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How Much Money Do You Make if Someone Records Your Song?
What a cut pays in 2026: the 13.1 cent mechanical rate, streaming, performance royalties, sync fees, and why some recordings pay nothing.
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What Is a Demo Song? Types, Costs and When You Need One
A demo song is a simple recording that shows the melody, lyrics and structure of a song. Learn the types, what they cost, and…
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Can You Copyright AI Music? What Songwriters Need to Know in 2026
You can copyright the parts of a song you wrote, but not music AI made from a prompt. What the Copyright Office says, and…
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The Pros and Cons of Co-writing
In last month’s blog we explored some ways to overcome songwriter’s block, and I mentioned that co-writing songs is one of the most important…
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Music Publishing 101: How to Understand Publishing, Copyrighting, and Royalties
Music publishing can be a confusing and overwhelming process for many songwriters, especially those who are just starting out in the industry. From copyright…
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Why won’t anyone record my song?
Every songwriter’s dream is to have their music picked up by an artist who loves the song and feels like their fans would too.…
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Should a Male or a Female Sing On My Demo?
While it’s always possible to get lost in the details of any new project, sometimes, the details truly matter. And believe it or not,…
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What is a worktape?
One of the very first things we need to get started when working on a custom demo for you is a worktape. Don’t know…
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What do I need to send in to get a demo recorded?
When you’ve written your song and need to get a demo created, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared and have everything needed for…
Is your AI demo industry-ready?
What the people you pitch really hear in an AI demo, and ten checks that tell you whether your song is ready for a real demo. It takes about five minutes.