DIY Roundup: Tips for Musicians From Around the Web

A Guide to Clearing Music Samples Over the past few months, Marcus Taylor from the Musician's Guide received a lot of questions on the topic of sample clearance. Taylor asked a legal advisor at music & media law firm Avenant Law, to share his expertise on sample clearance with you. 

See More About: SOCAN (the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada), How to Obtain Sample Clearance, Using Works in the Public Domain: No Need to Get Permission

Before You Crowdfund, Kickstart, or Otherwise Ask Fans for Money, Please Read This... The music world just had a 'moment,' and it was brought to you by Amanda Palmer. Which almost guarantees a huge increase in artist pitches, music projects, and other music-themed Kickstarter ideas ahead. Which, in turn, almost guarantees an influx of (Crowdfunding) Kickstarter failures ahead. - Paul Resnikoff, Digital Music News

See More About: The Crowdfunding Bible On Campaigns That Succeeded & Those That Failed, How I Earned My Place in the Music Business: 6 Insights For Breaking In, Is Fan-Funding the Future of Music?

6 Things to Consider Before Entering the Recording Studio - The DIY Musician

See More About: When is a Pro Studio the Right Choice?, A Recording Studio is No Place For Democracy, 8 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Live Recording, Authenticity and Recording Technology