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April 9, 2026
How Songwriters Get Paid: Income Streams Every Songwriter Should Know Every song begins with a songwriter. Whether crafting lyrics, melodies, or chord progressions, songwriters are responsible for the foundation of the music we hear across streaming platforms, radio, television, and film. While the creative side of songwriting is widely recognized, …
February 6, 2026
Every year, more than 100 million people watch the Super Bowl halftime show, with some preferring it over the actual NFL Super Bowl. It is one of the biggest stages in music, and while the NFL covers all production costs and pays a small union-mandated minimum, most fans are surprised …
January 23, 2026
The Need for Quality Equipment on YouTube Content is the chief currency on YouTube, and so is the gear used to make it. To help get you started, we broke down the essential equipment needed for getting your first YouTube channel off the ground! YouTube now dominates screens everywhere, from …
December 16, 2025
We put together a comprehensive guide to the most critical income streams that every music creative should know about. Keep yourself informed with these streams of revenue. Whether you’re a songwriter, artist, producer, attorney, manager – or any other position in the music industry – this guide of 50 music …
October 29, 2025
How to Make Money on YouTube Without Ads: Six Proven Revenue Streams for Creators This blog explores alternative ways to earn money, showing you how to make money on YouTube without ads through six proven revenue streams. While many creators earn directly through the YouTube Partnership Program (YPP), it’s not …
October 29, 2025
How to Make Money on YouTube: A Startup Guide to Earning Money from YouTube Content YouTube as a Career Option YouTubers are today’s rock stars. Among popular professions, few attract as much attention as YouTube content creators. With big-name channels boasting tens of millions of subscribers, it’s no surprise many …
September 23, 2025
An Exploration of Investment Options for Music Managers and Their Clients The music industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by the rise of streaming, increased data availability, and the changing role of the manager. Managers have evolved from simple dealmakers into long-term business partners, often with multiple ventures tied to …
May 23, 2025
Artist and songwriter Toni Jones has dedicated her life to making music as a form of healing. The creator of Affirmation Music, Toni has released three albums focused on empowering her listeners through self-love and compassion. In observance of May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and African American Music Appreciation Month …
May 5, 2025
Multi-platinum record producer Amadeus is a man of many hats. In addition to producing, he is the CEO of Platinum Boy Music Inc., Trey Songz’s Musical Director/Tour Drummer, and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for his community service work with students of all ages. He’s worked with over 100 artists, …
April 30, 2025
There are many ways for songwriters to generate money, most often making the majority of their royalty income when their songs are publicly played or streamed. We put together a comprehensive review of the various royalty streams a songwriter can (and should) be collecting. In fact, there are at …
April 18, 2025
Advances in music have been considered standard practice in the music industry for decades, but not everyone realizes there are different types of advances, and all of them come with a cost. Understanding each of the four types of music advances can help a creative make the best choice for …
March 4, 2025
Sound Royalties at SXSW 2025 Scroll down to find out where you can find us at SXSW! Our Panel: Jimmy Jam – Up Close and Personal with Musical Excellence Grammy Award Winning artist “Jimmy Jam” has had a wildly successful music career with longtime partner, Terry Lewis, together producing …