In this article I'm going to answer the question: how much do artists get paid on Spotify? This article is based both on my own experience as a musician with over 100,000 streams and on research I've conducted.

To start out, let me note that there are actually two different...

In this interview with Jelie from Kickback Couture, we get into some great tips for producing in Reason, how to become a better producer, and learn a little be more about her music production journey.

Learn how she got started making music and how she's grown since then. It's also full of advice...

Using a sidechain compressor is one of the best ways to get punchy, clear mixes. Sidechain compression can substitute for EQ, control

reverb, and help glue your mix together. 

In this article, I'll first briefly describe what compression is, then talk about how sidechain compression is...

It can be quite overwhelming when you start out mixing your own music. You don’t know where to start and it all sounds like a big mess, you thought it would be easier.

It takes time to learn how to mix well and the main casualty of this is that you can’t seem to finish any mixes. They...

A lot of people wonder how long does it take to write a song, and the answer might surprise you! A lot of the best songs a written in well under an hour.... And some songs were even written while asleep! 

Of course, plenty of songs take longer.

In this article I’m going to show...

Hello Composers and Artists, Mike here. And in this article I want to share some of the most important aspects of branding, for your professional career in music.

First, who am I? Well, my name is Mike, and I am a composer, sound designer and artist like you! I am also the founder of ...

I’ve been seriously trying to license music online for about a year now. In the process of learning how to license stock music online this year, I’ve come up with five helpful tips I’d like to share.

This free video shows how to license your music online!

1....

What is Royalty Free music? What’s Stock Music? What’s Production Music? What’s the difference?????

Aggggggggggggghhhh!

These terms can all be so confusing. It took me months to figure out what they each mean.

In fact, the terms royalty free music, stock music, and production...

Everyone wants better mixes, but struggles with mixing music. Learning how to mix your own music is really challenging.

Better mixes take a lot of it skill, and learning how to mix music is a lifelong undertaking.

Some plugins and gear can help.

And more knowledge about how to mix music...

Do you want to know how to license your music? Whether you dream of learning how to license your music for film and tv, or just need to earn a little income on the side, licensing your music can be incredibly rewarding.

Just a quick note about music licensing, though -...

I sell music online on several websites, but in this Pond 5 review, I want to share why it is the best sites for licensing your music. And the only stock music site I’d wholly recommend for musicians.

(Note that this is a referral link, meaning I get a commission if you ...

What if I told you that music pays my bills?

Imagine if you could pay your bills as a musician through the money you earned selling your music?

Or if you made enough money selling music to donate to your favorite charity?

Imagine if you had a little extra money left over at the end of the month...