Career Development

Resources and guides from subject matter experts on various career-focused and industry topics.

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“How I did it”: Once a Tree reflects on Kenekt

Peak experiences at 2018 SOCAN Song Camp

Sound Advice: A Rose isn’t a Rös, nor a Rose Jr.

Securing Your Band Name

Sound Advice: Get on to my cloud

Fleshing out your song with SoundBetter, Tunedly

“How I did it”: Grand Analog earns more than 65 song placements

Co-publisher explains their path to synchronization success

Sound Advice: “How Do I Apply For Funding?” – Part Two

A practical guide to various funding options available to mu...

Sound Advice: “How do I apply for funding?” – Part One

A submission guide for a sampling of available music grants

Sound Advice: “How do I get booked?”

Improving your chances to play live

Sound Advice: Maylee Todd’s Indie Musician Toolkit

A dozen ways to help you move forward

“How I did it”: Rachael Kennedy

Developing skills, collaborating, networking, making the lea...

Sound Advice: CIS-Net for Rights Holders making significant progress

Testing has begun for valuable expansion of service

Sound Advice: The CMPA Looks Ahead in 2017

Working for publishers through advocacy, communication, educ...

Sound Advice: Do something remarkable

It’ll make people take notice

Sound Advice: How to use social media in 2016

According to Microsoft’s Nancy Baym

Sound Advice: Kardinal Offishall

All about the game

Sound Advice: Publishing Agreements

For performances

Sound Advice: How to tag your tunes

And why it’s so important

Tax Tips for Canadian Songwriters:

Royalties are considered self-employed business income

What an artist manager does, and what to look for in finding one

“Many musicians have unrealistic notions about how their c...

Hip-hop music publishing

What's the difference between a beat-maker and a producer?

Seeing the big picture

Your career is about more than just music

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