Understanding the legal aspects of the music industry, particularly copyright law, is critical for any professional musician. Allen Bargfrede can help.

I recently spent seven days at Spirit Radio Studio in East Nashville recording an EP. And let me tell you, I learned a lot.

As a songwriter, my job is to pack three minutes with as much imagery as I can, both lyrically and musically.

While these two roles are not mutually exclusive, it can definitely be challenging to find the balance between your artist-self and your manager-self.

Crowdfunding is great for direct-to-fan artists. But be warned: Running a successful campaign is a lot of work and requires dedication, persistence, and a healthy dose of charm.

Annie Clements knows a thing or two about the music industry. For years, she’s worked as the bassist for country superstars Sugarland. We caught up with her for a chat before a show with Amos Lee.

What many artists don’t realize is that originality is not planned, but the product of fervent exploration leading to happy accidents.

Berklee Online songwriting instructor Andrea Stolpe talks about finding a collaborator as a songwriter and what they can bring to your music.

The typical performing songwriter is both the man-power behind and the face in front of a business built from the ground up.