Introduction Welcome to the comprehensive guide on how to make money with music. Whether you’re an aspiring musician who wants to write music, a budding songwriter studio musician, or an established artist looking for ways to make more money, and enhance your financial success in the music business and earn …
One of the top five items on every artists’ bucket list is making it onto an editorial Spotify playlist. Getting onto one of these playlists is a clear indicator of your rise to the top. Like many aspects of the entertainment industry, figuring out how to be placed onto one …
It seems like there are a million places to go when it comes to placing your music these days. And there are just as many questions. Is it more important to focus on digital streaming or traditional radio? What about internet radio? Which one counts towards charts and which one …
There is a lot that goes into creating your own music, building up a following, trying to make it in the music industry. It can be discouraging if you don’t know what to do, or have someone helping you. Even if you’re capable of promoting yourself on your own, it’ll …
TikTok calls itself the “destination for short-form mobile videos”. 500 million people use Tik Tok every month and 66% of them are under 30. Many of it’s most famous users are under 20. If that’s the demographic for your music, you need to be on TikTok. The platform is not …
Millions of people are on social media every day, it’s become the easiest way for you to communicate and connect with your audience. Thanks to social media it’s easier than ever to get your name and music out there. Which is why it should be an intricate part of your …
It’s time to get your music promotion kicked off on the right foot. If you’re creating quality music, it’s time to create a promotional strategy to go along with it. There is a multitude of talented musicians out there and sadly some of them will never get the audience they …
Viral Phenomenon Joins Forces with Entertainer Yoo Jae Suk (Los Angeles, CA) January 8, 2020 — “Baby Shark” is back with a brand-new twist inspired by trot, a 100-year-old retro style of K-pop music well known for its repetitive rhythms and vocal inflections. For this video, Pinkfong has collaborated with …
Maintaining a social media presence has become a full-blown job occupation. Social media’s main importance to a brand is that it humanizes it. People will innately bond with a face, not a product. Social media gives your audience real-world proof that your brand holds up its end of the bargain …
As the business development director here at AMW, it’s part of my job to answer questions any of our potential clients may have when they’re considering working with us. Particularly with clients who are newer to the entertainment world, I get asked a few specific questions, in particular, every single …
Becoming an entrepreneur in the digital age is simpler than ever. That doesn’t mean a lot of hard work doesn’t come after starting your company still, but creating a business is a fairly quick process these days. Building a record label is no different. Record labels can no longer survive …
Whether you’re brand new to the music scene or have been collecting a serious following for some time, getting your music out there to be heard by your fans is your number one priority as an entertainer. From releasing singles to submitting your music to festivals and everything in between …
We all know those bands that create that one great song and then we never hear from them again. All of the success and fame for a quick 15 minutes and the spotlight dims faster than it appeared. These artists are genuinely talented but one thing usually gets in the …
Distribution is one of the most important things to consider when you’re a musician. With Spotify users growing daily, there is no doubt that Spotify playlists should be on your list of curators to reach out to for placement. The task can seem daunting at first glance. There are so …
If you want to get your music heard by the masses, it’s not as simple as just making great music. While it’s true that the quality of your music is vital to your success, listeners today have access to a lot of music online. To be successful as an artist, …
Artist releases her first english album detailing her musical biography Los Angeles, CA – May, 10 2019 — Jane Zhang has been steadily becoming one of the most famous pop singers in China over the last several years. In 2011, her album “Change” became the first double-plated gold record to …
Creating great music is only half the battle these days. With shrinking attention spans, artists’ must also find a way to grab the attention of people, create branding and invest in social media. Yes, the quality of music is highly important but if you have great music and no plan …
Newest Single Shows Artists Soulful Take On Heartbreak Los Angeles, CA – April, 25 2019 — 17-year-old Shannon K is stepping into the spotlight with her new single “Always”. Currently residing in West Hollywood, CA, Shannon was born in India and went to school in London. With a diverse background, …
The most common mistake artists make is to not treat themselves as businesses. You should start your career as an artist just like you would start any other business, with clear goals and a business plan to take reasonable steps to move towards them. All goals are achievable with the …
Many musical artists run towards getting a PR campaign before they even have a solid foundation. Sure, you don’t need to have 100,000 subscribers to your YouTube channel or have huge events, but a little bit of effort to build your credibility in the music industry works as a great …