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Being an Independent Artist vs. Signing to a Record Label

BY Rory PQ

Should you go independent or sign with a record label? Learn the advantages and disadvantages of releasing music as an independent artist vs. signing with a record label. 
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New Music Business Program Coming in Summer 2020!

BY Icon Staff | July 24, 2019
ICON Collective is proud to announce a brand new Music Business Program in Los Angeles! Pre-register to receive updates and priority enrollment for 2020.
Music Industry News
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New Vocal Artist Program Coming in Summer 2020!

BY Icon Staff | July 10, 2019
ICON Collective is proud to announce a new Vocal Artist Program in Los Angeles tailormade for singers, songwriters, and performers. Enrollment coming 2020!
Music Industry NewsVocal Production Tips
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What Is a De-Esser and How to Use It

BY Rory PQ | July 10, 2019
What is a De-esser? Learn how de-essing can reduce or remove harsh high frequencies from vocal recordings, instruments, and entire mixes.
Music Production TipsVocal Production Tips
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5 Free VST Plugins: July 2019

BY Icon Staff | July 08, 2019
This free VST plugins roundup features a music production suite, vinyl simulator, multi-modulation effect, virtual acoustic drum instrument, and an SSL-style EQ.
Free DownloadsMusic Technology
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What Is The Music Modernization Act And Why It Matters?

BY Rory PQ | July 03, 2019
What is the Music Modernization Act? Learn how this massive update to U.S. copyright and publishing laws will affect your music and the music industry.
Music Business Tips
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6 Best Backup Strategies for Music Producers

BY Gianmarco Pow-Sang | July 01, 2019
Learn how to create a backup and recovery strategy to protect your data when disaster strikes. This guide lists six excellent backup solutions.
Music Production Tips
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Playing Piano Chord Inversions

Learn How to Improve Progressions with Chord Inversions

BY Rory PQ | June 26, 2019
What are chord inversions? This basic music theory guide looks at how chord inversions and voice leading chord progressions keep music sounding interesting.
Music Production Tips
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