You can spend years learning how to write songs, record music, and perform.
But if nobody teaches you the business behind your music, building a sustainable career becomes much harder than it needs to be.
Welcome to Music Business Blueprint.
I'm Aaron Sztarkman—musician, producer, songwriter, and holder of a Master's degree in Music Business and Technology from Berklee Online.
My mission is simple:
To help independent artists understand the music business in plain English so they can make smarter decisions, collect the royalties they're entitled to, and build careers that last.
Whether you're releasing your first single or your tenth album, you'll find practical strategies you can apply immediately.

Download The Independent Artist Release Blueprint, a practical checklist designed to help you avoid the most common—and costly—mistakes artists make when releasing music.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
Prepare your music
for release
Register your songs correctly
Understand music publishing and royalties
Organize your metadata
Create a smarter release strategy
Build the foundation for a sustainable career
Download your free copy today and start releasing your music with confidence.
Every artist's career is different.
Maybe you're unsure how to release your next project.
Maybe you have questions about publishing, royalties, metadata, distribution,
split sheets, neighboring rights, or marketing.
Or maybe you've been making music for years and want
a clear strategy for what to do next.
Book a one-on-one consultation, and we'll review your music career together.
During our session, we can discuss:
You'll leave with practical recommendations tailored to your goals—not generic advice.
Talent gets you started.
Knowledge helps you avoid expensive mistakes.
Strategy helps you build momentum.
Consistency helps you build a career.
Let's build yours.
