and help you get discovered worldwide!
IndustryHow To Get An Official Artist Channel on YouTube
YouTube's Official Artist Channels are designed to help artists and their teams get the most out of YouTube. Find out how to get access to artist-only features and analytics with your very own Official Artist Channel!
IndustryHow To Be a Successful Musician: 6 Tips for Independent Artists
Everyone wants to be a successful musician, but just how exactly do you go about doing so? Check out our 6 tips for independent artists and get your career on the right track from the very start.
IndustryHow To Claim & Edit Your Deezer Artist Profile
Do you use Deezer? Make the most of the platform and claim your Deezer Artist Profile - full of useful artist tips and tricks.
IndustryHow Music Data Analytics Drives Artist Careers Forward
Data analysis is a key part of every successful business and industry - and this is no different for the music biz. Learn more about how you should be using your music data to carve your career and take your music to the next level!