RE-POST: Being independent + “Advance” economics

Learn how Russ reveals how the independent Artist works.

RE-POST: Pitching to Spotify Editorial Playlist

Learn how Spotify’s global editorial team helps you find an audience on Spotify and best practices when pitching for playlist consideration from artist manager Ali Raymond.

Summary
It’s all about getting yourself to stand out. Make yourself unique because you must sell yourself, not just the music. This way, you give the curator a chance to know something about you that will let them know the right playlist to add your music. For example, if you say I grew up listening to EDM music, and my favorite Artist is

For example, I like making Progressive House Music similar to Calvin Harris. I will identify the playlist on Spotify I would like my music to be on, and I will look for a similar playlist that Spotify on curates on Calvin Harris for Progressive House Music. And tell them why I will fit in this playlist based on the mood and the visualization of what you think of your track. And why this track will grow as the right audience is listening. Also, living links to your social website can give the curator additional insight into your personality.

Also Learn How other user’s pitch to Spotify.

Additional Links:

https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/2019/12/lorem-spotify-playlist

https://www.cyberprmusic.com/best-practices-for-spotify-playlist-submission

RE-POST: Battery 4 - How to spread sample pitch across your keyboard

I was in a music fog with battery. And i wanted to find a way to learn this. Just a really quick video I found in response to a question I got on Battery 4 and how to pitch your samples across the keys. Really simple to do. If you have any more questions just let me know.

RE-POST: Major Label's Marketing Techniques Used To Break Artists | Chat With Virgin EMI Senior Marketer

I stumbled upon this video. I think you should know more about how the marketing industry works for an emerging artist.

In this episode, Maddy and Alex discussed the different marketing techniques major labels use to break artists with Liberty Wilson who is Senior Marketing at Virgin EMI. We look at how marketing has changed for artists over time, and how social media is playing a crucial part when marketing in the music industry, all while opening up an endless amount of possibilities for musicians today

RE-POST: Why You're Not Getting Paid The Streaming Money You Earned

Do you want to know insights on how you collect your money from major Streaming platforms?

Jeff Price — founder of Audiam, TuneCore, and spinART Records — spoke at SF MusicTech Summit about the ins-and-outs of music publishing. Price dives into the nuanced arena of copyright and how the Right of Reproduction has changed with the evolving music industry, specifically the introduction of interactive music streaming services. Get paid the money you are owed with Price’s in-depth guidance.

RE-POST: Rap Rader - Drake

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RE-POST: Diddy & His Mentor Ray Dalio | Inside a Meeting

Even Super Producers / Business Music Moguls have mentors. Take it from the Legend - Diddy directly. I as well have someone I go to for advice on almost everything. This is very important in any journey to success.

Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, asked me to mentor him to help him take his great success to another level. In this video you will see a recent mentor session of ours, and you will see a Diddy that you probably haven't seen before.