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Protect the Work: Copyright Basics
Protect the Work: Copyright Basics Before you touch distribution, register your copyrights. Part 1 of 9: The Independent Artist’s Guide to Releasing Music This isn’t paperwork to put off until the song “does something.” You own your music the moment you record it — but registering it with the U.S. Copyright Office is what turns…
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Preparation Beats Technology
Preparation Beats Technology There’s a persistent myth in music: the right piece of gear will unlock everything. The magic microphone. The vintage preamp. The secret plug-in chain that turns a rough take into a hit. It’s a comforting belief — it means the solution lives outside of you. But it doesn’t hold up. Technology doesn’t…
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Am I Ready for the Studio?
Are you Ready for the Studio? You’ve been sitting on those songs for months—maybe years—waiting until they’re perfect. Until you can play them flawlessly. Until you feel like a “real” musician instead of someone still figuring out that tricky bridge section. Here’s the truth: you’re probably more ready than you think. And the things you’re…
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Make Music Cheaply
Stop fighting your gear and start focusing on your song. While the barrier to entry is lower than ever—you can start making legitimate recordings for under $200.
