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In the modern age where more people than ever are trying to make it in the music industry, the question “How much songwriters make?” is more warranted than ever. For most people, it is the reason they decide to make a career in songwriting. Now, the answer is a little complicated, so strap in. How…
My Songwriting Story Jackiem Joyner here. I’d like to talk about one of my favorite subjects. And that’s Commercial Songwriting! Before we jump into all the keys to writing commercial music, I’d like to give you my first run-in with composing songs. Way back in 1997, probably before many of you were born, there was…
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Everybody loves music, be it any genre. Music lessons appeal to any age, regardless of social belonging. Even at the early stage in childhood, music has been a part of the learning process. Teachers teach them the benefits of music education through nursery rhymes, singing, and dancing. It makes the kids lively and interactive with…
Musicians, particularly those who work independently, have one of the most difficult jobs to master. It never seems as though there are enough hours in the day to accomplish all of the tasks at hand, between promoting music, networking, performing (aka “gigging”), and marketing. Marketing is a crucial element to helping expand your network, build…
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The music industry is filled with talented artists, whether they play, sing, or write music. Many believe that talent is just a “gift” that people are born with and they can easily make a career from it. Some people do seem to require less practicing to play or sing with ease, know the right chords…
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The synthesizer is one of the more unique instruments to learn as it allows you the power to create and play thousands of different sounds in a matter of seconds. This instrument was actually invented in 1955 and in the 1960s it started to rise in popularity due to bands like Pink Floyd, The Beatles,…
I discovered Patreon by accident. I found many of the people I followed were using it to earn money through paid subscriptions. With more research I found that musicians can create exclusive content that can only be viewed by subscribers. This opened a whole new world for musicians and entertainers. David Nguyen, A freelance musician,…
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Free Kontakt Sounds from Jackiem Joyner Now that my new book has officially been released. I’m doing a give away! The first 40 people that grab my latest book will receive several of the R&B, Pop, and Live sounds that I’ve used over the years! Tweaked and mixed to my own taste. And another ”…
Excerpted from our How To Make More Money With Music: 9 Free Revenue Streams for the Working (and Weekend) Musician guide, authors Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan provide nine ideas you can employ to boost revenue from your music. We’re outlining three of them here — get the guide to learn all nine! It turns out the…
What can you do as a gigging musician in the face of Coronavirus? This article was written by Chris Robley at DIY Musician. I believe he provides invaluable tools that should help with all that is going on right now. There’s plenty of fear. And Musicians have been adversely affected by the pandemic. If you’re…
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