Liner Notes Insider: Implementation Over Information
Get complete frameworks, not just concepts. Real tools, not just ideas.
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Free editions give you awareness and context—you’ll understand WHY something matters. Insider editions give you implementation—the HOW, with step-by-step guides, real examples with numbers, and downloadable resources you can use immediately.
Monthly: $7 | Annual: $70 (save $14)
What You Get as a Liner Notes Insider
Complete Implementation Systems
Every Insider edition includes the full how-to that free editions don’t cover. You get step-by-step frameworks extracted from my research and 300+ podcast conversations—systems you can apply to your creative career immediately, not just concepts to think about.
Downloadable Tools & Templates
Worksheets, calculators, checklists, and spreadsheets designed specifically for independent creators. From budgeting templates to contract evaluation scorecards, these are practical resources you’ll use repeatedly throughout your career.
Deep-Dive Analysis with Real Numbers
Research-backed explorations with sources cited, examples from working musicians, and actual revenue figures. No vague advice—you get specific data and case studies that show what works and what doesn’t.
Member Q&A Access
Monthly opportunities to get guidance on your specific situations. Submit questions, learn from other subscribers’ challenges, and get personalized feedback you can’t find in generic articles.
Recent Insider Resources
When you subscribe, you get immediate access to the resource library, including:
- Distribution Deal Evaluation Scorecard – Compare multiple offers with weighted criteria for advance amounts, royalty rates, term lengths, and rights retention
- 12-Week Release Planning Calendar – Timeline framework for pre-release, release day, and post-release promotion activities
- DSP Profile Optimization Checklist – Platform-by-platform verification steps for Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music
- Contract Term Comparison Worksheet – Side-by-side analysis tool for evaluating sync licensing, distribution, or management contracts
- Year-End Financial Planning Templates – Three Google Sheets for 2026 budgeting, 2025 revenue analysis, and SMART financial goal setting
New resources added with every edition.
What Makes Liner Notes Insider Different?
It’s Not Just “More Content”
You’re not paying for extra paragraphs. You’re getting the implementation layer—the specific steps, tools, and frameworks that transform information into action.
It’s Research + Real Experience
I combine insights from 300+ podcast conversations with independent research to give you solutions that actually work for independent creators, not corporate artists with label support.
It’s Designed for Your Reality
Every framework accounts for limited budgets, time constraints, and the reality of building a career without a team. No advice that requires resources you don’t have.
Free vs. Insider: What’s the Difference?
Free Edition |
Insider Edition |
|---|---|
| Framework overview | Complete step-by-step implementation |
| Why it matters | How to do it yourself |
| One example | Multiple examples with real numbers |
| Concept introduction | Downloadable tools and templates |
| ~1,200 words | ~1,800 words + resources |
| Builds awareness | Delivers transformation |
Who This Is For
Liner Notes Insider is designed for:
- Independent musicians managing their own careers
- Songwriters navigating publishing and licensing
- Creative professionals building sustainable practices
- Anyone who’s tired of generic advice that doesn’t account for your actual resources
This is NOT for:
- People looking for motivational content without implementation
- Artists with full management teams handling business decisions
- Anyone expecting passive consumption rather than active application
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do you publish? Biweekly (every two weeks). You’ll receive both the free edition and the Insider edition.
Can I see a sample Insider edition first? Free editions give you a clear preview of my research and writing style. Insider editions expand on those same topics with complete implementation. If you find value in the free editions, you’ll find significantly more value in Insider editions.
What if I’m just starting out? Insider content is designed for creators at any stage. The frameworks work whether you’re playing your first paid gig or your thousandth. The key is implementing systems early, not after you’re already overwhelmed.
Do you offer refunds? Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled anytime. Annual subscriptions are non-refundable but you retain access for the full year.
How is this different from free music business blogs? Most free content is either surface-level listicles or written by people who haven’t actually built independent music careers. Liner Notes Insider combines deep research with practical experience from hundreds of working musicians—and gives you the tools to implement what you learn.
What if I subscribe and realize it’s not for me? Cancel your monthly subscription anytime. No questions asked, no hard feelings.
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Questions? Contact me – I read and respond to every message.
Not Ready to Commit?
Start with the free edition of Liner Notes. You’ll get biweekly insights from my podcast conversations and research, and you can always upgrade to Insider when you’re ready for complete implementation frameworks.
P.S. New Insider resources are added every two weeks. The earlier you join, the more tools you’ll accumulate for your creative career toolkit.