Hiring a Music or Entertainment Lawyer: A Practical Guide for Independent Artists When to hire, what to ask, fee models, and the contract clauses that matter most
Feeling Stuck as an Independent Artist? A Practical Roadmap to Move Forward Concrete steps, creative exercises, and career tactics to regain momentum and grow your audience
Fair Use in Music: What Independent Artists Really Need to Know A practical guide to sampling, covers, remixes, and staying safe when you borrow sound
Is There an International Copyright Registry? What Independent Musicians Need to Know Why copyright is automatic, when to register, and practical steps to protect your music worldwide
Music Contracts in the Modern Industry: A Practical Guide for Independent Artists Understand the key clauses, revenue streams, and negotiation tactics that protect your rights and earnings
Music Contracts 101: How to Choose, Read, and Negotiate the Right Agreement A practical guide for independent artists to understand common deals, key clauses, and negotiation priorities
Work on Your Artistic Identity Before Releasing Music: A Practical Guide for Independent Artists How to define your sound, visuals, and strategy so your first releases reach the right listeners
Build Your Artistic Identity Before You Release Music: A Practical Guide for Independent Artists How to define who you are, where your music belongs, and how to make your first releases land the right way