Music albums as well as compilations are a huge part of the industry and they constitute full artist packages that are delivered to the masses for consumption via listening. I’ve come across a lot of submissions labelled either “album” or “compilation” and most people get confused and do not know the actual difference between the […]
What Is PPD In Music?
In Music, PPD is the abbreviation for Publisher Price To Dealer which is the wholesale price that distributors charge their dealers for recorded works like Music albums, LPs, EPs etc. The PPD is what used as a benchmark for calculating royalty shares. The PPD is very important in determining the sales price that can then […]
Why Do Rappers Sample So Much?
Sampling is a very big part of music and has become even more popular now. You can basically go on YouTube or splice and find a sample maker that can easily sell you their work so you can use it in your compositions. One of the most popular genres that is known to use a […]
What Is The Hardest Instrument To Play?
When looking to learn how to play an instrument, having some background about it is very fundamental to one’s success. One of the most common arguments that has been around for decades and continues to go on is about which instrument is typically the hardest to learn. The problem with this argument is that each […]
Can I Have A Music Career Without Social Media?
Social media is quite an effective tool for any sort of music career. The truth is, having platforms with billions and millions of people has been one of the best things to ever happen to several industries that heavily rely on audiences. This has brought many questions and one of those questions is; “Can I […]
Are Music Videos Profitable?
Music videos are important and very crucial to the success of an artist’s brand. It is for this reason that most artists go out of their way to create absolutely great video content. One of the many questions that I run into from the newbie musicians is: “Are music videos profitable?” Music videos can be […]
Build A Music Fanbase Without Social Media (The Blueprint)
As a musical artist, having a fanbase is one of the most important things that will define the success of your career. Music is business and the fanbase you build will be clientele that will pay for your services so you can sustain your living. This is why it’s very crucial to build not only […]
How Can I Promote Myself As A Mix Engineer?
Promotion serves a very important part of client outreach that can help you get your name out there. Knowing how to approach this is very vital. A good promotion strategy should be able to bring in some clients for you. In this new age we live in that is characterized by technology, the approach to […]
How Can Blockchain Help The Music Industry?
Blockchain technology has made it’s fair impression as far as technological innovation goes. Most people involved in music are now questioning the actual (if any) application of blockchain in the music industry. This post will take a deep dive into how blockchain can help the music industry. To basically have a clear understanding its quite […]
Is Mastering Harder Than Mixing?
As a newbie music producer, having a good idea of the overall processes involved in the creation of a song is very important because it can help you understand the nature of this work. Mixing and mastering are two essential components in audio production and they are often spoken about in most discussions. Many beginners […]
