Music Business
Music Business
Royalties, publishing, distribution, copyright, sync licensing, and the complete business side of making music. Practical guides for independent artists.
How Music Royalties Work
The complete royalty guide â mechanical, performance, sync, and master royalties explained.
How to Copyright Your Music
Step-by-step copyright registration guide. What it costs, how long it takes, and why it matters.
How to Distribute Your Music
Complete music distribution guide â every platform, every distributor, and the right choice for you.
How to Get Your Music on Spotify
Distribution, Spotify for Artists setup, and editorial playlist pitching explained.
Music Publishing Explained
What music publishing is, how publishers work, and what every producer needs to understand.
Music Sync Licensing Guide
How to license music for film, TV, advertising, and games. The highest-value music revenue stream.
Music Metadata Explained
ISRC codes, ISWC, UPC, and every metadata field explained. Why getting it right matters.
DistroKid vs TuneCore
The two most popular music distributors compared on pricing, royalties, and services offered.
ASCAP vs BMI
The two largest US performing rights organizations compared. Which PRO should you join?
How to Get a Record Deal in 2026
What labels actually look for, types of deals, and whether a deal is right for you.
Music Licensing for YouTube
Content ID explained, how to legally use music in videos, and how to monetize your music on YouTube.
How to Promote Music Independently
Spotify pitching, social media strategy, playlist placement, and what actually works.
Music Contracts Explained
Co-writing agreements, producer contracts, recording agreements, and key terms to understand.
Music Streaming Royalties Explained
How Spotify and Apple Music calculate payments, why rates vary, and realistic income numbers.
How to Make Money from Music in 2026
Every revenue stream available to independent artists ranked by accessibility and income potential.
Music Publishing Deals Explained
Admin deals, co-publishing, full publishing, and staff writing deals â every type broken down.
What Is a Music Manager?
What managers do, what they charge, when you need one, and how to find the right manager.
Spotify vs Apple Music for Artists
Royalty rates, discovery features, and which platform matters more for independent artists.
Spotify vs SoundCloud for Artists
Which platform builds audiences faster? Understanding the strengths of each.