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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!
PromotionHow To Do Influencer Marketing for Musicians & Bands
Influencer marketing is one of the biggest trending hypes that independent musicians can implement into their social media marketing strategy right now.
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.
LiveHow Much Should You Charge For a Gig?
Get a better understanding of how much to charge for gigs and start earning more money from your next performance.
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!
IndustryHow Does Spotify's Algorithm Work? Streaming Hacks for Musicians
Make sure YOUR music is picked up by Spotify’s clever algorithm and put in front of potential fans!
IndustryHow Are The Music Charts Calculated?
Want to know how music charts are calculated and built out? Learn about chart registration and how you can boost your chances of climbing into official chart leaderboards!
ProductionHome Recording Tips & Tricks for DIY musicians
Want to record more tracks at home? Make the most of your set-up with our top tips for DIY musicians.
ProductionDifferent Types of Microphones: Which Ones Do You Need?
Dynamic, condenser or ribbon. Which microphone type do you need to use for your music? We're here to break it all down for you and help you understand the different types of microphone you can choose from.
ProductionEnhance Your Tracks With Instant AI Music Mastering
Drop your audio into our advanced AI audio mastering tool for a full-length preview of your mastered track. If you like how it sounds, you can download it to keep.
PromotionEmail Marketing for Musicians: How to Build a Mailing List
Creating and building an email list can be key to your success as a band or solo artist these days. While social media has its place, email marketing is one of the best ways to get your fans’ attention.
IndustryDownload Free Music Split Sheet Template & Guide
Make sure you're getting paid your fair share and download our free music split sheet template & guide.
IndustryDo I Need A Barcode To Sell My Music?
Here are some of your most common questions about music barcodes answered.
IndustryDitto Perks: Exclusive Industry Tools, Discounts & Features
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PromotionCold Emailing for Musicians: How to Secure More Bookings
Make sure you're getting in front of the right folks - in the right way - with our tips & tricks on securing more bookings through cold emailing.
IndustryBand Name Generator | How to Choose a Band Name
Need help coming up with a memorable name for your band? Find your perfect new name with our Band Name Generator!
LiveBand Checklist: 50 Things to Bring When Playing a Gig
We've racked our brains and asked experienced musicians from across the industry for their tips on what to bring along to a live show.
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IndustryApple Music for Artists: How to Get Verified on Apple Music
If you haven’t already, now’s the time to claim your Apple Music artist page & get verified. We'll show you how.
SongwritingAn Introduction to Music Royalties in the UK
Clue yourself up on music royalty payments in the UK and get paid what you're owed! Sarah Monument, author of UK Music Royalties - Made Easy is here to provide useful tips on understanding your rights when it comes to collecting your royalties.
PromotionAn Introduction to Discord for Musicians
Instagram and TikTok have recently emerged as absolute must-have marketing tools for musicians, but how much do you know about using Discord to promote your music?
SongwritingAI Tools for Songwriting: 11 Generators to Step Up Your Game
Struggling with songwriting exercises and inspiration? AI may be able to help unlock your creativity and provide some inspiration for your next big hit.
ProductionA Beginners Guide To Mixing & Mastering Music
All the steps you need to start mixing and mastering your music!