Music Business Guru Podcast

Level up your music career with the Music Industry Podcast by Music Business Guru! Get insider knowledge from top producers, A&Rs, and successful indie artists. Learn about streaming strategies, copyright laws, marketing hacks, and industry trends—all in one place. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our podcast gives you the competitive edge. Subscribe now https://m.youtube.com/@MusicBusinessGuru

The music business moves fast. If you’re not paying attention, you could miss out on money, opportunities, and career growth. Here’s why staying updated is critical:

• Platforms like Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube constantly tweak their algorithms.
• What worked for promotion last year may not work today.
• Example: Spotify’s discovery mode vs. TikTok’s trending sounds—artists who adapt get more plays.

• NFTs, fan subscriptions (Patreon, Kajabi), and sync licensing are changing how artists earn.
• Miss the trend? You could be leaving thousands on the table.

• Sample laws, AI-generated music policies, and royalty splits evolve frequently.
• Ignorance can lead to lawsuits or lost royalties (e.g., unauthorized samples in beats).

• Instagram Reels > YouTube Shorts > TikTok trends—each platform favors different content.
• Artists who stay flexible grow faster (e.g., viral hooks, hashtag strategies).

• 360 deals vs. distribution-only? New contract clauses emerge all the time.
• Knowing the red flags can save your career.

Talent alone isn’t enough. The most successful artists treat their career like a business. Here’s why education is non-negotiable:

• Signing a bad record deal because you didn’t understand royalties.
• Losing 50% of your earnings to shady managers or distributors.

• DIY artists keep more profits by handling their own
  • Distribution (TuneCore, DistroKid)
  • Marketing (Facebook Ads, email lists)
  • Production (mixing/mastering basics)

• Short-term success ≠ longevity (e.g., one-hit wonders).
• Artists who study branding, fan retention, and trends stay relevant for decades.

• Knowing industry terms, etiquette, and negotiation helps you:
  • Land better features
  • Get on playlists
  • Secure live gigs & sponsorships

• The artists who learn continuously survive industry shifts (e.g., vinyl → streaming → AI).
• Those who don’t? They fade out.

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