How to Make a Living from my Music?
There are all sorts of opportunities for artists to generate money with their music. In this episode, we will explain what it means to make a living, then list the different ways to achieve it, in both online and physical worlds. What does it mean to make a living from your music? How can I make money with my music online? What are the other offline ways to make money with my music? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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13:39 | 6/14/23 | |
The importance of Mixing and Mastering
Mixing and mastering engineers work with sound, raising your music to industry-level quality, giving it an irresistible appeal. It is through this mixing and mastering that songs achieve the sound quality they need to be competitive in today's music industry. What are mixing and mastering? Are you aiming for the highest quality? Mixing and mastering engineers are your best friends What a mix engineer gets to learn from the experience? How can mixing and mastering engineers help? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger in association with our partner Major Mixing. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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09:00 | 6/14/23 | |
What is a record label?
Even if it is now possible to finance your music creation and promotion on your own, signing with a label is often a decisive step in an artist’s career. Beyond the financing, and for a few years, or the time of a musical project, it is a partner whose expertise boosts your career. Why do I need a record label? How do artist-label contracts work? How do I find my music label? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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08:54 | 6/14/23 | |
How to protect my music?
It is important to make sure that your music is registered in your name and protected by copyright. That way, no one can successfully accuse you of having stolen it – or get away with stealing it from you and claiming it as their own. We will explain three ways of protecting your musical creation, whether you are in DIY mode or a paperwork pro. Why register my tracks? The DIY option The beginner option The institutional option How to protect my music in the UK and the US? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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06:29 | 6/14/23 | |
How to promote your music on Twitch?
When it was created in 2011, the live streaming platform Twitch was designed for video game players. Since then, all content creators have taken advantage of it, including musicians who want to strengthen their fanbase. As a bonus, Twitch offers its creators several easy ways to get paid. However, you need to know the rules of the game and its particular culture to gain notoriety. What is Twitch? How to create a Twitch channel? How to build and strengthen your fanbase on Twitch? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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12:27 | 6/14/23 | |
How much artists get paid on Spotify?
The economic model of streaming services is complicated. We decided to cover this topic through Spotify, the leading music streaming platform on the market. How did Spotify start? How does the money flow at Spotify? How much an artist earns on Spotify? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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11:04 | 6/14/23 | |
How Creative Commons works?
Best known as the seal of Wikipedia’s open-source articles, Creative Commons licenses frame files such that they are free from certain rights restrictions, making them accessible to all, so anyone can use and enjoy them! Music, images, videos, and academic texts are among the file types that can be licensed this way. What are the principles of the creative commons? How do creative commons work? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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06:37 | 6/14/23 | |
How to promote your music on social media?
Promoting your music on social media such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, or Twitter can be particularly intimidating, considering the platforms' infinite possibilities. We are here to help you through this process to optimize your fans' engagement and your reach. How to plan your sharing on social media? How to build your speech? Which actions should you take? How to define your communication plan for each network? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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14:24 | 6/14/23 | |
How does digital distribution work?
For everyone involved in the music industry – from artists to their labels and their fans – digital distribution plays an essential role these days. Let us help you master digital distribution, its main principles, and how to use it to your advantage. When did the music business go digital? How does digital distribution work? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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10:29 | 6/14/23 | |
I sampled, I was sampled: what does that mean?
Music sampling is a practice that has led to many hits. Despite originally being decried as stealing, the technique is now part of a common vocabulary shared by all music creators and enthusiasts. What does sampling mean? What are the origins of sampling? Am I allowed to sample someone else? How do online sample libraries work? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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12:32 | 6/14/23 | |
How are music performers remunerated on music streaming services?
Music streaming platforms, also called Digital Services Providers (DSPs), are important in the music industry. Artists must have their musical works available on these platforms to maximize their visibility and grow their audience. It's difficult to understand the legal and financial aspects of DSPs. But artists need to remember that the money generated on streaming platforms depends on the specificities of their own situation more than the platform's mechanics. To get the most out of these, it is crucial for artists to understand how they work. Why and how is a music performer protected by law? What exactly does a performer do? What types of royalties can I get as a performer? What types of royalties can I get as a performer? What is a distribution contract? Who collects my master rights from streaming if I am part of a music label? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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09:15 | 6/14/23 | |
How to split royalties with friends?
In music, the line between friends and collaborators is often blurred, especially when you are just setting out in the business. Even though creating a song with other people is a wonderful experience that brings several complementary talents together, it is also a professional adventure. Whether you are part of a band or you make a "featuring" meaning a collaboration on a track, it is important to discuss the business side of this with your friends. Business means money, so the key lies in defining who does what and for how much. These conversations may seem painful, but they are necessary to avoid any confusion. Which roles do the collaborators in a song take on? How do we split the income between us? How do we receive our shares? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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11:32 | 6/14/23 | |
The differences between English speaking countries and European music rights
Let's dig into the music rights laws from 7 different countries: France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States of America (USA). In a nutshell, these countries fall into two categories: Civil Law for European Union members and copyright for English-speaking countries. What are the principles of music law in Europe? How does copyright work in the United States? How does copyright work in the UK? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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15:01 | 6/14/23 | |
How does Spotify for Artists work?
As an artist, you need to know how to manage the Spotify for Artists tool. With that solution, you can optimize your public artist profile, track your fan's listening habits and understand how to better interact with your community. What are the basics of Spotify Artists? How can I use my Spotify for Artists profile? How can the statistics collected be useful for my music project? What are the promotional tools available on Spotify for Artists? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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09:37 | 6/14/23 | |
What is music publishing?
Despite the changes in the market, the particular function of "salesman for artists" has not changed. So if you plan to go with a publisher, we'll tell you everything you need to know to make this collaboration a success. What is the purpose of music publishing? How do publishing companies get paid? How to get published? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io
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09:55 | 6/14/23 | |
Are Beatmakers considered Composers?
The status of Beatmakers is still not clearly framed and defined, which means that that the payement of their role in musical projects is not consistent. But, as music composers, beatmakers have the rights to be paid for their beats. What is a Beatmaker and what are its origins? Why is a beatmaker often compared to a producer? What's the difference? What royalties can claim beatmakers? Find out by listening this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io Instagram: https://bit.ly/42DM8Pp Facebook: https://bit.ly/3X24mbU Twitter: https://bit.ly/3oTUFzZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/43zsMfx
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11:38 | 6/13/23 | |
Understanding Copyright
Understanding the different rights linked to a track is crucial to develop your career and maximize your earnings. In this epidode , we will get a closer look at copyright. How do independent artists collect royalties? Who collects master royalties? Who collects copyright royalties? What's the difference between performance royalties & mechanical royalties? Which companies collect my copyright? FInd out by listening this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io Instagram: https://bit.ly/42DM8Pp Facebook: https://bit.ly/3X24mbU Twitter: https://bit.ly/3oTUFzZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/43zsMfx
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09:15 | 6/13/23 | |
Understanding Master Rights
Master Rights are one of the two main types of rights linked to a track. The other type being copyright, that has been covered in the episode 01 of our podcast series. What are master rights and who can cliam them? Who collects master rights? Is there any difference between Europe and North America? Find out by listening this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io Instagram: https://bit.ly/42DM8Pp Facebook: https://bit.ly/3X24mbU Twitter: https://bit.ly/3oTUFzZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/43zsMfx
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10:47 | 6/13/23 | |
What Earnings To Expect From Digital Distributors?
In just a few years, online distributors have become important players in the music industry, and they are now essential for artists who are developing their careers. Why are digital distributors key players in the music industry? What kind of earnings can you expect from your digital distributor? Find out by listening to this new episode of the "Musician Hub" podcast series by Bridger. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io Instagram: https://bit.ly/42DM8Pp Facebook: https://bit.ly/3X24mbU Twitter: https://bit.ly/3oTUFzZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/43zsMfx
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07:01 | 6/13/23 | |
The Difference Between Copyright & Master Rights
It is crucial for an artist to understand the difference between copyright and master rights because behind these terms, there are revenues as a music composer and as an artist. Discover more content to help you grow your music career on: https://www.bridgermusic.io Instagram: https://bit.ly/42DM8Pp Facebook: https://bit.ly/3X24mbU Twitter: https://bit.ly/3oTUFzZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/43zsMfx
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09:39 | 6/13/23 |