Articles
These archive versions of The Session Feature Articles are posted as initially published. Deadlines, contacts and links have not been updated. Please keep this in mind when using this resource. In some cases, updates can be found in a more recent editions of The Session.
Latest Articles
-
Songwriting Part 14 - Protecting Your Copyrights
How to Copyright Your Song
October 3, 2024 in Songwriting & Copyright
"Copyright is the body of law on which the distribution of cultural products...
Read More -
Crafting a Great Artist Bio
January 30, 2023 in Marketing & Promotion
Many artists find it hard to describe themselves, particularly when they’re just getting started....
Read More -
Metadata Cheat Notes
March 22, 2021 in Recording & Production
Releasing music? Make sure that your recordings have identifable information embedded so that you...
Read More -
How to Release a Cover Song (Legally)
Putting a cover song on your album, releasing it as a single, and/or making it into a music video
September 17, 2020 in Songwriting & Copyright
Disclaimer: Navigating copyrights for covers can be very complicated. This is a simple article...
Read More -
The Show Moves Online
Livestreaming Tips for Artists
May 10, 2020 in Touring
SInce the COVID-19 pandemic began, more artists than ever are going live spontaneously, for a song or...
Read More -
Virtual Tipjars: Options
April 29, 2020 in Finding Money
As the world hunkers down and stays in for the pandemic, many artists are turning hard into streaming...
Read More -
A Case For Showcasing
August 22, 2018 in Marketing & Promotion
A showcase is a performance opportunity that typically takes place in conjunction with a music conference...
Read More -
Income Tax and the Musician
July 31, 2018 in Doing Business
Taxes! You always want to think ahead of what you can do to maximize the benefits you could receive by...
Read More -
Songwriting Part 16 - Framing the House the Muse Built
July 31, 2018 in Songwriting & Copyright
A well-written song is a small story in and of itself. It has characters, a plot, action, emotion, a...
Read More -
How to legally post a cover song video on YouTube
Suggested article from CD Baby
July 3, 2018 in Marketing & Promotion
We recommend the following resource: "Cover song videos are hugely popular...
Read More
