Posted: Oct 22, 2025

Category: Songwriting

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

"Think about all the great music made in all of history. We only have a relatively small amount of it created with the latest technology and access to almost anything we need to be delivered to our doorstep. I want to give you an exercise in limitations. What can you learn about yourself and your music by putting certain limits on your creative process?"

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Posted: Oct 1, 2025

Category: Licensing

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**Guest post written by Sync Songwriter. Their mission is to not only help independent artists and songwriters learn and understand the sync licensing world but to also help them build relationships with music supervisors.

 

"Recently, I had the chance to sit down on a Zoom call with two heavy-hitters in the music industry: a music supervisor who works on Oscar-winning films and an entertainment lawyer who represents some of the biggest stars and labels in the world — while also advocating for indie songwriters. We had a candid, in-depth conversation about the growing role of AI in music creation, especially as it relates to licensing for film and TV. What followed was a revealing look into both the opportunities and the landmines that artists need to understand as this technology evolves. As AI in music licensing becomes a more urgent topic, artists need clarity on what’s legally safe — and what’s not."

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Posted: Aug 5, 2025

Category: Technology

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

"If you’re a band manager, publicist, or just a die-hard fan trying to keep tabs on your favorite act, staying informed about every mention online can feel overwhelming. Luckily, Google Alerts is a free and powerful tool that can do most of the legwork for you. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to use Google Alerts to monitor a band’s online presence—whether you’re trying to track press coverage, spot fan activity, or get ahead of potential PR issues."

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Posted: Nov 19, 2024

Category: Fans

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

"Have you ever felt like you wanted to find a way to steal all the fans of that band that is doing better than you? Well, you can. The best part is that you aren’t really stealing them and you won’t get arrested. Find out which bands are similar to you. Their fans can be your fans. If they like that other band then why can’t they be your fan as well?"

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Posted: Oct 2, 2024

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

"Show posters are still one of the best ways to promote your band and a live show. I know most of the venues that I played at still used show posters for every show. Some venues even required that you send posters. These are a low-cost option for promotion and still can work great if done correctly. Don’t just write some stuff on a sheet of paper with a sharpie. Put some thought into your show posters and they will pay off with larger crowds and more engaged fans. I’m going to teach you how to make the most kick-ass show poster ever!"

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