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Most independent artists aren’t losing because of their music—they’re losing because they don’t understand the business.
In this episode of Live Struggle Legacy, MP sits down with Randy Ojeda—music industry attorney, former A&R, artist manager, and artist advocate—to break down the knowledge every independent artist, producer, songwriter, and music entrepreneur needs to protect their career.
Topics include:
• Music publishing explained
• Why split sheets matter
• The importance of written agreements
• Copyright and ownership
• Producer and songwriter royalties
• Independent artist contracts
• The decline of local music scenes
• Using AI and technology in the music industry
• Direct-to-consumer (D2C) marketing strategies
• Building a sustainable independent music career
Whether you’re releasing your first song or growing an established catalog, this conversation could save you costly mistakes and help you keep ownership of the music you create.
🎙️ Watch now and subscribe for more conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, and creators turning struggle into legacy.
🔗 Out now on all platforms. Link in bio.
#RandyOjedaLaw #MusicBusiness #MusicLaw #MusicPublishing #SplitSheets #IndependentArtist #MusicMarketing #D2C #ArtistDevelopment #MusicIndustry #LiveStruggleLegacy
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By Michael “MP” PaulMost independent artists aren’t losing because of their music—they’re losing because they don’t understand the business.
In this episode of Live Struggle Legacy, MP sits down with Randy Ojeda—music industry attorney, former A&R, artist manager, and artist advocate—to break down the knowledge every independent artist, producer, songwriter, and music entrepreneur needs to protect their career.
Topics include:
• Music publishing explained
• Why split sheets matter
• The importance of written agreements
• Copyright and ownership
• Producer and songwriter royalties
• Independent artist contracts
• The decline of local music scenes
• Using AI and technology in the music industry
• Direct-to-consumer (D2C) marketing strategies
• Building a sustainable independent music career
Whether you’re releasing your first song or growing an established catalog, this conversation could save you costly mistakes and help you keep ownership of the music you create.
🎙️ Watch now and subscribe for more conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, and creators turning struggle into legacy.
🔗 Out now on all platforms. Link in bio.
#RandyOjedaLaw #MusicBusiness #MusicLaw #MusicPublishing #SplitSheets #IndependentArtist #MusicMarketing #D2C #ArtistDevelopment #MusicIndustry #LiveStruggleLegacy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices