How to Protect Your Music: 2025 Artist’s Guide
TL;DR: Key Summary You want your music protected and ready for anything. That means more than just copyright. Get your details right, lock in your rights, and set yourself up for sync and royalties worldwide. Watch out for scams, keep your paperwork tight, and use modern tools to stay one step ahead. How to Protect […]
What Are Music Publishers? A Guide for Artists
TL;DR: What Are Music Publishers? Music publishers help songwriters and producers get paid. They register your songs, track royalties, and pitch for sync placements in film, TV, ads, and games. If you’re an indie artist, a publisher makes sure your rights are protected and your income doesn’t slip through the cracks. The right publishing setup […]
What is a Synchronization License?
TLDR (Key Summary) How to Submit Your Music for Sync Want your music in film, TV, ads, or games? Let’s break down how sync licensing really works, what you could earn, and how to actually get your songs in front of the people making decisions. No gatekeepers. No sugarcoating. Why Not You? You’ve seen it […]
How To Sell Music Online And Make Money
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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. […]