Musician’s Guide to Taxes: W9s and Working With Vendors or Contractors for Artists
1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, it’s a lot! Get set up properly for Tax Season with this helpful guide on working with artist and music vendors!
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Musician’s Guide to Taxes: Become Your Tax Filer’s Favorite Artist Client (the Foolproof Way)
Cover your bases with the audit-friendly way to keep track of your business from an auditor. No accounting background? No problem.
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Collaborative Songwriting: A Quick and Dirty Introduction to Using Split Sheets
Don’t let a “handshake agreement” destroy your chances of collecting royalties on a song that goes viral. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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On the Underappreciated Achievements of Otis Blackwell
The tragic story of hit songwriter Otis Blackwell’s talent is a cautionary tale, but his legacy of songs lives on today in the Hall of Fame.
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5 Ways to Reinvest Your Royalties for Growth
5 professional tips for reinvesting the passive income you’ve got coming in from your music royalties or merch, to help you continue growing!
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What Are the Differences Between Making Sync Music and Artist Music?
Deciding your financial path as an artist is about much more than where you upload your songs… Learn about all the differences here.
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Here’s Everything Rightsholders Need to Know About The MLC
Established by the Music Modernization Act of 2018, The MLC is a valuable asset for any songwriter, producer, or artist. Learn more here…
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What Is Your Favorite “Song From the Imminent Past?”
In Ep. 36 of Themes and Variation, we bring back an old friend of the pod to talk about songs from the recent past and not-so-distant future.
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Considering the Impact of NFTs on the Music Industry
A beginner’s guide to what NFTs are and how they can be used by musicians to create deep fan connections and new, lucrative revenue streams.
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How to Set Up a Publishing Company With Your PRO
Publishing companies aren’t 20-storey buildings downtown anymore, every songwriter and producer should have their own. Here’s how to start.
