The key to a song generating consistent royalties comes down to one word… use. The more a song is used, the more it’s heard and the more chances to earn royalties it receives. How that use is generated can depend on a number of factors. Most commonly it’s just a factor of sheer popularity. When […]
Liam Reay writes on behalf of Music Gateway, a unique global business platform offering project management tools and music licensing opportunities to its thousands of members from across the industry. It’s no secret that album sales are in decline. Even in digital form, the rise of streaming services has meant that despite new cost-effective ways […]
You’ve probably read plenty of articles about artists who famously mismanaged their money. So for a change of pace, let’s focus on a few that did the opposite. Simply listing off the richest musicians in the world, though, isn’t enough. We’re looking for more than artists who can sell/stream a lot of music, pack large stadiums, […]
As a musician, you only hope that one day everyone hears your music and knows who you are. However, you don’t hope for them to be able to simply take your music and use it in a huge commercial or for any type of brand advertisement for free. That is why you should always use […]
You’re in marketing and you’ve just found a Top 40 hit from years ago that’s perfect for your next campaign. Thankfully, for musicians, the company must gain the rights to use your music. That means no matter what, music licensing should be a priority for all of your music. As a solo artist or band you […]
It’s no secret, that a songwriter is the unsung heroes of the music industry. They work surreptitiously under pressure and create new and fresh content that we as listeners consume and enjoy. The world of bring a professional songwriter can be a savvy and cruel place with complex rules and regulations. Despite this, their posts […]
Almost every musician will say a driving passion ignites a successful artist’s career. Passion keeps a songwriter on the right path, especially during heavy courses of rejection and criticism. But getting paid sustains the successful music career and keeps the passion stoked. Music licensing and publishing fundamentals may sound dull, but when the time comes […]
Music licensing is a great way for songwriters and artists to gain exposure and earn money for their songs. Licensing is the permitted use of copyrighted music in exchange a flat fee or negotiated rate. Songwriters and artists seek to have their music placed in movies, TV shows and commercials not only to make money, […]
Music Licensing meets another way of expression through Creative Commons  specially in the music industry. Matter of fact, the  most important point for artists who write their own music is preserving copyright to maximize revenues generated by the musical composition. In this aspect, music licensing has always been crucial for the music business. As a […]
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