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Author Caleb J. Murphy

Caleb J. Murphy

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Caleb J. Murphy is a songwriter/producer based in Austin, TX. His music has been on ABC, NBC, and licensed by hundreds of indie creators.

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How To Write Song Lyrics That Are More Interesting

Caleb J. Murphy
May 16, 2022
Photo credit: Mike Tinnion As songwriters, we want to blow people’s minds. We want our lyrics to change lives, cause movements, and become so ingrained in society that they become famous sayings passed down... Read More...
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How Much Music Marketing Is Too Much?

Caleb J. Murphy
May 9, 2022
Photo credit: Camilo Jimenez Most indie musicians don’t have an oversaturation problem, it’s that they’re not getting seen enough. But it’s still possible to annoy the living heck out of your current audien... Read More...
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5 Things That Make Mixing Music Easier

Caleb J. Murphy
May 2, 2022
Photo credit: Soundtrap The main thing that will make mixing easier for you is practice. There’s no getting around it. You have to put in your 10,000 hours. However, there are some tips that can help make y... Read More...

What Is A&R (and Do You Need It)?

Caleb J. Murphy
March 28, 2022
Photo credit: Tamarcus Brown A&R stands for “Artist & Repertoire.” What in the world does that mean and do you need it? This post will cover what it means and talk about how, yes, you do need A&... Read More...

How To Set Up a Bedroom Home Recording Studio

Caleb J. Murphy
March 18, 2022
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Photo credit: Sincerely Media By now, we all know you can record songs in your bedroom that sound like they were recorded in a professional studio. Technology has come a very long way. Billie Eilish and ... Read More...

Spotify Canvas: Increase Your Track Shares by 145%

Caleb J. Murphy
March 7, 2022
You know when you play a song on Spotify and you see a short looping video? Yeah, that’s a Spotify Canvas. This post is all about creating and uploading a Canvas for your songs on Spotify. I'll go through th... Read More...

Don’t Create Content. Create Music.

Caleb J. Murphy
March 1, 2022
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Image credit: John Mark McMillan The irony of this blog post is not lost on me. I’m creating content that’s telling you to stop creating content. But let me explain. What I mean is, your music is not content... Read More...

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Photo credit: Hans Vivek There are a ton of apps and websites centered around connecting musicians with each other. And I’m sure they have a lot of good things about them. But there are simpler ways to do it... Read More...

The Two Halves of Creating Music: the Pillars of a Music Career

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Photo credit: Alex Padurariu We musicians often feel like we have to do all the things, all the time. But honestly, building a music career can be simplified into two halves. Creativity and consistenc... Read More...

7 of the Best Books For Musicians To Read

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Photo credit: Kimberly Farmer If there’s one thing I wish had more of when I first started my music career, it’s direction. I wandered, following the pack until I realized it wasn’t working for me. An... Read More...

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Photo credit: Humphrey Muleba “No” holds a lot of power. By saying no, you’re setting boundaries, showing you know what you want, and saying yes to something else. All at the same time. But sometimes as a... Read More...

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Photo credit: James Owen Producers and mixing engineers, you need to learn how to use a reference track. In this post, I want to talk about why they’re important and how to actually get the most out of them.... Read More...
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