How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams

Music publishing has brought fear and confusion to many songwriters over the years. And Host Emily White understands why! There are horror stories of songwriters signing their publishing rights away for a nominal advance in the 20th century, only for their catalog to go on to make millions. But first, what *is* music publishing? And how do you collect on it? The good news is, music publishing is m...

All songwriters need to sign up for a performing rights organization or "P.R.O." in their country. Unfortunately Host Emily White has met many songwriters who have been fearful to do so. She’s also met young songwriters who figured they would join a PRO when they're further along in their career. This episode is here to quell those fears and encourage you to sign up for a PRO in your...

This episode covers Chapter 4 of the book this podcast is based on, "How to Record With or Without a Budget." Host Emily White does so by interviewing veteran musician, producer, photographer Patrick Sansone of Wilco and The Autumn Defense. Emily and Pat discuss his successful career through the lens of the book. While also sharing best practices for recording whether you're just get...

The next chapter in the book this podcast is based on is "How to Record With or Without a Budget." Host Emily White initially thought of Imogen Heap for this episode, as she is the first woman to win Best Engineered Album at The Grammys. However Emily realized she'd be remiss if the interview was limited to recording, and instead interviews Imogen on her iconic career through the len...

Today's episode delves into every musician's favorite topic (hint: sarcasm) - business affairs. Business affairs is also known as the legalities and rights around the music you're creating, and is not limited to master recording ownership and songwriting splits. Host Emily White digs in to ensure you're collecting all revenue that's owed to you for your songwriting and music pu...

Prior to recording, it's crucial to establish your marketing foundation as you can then authentically connect with fans to bring them on your journey. In short, this includes setting up your email list, text message club and ensuring your social media accounts are in place. No one knows this better than Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR. Ariel's best-selling books and award-winning Cyber PR® process...

Host Emily White had the privilege of interviewing Bon Iver's Justin Vernon for her students at New York University's Clive Davis Institute prior to the pandemic. White realized this conversation perfectly brought to life Chapter 1 of How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams - Get Your Art Together. Bon Iver's management kindly gave their blessing to shar...

Zoë Keating is the only musician Host Emily White has ever met that does not need to read the book this podcast is based on. Zoë is an old and dear friend of Emily's, as they first met when Emily was tour managing Zoë and Imogen Heap in the Winter of 2006. Emily interviewed Zoë for the book's foreword which is available via an exclusive excerpt with Hypebot here . This podcast episode is t...

Welcome to How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams! Based on Emily White's  #1 Amazon best-selling book of the same name , this debut episode gives you an overview of the book and this podcast series. Emily has never seen the modern music industry presented to artists in order - from creation to execution or recording to release. Similarly, as a veteran of the i...