Bundling has been a huge part of music and serves as an important part of marketing and promotion. Now more than ever, we’ve witnessed a decline in physical CD sales but streaming numbers have skyrocketed. Newbie musicians looking to sell…
What Does Catalog Mean In Music?
Catalogs some times spelled as catalogues have changed the landscape of how record labels operate. Record labels now more than ever want to own music catalogs because the value has certainly changed with the introduction of new technologies in music…
The Difference Between An Artist Manager and a Business Manager
Artists can have different types of managers that all serve different purposes. For those that are signed to record labels having more than one manager is almost always the situation. Two of the most important managers are the Artist Manager…
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. The PPD is what used as a benchmark for calculating royalty shares. The PPD is very important in determining…
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…
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…
Is It Illegal To Stream Your Own Music?
Streaming platforms have gained their popularity since they emerged on the market. They’ve made the independent musician’s distribution much easier. These days you don’t have to worry about distribution because you can simply sign up with tunecore and be well…
What Is A 360 Deal In The Music Industry?
Recording contracts are a huge part of the music industry business model. For record labels, record deals are a way to invest capital and reap a greater reward in the future. There are various types of record deals, one of…
How Much Should I Charge For Music Production?
Figuring out how much you should charge for music production can be difficult for someone that hasn’t had much experience in the music business. This is also true for people that just find it hard to set a standard price…
How Do Audio Engineers Make Money?
Being a career audio engineer usually starts out with somebody being an assistant, working their way to the top until they become well rounded audio engineers. This career can offer you a variety of choices when it comes to monetization.…
