Gaining a sponsor is similar to getting a job. It’s delicate and nuanced. What’s different about gaining a sponsor is how you pitch yourself to them. Here are five guidelines to getting a sponsor...
Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Is Standing Up For YouTube Artists
Motley Crue founder Nikki Sixx is one of several artists who are calling out Google for the way that the technology giant compensates musicians who release music through YouTube.According to the...
3 Types of Copyright Licenses For Musicians
Once a song is written it can become difficult to keep track of which licenses are needed and how to go about getting the song sold. It is tricky to navigate that world. Listed below are three...
How Boyce Avenue Became The Most Followed Indie Band On YouTube
Boyce Avenue has made a name for itself as the biggest “YouTube band”. Consisting of brothers Alejandro, Daniel and Fabian Manzano, the band is considered as the pioneer of YouTube pop stars. The...
Conceptz Emerge As A Celebrated Rap Duo
New York brothers Short Fuze (Leroy Brown) and Highrowglyphix (ShaQuille Brown) are quickly emerging as a celebrated rap duo through Conceptz. Both brothers collaborated in 2011 to advance their...
How To Write A Grant Proposal For Your Music Project
Sometimes local arts grants will be available for musicians to apply. These can be especially helpful if your music occupies a niche market, or a specific underserved culture. If you decide to go...
4 Ways To Feature Your Music In Popular Gaming Channels
Gaming channels have been one of the fastest growing categories on YouTube. They present a new and valuable platform for artists and composers to market their music. Follow the below effective...
4 African Instruments To Inspire You
With its strong beats and hearty rhythm, traditional African music is ripe for inspiration. The historical and cultural importance of instruments can be infused into your next song with one of these...
Five Tips For Writing a Great Rap
The genre of rap fills a unique niche in music history. For something that can sound so simple, writing a good rap is anything but. Here are five tips to get you started 1. Don’t sacrifice meaning...
YouTube SEO: The Ultimate Guide To Improve Your Videos’ Search Rankings
YouTube receives more than one billion unique visitors every month. Optimization can direct a huge portion of the traffic to your videos. Incorporate effective YouTube SEO strategies to enhance your...