Who Cares What I Think?!
Joyce Kettering2019-01-24T17:29:16+02:00Seeking approval is only human. But it can kill your music if you don't watch out. Especially if you ask the wrong questions to the wrong people.
January 2019
F**k Social Media, Your Music Career Doesn’t Need It
Joyce Kettering2019-01-31T20:42:40+02:00Successful musicians all have one thing in common. And it's got nothing to do with a fancy website or an elaborate social media strategy.
Self-Publishing Music: The Pros, The Cons and How To Get Started
Joyce Kettering2019-10-03T18:12:30+02:00Self-publishing music can mean more money, more control and more freedom. But it requires more time spent on administrative work, networking and sales.
A Guide To Music Distribution, Including a Video Walkthrough Of My Favorite Music Distribution Service
Joyce Kettering2019-07-30T15:33:50+02:00Sneak-peek inside my favorite music distribution service. Learn how to get your music on Spotify, verify your artist page and start building a following in no time.
December 2018
Learning From The Best: Miles Davis
Joyce Kettering2019-02-11T13:04:47+02:00Kind of Blue. What musicians and songwriters can learn from the making of Miles Davis' most popular album. Whether they're into jazz or not.
Keep Calm and Create
Joyce Kettering2018-12-20T20:35:57+02:00Toolbox to help artists get out of a rut and keep a creative mindset. How to stay creative and productive, even when life gets rough and inspiration dries up.
Selling Art Under A Pseudonym
Joyce Kettering2018-12-13T16:50:58+02:00Selling art under a pseudonym gives you the freedom to experiment and explore a multitude of creative projects without compromising your reputation.
Music Production Tips: 5 Things You Should Start Doing RIGHT NOW
Joyce Kettering2019-10-03T18:14:07+02:00Music production tips for beginners that are free and easy to implement. Will improve your mixes overnight, even if you're working in a home studio.
November 2018
Songwriters Block: Creative Tricks To Beat the Blank Page
Joyce Kettering2019-01-31T23:46:23+02:00Creative techniques to overcome songwriters block. Borrow from different art forms and cultures to trigger your imagination and build your creative muscle.
October 2018
Music Conferences for Sync Licensing
Joyce Kettering2018-10-30T23:26:44+02:00Top music conferences for sync licensing. How to prepare for music industry events. How to stand out once you get there.
Submit Music For TV Placement Without Having To Rely On A Publisher
Joyce Kettering2019-04-05T12:25:18+02:00Learn how to skip the middlemen and submit music for TV placement. Work directly with music supervisors and filmmakers to keep 100% of your licensing revenues.
Music Production Workflow To Finish What You Start
Joyce Kettering2019-11-19T13:35:48+02:00Music production workflow ideas to help songwriters. Come up with song ideas. Keep momentum in the music studio. Finish what you start.
ISWC vs ISRC, What You Need To Know
Joyce Kettering2019-09-13T11:19:30+02:00ISWC and ISRC numbers help songwriters and music producers get paid. Learn how to get the ISWC and ISRC codes you need and embed them in your audio files.
September 2018
Networking in the Music Industry For The Shy And Busy
Joyce Kettering2019-10-03T18:17:32+02:00It's hard to stand out and get noticed when you're networking in the music industry. It's even harder if you make these 3 common mistakes....
Recording Studio Equipment List for Beginners and Procrastinators
Joyce Kettering2019-10-03T18:01:43+02:00The essential recording studio equipment list to help you write, record and produce radio quality music in your home studio. This post is for songwriters who want to start producing their own music and music producers who love their gear but struggle to finish tracks.
How To Choose The Right Music Licensing Companies For Your Songs
Joyce Kettering2019-07-30T14:24:54+02:007 questions to help you determine what music licensing companies are a good fit for you.
Music Licensing Companies for Indie Producers
Joyce Kettering2020-02-04T12:15:33+02:00List of top music libraries that are looking for new music and will get your music in front of top licensing opportunities.
July 2018
Can Licensing Hurt Indie Musicians?
Joyce Kettering2019-08-10T20:00:56+02:00Music licensing can be a great career accelerator for indie musicians. It can also be a career killer if you don't know what you're doing.
Composition vs Sound Recording
Joyce Kettering2020-03-26T14:58:35+02:00The difference between a composition and a sound recording is key for songwriters and recording artists. It determines how, how much and when they get paid.
May 2018
How To Prepare Audio Files For Licensing
Joyce Kettering2019-09-02T20:03:44+02:00What audio file formats do you need for licensing? How many music cues and alternative versions should you produce? What are stem music files?
April 2018
The Strange Case of Dr. Tags and Mister Metadata
Joyce Kettering2019-07-27T16:30:32+02:00No more confusion around metadata. Find out how to tag your audio files and select the right keywords to ensure your music is heard and you get paid.
January 2018
What Kind Of Music Do You Need To Get On TV?
Joyce Kettering2019-07-27T16:32:43+02:00You’re already writing music for film and TV. Even if you’re writing in an incredibly weird and niche sub-genre, there's room for your music on our screens.
12 FREE Online Music Courses to Master Your Craft
Joyce Kettering2019-07-27T16:36:34+02:00Online music courses are great to get out of a creative rut. Here's a selection of free online courses that will help you become a better songwriter.
December 2017
Justin Tessier On What It Takes To Make A Living As An Indie Musician
Joyce Kettering2019-07-11T13:42:18+02:00Justin Tessier tells us how The Blue Stones gigged their way to a record deal and huge placements on TV shows like Suits and Monday Night Football.
November 2017
How Do You Know Your Music Is Ready For Licensing?
Joyce Kettering2019-07-30T13:08:39+02:00You don't! BAM! That's it for today! Thank you very much..... No seriously, there's one simple way you'll know for sure if your music is ready to license.