
The Independent Artist’s Single Release Checklist
Releasing a song? Here’s exactly what I would do to promote it without a major-label budget.
Explaining the music industry in a way that's easy to understand. No gatekeeping. Just the real, honest guide to registration, publishing, and sync—ensuring you actually get the royalties you deserve.
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Releasing a song? Here’s exactly what I would do to promote it without a major-label budget.

If you perform your original music live, you could be leaving performance royalties on the table

In this inspiring episode of Liz the Music Manager, I sit down with the legendary Jai Uttal—a GRAMMY-nominated composer, musician, and pioneer of world devotional music.

Have a song you’d like feedback on? Drop a link in the comments below and I’ll be listening throughout August, sharing my thoughts on songwriting, production, vocals, arrangement, and anything else that stands out.

You cannot control trends, algorithms, or the decisions of executives, but you can control your business.

Per-show fees, weekly salaries, retainers, per diems—and who pays for all those flights and hotels

I’m thrilled to welcome my friend and singer-songwriter Liz Lieber to the podcast!

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love guitars.

The real money—and time—I’ve spent building an artist from absolutely nothing

The process can sound intimidating, but it’s actually much simpler than most people think.