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# Diy Music Biz |

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## Posts

- [Music Biz Blog](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/diymb-blog/) - Diy Music Biz | Covering everything Music Business, Music Biz, Music Licensing, Music Publishing and Sound Design related
- [Sync Licensing 101: For Beat Makers, Music Producers, Artists, Students](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/sync-licensing-101/) - Sync Licensing 101: What is Sync Licensing?, Who the key players are?, What are music publishers?, How music producers make money?, Where to start?
- [How To Use RBass & Make Your 808s Pop](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/how-to-use-rbass/) - How To Use RBass: Get your 808s to cut through the mix. Are your 808s not translating across different (smaller) speakers? We'll fix that!
- [ASCAP or BMI: - What's The Difference Between ASCAP and BMI - You'll Need One To Collect Royalties](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/ascap-or-bmi-which-one-is-best/) - Music Publishing is centered around royalties. To collect royalties, you'll need ASCAP or BMI (PROs). Both are similar, but there are differences - 2024
- [Pianoverse: The Must Have Modern Cinematic Piano](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/pianoverse-modern-cinematic-piano/) - IK Strikes a Chord with Pianoverse! It stands out and replaces Keyscape as my go to piano plugin. Essential for music composers, beatmakers, and producers
- [Mixing Music For Beginners](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/mixing-music-for-beginners/) - Mixing Music For Beginners: You don't need fancy plugins, Magic hardware, or complicated signal chains. This is all you need to know right here.
- [How To Make It In The Music Industry](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-industry/) - How To Make It In The Music Industry: Don't make it harder than has to be. No Labels - No Managers - No Bullshit |
- [Akai Mpk Mini Review: Best Bang For Your Buck 2023?](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/akai-mpk-mini-review/) - Akai Mpk Mini Review: The lpk25 and lpd8 rolled up into one package, but is it worth the money? Read this review before purchasing
- [The Field Recorder Buyer's Guide (Sound Design, Video Games & Film)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/the-field-recorder-buyers-guide/) - The Field Recorder Buyer's Guide: Budget recorders for sound designers, film audio, music producers, musicians, and hobbyist alikeDiy Music Biz |
- [Microphone Buyers Guide: Types Of Mics, Pick Up Patterns, Prices](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/microphone-buyers-guide-things-to-know-before-buying-a-microphone/) - The Microphone Buyers Guide: Here are a few things you should know and understand before buying a microphone. Types of Mics, Pick up Patterns, Application
- [Condenser vs Dynamic Microphones](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/condenser-vs-dynamic-microphones/) - Condenser vs Dynamic Microphones - Which Microphone is best for the job at hand. What are the pros and cons of each and which is more bang for the buck
- [How To Clear Samples: Every Music Producer Needs To Know This](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/how-to-clear-music-samples/) - Here's a step by step guide on how to clear samples. Every hiphop/urban producer needs to know how this process works
- [Cheap Recording Studio Gear Under $100](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/10-recording-studio-upgrades-under-100/) - Cheap Recording Studio Gear that doesn't compromise on quality: Audio Interfaces, Headphones, USB hubs, MIDI Controllers, and more. All under $100!
- [How To Make A Hiphop Mixtape On A Tight Budget](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/how-to-release-a-mixtape-on-a-tight-budget/) - How to create and release a hiphop mixtape on a limited (tight) budget. Follow with this step by step free resource guide
- [How To Run Successful Recording Studio Sessions](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/running-a-successful-recording-studio-session/) - Your studio is a huge asset. To run a successful recording studio you have to know how to manage your sessions. Here are some awesome tips that will help you.
- [Getting Your Music Placed In Video Games](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/getting-your-music-placed-in-video-games/) - Tips On Getting Your Music Placed In Video Games. These are methods I use to get it done in 2022. There's also a link to a Music Libraries For Video Games.
- [10 Ways To Get Your Music Licensed In Film,TV & Video Games](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/10-ways-to-get-your-music-licensed-in-film-tv-video-games/) - 10 Ways To Get Your Music Licensed - Film,television and gaming companies are always looking for new music to use in their projects
- [Music Licensing: Blanket vs Master vs Sync Licenses](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-licensing-different-types-of-music-licenses/) - Understanding different Music Licenses. Blanket License vs sync License vs Master Licenses, etc. The more you know, the more you'll grow | Diy Music Biz |
- [10 Simple Mixing Tips You Can Exploit Right Now To Make Better Sounding Music](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/10-simple-mixing-tips-i-live-by-religiously/) - 10 Simple Mixing Tips You can use today to improve the sound quality of your music and not sound like a total noob when presenting it to your friends
- [Music Production Setup: Logic Pro X →  Synths, Plugins Mixing Suites](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/logic-pro-x-synths-plugins-mixing-suites-oh-my/) - I've been using Logic Pro X for a few weeks, I've finally narrowed down the plugins, instruments and mixing suites I plan on using with it.
- [Do Music Producers And BeatMakers Need Managers To Succeed? What About Bands Or Artists?](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/do-producers-and-beat-makers-need-managers/) - Music Managers can be integral to your music success: Here's how to get music managers to represent you as a music producer or beatmaker.
- [Maschine Studio vs Mpc Renaissance: Can Akai keep up with Native Instruments?](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/maschine-studio-2-0-vs-the-akai-mpc-renaissance/) - Maschine Studio Vs Mpc Renaissance - Battle Of The 16 Pad Beasts! Which flagship Will Remain On Top?
- [Scott Storch Masterclass Review: Was It Worth It?](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/scott-storch-masterclass-review/) - Scott Storch Masterclass Review: The Piano Man shows you how he writes powerful melodies, puts chords and sounds together, the plugins he uses and more
- [Music Quality Vs Quantity → Which Is More Important?](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-quantity-vs-quality-which-is-more-important/) - What's more important, music quality or quantity? Tastes in music vary so what do you focus on, pleasing the client or stroking your ego?
- [Midi Keyboard Controllers: An Essential For Music Production](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/midi-keyboard-controllers/) - Midi Keyboard Controllers: Everything you need to know; features, pros and cons, size, weight, etc. Where would the music production community be without them?
- [How To Become A Sound Designer: 3 Ways You Can Accomplish This Goal & How I Learned](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/how-to-become-a-sound-designer/) - Most people want to know how to become a sound designer. There are 3 ways to accomplish this goal. The Business Of Sound Design
- [Music Licensing Course: Get Your Existing Tracks Placed In TV/Film](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-licensing-course/) - During this 180 music licensing course you learn how to find leads, edit your tracks, pitch your music, protect your music and earn a residual income.
- [5 Great Vintage Microphones You Must Own](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/5-great-vintage-microphones/) - 5 Great Vintage Microphones - Here are some vintage mics that ever one should have (or at least of few of them) they are durable and sound amazing
- [Budget Field Recording Equipment I Use To Create Sounds For Video Games](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/budget-field-recording-equipment/) - This is the budget field recording equipment I use to create sound fx for video games and film. Sound designing/Game audio is fun.
- [Pitching To Film & Video Game Companies: What To Expect!](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/pitching-music-to-film-and-video-game-companies/) - Pitching your music and services to film & video game companies is a lot of work. Here are some things to expect and how to work around them
- [5 Traits Of Successful Music Professionals: Which Traits Are You Missing?](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/traits-of-successful-musicians-and-other-music-professionals/) - 5 common traits I see in successful producers, musicians, artists and other music business professionals. Which traits do you have in common?
- [How To Prepare Your Music For Sync Licensing: Vital Steps](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/how-to-prepare-yourself-for-licensing-music-every-step-listed-is-vital/) - Music (Sync) licensing is huge. Don't miss out on placements! Here are some crucial tips that will help you prepare for and succeed in Music Licensing.
- [Should I Give My Music Away For Free?](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/popular-reader-question-should-i-give-my-music-away-for-free/) - Should music producers give their music away for free? One needs to factor in their personal needs and where they are in their career before making a decision.
- [The Upsides & Downsides Of Playing Live](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/gigging-mistakes-musicians-and-artists-make-part-2/) - Some gigs pay very well and others don’t. If you know your worth, you can decide for yourself if you want to take a gig for “exposure” or money
- [Rolling Stones Facts: 58 Instruments Used In 100 Hit Songs (Infographic)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/rolling-stones-facts-infographic/) - A few facts you didn't know about The Rolling Stones Top 100 Hit Songs
- [Music Review/Interview: One Thing You Don't Know About Eric Zayne](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/numovement-eric-zayne-interview/) - I was able to catch artist and producer Eric Zayne after a performance in Los Angeles. Eric is backed by a young and talented band known as NuMovement. NuMovement is described as a musician’s collective, which was started by Cesar Ramirez (guitar), Mills (keys), Mike Morgan (bass), and Kendall Lewis (drums). I was able to
- [The Business Of Sound Design: A Quick Overview](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/the-business-of-sound-design-how-it-works/) - The Business of Sound Design: What is Sound Design? What is a Sound Designer? How much does a Sound Designer make? How To Become a Sound Designer?
- [So You Want To Be A Touring Musician?](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/so-you-want-to-be-a-touring-musician-part-1/) - Being a touring musician can be very rewarding. He are a list of benefits that come with the territory
- [The Business Of Sound Design: Sound Designer’s Tools Of The Trade](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/the-business-of-sound-design-sound-designers-tools-of-the-trade/) - The Business Of Sound Design: Common tools of the trade (hardware/software)
- [Home Studio: What Microphones Do You Have In Your Arsenal?](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/home-studio-arsenal-of-condenser-microphones/) - Home Studio: What microphones do you have in your arsenal? I have a small selection that I rely on for everyday recording.
- [Music Licensing Challenge: How Many Placements Will I Get In 90 Days?](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-licensing-90-day-challenge/) - The 90 Day Challenge is a music licensing course that I've decided to enroll in and do a case study on. Subscribe and stay tuned!
- [How To Make Money With Sound Design](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/the-business-of-sound-design-how-to-make-money/) - How To Make Money With Sound Design: Making money as a sound designer isn't too hard. The most important thing you have to focus on is..Read more
- [My Demos Were Rejected](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/my-demos-were-rejected/) - (Music Licensing Update) - My demo was rejected by 20 + music libraries , but WHY? → Read More
- [My Review Of Aaron's 90 Day Music Licensing Challenge](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/my-review-of-aaronss-90-day-music-licensing-challenge/) - Here's My Review Of Aaron's 90 Day Music Licensing Challenge. Did It work? Did I get placements? What sucked! What I loved Etc
- [Creating Music With Arturia Spark Drum Machine](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/arturia-spark-drum-machine/) - A little vid of me creating music with Arturia's Spark Drum Machine.
- [DR40/Fostex FR2LE: Recording 500 New Sounds (Source Material Is Important)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/dr40-fostex-fr2le-recording-500-new-sounds-source-material-is-important/) - Made a goal to record 500 new sounds, that later turned into a paid gig. Tools: Dr40, Fostex FR2Le, Rode NTG1
- [What Music Creators Can Learn From Floyd Mayweather's Success](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/floyd-mayweather-jr-success-music-business/) - What music business professionals (artists, musicians) can learn from Floyd Mayweather Jr. Let us step inside of the boxing world for a bit.
- [Music Business: Goals For December 2013](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-for-december-2013/) - Music & Business is hard to balance. Setting monthly goals and sharing them with the public is a way for me to stay productive.
- [Music Business Goals: 1 on 1 Mentoring And Master Minds](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-1-on-1-mentoring-and-master-minds/) - Music Business Goals: 1 on1 mentoring and Masterminds. Nothing helps you succeed faster than surrounding yourself around other successful people.
- [Music Business Goals: Sound Design & Mentoring](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-sound-design-mentoring/) - Music Licensing (Business) Goals: A few things I plan on accomplishing for the month. | No Labels - No Managers - No Bullshit |
- [Exploring Alternative Careers in Music: This Is Where The Money Is!](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/sound-design-and-music-licensing/) - Watch the podcast, ask questions & learn something!
- [Demo Submission(s) Part 2 → Split Testing Results](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/demo-submission-part-2/) - Demo Submission split test 'full songs vs short snippets' Interested in which yields better results?| Diy Music Biz |
- [Music Business Goals: Music Placement How To's, Branding & Relationship Building](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-music-placements/) - Here are my music business goals for June 2014. This month I'll be sharing a lot of "how to's" for music placements and relationship building
- [Software Applications For Sound Designers](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/software-applications-for-sound-designers/) - Software applications sound designers need in order to create great sounds (sfx) for film and video games
- [They Rejected My Demo, But Still Put $2,700 In My Pocket (I'm Not Complaining)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/they-rejected-my-demo-but-still-put-2700-in-my-pocket/) - I’ve been having a little success with my new client base that I acquired during my Music Licensing Case Study. If this is your 1st time visiting my site or if you're clueless as to what I’m talking about, you can catch up by reading this post. It goes over my process of getting 200+
- [Music Business Goals March 2014: Music Licensing, Meta Data & Sound Design](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-march-2014/) - Hey everyone, here's my monthly music business goal update. If this is the first time you've seen this on my site basically It's an accountability measure. I share my business goals with the public in hopes of keeping myself motivated, accountable and others inspired. Every Goal Here Is Sitting In A Mind Map Organizing Music
- [Vlogging For Musicians : How To Create Screencasting Videos](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/vlogging-for-musicians-how-to-create-screencasting-videos/) - How to create and edit screencasting videos using screenflow, camtasia and usb mics
- [(Music Licensing Update) Libraries Are Biased!](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-libraries-are-biased/) - Why are music libraries so biased? I've run into more than my fair share throughout this licensing challenge.
- [Music Business Goals For February 2014](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-for-february-2014/) - I hope everyone's doing good, hopefully, last month was the start of new beginnings and promising events. Here my goals for February 2014 Organizing Music Cues There's still so much music to go through and it seems like I'm only making a small dent into my project, but I know that finishing the smaller tasks
- [Vlogging For Musicians Part 1: Equipment You'll Need For Video Marketing](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/vlogging-for-musicians-part-1/) - When musicians (and artists) think of creating videos, they think of vlogging. When they think of vlogging, they picture videos outlining their day-to-day. What I had for breakfast, and look at the new *blank* I just purchased. Vlogging is powerful when used correctly. In this post series, I'm going to show you how to
- [Enhancing Your Workflow With Studio One: A Few Of My Favorite Features](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/presonus-studio-one-review/) - A few things I love about personas studio one. This daw is the real deal
- [How To Make Money With Your Music (Part 1)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/how-to-make-money-with-your-music-part-1/) - Here's a 'no bs' guide on how to make money with your music. This is the 1st of many
- [Demo Submission(s) → The Split Test](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/demo-submission/) - Demo Submission split test 'full songs vs short snippets' which yields better results?
- [Music Business: Goals For November 2013](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-for-november-2013/) - Music Business: Goal setting and taking action, that's what I'm about. Here are my goals for the month of November 2013
- [5 things I Love About Bitwig Studio As A Musician And Producer](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/5-things-i-love-about-bitwig-studio-as-a-musician-and-producer/) - I think it's too easy to fall into the "Bitwig Studio vs. name another DAW" conversation. After all, that's how we naturally judge things. It gives us a point of reference. I know product 'x', how does this new product compare to it. Does it have 'x' amount of features? Does it work seamlessly with
- [Vlogging For Musicians Part 2 Setting Up Your Video Equipment & Staging Your Environment](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/vlogging-for-musicians-part-2-setting-up-your-video-equipment-staging-your-environment/) - Vlogging For Musicians Part 2: How to setup your video vlogging equipment and stage your video shoot.
- [10 Tweets From Music Industry Professionals That Need To Be Retweeted](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/10-motivational-tweets-from-music-industry-professionals/) - 10 great tweets from music industry professionals
- [OMG Music Libraries Are Stealing Our Money!](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-libraries-are-stealing-our-money/) - Music Libraries Are Stealing Our Money - Are you reading those terms and conditions closely? This is crazy!
- [Music Licensing Update: Placement Round Up (Success)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/more-music-licensing-success/) - Here's an update on my success in music licensing using the 90 Day Music Licensing Challenge for 2013
- [(Music Licensing) Patience Is A Virtue](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-licensing-patience-is-a-virtue/) - Music Licensing is definitely a part of the business that requires a bit a patience. Most don't like to hear that, but it's needed
- [Music Licensing Success (After 1 Month)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-licensing-success/) - Music Licensing Success -2 Placements after just 1 month into the Music Licensing Challenge? - Want to know my workflow -- Read More
- [(Music Licensing) A Music Library Gave Me 200+ Paying Clients](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/a-music-library-gave-me-their-clients/) - Music Licensing - I manage to obtain 200+ paying clients from a music library... They just gave them to me!
- [Music Licensing Success Another Placement Round Up Post](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-licensing-success-another-placement-round-up-2/) - Here's an outline of music licensing placements I've made during the first 5 months of 2014. Success comes from planting seeds
- [Music Business Goals: Here's What's On Deck For 2014](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-2014/) - New Years Resolutions! Where are they? Come on share them, don't be shy. This is the time when everyone decides to finally hit the gym, make better decisions, go back to school and get a degree, or *insert whatever sounds good here*. For others, they just want to fit in with everyone else. They set
- [Music Biz: Productivity Tips For →  (Musicians, Composers, Bands)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/productivity-tips-for-musicians-bands-artists/) - Be productive or go broke! Great organization & productivity tips for musicians, brands and artists
- [Categorizing Music & MindMapping Ideas](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-for-january-2014/) - Last year I started sharing my goals on my blog as another way to keep myself accountable. So far it's helped, with reaching goals as well as fine-tuning them. So I've decided to continue on with it. This won't be a very long post as I only have 2 goals this month. 1) Start Organizing
- [Logic Pro X: I'm Crossing over → Bye Bye Reason 7](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/logic-pro-10-x-im-crossing-over-bye-bye-reason-7/) - Saying bye to Reason 7, I'm crossing on to Logic Pro X
- [My Top 5 Music Licensing Companies (Libraries)  - Money Making Machines!](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/stock-music-libraries/) - 5 Stock Music Libraries that are responsible for 80% of my income.
- [Music Licensing: Bouncing Back From Rejection](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/bouncing-back-from-rejection/) - (Music Licensing) - Bouncing back from rejection. The best thing you can do after having your demo rejected is take corrective action.
- [How To Find Good Leads and Clients (With Budget)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/how-to-find-leads-and-clients-that-pay/) - How to find good leads and clients who pay for music and sound design
- [Music Quality vs Music Quantity](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-quality-vs-music-quantity/) - Music Quality vs Music Quantity - What side of the fence do you stand on?
- [Music Business Goals: Expanding Your Horizons & Building Relationships. That's How You Succeed](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-expanding-your-horizons-building-relationships-thats-how-you-succeed/) - I set goals every month so I know where I'm heading. I share those goals with you to keep myself accountable.
- [Music Licensing Success  →  (Finally Paid)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-licensing-success-pt2/) - Music Licensing Success - My tracks have been placed, payments cleared via Paypal (FINALLY PAID). - Here's how everything went down → Read More...
- [The Music Licensing Challenge Started I'm Already Behind](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/the-challenge-started-im-already-behind/) - I'm Already Behind In The 90 Music Licensing Challenge - Find out what gear I'm using and my 1st impressions of the licensing training course
- [Tips For Gigging Musicians: Avoid Making These Common Mistakes](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/gigging-mistakes-musicians-and-artists-make-part-1/) - Gigging is a great way for musicians to make money and attract fans. Here are a few mistakes you'll want to avoid in the process.
- [90Day Music Licensing Challenge (Playing Catch Up)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/playing-catch-up-with-the-90-day-music-licensing-challenge/) - Started off behind in the 90 Day Music Licensing Challenge, so I had to play a little bit of catch up. My outlook on the business has changed .... Read More
- [Music Business Goals: Music Licensing And Business How To's](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-and-licensing-how-tos/) - This month is dedicated to pointing my readers in the right direction and assisting them with music licensing, business ideas and how to's
- [Music Business: Goals For September 2013](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-for-september-2013/) - Setting goals in the music biz is important, but I may have bit off a little more than I can chew this month
- [Music Business Goals: Music Marketing and Licensing Companies](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-music-marketing-and-licensing-companies/) - Music Business Goals: Focusing on what matters - Marketing and connecting with the right people
- [Reason 7 Release Date April 30th](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/reason-7/) - Reason 7 is going to be a huge game changer → Read More
- [How To Get More Placements Part 2 (Music Licensing)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/how-to-get-more-placements-part-2-music-licensing/) - (Music Licensing) How To Get More Placements Part 2. Here's another great way to lock in more placements
- [How To Get More Placements (Music Licensing)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/how-to-get-more-placements-music-licensing/) - Music Licensing Tip → How You More Placements In The Music Industry. TV/Film/Artist/Videogames , the method works!
- [My Goals for 2013 (Music Business)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/my-goals-for-2013-music-business/) - My Goals For 2013 - This isn't a really long list but they are goals that are a must for my success in this music business
- [Music Business Goals: May 2014 Cues, Meta Data, Branding Etc](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-may-2014-cues-meta-data-branding/) - Hey everyone, hope all is well. Here are goals for the month of May. Please read them, leave some feedback and let me know what goals you have set for this month. The music licensing challenge, is really paying off now, but more on that in a future update. Let's get started Diy Music Biz
- [Vlogging For Musicians: How To Create A Simple Video Song Using A DSLR Camera (Or Any Camera You Have)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/vlogging-for-musicians-how-to-create-a-simple-video-song-using-a-dslr-camera-or-any-camera-you-have/) - How to create a simple video song using your camera (dslr, pocket cam etc) (Vlogging for musicians)
- [Music Business: Goals For August 2013](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-for-august-2013/) - Music Business: These are my goals for August 2013 → Boom Bap Phonetics 2, create music cues etc... read more to details
- [When You Should Copyright Your Music](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/copyright-your-music/) - You should copyright your music as often as possible. It protects you, your music and your cash flow. Don't neglect copyrighting!
- [2015 New Years Resolutions (Jan/Feb Month Goals)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/2015-new-years-resolutions/) - Every year we make a New Year's Resolution or multiple resolutions. What's your goals for 2015? Ps Please let me know what you think of mine.
- [Why I Walked Away From A High Paying Production Gig](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/outsourcing-music-production/) - The best thing you can do is help another music professional make a living, that's why I do what I do.
- [Sound Library: Heroes & Villains (Blastwave FX) Review](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/ric-viers-sound-library-heroes-and-villains/) - I've been a huge fan of Ric Viers for a few years now. I've read every article and piece of information I could find on this guy. A true inspiration to me as a person and a sound designer. In late 2013 I got my hands on two of Ric's sound libraries, Heroes & Villains
- [The Free Music Business Course Countdown Begins!](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/the-free-music-business-course-countdown-begins/) - Music Business Training: My Free Membership Program Launches In 2 Weeks, Get In ASAP.
- [How To Send A Demo CD](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-licensing-update-cd-submissions/) - Music Licensing: How to send demo CDs to labels and other music companies. Yes, some companies still accept and require physical mail!
- [Music Business Goals: October 2013](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-business-goals-october-2013/) - Music Business Goals: Here's what I have planned for October 2013. Still lots of work to do with Logic X Pro
- [How To Edit Your Video Songs And Talking Head Videos Using ScreenFlow](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/how-to-edit-your-video-songs-and-talking-head-videos-using-screenflow/) - How to edit talking head and music videos in screenflow
- [Join My Songwriting Challenge: 1 Song Per Day For 31 Days](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/songwriting-challenge/) - The more music you have in your arsenal the better chances you have of landing placements. Join my 31 day challenge, create a health daily writing habit
- [Software (Business) Applications I Can't Live Without](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/software-applications-i-love/) - Here's a list of Software Applications I use on a daily business to help me with my business. Most of these are free, but even the ones that cost a little $, are worth it. Word processing (Contracts & Invoices) Libre Office – For years, I've always used my email client for crafting emails and
- [How To Build A Recording Studio Part 2](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/build-a-recording-studio-part-2/) - Building a Recording Studio of your own can be a complicated process, but this guide will help you by taking the mystery out of the equation.
- [How To Build A Recording Studio](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/build-a-recording-studio/) - How To Build Your Own Recording Studio: microphones, sound treatment, monitors, recording apps - everything is covered here
- [Music Licensing Placements: Last 7 Months Of 2014](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-licensing-placements/) - Here's a quick update outlining my music licensing success during the last 6 -7 months of 2014. Enjoy
- [Vlogging For Musicians: How To Build Your Fanbase And Find Music Placement Opportunities Using Video](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/how-to-build-your-fanbase-and-find-music-placement-opportunities-using-video/) - This is an easy method musicians can use to build strong fanbases and find music placement opportunities using video marketing
- [Disadvantage Of Licensing Your Music W/ Soundcloud/GettyImages](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/soundcloud-music-licensing-pumpaudio-pt2/) - Soundcloud and Getty Images have made music licensing easier for musicians but their are some disadvantages which I explain in this video
- [Interview With Sound Designer Jeff Moberg](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/interview-with-sound-designer-jeff-moberg/) - Sound Design - I had a chance to Interview a talented Sound Designer name Jeff Moberg. He shares his workflow, gear choices and how to jump into sound design
- [Soundcloud - Music Licensing & Pumpaudio](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/soundcloud-music-licensing-pumpaudio/) - Soundcloud - Music Licensing & Pumpaudio - This is the fastest way to jump in and start getting your music picked up by film, game and television companies
- [Why You Need An Email List](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/need-an-email-list/) - If you don't have an email list you're missing out on tons of money making opportunities. This is a need/must have for any business that strives for success!
- [5 Tips on Branding Yourself [Your Music]](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/tips-on-branding-yourself/) - Branding Yourself - Branding tips for music composers, bands, artist and other audio professionals.
- [Balancing Studio Needs Vs Wants](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/studio-needs/) - I love recording studio gear as much as the next person but your studio needs should always before your wants
- [What Is A Music Supervisor](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/what-is-a-music-supervisor/) - What is a music supervisor? What is their role in the music industry and how can they help me as a music professional?

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- [Music Licensing Basics: Producers, Students, Artists Enter](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/) - Music Licensing Basics: If you aren't earning royalties off your music it's time to get a better understanding of what sync licensing is and how it works.
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- [Video Game Placement Resource (Free Download)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/video-game-placement-resource/) - Video games have become one of the most popular forms of entertainment today, and music plays a large role in the gaming experience. Having your music placed in video games is an excellent way to gain exposure and make some great income. The problem many music producers face trying to enter this space is not
- [Diy Music Biz Resources](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/music-biz-resources/) - Music Biz Resources: Everything from music gear recommendations to market and promo tools you'll need as a budding singer, music producer or recording artist
- [About Greg Savage & Diy Music Biz](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/greg-savage/) - Greg Savage: Music Composer and Sound Designer for some of your favorite plugin/sound companies and brands. I teach music creators how to make a living
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## Downloads

- [Music Biz Consultation: Getting You On a Path To Success](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/downloads/consultation/) - Music Biz Consultation: Offering guidance on Sync Licensing, Game Audio, and more. Let's work together and create a strategy tailored to and for your needs you.
- [Song Reviews: Is Your Music Sync Ready?](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/downloads/song-review/) - Sync Licensing: Song (and Instrumental) Reviews This consist of me analyzing your music and evaluating it based on the following factors Sound Quality Song Structure Sync Readiness Detailed feedback, including tips to help get your music ‘placement ready’, will be given within 48 hours of receiving the music to be analyzed.
- [Music Libraries For Video Games (Download)](https://www.diymusicbiz.com/downloads/music-libraries-for-video-games/) - Music Libraries For Video Games: Get your music represented and pitched by the same music libraries used by Indie, Mobile, and AAA Video Game Companies

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