Nobody really loves paying taxes. It’s not hard to understand why.
Even if you like some of the things you get in return for your tax payments, they are different from almost every other area of your life in that you don’t get too much choice in just how much Read more...
For centuries, dozens of prominent black composers have left their mark on western classical music.
Many of them struggled to be recognized for their accomplishments, and some of those who became acclaimed, or even world-renowned artists in their own day have become woefully under-recognized today.
This Black History Month, we Read more...
In the first part of this series we looked at how and why to register a copyright to protect your creative works.
This time, we’re going deeper into the world of music publishing to explore some ideas on how to make money from your music by licensing it out for Read more...
For every generation, there are genres of popular music that help define its political climate and mindset. And few such genres have been as scrutinized and celebrated as hip hop and soul.
These are art forms that express brutal truths about injustice, poverty, racial inequality, addiction, and violence. They celebrate Read more...
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably long dreamed of having a career in music. The bright lights. The screaming fans. The fortune. The fame. The paperwork…
Yeah, no one ever talks about that last part.
There’s a lot of administrative work that goes into monetizing music at a large scale. Read more...
