Category: Independent Music

From Melodies to Agreements: Are You Writing Music Contracts Like a Pro?

In the realm of music creation, harmonious collaborations are often the cornerstone of groundbreaking compositions. Yet, beyond the melodies and rhythms, lies the critical aspect of protecting your artistic endeavors through well-crafted music contracts. For independent musicians seeking to safeguard their rights and foster productive collaborations, understanding how to write effective music contracts is an […]

Unlocking the Secrets of Beat Licensing: A Musician’s Ultimate Guide

Navigating the intricate world of music can be challenging, especially when it comes to licensing beats. Understanding the importance and intricacies of music beat contracts is crucial for both budding and established musicians. This guide aims to unlock the secrets of beat licensing, offering you insight into the world of beat lease contracts, exclusive rights […]

Empowering Independent Musicians: Amplifying the Potential of Contracts in Your Music Career

As an independent musician, you possess a unique voice and a vision to share with the world. To grow your career and succeed in the music industry, it’s crucial to understand the significance of contracts. These legal agreements provide a solid foundation and protect your rights as you navigate collaborations and creative endeavors. In this […]

Tax Considerations For Digital Creators

Tax Day is Coming! Yes, Tax Day is coming up, and taxes are simply a fact of life and certainly a fact of doing business. If you are a creator and earning money, you are doing business and going to need to pay the taxes on the money you earn. This is regardless of whether […]

What Independent Artists Need to Know about Beat Leasing?

So, you are entering the world of music, and you need to navigate the world of licensing, contracts, and getting a beats purchase agreement, among other things. This can be an overwhelming aspect of music production that dampens the creative process. If you are looking to release music officially and profit from demos and streams, […]

Why Songwriters Need to Protect Their Assets with Copyright

As a creative, you know the importance of owning your music. When it comes to songwriting, nothing feels better than finally hearing your song being played on the radio. When a song is played on the radio, the songwriter gets paid royalties. However, getting paid for your music isn’t as straightforward as you might think—you […]

What to Know About Sampling Music Legally to Create Songs

If you’re an independent artist planning to sample other people’s songs to produce your version or turn them into a part of the music you’re working on, you must know music copyright laws. Before you obtain the music you need from other musicians, you should guarantee you understand the legal side of sampling music to […]

Music Sampling 101

The Basics Sampling music for your own recording can be difficult and confusing. Do it quickly and easily with the right knowledge. Every recorded song contains two basic copyrights. The Copyright of the Sound Recording and the Copyright of the underlying Composition. First… the “six-second rule”. Somewhere along the line, musicians started saying that as […]