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Release Your Own Record: Part Two By : Ty Cohen In the past, four tips were discussed on how to do just this; investors, group contracts, work for hire and a budget for advertising, distribution and promotion. Legal Aspects of the Music Industry By : Ty Cohen Whether you realize it or not, the creative side and the business side of the music industry is inevitable linked. Negotiating Music Contracts By : Ty Cohen No matter who you are, from the get-go, music contract terms are negotiable. Common Band Mistakes By : Ty Cohen When working on how to get signed there are common mistakes that artists and bands make that they may not even realize. Record companies are only going to offer that record deal to the complete package, that has been established. A&R Reps and Record Deals By : Ty Cohen Oh, everyone seems to be chasing that elusive record deal or are at least trying to figure out how to get signed. Top 5 Concert Acts of 2007 - How Many Have you Seen Live By : Casey Markee With more and more music being written and recorded every day there are a variety of concert choices out there for the discerning music fan - in fact over 2,000 different musical acts tour the country at any given time. This article takes a look at the Top 5 most popular (currently touring as of November, 2007) concert acts of 2007 in terms of total overall ticket sales. What Types of Music Contacts to Look For By : Ty Cohen Music business contracts, recording contracts and music contracts come in all shapes, sizes, formats, lengths and purposes. Music Contracts 101 Part Two: More Basics By : Ty Cohen Once again, music business contracts and recording contracts can be intimidating to all of those involved. Major Labels & Recording Contracts By : Ty Cohen What is a major label? A Major label is one that demands a high fraction of the yearly retailing of records and has their own distribution system. Climb The MySpace Charts And Get Noticed Fast. Get More Myspace Plays By : Clive Calvin How to get more myspace plays to get music executives, record labels, fans and press to notice your band, music or artist. How to promote your music and band just like the major labels. What Constitutes a Recording Contract? By : Ty Cohen Recording contracts, frequently referred to as record deal, is a legal agreement between a record label and an artist or group, it is as simple as that. This is simply where a performer makes an album or albums for the label to vend and endorse. Recording Contracts: A Simple Breakdown By : Ty Cohen Let's be realistic, labels expect to make a profit and their profits result from the terms of music contracts or recording contracts. Fairness in Your Music Contracts By : Ty Cohen Music contracts are constantly on the mind of everyone in the industry. Whether they are looking to sign one or they have one they need signed they are simply all around us in the industry. Let's Talk About Demos By : Ty Cohen Obtaining that almost seemingly unattainable record deal has been the goal of many independent music artists and bands throughout time. Getting The Most From Your Myspace Music Page By : Clive Calvin Effective tips that allow bands, music artists and songwriters to get the most exposure from their Myspace Music profile page. Tips and strategies that get the music artists and bands to stand out from the crowd and get noticed fast. Many strategies to market and promote your music that have been proven to work. Tips and Strategies On MySpace Music Marketing, Promotion And Online Branding For Artists By : Clive Calvin Get radio play, grow a fan base, create a distribution channel, manufacture and sell CDs and music downloads all online. Use MySpace Music and the internet to create an amazing amount of exposure for your music. Tips on Online Music Promotion, Marketing, Publicity, and Independent Online Music Marketing Strategies. Independent Labels & Recording Contracts By : Ty Cohen As an artist, did you realize that music contracts, recording contracts, record deals, whatever you want to call them, can be anywhere from two pages long to 100 pages long? Release Your Own Record: Part One By : Ty Cohen Did you know it was possible for you to release your very own record without the aid of record labels, music contracts, recording contracts, whether they be from indie or major? Selling Your Music On MySpace For Independent Music Artists: Music Marketing And Promotion Tips By : Clive Calvin How to sell you music using Myspace using online music marketing and promotion strategies for the independent artist and band. MySpace Music Marketing Tips: How To Attract Record Labels By : Clive Calvin Learn how to attract Record Labels on MySpace and Online from a man directly involved in over 653 Platinum Records! A Little About Music Managment By : Ty Cohen There comes a time in many musicians' lives where they feel they need management. Remember, not only signed artists feel they need management, sometimes people in the independent music field feel this way as well. MySpace Music Marketing:Creating A Loyal Fan Base Using MySpace By : Clive Calvin Strategies to increase your fans using MySpace music and have them attend your shows and you can sell your music, get noticed by Record Labels, Booking Agents and Music Executives. How to Record Your First Demo CD By : Kevin Sinclair Recording a first demo CD is a big step in the direction of being a professional musician. It is not every day that an artist steps up and decides to present themselves professionally to the world, which in effect is what a demo CD really is. How Musicians Can Use Podcasts to Publicize Their Music By : Duane Shinn Podcasts are excellent ways that you can inexpensively and quickly get your music out there to the public, which is extremely important to your success as a musician. How To Jumpstart Your Singing Career By : Chris Chew Why joining singing contests is one of the best way to jumpstart a singing career. 7 Great & Fun Ways To Earn Your Living In The World of Music By : Duane Shinn There are lots of ways to make a living in the music industry, and very few of them have anything to do with getting on stage and performing, or trying to crack the lineup on American Idol. Identifying Which Music Industry Avenue is for You! By : Ty Cohen So, now you are an independent music act with top quality unique demos, a thread of media clips, an extremely presentable demo kit and an ever-growing fan-base. The Business Side of the Music Biz By : Ty Cohen What do you know really know about the business side of music? The music industry is not just glitz and glamour for the successful. How the Internet Aids Independent Music By : Ty Cohen The World Wide Web has reformed every aspect of the world from social interaction to business to music. A couple of years ago Indie bands played in garages, family functions, and cafes. In the Music Industry: It's Not What You Know... By : Ty Cohen How many times have you heard the old cliche, "It's not what you know, it's who you know?" Well, I know I have heard it a thousand times. Benefits of a Mentor in the Music Industry By : Ty Cohen Mentoring is a connection that is established with a person who is a specialist in their area. The mentor is always more experienced than the mentee. The mentor shares their experiences, and the lessons they have learned. Get the Most Out of Goal Setting In Your Music Career By : Ty Cohen As you may know by now, goal setting for your music industry career might be one of the best steps you ever take... Goal Setting for the Aspiring Musician By : Ty Cohen Goal setting is often a difficult subject because it requires planning and organization. Planning for the future doesn't have to be tedious and stressful. Careers in the Music Industry By : Ty Cohen There are tons of other jobs in the music industry besides being a musician. It is often found that these jobs are less commonly discussed... tiggman7 submission test - please ignore/delete this By : Todd Allen tiggman7 submission test - 473 registered and confirmed Getting Your Independent Music Heard By : Ty Cohen You are absolutely ecstatic because you have written all your songs, produced the music and your CD is complete!! Marketing In The New Music Business Vol. 1 By : Aaron Trubic This will be the first in a multi-part series on how to navigate the waters of Music 2.0 using the limited financial resources available to a new band, indie or management company. Contracts with Artists By : Ty Cohen When leaning how to start and run an independent record label, you are going to come across the business side and contracts. Music Contracts 101: Two Key Parts By : Ty Cohen In relation to music contracts there are often two areas, the amount of produce and advancements, that artists need explained. Exploring Demo Deals By : Ty Cohen Demonstrational recording deals are not to be confused with actual recording contracts. These deals are made with either an investor or usually a record label itself. They can be considered a prerequisite to music contracts Know the Industry By : Ty Cohen Some artists and musicians are dying for recording contracts but do they really know how the music industry works? Before signing any music contracts, you need to educate yourself on the industry itself. How Do I Get My Demo Heard? By : Ty Cohen Just how do I go about getting my demo heard? This is a famous question among aspiring musicians looking for a recording contract. Honestly, the bigger the label, the lesser your chances become of them listening to the demo you send them. Musician Resources on the Web By : Ty Cohen Are you looking for some awesome musician resources on the internet? Chances are you are going find them within seconds. Exploring Music Contracts By : Ty Cohen Music contracts are complex little things, aren't they? It is many an artist's dream to be offered incredible music business contracts! Understanding them when they do come along is crucial to the survival of your career. What Does A&R Really Want? By : Ty Cohen So, you are looking for a killer music contract but you can't seem to figure out what A&R Reps really want. Top Eight Tips for Indie Artists By : Ty Cohen Over the next few minutes, I am going to go over some music promotional ideas, offer advice on selecting musician resources and show you how to promote your CD without emptying out your wallet. Five Ways to Market Your Band By : Ty Cohen If you are a musician then you are a business yourself. You are in the business of marketing yourself or figuring out how to promote your CD. Improve Your CD Promotion By : Ty Cohen While working on how to promote your CD in the best way possible you may need to keep the following things in mind. Keep an eye out for any types of new music promotional ideas because they are great musician resources. Indie Artists and the Digital Age By : Ty Cohen Let me start with this, getting rich in the music industry now a days is possible. With all the music promotional ideas and musician resources out there on the web you can be a success. Who Can Start an Independent Label? By : Ty Cohen Are you a struggling artist who just wants their music to be heard or are you someone who is frustrated with the major labels and everything that comes along with them? It doesn't matter who you are or what you have accomplished, anyone who has the desire can learn how to start an independent label. The Truth Behind Starting a Record Label By : Ty Cohen Did you know that some people have started a record label on accident? Yes, it is that easy. Truly all you have to do is make some records and sell them and you have figured out how to start a record label. The only permission you need to have is from the artists themselves. Starting an Indie Label: Not As Hard As You Think By : Ty Cohen Independent record labels have been around since the beginning of records themselves. The biggest problems in the past, when figuring out how to start an independent record label, have had to do with funding and the generation of profits. Music Promotional Ideas By : Ty Cohen The most commonly asked question to the A&R Reps is how can I get noticed by the people the man? The answer is that your efforts need to start locally and work your way out. The Timeline of Your Own Record Label By : Ty Cohen If you are trying to learn how to start and run your own record label then you have come to the right place. Positioning your record label, along with producing and selling your first records will take time. But how quickly things progress along will depend... Independent Labels of All Shapes and Sizes By : Ty Cohen While exploring how to start an Independent record label, you will find that they appear in all shapes and sizes. Depending on who you are and what your expectations may be, you can decide how large or small your label is. Deciding how to start and run an independent label is totally up to you and that is the beautiful thing about owning your own label. The Independent Record Label Dream By : Ty Cohen Owning your very own record label is a dream that will become a reality for many. Anyone can do this! From the artist who just wants their music heard, to the manager, promoter or producer who is sure they have found the "next big thing." Maybe you are sick of trying to secure another release with some other label. So, why not make your own label a brand in itself Budgeting Your Independent Label By : Ty Cohen When calculating how to start a record label, you will need a budget. A simple way to break things down is by using categories, Income and Expense. Keep it simple because I am going to gather that most of us aren't accountants. Remember though, these are only your expected costs and profits... What Do Musicians And Businesses Have In Common? By : Fred Hueston This article will show you how your band or music can be promoted and marketed just like any other business Royalty Free Music - Licensing & Copyright By : Gilles Arbour If you want to use music for your website, in multimedia or traditional media productions you need to know about music licensing. Website designers, video makers, TV show producers and all other creative artists are constantly looking for music for their productions. Music Contract Lies, 101 By : Ty Cohen Brace yourself, because the music industry is full of lies. But what industry doesn't have its share of truths, lies and exaggerations? I am sure there isn't one without issues. Who Needs Music Contracts? By : Ty Cohen Whether you are a newbie to the music industry or a seasoned professional, you are going to run across music contracts, no matter what! How to Save Money on Music Contracts By : Ty Cohen How much would you estimate an entertainment lawyer would charge hourly to draft music contracts for you? Would you guess $50, $150, $100 or even $200 per hour? Think again! Can You Write a Music Contract From Scratch? By : Ty Cohen The real question is do you know how to write music contracts from scratch or even at all? I am going to assume that your answer is no and that is why you are here. Music Promotional Ideas: An Email List By : Ty Cohen What is the use for a website if no one ever comes to it? There is no use for one. People keep telling you to get a site and get a page, do this and do that. Booking Gigs, Beyond the Nightclubs... By : Ty Cohen Sure, a lot of famous people get their start in nightclubs. But the nightclub and bar scene is not for every single musician and band out there. They are places to gain exposure and make a little extra cash, but who says they have to be the only place? Has the Music Industry Shifted? By : Ty Cohen What is an artist to do when people no longer pay $19.99 for a compact disc? Driving down the road the other day, while listening to the satellite radio, I wondered, why anyone even purchased over priced CD's from the record store at all? What to Include on Your Music Promotion Website By : Ty Cohen One of the powerful tools you can have as when attempting independent music promotion is a website. This is a given. There is absolutely no excuse for a musician, in this day and age, to not have a website. You website is how you will reach the world. Online Music Promotion for Newbies By : Ty Cohen Are you tired of playing miniscule gig after miniscule gig only to generate pennies? Are you tired or working that second job, just to scrape up enough dough to put gas in the van to get to gigs? Avoid the Burn of a Bad Music Contract By : Ty Cohen If you are involved with any aspect of the music industry, then you will run across a time where music contracts will be involved. But you have to be very careful in the music industry. Independent Music Promotion Ideas By : Ty Cohen If you are an independent musician, then I know that coming up with great music promotion ideas is one of your main goals. Schmoozing for Gigs By : Ty Cohen If you want to get gigs, then you are going to have to do some schmoozing with club owners, bar owners and people of that nature. This means you are going to have to appear as professional and convincing as possible... How to Start Your Own Independent Record Label By : Ty Cohen Over the next few minutes, I am going to reveal to you some tips and tricks behind how to start and run your own independent record label. Have you always dreamed of finding talent and getting their records released? After You Book the Gig By : Ty Cohen One of the most crucial things you can do for yourself and your band is to promote the gigs that you book. After all, getting that gig was hard work, now what you need to focus on is exposure. The only person who is going to market for you is you. The Marketing ABCs of How to Get a Record Deal By : Ty Cohen Every aspiring musician out there desires to know the secrets of how to get a record deal. I know, I know, there are so many record labels out there; it is so hard to know what every one of them is looking for. Fortunately, there is one common thread that they all share. They are all looking for someone who is marketable! How the Music Industry Works By : Bill Kernodle How many times have you wondered about exactly how the music industry works? Here we will tell you how. Learning the Business Side of the Music Business By : Jaci Rae If you don't learn the business side of the music business, you might end up bankrupt. Paying attention the bottom line is essential if you want to succeed. The Music Industry -- How To Lose Money And Ruin Your Career With A Number One Hit Song? By : Stan Medley Any career development person worth his salt, wants you to have a career that is constantly rising. The most important tool to acomplish this is survey technique. Why does your career development person do this? Because you can actually lose money and ruin your career with a poorly planned number one hit. The Music Industry- Here Is What A Young Artist Needs To Know To Be A Star By : Stan Medley Music may be an art, but the music industry is a business. What any business ultimately wants is a reasonable profit for its time. So, there are a number of things that career development people and most others in the music industry are looking for besides talent. How to Make the Most Money Touring By : Jaci Rae If you dream of touring, you need to follow this advice in order to maximize profit and stay in the game. Redirect Your MySpace Traffic With Flash By : Brian Vuyk MySpace drives tons of Traffic. Learn to harness this for marketing purposes! Top 10 Billboard Hits in 2006 By : Sylvie Charrier Do you keep track of the latest billboard hits and memorize the songs? The hip hop music of today is definitely more diverse with many new talents as it has ever been. Some of the top hits are still worthy of dancing to or even... Myspace Backgrounds By : Bronia Campbell Myspace background selection is one of the most important decisions in the creation of a Myspace profile. Myspace is a social networking website, which offers free access to its users. Careers In Sound Engineering By : Tony Jacowski Interested in a career in Arts of Theatre, but don't want to be an actor? Consider a career in sound engineering! These professionals work behind the scenes to make stage productions successful and make a lot of money doing it. Careers in Background Vocals By : Tony Jacowski If you are musically oriented, you can make a living with that talent. This article introduces you to the field of vocalists, and teaches you how to make it big in this highly competitive field. The Importance Of Implementing a Business Plan By : Vlad Ehrsam A business plan is a clear course of action for small and large businesses. Without a clear plan, it is nearly impossible to win the favor of an investor. You can also forget about a bank loaning you money. Even though you've mapped out your business plan in your head, it still needs to be presented in black and white. Succeeding in the Music Industry By : Jaci Rae Many people have the talent, some have more than others do, but being successful in the music industry is based on more than just talent. To be successful in the music business, sometimes it feels as though the stars have to align. That's partially true; it's difficult to sell that record if you're not in the right place at the right time. Song Writing: Is It Hard Or Easy To Write A Song? By : Peter Edvinsson Do you feel that it is easy to write songs? Can anyone be creative? A song is the end product produced by stimulating your song writing powers in many different ways. Let's take a look! Careers in Songwriting By : Tony Jacowski If you are artistic, chances are that you will want a "non-traditional" career. A career in songwriting will help you fulfill your desire for constant creativity, while earning a good Multiply Your Links By : Seppo Lamsa The most effective way to get people to link to your web site is by offering web masters the option of giving away your free stuff. Musicians and Mailing Lists - "Real Business" Tips for Rockstars By : Aaron Trubic In all of this talk about freeing musical restrictions and the evil record biz, sometimes we forget that we are actually IN this business of music. With that said, always be on the lookout for nuggets of wisdom from the rest of the biz world to help build your enterprise. Marketing Guide for MLM Success By : Bruce Kitzman Marketing strategies that are suggested by mlm companies, applied by a large membership could generate favorable exposure for the company, but are these strategies working for the individual member? The Key to Rockstar Riches isn't the Music or the Look By : Michael Gulbin Becoming a famous rockstar isn't just about luck. A Primer and Opinion on Digital Rights Management By : Aaron Trubic Digital Right Management, or DRM as it is commonly referred, is a term used by music publishers to restrict access and usage of digital data. Another brilliant idea from the minds who brought you DivX! Music Downloads: Free & Low Cost Ways For Musicians To Get Their Music Known All Over The World By : Duane Shinn For the musician, music downloads are an absolute breakthrough technology, allowing, for the first time in history, for a musician to develop a following without ever leaving his or her house! Marketing possibilities are unlimited for the musicians who avail themselves of this wonderful new technology. Teaching Guitar Lessons: How to Capture Your Student's Imagination By : Daniel Powers Teaching guitar lessons is tough enough but getting students to stay and participate for a long time is even more difficult. Here are some of the techniques that I've used to teach kids and adults that have been very successful. Getting Your Music Licensed For Use In TV and Film From Your Site By : Daniel Powers Attempting to get your music licensed can be frustrating and difficult. This article puts forth some secrets on how to get ahead. Best Tools To Make A Podcast By : Jordan Williams Podcasting presents a great opportunity for both large and small companies to get more exposure. A recent report by eMarketer said that the podcast audience in the United States will reach 10 million in 2006 and increase to 50 million by 2010. How to Get State-of-the-Art Video Singles Cheap By : Kenny Love A video of your single, which was once considered an optional luxury, is now a standard, vital and necessary tool if you are going to compete with fellow independent recording artists for media and consumer attention. Home Run Gigs (The Top Gig Money-Makers) By : Kenny Love Are you still playing your heart out to small audiences on gigs at unappreciative dives (excuse me, I meant to say nightclubs) that feel paying you a couple of hundred dollars for a 3-4 hour gig is also paying you about $150 too much? Internet Tools for Indie Bands By : Richard Dolmat Today we will discuss helpful Internet tools that indie artists and bands can use to promote themselves. And we're not just talking about having a website. I'll try to cover a range of l
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