How-To Articles/Sound Advice


Pro songwriter and artist Lowell discusses her craft

And offers some tips for yours

Video: The Breakdown – “How do I know when a song is finished being mixed?”

Mixing and mastering engineer Jason Dufour

Video: The Breakdown – “What’s the best thing to do during lockdown?”

Shane Gill, Head of Music for Opposition BBTV

Video: The Breakdown – “How do I better connect with audiences during live-streams?”

Shane Gill, Head of Music for Opposition BBTV

Video: The Breakdown – “How do I better engage my audience during the pandemic?”

Shane Gill, Head of Music for Opposition BBTV

Video: The Breakdown – “How do I get signed to a label?”

Shane Gill, Head of Music for Opposition BBTV

Video: The Breakdown – How to break into music for gaming

Orri Sachar, Head of Music for electronic music label Monste...

Video: The Breakdown – Common mistakes of novice artists

Orri Sachar, Head of Music for electronic music label Monste...

Video: The Breakdown – “How do I find a manager?”

Allan Rayman manager Miranda Bonavia has some suggestions

The SOCAN Advantage

Member benefits that can help you

Video: The Breakdown – How do you properly approach a music supervisor via e-mail?

More tips to get your music considered for film, TV, and scr...

Working singer-songwriters survive pandemic with alternate revenues

From Patreon, live-streams, teaching, co-writes, synch licen...

Novice rapper? Here’s some tips from Snotty Nose Rez Kids

Celebrated duo offers Sound Advice in video chat

SOCAN’s Michael McCarty to take part in “Cover Your Assets” webinar

Live online discussion of copyright management and protectio...

Sound Advice: Steve Waxman’s Music Career Guidance

Tips from an “Unbiased Truthsayer”

Sound Advice: How to protect your instrument

Tips from Front Row Insurance

Decision- Makers: Darryl Hurs of Indie Week, CD Baby

Helping emerging musicians get exposed, networked, educated,...

Back to School: Tips on songwriting, touring, and your career

From Serena Ryder, Laurence Nerbonne, Kardinal Offishall, an...

The Breakdown: Mechanical Royalties

How you get paid when someone mechanically reproduces your m...

Sound Advice: Tips and tricks to guard your gear

How to prevent your instruments from being stolen

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