Producers Are the New Songwriters
Producers today make as many compositional decisions as entire songwriting teams of yore. How does this affect publishing? Hint: it could use a rethink.
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How Jay-Z and Dr. Dre “Focus Group” Their Musical Releases
What makes these rapper-moguls so successful? It’s the lessons they’ve been able to bring from the business world into their career as artists.
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On Kanye’s ‘MP’ Format and the Future of Albums as We Know It
Kanye West released 5 albums this summer, all of them feature exactly 7 songs. What’s the deal with this new format, and what does it say about our future?
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Playing the Field: 3 Essential Tips for Navigating the Music Industry Like a Pro
It’s overwhelming to worry about your reputation, your network, your standing, and your goals. Here are some tips for how these things can work for you.
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How Teens Influence Music Industry Trends in 2018
Even if teens aren’t your target audience, their listening habits are transforming the music industry and changing how music is consumed. Pay attention.
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How to Think and Act Like a Successful Music Entrepreneur
To me, successful entrepreneurs all share 7 qualities that have helped them rise above their own self-doubt, or inability, and thrive. Let’s explore!
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16 Podcasts to Inspire Your Inner Music Entrepreneur
There’s something kind of incredible about podcasts. As stories and reports told in audio, they have this way of transporting you to another world. Almost as if you’re being read to by someone very close to you, they can inspire in a way that’s unlike any other medium. If you’re like me and constantly on…
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25 Times Accountants Appear in Rap Songs
Here are 25 of our favorite hip-hop songs that feature raps about accountants. Because music and money look and sound so good together!
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What Should I Consider Before Hiring a Music Publicist? (Help!)
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to learn, whenever you need to learn it. Subscribe now to start learning on the ’Fly. There’s no denying the value of having a publicist in your camp. Today’s music publicists double as digital strategists, often serving a key role in…
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4 Myths Musicians Believe About Succeeding in the Music Industry
Musicians are led to believe in the mythology of the popular mainstream, but there are so many hidden routes to success. Let’s debunk those myths.
