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A.I. Mastering vs. Human Mastering Engineers

A.I. Audio Mastering vs. Human Mastering Engineers Artificial intelligence is changing the world, whether it’s cars or health care. Over the past years, A.I. has stepped into the music-making industry as well. It’s not only helping with writing melodies but also in producing complex music parts. A.I. is putting in question the need for human mastering engineers as it’s making the mastering process. Music Mastering is the last essential step in audio post-production. It refines the elements of the song so that the song sounds steady, whether you’re listening to it on iTunes or Spotify. Song Mastering is used to make sure that listeners have a cohesive listening experience. Read on to explore how A.I. audio mastering is getting popular in the music mastering industry. What’s Human Music Mastering? Human music mastering includes preparing a song or an album for distribution by a human engineer. As A.I. audio mastering gained a lot of popularity, human mastering studios are becoming few. Human mastering engineers have used tons of processing techniques to make better sound quality. They made the overall sound quality so well that it can translate into a multitude of listening systems.  A.I. audio mastering is the production of some experienced music mastering engineers. Although the technology is new in the industry, it’ll grow and produce significant results once developed. But for people who are looking to master their albums, human mastering engineers are still the best option.  Human mastering can do better than online mastering services if artists want to release their music on a vinyl record or a streaming service like Spotify. The human mastering engineer will know how to make your music sound best for a particular streaming service. But if you choose an online mastering service, it may master your song that is not tailored correctly for specific distribution services. Cons of Human Mastering Although human mastering is still the best option if you want your music to be mastered on a specific platform, the biggest con of human mastering is it is expensive compared to A.I. mastering? As A.I. mastering is becoming popular, artists are shifting more towards it because it’s cheap. But it would be best to look for different factors when choosing a mastering service for your album.  Human mastering services take more time on the master than A.I. mastering. If you have ample time for music mastering, you can opt for human engineers; otherwise, it won’t be fruitful. A.I. Online Mastering Service: Beneficial or not? There are loads of online services that can master your songs instantly. Some of the master services include eMastered, A.I. Mastering, and Landr. These online mastering services are beneficial in how they can master your songs in less time. A user has to upload his songs on the online mastering platforms, and in a few minutes, you’ll get the result. Besides, the online mastering services are cheap as it costs only $5-$40 for a month. Now comes the critical question of whether all these online mastering services are worth it. Well, it depends on your budget and the time you have. If you have a short budget, choosing Landr and other mastering services is the best way. But these online services offer you very few editing options, and the song doesn’t sound that good. Human mastering engineers could do the quality you want to add to your songs. Some Major Advantages and Disadvantages of A.I. Mastering Now you may have understood how A.I. processes your song based on its frequency response, loudness, and other factors. It still isn’t capable of mastering your songs uniquely.  A.I. alters the processing based on your mix, but it’s not as good as the actual human engineer will do it. The human mastering engineer will change the processing that best accommodates your style and genre. One thing that can be a disadvantage of A.I. mastering is that it’s cheap unless you don’t have a lot of songs to master. Once you increase the quantity of your piece, it’ll add up an extra $5-$15 for each song you want to master. To stay on a budget for music mastering, you can go to Landr, but you have to make a compromise on the sound quality of your mix. Besides, money quality is the primary concern when you choose the mastering service.  You want your songs to sound the best, so your listeners could enjoy and have the best experience. Traditional marketing can do wonders for your mixes than the A.I. mastering. On the bright side, A.I. mastering is perfect for new producers who have limited resources. Also, if you know little about mastering, you can use online services as a reference. There are tons of artists who are saving the costs of mastering service by learning it themselves. It’s no big deal and is the most cost-efficient method of all time. How important is Music Mastering? Now you have the rational idea of which model you want to choose for your music mastering. And you clearly understand what to look for by choosing a particular mastering service. You should know that mastering your albums is crucial if you want to be successful. Mastering is the ending process. It shapes the quality of your music. It’s as important as promoting your music on different online platforms. You wouldn’t want to promote your albums unless it sounds professional.  Always stay away from online services that offer automatic mastering if you don’t want to ruin the quality of your mix. There are many freelance platforms where you could find and hire a professional engineer. Make sure that the expert you’re hiring has enough experience and knows all the technical things. The Bottom Line! A.I. mastering has a long way to go, but it can certainly take on human mastering in the future. As technology is getting better, there are significant changes that people will only prefer A.I. in the future.  But as the industry is not that refined yet, the best option for music artists

Apple M1 For Music Production

Apple M1 For Music Production It is no news that Apple has launched a new ARM-powered computer which marked the beginning of the company shifting from Intel Central Processing Unit to their own Apple Silicon processors. Three new computers from the company MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13″, and the Mac mini all feature this newly designated M1 chip. The design integrates an eight-core Central Processing Unit, Graphics Processing Unit,  and a 16-core Neural Engine, optimized for machine learning processes. This development from the giant company might sound so great to many individuals and companies that make use of computers but in this article. I’m concern about the benefits the innovation has to offer to music producers. If you are thinking of investing your money in the new Apple Silicon Mac as a music producer, either to serve as your studio computer for music production or post-production then, consider reading this article as it gives details of my little finding of the newly introduced M1 powered Apple Mac. Why You Should Consider Having Apple M1 In Your Studio There are several reasons why you should consider have one in your studio, below is a few of the reasons: Energy Efficiency Many of the components that exist separately on previously existed motherboards are integrated into a single chip called M1-chip which gives room for more energy efficiency. Apart from the fact that those components are smaller, they are directly connected. Less Power Consumption And Faster Operation Apple claims the new Macs with the M1 Central Processing Unit will have 50% less power consumption compared to other previously existed products. It comes with a faster processor that uses less power and a battery that can serve up to 20 hours. Apple M1 is an eight-core Central Processing Unit (four high-performance and four high-efficiency), 16-core Neural Engine which allows MacBook Pro 13″ to handle 11 trillion operations per second(as claimed by Apple). with up to 3.5x faster-processing performance than the previously existed generation. This implies that this new tech will greatly help in handling complex tasks and heavy workloads, To music producers, it will give music apps and plugins a huge amount of boost. Integration with Apple iPhone and iPad  You’ll be able to run iPhone and iPad apps natively in macOS Big Sur because the M1 chip is based on the same 5-nanometer process used for the A14 processor that inhabits the iPhone 12. Five Good Reasons You Should Think Twice Before You Decide Reason 1 The fact that Apple bills the new integrated graphics almost six times faster than previous integrated graphics is a huge improvement that favors users however, some users always want more most especially music producers that do more extensive video editing. Reports show that the new M1 based Macs give no support for external GPUs which is the known alternative way to upgrade laptop for gigantic operation. Reason 2 If there is a change in the reason why you bought the laptop and the new purpose requires a larger memory, the M1 based Macs give no room for memory expansion hence, purchasing the one with the largest amount of RAM when purchasing the computer is a must if you want it to serve other future needs. Reason 3 Almost all the component comes in a single chip so repairing the computer may become difficult since there is less to repair. Therefore, the company can declare the computer dead leaving the owner with no choice but to purchase a new one to replace the existing one that could have been repaired at a low cost. Reason 4 For music producers, software compatibility will be another problem. Based on my research, only a few plugins and applications are supporting the new Apple Silicon M1 ARM based Macs. Logic from Apple works well with newly introduced M1 based Macs but till now, others are still working on an update. Reason 5 Most Apple products lifespan is 3 years, after this period, a user is likely to have issues with updates, and using the product with the internet becomes very risky. Unlike other products that can still fetch you some dollars if you decide to resell, finding a buyer for Apple products after three years is uncertain. Conclusion Whether to switch to the latest generation of Apple computers as a music producer depends on you and the work you use your computer for. The ups and downs of the innovation are aforementioned so, it is left for you to decide. However, I will suggest based on my research that if you like the merits this new M1 offers, you wait a while before you switch. In no distant time, software manufacturers of DAWs and plugins will come up with updates that will ensure compatibility with M1.    If you have any questions or suggestions feel free to contact us.

Music Producer Bad Habits and How to Fix Them

Music Producer Bad Habits and How to Fix Them Studio bad habits are extremely easy to emulate, and with time, adaptation to those habits is so comfortable and easy. Those habits often appear as a comfortable shortcut during work and a great way to cope with work pressure. I’ve come across a quite number of habits in the studio that I can describe as studio bad habits, I will like to discuss and suggest how producers can overcome these habits. Below are a few of the habits and ways to overcome them:   Bad Posture habits Music production often requires that every day, you spend much time sitting at a desk in front of your computer. On most occasions, you might feel crumpled, back and neck pains, and extremely tired thereafter. Have you wonder if just sitting in front of your computer working could result in such pains! Then, there’s is a chance that your sitting position during the studio session was bad. Continuous repetition could lead to bad posture down the line. What to do Always maintain a good sitting position during the studio session. Ensure your chair and table are well-positioned such that you will not need to stretch or bend your neck unnecessarily. Take a timed break to keep your eyes off your screen, stretch and straighten up. The more comfortable you are, the more productive you are likely to be so, consider a comfortable studio chair with proper support one of the most important equipments you need while setting your studio. Staying Indoors For Too Long I believe in hard-work and often respect guys that do it but I believe working smartly is a key to success. Staying in the studio working for 16 hours does not guarantee that you will do more than someone that worked for 8 hours. The idea you need to bring out your best might come while sitting in the garden next to your studio.  Being a producer should not restrict you from living a normal life like other people, explore your city, mingle with people, understand when you need a break, and don’t force it when you have a block. What is important is, know how to manage your time without depriving yourself of the need to live a normal life.  Comparing Yourself To Others Everyone has a role model and working towards emulating your heroes is never a crime, the crime is idolizing someone. When you started comparing yourself with the person, it’s likely to drain your confidence and self-esteem.  In all fields, there is always someone with better equipment and experience and it’s not a crime to look up to them to improve yourself. If you’ve got to the point where you always “wish” then you are already in competition with the person.   What to do Run your race and wish others well, Follow your creative instincts, and have the belief that your only competitor is yourself and not anyone else. Success is not achieved by outshining a competitor, it is achieved by overcoming your fears, inhibitions, challenges, and becoming a better version of yourself.  Committing your energy into a competition will drain you, instead motivate yourself with the success of others and allow the passion you have for music to guide you. Work on yourself to be different from others, consistency and perseverance is key to success while competition will only make you believe you are not capable.   Fearing Failure habits One of the studio’s bad habits is the fear of failing. If you fail, it does not mean the end of your life. I considered a failure as a learning experience and an avenue to try again. If you are worried about failing, it is best to get back to the studio and do more. Fear itself is a tool that can motivate you to do better and it can also be a tool that can kill the burning desire in you. You can either use your fear to your advantage or allow it to quench the burning desire the motivate you to start in the first place.   Unplanned Studio Sessions Failure to prepare is preparing to fail. Don’t just work, work smartly. If you leave your sessions too loose, getting things done on time will be difficult. Just like school, orderliness must be observed in your studio, there should be time assign to every activity if you want to be productive. Have a target for every week, assign time frames to every task and every task should get you closer to meeting your target. For instance: Monday: collecting sounds Tuesday: arranging the best parts into a track Thursday: Do your first mix Friday: review the mix and edits Sunday: arrange your studio for the new week Bad Diet & No Exercise habits One cannot live well if one has not dined well. It’s a good thing to dedicate your time to work but remember only healthy people can be productive. Dedicate your mind to your wellness just like you’ve dedicated it to work, make healthy diets, and exercise a priority and keep yourself in shape.  Balance your diet rather than eating junk, embrace green, eat more fruits and vegetables, don’t overeat, embrace water and drop beers, lift weight during your break, born out those calories in the morning before you start working. Your physical and mental state will reflect in your work and enhance your productivity.   Hanging Around The Wrong People You will agree with me that 50% of your characters will also reflect on the behavior of your friends. The mind is malleable and can easily emulate the behavior of people that surround you unconsciously.  I remember when I was in college, my closest friend loves basketball and prefer to use his leisure time to train rather than reading. With time, I got used to playing with him even when I was supposed to study. Soon, I became addicted while he became a pro, he was earning money while still in college

How to Make It in the Music Industry

How to Make It in the Music Industry You always wanted to be a musician, but now as the music industry has evolved, it’s getting more complicated. As the dynamics of music is changing so is the possible chances are decreasing for the new singers. If you want to make it big and be successful in the music industry, you have to do something.   You can’t just sit at your couch doing nothing and expect your music to get viral overnight. Your passion always wants your full commitment to it. If you decided to get famous in the music industry, there are still some opportunities for you. If you use these opportunities in the right way, there are many chances of you getting successful.   The competition in the music industry is increasing day by day as many other artists have the same ambition as you. But, don’t fret if you’re ambitious and ready we’ve some tips for you that could help.   6 Tips on how to make it in the Music Industry   Below is the list of some tips that will help you to be successful in the music industry.   1. Be Excellent in your Skills  Your skills as a music artist will play a crucial role to get you successful in the music industry. Whether you’re a singer, songwriter, or music producer, you have to be skilful.    You have to master any talent that you have in music. Give it your all, practice hard and polish your skills. If you need a music teacher, go for it and hire someone who has the mastery of music.   Try to be versatile in your music listening choices and study different genres of music. These practices will later help you as a foundation in your music career journey.   Always practice your skills and ask someone professional to give you feedback. The feedback of your mentor will help you keep moving, and you’ll try to be better at what you do.   2. Choose your Path When you decide that you want to make it big as an artist in the music industry, you may ask yourself that what’s next. You have to choose your path, and your goals will help you in what choices you should make.   Go slow at the beginning and try to learn as much as you can. Always make short term goals about what you want to achieve next in the music path.    Having goals can make you more ambitious, and you’re more likely to be successful in your path.   Setting goals also include whether you want to achieve these goals as an independent artist or under a label. You have to make the right choice here because with so many labels has taken the music industry.   To be successful in the industry, you have to know your options whether you can make it solo or you need a record label.   3. Create your Online Existence   To be fortunate in the business of music, you have to be recognized by the audience. Your audience “aka your loyal fans” will be a game-changer for your success in the music industry.   You have to build your brand, and for that, you have to put yourself out there on online platforms. Online social media platforms can help you reach a wider audience. And that audience might be interested in your work.   Social networking and building an online community is crucial in the modern era of music. You can take the example of all the famous artists to Ariana Grande to Justin Bieber and BTS. All these artists use social media platforms to connect with their fans.   Social media platforms are free to use, so you don’t need to stress out in this department.    4. Form your Team   You can’t make it solo in this industry where competition is increasing each day. You have to form your team, and together you can make it big in the music industry.   Network with other music professionals can help you a lot to achieve your goals. You can also ask some music professionals to mentor you so you can get better.   You can attend different music shows and concerts. And you might find people that can help you on your journey.  You might find music producers or some artist interested in collaborating with you on the shows.   Collaborating with other music artists who have the same interest as you can help you embark a successful musical journey.    Building your team can help you in finding like-minded people. You can learn a lot of things from your team to polish yourself to be better as a musician.    5. Know Your Rights   For making yourself a successful musician, you first have to learn about your rights. Learn to protect your music so no one can steal your hard work.   As a musician, you have learned about the music distribution rules as well. You have to know your rights as the owner of your work before distributing it on platforms. Many music distribution companies can provide you with excellent services.   You can use the services of the distribution companies to reach your fans through your work.   6. Keep Going In the journey of getting successful in this competitive industry, you might face many hurdles. But, you can only achieve your goals by believing in yourself.   You have to hold on to your passion for music to be successful in the music industry. Always stay humble and learn from your mentors as much as you can.   If you develop a mindset of keep going on your journey without giving up, it’ll pay you off.   Conclusion   Making it in the music industry isn’t a child’s play. You have to be considerate of so many things if you want to be a successful musician. To deal with all

How Music Royalties work in the Music Industry

How Music Royalties work in the Music Industry Collecting your music royalties isn’t easy; if you look into the process, it’s very complicated. In this article, you’ll know how you can get paid for your music and how music royalties work. We’ve gathered all the information on the music royalties’ complexities. What are Music Royalties? Music royalties are the payment that you receive as the owner of your song. The songwriters, artists, composer and other right holders receive the music royalties.  Music artists get their royalties through the sale of their music creations. The music royalties come from different music platforms. There are four types when it comes to royalties include: Print music Mechanical Synchronization  Public performance All types of royalties generate according to their context of use. The process for each royalties is different. Each country’s payout process also influences the function of royalties. 4 Types of Music Royalties Below we will discuss some of the types of royalties:   1. Print Music Print royalties are one of the least common royalties these days. It’s generates from copyrighted music. The music comes in a printed form such as sheet music. This music royalty was quite famous back in the 20th century—this royalty work when the music distribution happens in the form of a print piece. The fees paid by the copyright holder is based on the total number of copies made of the printed piece of music. 2. Mechanical Music Royalties When the copyrighted music gets reproduced, it generates mechanical music royalty. It means producing music in the form of CD’s and vinyl and so on. The mechanical collection societies collect mechanical royalties. The organizations collect the royalties and pay them to music producers and songwriters. If you’re a person who is a songwriter and also selling your song, you get all the mechanical royalties. A record label usually pays royalties if you’re signed under a label.  But, if you’re an independent artist, your music distribution company will pay you. 3. Sync Music Royalties A song used as content in any other visual media generates the synchronization royalty. Music publisher companies sold out the sync licenses. A person who owns the sync license can use the copyrighted music in commercials, TV series, and films. The sync license does not allow the use of existing recording with other AV media, e.g. in a YouTube video. For using the copyrighted music with AV media, the license holder needs a master license. It’s like an agreement between the license holder and the record label. Even it’s a full song or a small part of a piece you need to have permission before using it. The consent includes both the sync and master agreement from the record label. 4. Public Performance Royalties Public performance royalties generate with the general performance of a song. It means that if radio plays the copyrighted music or a public gathering plays it—the royalties generated through radio or the hosts of public group. You often heard a song is playing over your head at the shopping malls or in the bars and café. These are all included in the public performance royalties. When you sign for digital distribution, you also register your song with PROs. Through PROs, you can keep a track where your music is playing, and you can make some bucks. A song used for a remix version or a cover the artist and the songwriters get paid—these royalties generated through PROs (Performance Right Organization).  To get your 100% royalties you have to register yourself as both the writer and publisher of the song. If you don’t do this, your royalties will split into 50/50 between songwriter and the publisher. Types of Music Rights/ Copyrights Music royalties is a complex subject, and there are two types of music copyrights: 1. Master Rights An original song used for distribution or reproduction called the master recording. Master rights belong to the artist, record labels, recording studios. Master rights also belonged to the person who finances the music recording. 2. Publishing Rights Publishing writers belong to the songwriters and the publishers who own the copyrights. The copyrighters own the copyrights for lyrics, chords, rhythms used for reproduction. Who gets the Music Royalties? Many parties hold a share when it comes to music royalties. From songwriters to music distribution companies, everybody owns a stake. Songwriters receive the royalties on the usage of their songs. The royalties can include sync, performance or mechanical royalties.   Record labels help the artist to distribute and market their work for the audience. Labels generate income through mechanical and public performances. Record labels hold master rights for a song.    Distribution companies showcase the music of artist on different music platforms.   The digital distributors collect royalties in the form of a percentage or a flat fee. The platforms include Spotify, sound cloud, and google music and so on.    Performance Rights Organization also collects the royalties on behalf of the songwriters. This organization takes the money when the song of the artist plays in a shopping mall or a café.   Performing artist are people who perform the songs of the original artist on a show or publicly. Artist doesn’t own any rights in the publishing of a piece. Performing artist perform the copyrighted music publicly that generates royalties. The PROs often collect these royalties for the music artist. Conclusion These royalties generate through different copyrights usage of the music. Music artists have to rely on various sources of generating royalties. These sources of generating royalties help the artist to succeed in the field. Many royalty streams are emerging to provide a better revenue system. We know that it can be quite hard to learn all the complexities of how royalties work.  We’ve jotted down this list to help you know how it all works. This guide will tell you how the royalty stream organization works in generating royalties.   If you have any questions or suggestions feel free to contact us.

Tips on How to Write Song Lyrics

Tips on How to Write Song Lyrics When it comes to writing lyrics, many songwriters have a different approach towards it. It can be very difficult some time to structure good song lyrics. In this article, we’ll see some tricks on how you can craft a perfect song by writing good song lyrics. Lyric writing is a skill that you could learn with some effort; it’s like learning a new instrument or learning cooking. The process of writing a song can be overwhelming. Some people can write a piece right away, and for others, it’s a long process. When it comes to writing song lyrics, you can experiment with different techniques to choose what suits you. Here we’ve gathered some tips to help in writing song lyrics. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or expert, you can apply these tips in your writing process. Below we jotted down some tips on how to write song lyrics: 1. Listen Listening could be one of the essential things to consider before writing a song. How? Let us explain to you how listening could work best for your songwriting. Everybody needs some inspiration that motivates them to keep moving. You can get your inspiration by studying the songs of other songwriters. Focus on their writing techniques and how they form their words to make a beautiful song. Studying other pieces will help you in writing a good chorus of your song. Remember what message you want to convey through your song. Every songwriter has its style that he used in his writing. By listening to your favourite songs and studying lyricists, you can improve yourself. 2. Practice Now that you’ve studied different songs, it’s time for you to start practising. Ask yourself and explore what your style is? What suits your writing? Remember never to copy other songwriter’s techniques because it’s wrong. You can only improve your lyric writing skills by practice. Write down everything that comes into your mind and doesn’t stop. Writing will help you in brainstorming different new ideas that might help you later. Make a habit of practising daily writing. Daily practice will indeed help you in improving your lyric writing style. 3. Take inspiration Sometimes it can be challenging to sit and starts writing. Inspiration is essential for your writing, as it’ll help you come up with different song ideas. Writing on a daily basis can be troublesome when writing your song lyrics. Explore yourself what excites you? What motivates you? Find your inspiration in the things that you like. You can listen to some good music or go for a walk, go on an outing with your friends. Take an evening walk, and nature may inspire you to write some beautiful song lyrics. Take your writing tools with you if you’re on a walk or enjoy great music. When inspiration hits you, it may sparks some great ideas. So try to write more when you get inspiration from something. 4. Collaborate with Lyricists This tips can help in coming up with better ideas for your song lyrics. Approach other lyricists and ask them to collaborate with you in your songwriting. You may have heard that two brains are better than one. This saying is trustworthy, and with this approach in mind, you can do wonders. Writing with other lyricists can spark different creative ideas in your songs. When two people work together, there are two different approaches to a thing. If you accept each other’s ideas together, it’ll be benefitting for both of you. 5. Read Poems Poems are also a musical way of expressing one’s emotion and thoughts. You can study old poems of different poets like Shakespeare or Robert Burns. Lyrics writing can be an overwhelming experience but always try to take inspirations. By studying old poems, you can write a perfect folk song or your next rap song you never know. 6. Create Melodies Write melodies for your lyrics, whether you wrote two lines or two paragraphs. Say your songs out loud with lots of emotions. Explore it until you feel right about it. Play with different chords and melodies for your song. You can also record yourself singing using your phone, see how it felt to you. 7. Follow a Structure Follow a proper structure before forming your lyrics or writing a song. The most common format of writing a piece of music is as follows: Intro Verse Chorus Verse Chorus Bridge Chorus Outro Start with the basic structure when writing a song. Practice with the basic layout so you could later move to complex structure. Considering a song structure is crucial when composing your song lyrics. The Chorus and Verse of a song requires a different approach in different genres. You can explore the different structure that suits your style. Don’t stick to one because you might find that your song is suitable for another structure etc. 8. Work on Yourself It’s essential to work on yourself if you want to succeed. You can improve your lyrics by writing with different rules and techniques. Always ready to learn more and more every day. You can learn how to study music as well as you could learn an instrument. With improving your songwriting skills, also focus on improving your singing as well. Work on your vocals because it’s as much essential to singing better as it is tow write better songs. 9. Take feedback Getting feedback on your songwriting can help you to do better. Ask your friends to read your lyrics and ask them to share their opinions. Take healthy criticism on your work because it will help you improve your skills. Taking feedback from someone who knows your work can also inspire you to write more and in a better way. Conclusion There are many thumb rules that you should consider when writing lyrics for your songs. You can apply different practices and techniques in your writing to make it better. Having a grip on writing song lyrics can help you

How to Get Your Music on the Radio

How to Get Your Music on the Radio Are you wondering about how to get your music on the radio channels? You’ll later see in this article that it’s not complicated to get your music on the radio. The radio industry has revolutionized a lot with passing the time. Now there are live streaming shows that people can listen to. You can get your breakthrough in the music industry with the help of radio channels. If you get yourself on favourite radio channels, the chances are that many people hear you. Many radio stations stream online music, and it can be beneficial for all new artists. When should you start approaching radio stations? The answer is straightforward whenever you’re ready. Music-related radio stations have their music producers or even DJ’s. They choose the best music to play daily. If you want your music to reach on national radio stations, you must’ve some experience. You can take part in music shows or host your own. You can send your released albums or songs to the radio stations but, practice and you’ll get perfect. So, let’s talk about getting your music on the radio shows: 1. Learn to Approach A better way to approach something is to have the necessary information about it. Do your essential homework about the local radio stations around you. Listen to different programs and learn their rules and about the hosts as well. It will help you with contacting the right person that can help you. Listen to their shows to know what kind of music they are playing before submitting your work. A little will help you when approaching these radio stations. You can find the contact information on the radios social media handles. They might have also posted about their submission guidelines on their social media. Please read the guidelines to know their rules of song submissions. Many stations accept submission in a particular format or genre. So, always do your research, and it will help you in this sector. 2. Introduce Yourself Your dedication to your work will make you prosper in this field. Remember, there are so many people releasing their songs now and then. You’re competing with other people so it won’t work for you if you aren’t serious. Many music artists are submitting their work to radio stations daily. If you want to stand out of the crowd, you have to prove your worth. Make quality music that people find interesting because your piece will represent you. Work on music projects because the directors of the radio stations are judging your work. Work hard and submit your work to as many stations as possible. It will increase your chances of getting your music on a radio station. Send your music demos by following the professional formats that different music labels are using. A music director might like your work and offer to work with you. 3. Share Your Work Now that you know about the right approach and how to choose suitable music stations, it’s time to share your work. You can build a fan base first with the help of different free social media platforms. Share your music on sound cloud and then share your song link with the radio station. Choose your best work for sharing it to the different radio stations. Are you planning for releasing a new song or album? Approach the radio station to release your music first through their live streaming. By building a fan base through social media will help you a lot in your music journey. It can be possible that a big radio station might notice your talent and showcase it. If you don’t have a large fan following start investing in your music. Music directors and radio stations will only find your music acceptable if people are listening to it. Famous Radio Stations Here we are sharing a list of popular radios. If you’re ready to share your work you might want to take a look at these radio stations: 1. Dublab Dublab is a radio station based in Los Angeles which is quite popular. Their submission guidelines are also straightforward. They want to showcase your music, and for that, you have to send a 30-second recording. 2. N10.as N10.as is a famous radio station in Montreal, Canada. They are sharing the work of many music hosts from all around the world. 3. Red Light Radio Red light radio is an international music platform and online radio in Amsterdam. The radio is ten years old and plays the music of different artists from around the globe. The host music shows, podcasts and DJ mix sets on their station. 4. Dublab.es Dublab.es is a local radio station in Barcelona Europe. It started in the year 2015 and aimed at promoting the local culture of their music through the radio station. 5. NTS NTS radio station was founded back in 2011 in London, England. The show host lives radio shows and music events. It also has its studios in Los Angeles, Manchester and shanghai. 6. RMBA Radio RMBA radio studio broadcast the local music globally. It hosts many music workshops for music artists from around the world. 7. Seoul Community radio Seoul community radio is an independent online radio platform in Seoul, South Korea. The radio station shares local music with people from around the globe. It’s one of the most famous radio community of Korea that broadcasts the new talent to the world. Conclusion It’s essential to know the options that can help you to showcase your talent in front of people. These tips will help you in getting your music on different radio stations. Always remember that hard work pays off with a little effort you can make it big. Be honest about your work and create quality content for your audience. Show your great work to the world with the help of the rules mentioned above. Remember to reach out to those music stations that fit your genre and

Best Books for Music Producers

Best Books for Music Producers We always hear that books are a great friend of a human being. You can get information about music production from blogs and YouTube. But, reading a book can also be a fruitful option. If you prefer reading books instead of watching a tutorial, you’re at the right place. A blog or videos often can’t provide as much information as you can get from a book. There are tons of books that you could read before producing your music. Remember that practice can make you perfect with the help of some theory. With the music production books by some of the great music production gurus, you can make it big. Here in this article, we’ve gathered some great books about music production for you. You can learn different aspects of making good music like mixing, recording philosophy. These books will give you a piece of thorough information about music production techniques. These books are also designed for beginners who are new in the field. So, get a cup of coffee, and let’s dive into the music production world.   These books are for all those people who are passionate about music production. These books will help you with producing great music in the year 2021. Here is the list of our favorite books for music producers: 1. Making Music: 74 Creative Strategies for Electronic Music Producers You must be thinking that it’s a long name for a book, but this book has it all. The book will provide you with details of music-making. The book has come up with 74 creative strategies that will help you in music producing journey. This book will help all those people getting better who think that they don’t know anything. This book contains systematic answers to all your question related to music-making. The book is straightforward in understanding for everyone. The book states the problem then offers many solutions for that particular problem. If you have an essential understanding of music-making, you could polish your skills. This making music book covers all problems from beginning with music to finishing it. 2. Mixing with Impact The author of this book Wessel Oltheten has explained all the aspects of music mixing. He talked about his knowledge and experience with music production through this book. It will answer all your question related to a music mixing and creating. The book discusses all the creative techniques behind making a piece of perfect music. This book has balanced all the techniques of making music in a comfortable and creative book. Whether you’re an experienced producer or a beginner, you can learn everything from this book. This book will help you in making impactful music for the audience. 3. Modern Recording Techniques Modern recording techniques is one of the most famous music engineering books by David Miles. This book will help you in making great songs from the start until the very end. The book talks about the music mixing techniques that you can use in this modern era. This book provides a piece of detailed knowledge of music mixing strategies. With this book, you’ll master the art of recording, mixing, and production. Although it’s a long book, you’ll have a ton of knowledge after its completion. Whether you’re a beginner or has some knowledge of music-making, this book will help you. We’ll recommend this book to beginners as it is straightforward to understand. 4. The Mixing Engineers Handbook This book is one the best books out there on music mixing. It fits for all people having expertise in the field or no expertise at all. It’ll answer all your questions about music mixing and producing. The book is a comprehensive guide on mixing, building, and recording. You’ll learn all the rules of music mixing through this book. This book will also help you test your knowledge along the way of learning. 5. Music Theory for Computer Musicians We all know that technology has taken all our daily tasks. We complete almost all our daily tasks with the help of a computer in some way or other. It is a computer-based music learning book that explains all the music-related theories. Your music theories will help you with the foundation of making great music. This book has it all because it talks about all music theories based on modern-day tools. 6. Behind the Glass If we talk about this book, it’s quite an old one, but that is the plus point here. The author of these books has interviewed some of the famous music producers. This book will help you in making some excellent music for your fans. This book is one of the most helpful books on music-making and will help you expand your knowledge. 7. The Art of Music Production The art of music production, written by Richard James, talks about making great music. The book will help you learn the art of music-making using technology like your phones. This book will help you embark on a successful journey as a music producer. The art of music provides you with a lot of information about the music industry. 8. Temples of Sound The temples of sound tell intriguing stories of all legendary music-making studios. The book talks about the most famous 15 studios for producing great music. It has interviews of all the music producers from different studios and genres. The book has a lot to teach you about the music production world. Loved by many people, this book will help you with your music production journey in 2021. Conclusion Consulting these great books, along with different blogs, will help you a lot in your journey. These books will help you prosper in the music production field. By practicing, you can convert your knowledge into some fantastic music art. It’s crucial to educate yourself on music production techniques through books. With the help of these eight books and your confidence, we assure you that you can achieve anything. If you have any questions

7 Best Digital Music Distribution in 2021

The Best Digital Music Distribution Companies in 2021 Are you trying to get your music on different music streaming sites through music distribution? If you’re an independent artist and want to put your music out there for the audience, you’re at the right place. This year music streaming platforms helped music lovers getting closer with the artists. You have to look for many things before beginning your music distribution journey. This article will answer your questions about choosing the best music distribution company. There are also some pros and cons of these digital music distribution companies. You have taken account everything from their prices to services before choosing them. How does Music Distribution work? Music distribution companies will help you showcase your music out for the audience. These companies will distribute your final work and song on music stores. The stores may include Spotify, iTunes, Pandora and Deezer. The music distribution companies take a fee from your music revenue. Every record label has specific rules, and your distribution does all the process for you. After all the process of showcasing your work, the distributors then collect your music revenues for you. 7 Best Digital Music distribution Companies Here is a complete list of some of the best digital music distribution companies: 1. Danmark Music Distribution Danmark is a music distribution company based in Europe. The company aims at providing the best services related to your music work. The company works with music stores like Spotify, Pandora, Google Play and Napster. You can generate higher revenues with the help of this distribution company. Even if you’re new in the music industry, this company can help you showcase your music. It will provide you with a monthly report of your sales. You can also check the information about the audience listening to your music. 2. Ditto Ditto is second on our list. This music distribution company has a lot to offer you. Many of the world’s famous music artists have worked with this company. Ditto is a company that won’t take a single buck from your royalties. You’ll be able to keep all the royalties that you’ve earned through music. It will also help you in identifying the people who are supporting you. Ditto offers many premium services, like providing you with an excellent interface. You can upload your songs and albums by paying $19 yearly. It will scale your music on different music platforms like Spotify etc. 3. Amuse Amuse is another company that you can choose for music distribution in 2021. It will help you by putting out your music on all the famous music platforms. The services are free and won’t charge you anything. Besides that, it can offer you many deals if you split the record label with the company. It will help you with the financing and marketing of your music projects. With this, it will be a 50/50 partner in your profit. You can get all the royalties to yourself if you don’t want any deals with them. You can also get extra services by paying $7.99/month. 4. Distrokid Distrokid is one of the most famous music distribution companies out there. It’s evident in its deals and provides fast services to you. Many artists recommend using their services, and it’ll only cost you $19.99 yearly. Another thing is that you get to keep all your music royalties from the revenue. You can submit unlimited albums and songs with your yearly subscription. Their services are quick, and you will not face any problems in tracking your payments. You can submit your songs in the communities of Spotify playlists. If you’re working on a project with someone, the company split your royalties among each member. 5. CD Baby CD baby is another great company to consider, and it’s been offering its services for many years. With their help, your tracks can make it faster on platforms like Spotify. CD baby provides both digital and physical distribution of your music. The company will charge you some extra fee for this service. This company will help you showcase your music on all the major music platforms. The company can also help you distribute your music in different stores. Their fees are $9.95 for each song and $29 for your one album. They take 15% from your royalties giving you the remaining 75%. 6. Tune Core This company is an excellent option because they will do everything for you. It is one of the earliest music distribution companies out there. They will help you by distributing your music to all the major music platforms. This company also cost money for your every album and a song like CD baby. You can keep all the music royalties to yourself. Yet, with each release of your new album and song, they will charge you a fee. This company may seem a little to you, but it provides one of the best facilities. Their charges for each song is $9.99 and $29.99 for each album. The key service that tune core provide is you can take advance payment from your revenue. This service is for those who have enough streams on their previous work. 7. Landr Last but not least, and can be the best music distribution company for you in 2021. Landr will distribute you on all the major platforms like Spotify. Landr can also help you change your music if there is a problem. It distributes your music according to the requirements of the music platforms. If you buy their automated mastering, you can enjoy free music distribution services. Conclusion These distribution companies can help you a lot in your music journey. It’s essential to know everything about these companies before choosing one. You can choose companies with great offers from full royalties to music tools. We’ve provided you with the list to select a company that suits you and your music. The list contains excellent music distribution companies that will help you in 2021. It’s based on your particular requirements

How to Build a Fan Base as a Musician

How to Build a Fan Base as a Musician When you showcase your talent in front of people you want them to appreciate. Every musician would have a loyal fan base. Don’t need to worry because if you are creative and have the talent, it’ll pay you off. It’s ok to find it hard building a fan base that appreciates and recognize you as a musician. It’s essential to build a fan base that motivates you to grow more. Well, you might be wondering how to build a loyal fan base. Don’t fret we’ve prepared these thumb rules that you can on your musical journey. You can become the next Ed Sheeran or Shawn Mendes if your music is good. With that being said, let’s give you some tips to build a loyal fan base. 7 Tips on Building a Fan Base as a Musician Below is the list of the best tips on building a fan base as a musician: 1. Make Great Music Your music would be the first step of representing you to the people. Giving your best in this section will help you build a loyal fan base. Write quality songs and release them with consistency. Music lovers always appreciate something new and refreshing. If you lack in making quality music, no marketing strategies will help you get famous and build a fan base. Never forget that the music industry is very competitive. That’s why you have to give your best to achieve anything. When you give your time and heart in writing and creating quality music, it will pay you off in the long run. It’s ok if you have less money for your song recordings. There are many online recording studios that you can use for recording music. 2. Use Social Media Social media platforms will help you in finding people that’ll appreciate your music. It’s free and easy to use and build a fan base. Social Media handles will help you know your target audience. Use these platforms to connect with people and engage with them. You can also engage with people who are in the same industry as you. Collab with different people who are from your field this will give you more exposure. You can use social media handles to create a massive fan base. Ask your fans about how they like your music and connect with them. There are many music platforms like YouTube and Soundcloud, that you can use to post your music. Be consistent in using these platforms, and it will help you build a loyal fan base. 3. Build a Music Website Building a music website can also help you in getting recognized by people. Build a compelling website on WordPress and post information about your music on it. You can post about your daily music schedules or your new song and album. Create a music blog and posts about your experiences in the music industry. You can also request different music blogs to feature your blog. It can be a little tricky when the competition is high. But you can achieve anything little by little. 4. Live Shows Doing live shows can also play an essential role in building your fan base as a musician. You can hold your live music shows in your community. Post about your live shows on your social media and ask people to come to your performance. You can host free live music shows it will help in getting more exposure. The biggest boyband in the world BTS asked people to attend their concerts for free in their early days. Now they sell stadiums in a few minutes. If you find it hard to host a live show, you can take part in other music shows. You can collaborate with people to host a show, and you can also ask other musicians to take part in your live performance. This technique will help you a lot in building a fan base that will recognize you and support your voice. 5. Host Giveaways Many social media influencers often host giveaways to brand themselves. Giveaways can be another technique that can make you famous. We all know that everyone loves free stuff. You can build your merchandise and can host weekly giveaways. You can give away a free CD of your new song or album. Holding contest can also be a fruitful tactic to build a loyal fan base. Appreciate the talent of other people by holding free music contests. It will help you interact with many new people, singers, songwriters or even producers. Maybe someone sponsors you to release your next hit album or song. 6. Use Email Marketing to collect fan base It might seem complicated or hectic at first. But we guarantee you’ll get some fruitful results with email marketing. You can create a monthly or weekly newsletter for your fans. Share your music blogs with them through your email list. It is one of the easy ways to tell your fans about your next live show or your new album. You can an email sign up option on your music website. It will help your fans to get your weekly or monthly newsletter. 7. Don’t Tire Yourself while building a fan base Building a loyal fan base is not an easy task and keep in mind that it won’t happen overnight. You have to be consistent in your attempts to get your desired results. Don’t get distracted or demotivated if people aren’t responding that much in the beginning. Wait with patience, and you’ll soon see the results. Consistency and patience will help you, and in the end, your hard work will pay you off. Always remember to be humble to your fans who love your music and acknowledge you. Be honest in your efforts and make great music even after getting successful. Honesty will keep you grounded and thankful. Conclusion You can build a huge fan base by following the tips mentioned above. Your online presence will help