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Door 2

Star Academy

Become an Independent Artist

You have the songs. You have the dream. But building a music career takes more than talent.

Star Academy helps you understand what comes next — from knowing who you are as an artist to releasing your music, earning from it and building something you can sustain.

Where are you in your artist journey?

You don't have to do everything at once. Start with the part you need now.

I'm figuring out who I am as an artist

What do you sing? What makes you different? Who are you trying to reach?

Start building the foundations of your artist identity and the career you actually want.

Star Academy Become an independent artist in less than six months
I have songs. Now what?

Learn what needs to happen before you rush into recording and releasing.

Understand preparation, production, your artist assets and the practical steps that turn a song into a release.

I want people to find my music

A good song still needs a way to reach people.

Learn how to plan your marketing instead of posting randomly and hoping something works. Four Square Marketing Recipe Book gives you a practical 12-week system you can use around a release, project or campaign.

Four Square Marketing Recipe Book
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I want to understand where the money goes

Streams are only one part of music income.

Follow the Money helps you understand copyright, publishing, royalties and the different ways a song can earn.

Follow the Money
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I want to write better songs

If songwriting is where you need help, start there.

Songwriting Made Easy is a practical guide to getting the song out of your head and onto the page.

The Independent Artist Journey

Know who you areBuild your artist assetsPrepare your musicRelease itMarket itUnderstand your rights & incomeKeep building

You don't need a giant team before you start. You need to understand what needs doing, what you can do yourself, and when you need help.

Already making and releasing music?

Then another Door may be what you need next.

Want to understand publishing or licence music?

Go to Music Publisher

Want to see how releases and radio airplay work?

Go to Record Company

Want books and practical guides?

Browse Music Books

Want me to work with your group?

Star Academy material can also support artist-development workshops and music-industry training. Tell me who the group is and what they need — we can start with what already exists rather than inventing a new programme every time.

You don't need to become an independent artist overnight.

Learn the next thing. Do the next thing. Then keep going.

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