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  by the time I entered junior high, I had moved back to my hometown which is a rural area I can remember being in high school and being the only black student in the class and I started to notice that all the white kids' parents were married and their grandparents were married meanwhile all my peers came from single parents homes and not too many of their grandparents wasn't married as well hell I don't know if they were ever married all the white kids I went to school with they are all married now with kids and I'm pretty sure their kids are gonna repeat the same steps as their parents did as far as me and my peers we repeated da same steps our parents did. Here's my theory on why black women are not being asked for their hand in marriage some black women will spend their best years dealing with no good men and that's because I feel like we all want something we can't have think about it  it's probably somebody right now that will cross the ocean for y...

  Ever felt like no matter what you do, your music career isn’t taking off like you want it to? Done everything from marketing to content creation and still not seeing serious results? It can feel discouraging, I know. But trust me when I say, we’ve all been there. There is no breakthrough without the trials, experiments, and work that comes before it. Just know, you are not alone in feeling this way. And believe it or not, there are solutions. An important thing to remember is: what works for me may not work for you and vice versa. Read on with an open mind and go with your gut. Does one of these feel more doable to you? Does it feel more aligned? Be ready to put in the work, and aim to find the path that makes the work feel worth it, exciting, and engaging. That’s the key. And it’s also where we start. Check your mindset  I used to roll my eyes so hard when people said that changing my mindset would change my life. BUT I would be lying if I said that I haven’t noticed a diff...

  If you’re reading this, you probably love making music but struggle to fit it into your daily life. Maybe you’re young and are tied up with a full-time non-musical job, or are in your thirties with a young family. Or, you have always wanted to pursue music seriously, but could never find the time. The truth is, you can make music creation a priority in your life regardless of your age, busy schedule, and musical experience. It just takes some planning and dedication.  Goals first, schedule next Vague desires like “I want to make more music” or “ I want to try songwriting” aren’t clear enough to bring music creation into your daily routine in a lasting way. Write down a short list of realistic goals you want to accomplish in music, whether it’s writing and recording your first song or writing fifteen songs over the next three months for an upcoming album. The type of goals you have will tell you how much time you need to devote to music creation in any given week. If you’re t...

  You may not realize this if you’re a developing artist, but you have a unique songwriting practice. This includes everything: from your approach to writing lyrics to how you come up with riffs, beats, melodies, and song structures. It’s individual to you and looks different for each songwriter. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your time creating, whether you’re new to music-making or a seasoned writer: Create as consistently as possible If you want to make great music, it helps to create as often as possible. Writing tons of songs will help you find your productive rhythm. However, unless you have tons of time on your hands and exercise discipline, the best way is to create consistency and stick to a strict weekly songwriting schedule. Prioritize doing what you enjoy most, but leave enough time to get things done A songwriting practice that isn’t fun and rewarding will quickly become something you dread. However, it’s crucial to make time for both the tasks you ...

  There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding recent  changes to Spotify’s royalty model . Namely, those tracks will no longer generate royalties unless they garner 1000+ streams on a 12-month rolling basis.  As  the industry debates  whether these changes are a net positive or negative for musicians, it seems many artists are still confused about some of the basics of Spotify’s payment structure.  Here’s how Spotify pays To help you better understand your Spotify earnings, I thought it’d be a good time to review how (and when) Spotify pays artists, songwriters, and other rights holders. But before we dive into specifics, here’s… What artists get WRONG about Spotify Spotify has always been a source of consternation for labels and artists. The Majors, after missing their chance to launch and outright control a streaming platform of their own, jumped aboard the moving train by  acquiring a stake in Spotify . Many classic acts were  late ...

  Do you dream of headlining a big music festival?  Not surprisingly, a crucial step towards that goal is: booking your FIRST music festival slot!  With 1,000+ annual music festivals in the USA and Europe alone, there’s a whole world of opportunity out there for you to wow IRL audiences with your live show.  In this article we’ll explore: the pros and cons of festival performances how to know if you’re ready for a festival gig and a few different ways to book your first festival slot Let’s dive in! Why play music festivals? This might sound like a strange place to start, but it’s worth asking: Do you really WANT to explore music festival opportunities?  Some festivals are amazing, career-defining experiences: Coachella, Glastonbury, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Newport Folk Festival, ZoukOut, Rolling Loud, Lollapalooza Brasil… Impress those audiences and your music will be all over TikTok and Instagram. As memorable as it may be to rock one of those...