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What Is a Composition in Music?

A musical composition is the underlying music of a piece, with lyrics when present. Learn how it differs from a recording, what shapes it and how to develop an idea of your own.

AI Sheet Music Generator: Best AI Tools to Create Sheet Music Instantly

Compare sheet music generators for recordings, MIDI files and new compositions. Find out what each tool exports, what free access permits and how to check a score before sharing it.

Audiomack Pro is Now Live: What Independent Artists Actually Get

Audiomack Pro is now open to all artists, and its Song Pulse feature shows exactly where listeners connect with your track.

Pipit: A New Platform Built Only for Independent Artists, With AI Music Banned

Pipit is a new platform built only for independent artists, with $2 of every $3.99 fan membership going straight to the artist.

Spotify is offering a year of free resources to indie artists on its Fresh Finds playlists, here is what you need to know

Spotify has launched Fresh Finds Forward, a program giving around 10,000 emerging artists a year of studio access, software, events, and more - here's what's included, who qualifies, and why it matters even if you're not in the running.

Over $1 Billion in Music Royalties Goes Unclaimed Every Year

Notes.fm has raised $5 million from artists and executives including Benny Blanco and Zach Bryan to expand a platform that finds and reclaims lost royalties - here's how it works and why it matters most for independent artists.

SubmitHub Is Now Rejecting AI-Generated Music - What That Means If You're Pitching Your Tracks

SubmitHub is blocking tracks flagged as AI-generated with no appeals process, joining Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, and Bandcamp in tightening the door on AI music - here's what's changed and what it means for artists who use AI as part of their process.

Which Streaming Service Pays Artists the Most? Why Per-Stream Comparisons Mislead

Streaming payout rankings crown Tidal, but per-stream figures conceal the royalty mechanics that determine what artists actually earn.