How To Sell Music Online And Make Money

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TL;DR (Key Summary): How to Sell Music Online and Make Money Selling music online isn’t just about streaming. This guide breaks down how to earn real income as an independent artist through sync licensing, direct fan sales, digital distribution, and more. Learn how to register your rights, grow multiple income streams, and use Melody Rights […]

How Do Musicians Make Money?

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TL;DR (Key Summary): How Do Musicians Make Money? Most musicians who make a living stack multiple income streams, not just one. Here’s the quick breakdown: Most artists are already earning from some of these. The key is registering properly and tracking every stream so you don’t leave money behind. The Truth Independent Artists Need to […]

Submit Music for Film & TV – Without Losing Your Rights

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TL;DR (Key Takeaway)Step-by-step guide Submit music for film and TV sync placements: This guide shows independent artists how to submit their music for film and TV placements – without giving up rights, falling for pay-to-pitch traps, or missing backend royalties. Learn how to prep, pitch, and protect your music for sync deals that work for […]

Sell Music to Companies in 2025: Sync Licensing Tips

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TL;DR (Quick answer): Sell Music to Companies with Sync Licensing You don’t need a tour or viral streams to make money from your music. This post shows you how to license your songs to companies for use in ads, TV, games, and more. Through sync licensing, you can earn upfront fees, keep full rights, and reach […]

Master Royalties vs. Publishing Royalties: Know What You Own

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Master Royalties vs. Publishing: What They Are — and How to Own Both You Made the Song. Why Don’t You Own It? You hit record. Caught lightning in a vocal take. Labored over the mix, bled into the lyrics. That track? It’s yours — until it isn’t. Too many artists find out after the release […]

What Does EP Stand For in Music?

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What Does EP Stand For in Music? A Clear Guide for Artists. Links: Four tracks on the board. Almost done. Not quite an album. Definitely more than a single. You ask yourself: Is this an EP? And if it is — what the hell am I supposed to do with it? Let’s clear the smoke. […]

Mechanical vs Performance Royalties for Artists

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Mechanical vs. Performance Royalties, What’s the difference? You uploaded your track. The streams are rolling in. Maybe it even got played at a local bar, or featured in a YouTube video. But when the royalty statement hits your inbox… the numbers feel off. Like you’re only seeing half the picture. That’s because you probably are. […]

The Best Music Selling Sites in 2025

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📝 Key Takeaway Looking for the best music selling sites in 2025? This guide compares major platforms like Spotify and DistroKid with newer, artist-friendly alternatives. Find out where to sell your music, protect your royalties, and earn more from each stream and sale. Links: Introduction– Music Selling Sites If you’re tired of low streaming payouts […]

What Are Royalties in Music? A Guide for Indie Artists

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Key Takeaway: Royalties are how artists get paid — but many independent musicians are missing out on income simply because they don’t understand how the system works or haven’t registered their music properly. This beginner’s guide breaks down what music royalties are, how they work, and how to start collecting every penny you’ve earned — […]

22 Best UK Record Labels List for Musicians

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Key Takeaway Understanding the UK music industry starts with knowing the different types of labels—from major players to indie and genre-specific names. This guide offers an in-depth UK record labels list, insights on how to approach them, and key resources to support independent artists on their journey. Links:  Introduction Looking for a record label in […]