"Create your own big break." To help you get started: funding, contests, more publishing companies, and music libraries accepting demos -

"You know it's real when you are who you say you are"

- Drake: Pound Cake/ Paris Morton Music 2

Listen, either you know or don't. Everyone is a star it's up to you to see yourself as one or not.

?? Community Spotlight: SymphonyOS ??

Marketing your music can be a challenging and daunting task for any music entrepreneur. With the right tools and strategies, you can break through the noise and get your music in front of the right audience using emerging technologies like SymphonyOS.?So we checked it out and ran a few campaigns.

Just picture this - you having access to the same technology as big corporations right in your pocket. It's like finally evening out the playing field, don't you think?

As you can see In three months he saw no growth, but once we started utilizing Symphony's automation, his fanbase began to grow steadily.

And the best part is, the tool does all the heavy lifting for you! From setting up your campaign to optimizing your ads and target audience, it works tirelessly to ensure you get the lowest cost per click possible. Their algorithm works like a brain 24-7 constantly checking your ads, something us humans cannot do.

Symphony has already powered successful campaigns for superstars like Future, SZA, 21 Savage, Chance The Rapper, $uicideboy$, and more. With Symphony, you can centralize all your artist data and use their algorithm to create 500 audiences that are likely to love your music.?

Take advantage of Symphony without breaking the bank. You can reach Megh Vakharia with all your feedback and requests so they can continue to build tools that empower independent artists like you. Get started with Symphony Pro here.

Want to understand how automation is changing the trajectory of how independent artists achieve success? Check out our podcast here

?? Contest ??

?? Tiny Desk Concert?

Send Tiny Desk a video of you playing one song behind a desk of your choosing. If you win, you'll get to play your very own Tiny Desk concert and go on tour with NPR Music.

What you’ll get:

Play a Tiny Desk concert at NPR in Washington, D.C.

Be featured on NPR’s AlThings Considered

Headline NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest On The Road

?? Deadline - 11:59 p.m. ET on March 13?

Apply Here: https://tinydeskcontest.npr.org/2023/open/

?? Money Moves???

?? Reveel Creator Grant (Web3)

??$5k

Website: https://grant.r3vl.xyz/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/r3vl_xyz

?? Black Creator Grant

This is a grant designed with Black creators in mind. Passion projects can be hard to kickstart when you do not have many resources available. The Good Girl Movement has decided to create a grant with Black creators, innovators, and business owners in mind.

??$250

?? Deadline - FEBRUARY 28TH, 2023

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWIMhybt4O6ghpwlDYp72HpACb1v56ZVIZbX5mF9Q3JinMbA/viewform?

?? Jazz Road Tours

Jazz Road Tours supports small, three - to six-site tours at an array of venue types, often in rural communities and other areas traditionally underserved by the genre. This artist-centric grant program—designed to support approximately 50 tours each year—is made possible with funds from the Doris Duke Foundation with additional support from the Mellon Foundation.

??$5,000 to $15,000

Deadline: March 8, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PT

https://www.southarts.org/artist-grants-fellowships/jazz-road/jazz-road-tours?

??Jazz Road Creative Residencies

Description: To provide financial support for professional jazz artists from across the US in self-defined residency activities that advance their artistry, creative exploration, community engagement, and lifework in jazz.

??$5,000-$40,000

Deadline: April 8, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PT

https://www.southarts.org/artist-grants-fellowships/jazz-road/jazz-road-creative-residencies?

?? Individual Artists Entrepreneurial Grants

Artist Entrepreneurial Grants recognize the importance of the creative workforce to New Hampshire’s economy. Artist Entrepreneurial Grants support opportunities that will benefit artists’ careers, including the development of business skills, participation in programs to raise the level and quality of their art, and participation in programs that will bring their art to the widest possible markets.

Who is this for: New Hampshire artists, makers and creatives

??Artist can requests $250 - $1,000

Deadline: May 5

https://www.nh.gov/nharts/grants/artists/artistentre.html

Honorable mentions: music publishing opportunities ????

I recently posted a list of the notable music publishing companies that represent global superstars. Companies like these still believe in the power of talent and accept demos from songwriters like you. Check out the list here and submit your music. I decided to list a few more in this issue, but before moving forward, let's get some understanding.

What is the business of music publishing?

Music publishers represent and promote the musical compositions of songwriters (not the masters). Remember, you can always self-publish and represent your own composition. Just understand that you need to wear multiple hats, practice professionalism, work hard, understand the business, understand the asset(s) you are representing, and master networking.

Music publishing companies are one of the keys to unlocking opportunities for song placement (TV shows, films, video games, commercials, artists, etc.), music licensing, and royalty administration, allowing songwriters to focus on their creativity while building a solid financial foundation.

Let's get into it...

?? FRNDS MUSIC

FRNDS Music is partnered with Ingrooves their ambition is to take you and your music to the next level and create a home where you can grow, connect, and collaborate with like-minded people.?

Their publishing arm has worked with songwriters such as ZAYN, Timbaland, and more. This company is offering submissions for the publishing side and label?

https://www.frndsmusic.com/submit-new-music ? ( General Submission )?

https://www.frndsmusic.com/about-us ( To specify what you’re interested in submitting for)

?? Wipe Out Music

Independent music publisher established in 1996

Placement include: Kia, Oceans 8, Capital One, Visa, and more?

https://www.wipeoutmusic.com/contact/

Music Libraries Accepting Demos

?? Crucial Music

We’re an artist-friendly company dedicated to placing your music in blockbuster films, Emmy-winning shows, and big brand spots.

https://www.crucialmusic.com/page/the_deal

?? Universal Production Music

Our full-service production music library offers ease and efficiency to professional content creators working in advertising, film, broadcast, and digital media.

https://upm-us.disco.ac/upload/8280592/music-submissions/?signature=qFbrj76e6jDMllMIxx2ZlGnLfZs%3Abvt4NsQR

I've been telling you all that DISCO is the industry standard. Get it here.

?? Melodie

Our purpose is to connect and inspire Melodie artists, content creators and employees - growing a benevolent, diverse and sustainable business

https://melod.ie/artist_submissions

https://melod.ie/artist_submissions

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