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How to Make the Most Money Touring
2007-10-13 14:59:00
Take care of your health! Most important. If you can't play or sing, you can't make the money you need to in order to survive on tour. Zicam at the first sign of any sickness does kick it in our experience. You also don't want the expense of an out of town or out of country doctor. If you don't have insurance, check online for temporary travelers insurance. Save money on gas and food by getting
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Music Business Dead? What, Again?
2007-05-14 05:19:00
Music Business Dead ? What, Again? by Moses Avalon, I'm not a big fan of repeating myself, but sometimes it's necessary. In my Moses Supposes of December 2006 I outlined exactly why all the swill about the "decaying music business" was rubbish by has-beens and people who've been downsized from their cushy label jobs. I was in turn slammed by the very people who this type of thinking threatens;
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Copyright Basics for Songwriters
2007-05-07 17:41:00
Should you copyright your song? If you're a songwriter, sooner or later you will probably have some questions about getting your material copyrighted. Since I've already been down this road before, you might be able to benefit from my experience. Though I am not an expert in the field, I do believe that I have some valuable information to share with you. Having been online for awhile now, I've
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The New Formula for Success in the Music Business
2007-05-05 03:37:00
Hardly anybody in the music business understands that the old formula of how to successfully promote a new act is obsolete. The record companies are all aware that there is a big problem but they have no idea what the solution is. What they do understand is that they are unable to recoup their investment in studio time with a good producer, the cost of a good video, the advertising budget, and
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Why Artists Get Dropped
2007-04-23 02:13:00
Why Artis ts Get Drop pedby Chris Stranding, MusicDish Network SponsorQuestion: Why is it that so many albums don't get released once a label signs an act?Answer: A few things can go wrong. First, it can take a long time for a record company to court an artist or group, and then another good amount of time while attorneys are going back and forth getting the contract right. Once the deal is locked

And The Winner Is: Will Awards And Contests Lead To Bigger Things?
2007-04-20 20:02:00
Imagine this: you’re a huge rockstar. You’re pool is filled with hotties and your bathtub with champagne. You have a coffee table made out of your signature guitar and your Cadillac Escalade has beer on tap and a flat screen high definition TV. Even with all of the expensive toys and extravagant showpieces in your crib, the thing that first draws the attention of press and partygoers alike:
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Some Thoughts On The Digital Music Forum, Part 1
2007-04-15 17:15:00
Some Thoughts On The Digital Music Forum , Part 1 The American Dream Is Myspace, The American Disease Is The Music Industry by Polar Levine, MusicDish Network Sponsor I was walking through Battery Park the other day and there was a very realistic mini-me Statue Of Liberty getting all interactive with a couple of its admirers. I like that. Fifty yards further north there was another Statuette
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Taking A Glance At Other Income Streams In The Music Industry... 2007
2007-04-12 18:04:00
Taking A Glance At Other Income Streams In The Music Industry ... 2007by Dina LaPolt, MusicDish Network SponsorIn addition to income generated from traditional record sales, music used in films and television, and sources from music publishing, there are other income streams (some new and some not so new) available to the music industry. Please note that although the information contained in this
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Why The Music Industry Needs To Drop DRM, And Sell Unprotected Digital Musi
2007-04-03 17:41:00
Why The Music Industry Needs To Drop DRM, And Sell Unprotected Digital Music, NOWby Gerd Leonhard, DRM - A Question Of Belief Systems?MusicDish Network SponsorAfter countless conversations and debates over the past eight years, I have come to think that the DRM issue is largely a question of which reality one believes to be true - and we must address the solution as such, too. No research, no
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7 Steps to Creating Your Own Podcast
2007-03-31 16:51:00
By Donna Gunter Listening to podcasts isn't something I enjoy or take time for, quite frankly. I'm a visual learner and prefer to read something rather than listen to it, as I find reading a much quicker way to gather the info that I need. However, with the proliferation of audio listening devices, like the whole iPod family and other mp3 players, I have to acknowledge that I'm in the minority,
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Set Goals: Your Rockstardom Wasn’t Built In A Day!
2007-03-30 00:43:00
Every musician currently living on the Planet Earth would love nothing more than to wake up tomorrow in the midst of their glorious peak of superstardom. But, as Rome wasn’t built in a day, neither is the career of any one musician. A musical career is a long, sometimes arduous journey of tiny advances and minor setbacks filling the fragile shell of big breaks and huge disappointments. It’s up
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Artistopia Presents 100 Promo Tips!
2007-03-25 03:31:00
Fantastic, a list of more than 100 Music Marketing Tips for indie and unsigned artists! Artis topia has compiled some great information in this latest article. For those looking for ideas on how to get started promoting their music online and offline, this article attacks a wide range of solutions. And perhaps for those who have been at it awhile, a new twist or idea can be garnered for a better
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Universal Sues MySpace Yet Again?
2007-03-12 02:39:00
Universal Sues MySpace Yet Again?Majors Wants To Have Their MySpace And Eat It Tooby Moses Avalon, MusicDish Network SponsorJust when you thought it was safe to get back in the music biz, Universal Music reminds us that it's never too late to alienate allies. MySpace was bought by News Corp for $580 million, and now UMD wants to take just about all of it.  They claimed MySpace as "a vast virtual
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Breaking Up The Band
2007-03-07 22:36:00
Breaking Up The Band by Andre Calilhanna, MusicDish Network Sponsor Being in a band is often the most gratifying element in a musician's life. A band offers the opportunity to freely express oneself, create music, establish friendships, perform, travel... there's a lot to like. But there's also the brutal reality of the music business, replete with stories of unwary artists being swallowed
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Create A Buzz: If You Build It They Will Come!
2007-03-03 04:22:00
By Sheena Metal Build ing a music career is hard work. Every day, month and year you repeat the same grind: build the band, write the songs, record the songs, rehearse the songs, perform the songs, promote the band, advertise the band, solicit industry, publicize to the press, build the website, create the message boards, forums, and chat rooms, assemble the street team…it goes on and on until
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How to Make a Great CD - Demo
2007-02-27 04:34:00
Because you may not have face-to-face contact with potential fans or music industry executives, a CD or CD demo must tell a unique story about you and your music. Learn how to make a lasting impression that will have them tuning in instead of turning you off. A great CD / CD demo can mean the difference between getting the job and not working. Here are a few tips on how to make an excellent CD
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Be Committed!...You’ll Never Be Famous If You Don’t Show Up!
2007-02-16 03:23:00
By Sheena Metal Everyone wants to be famous: live in a mansion, drive a sports car, tour the world in your private plane, date a model, float around in the pool while collecting royalties for CD sales, and drink beer right out of your private tap. But not everyone is aware that, with any career that has the potential to end in a bounty of riches and beautiful babes, climbing your way to rock
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Garage Bands: A Secret Surprise
2007-02-06 04:41:00
by Rachael Cleipher Do you ever wonder what is happening inside of your neighbor's closed garage? Have you heard strange noises while walking by in the late afternoon? Do you often see teenagers emptying out of cars in the front yard? If so, you may be closer than you realized about discovering what is a secret to most people: the wonderful but often hidden world of garage bands. Garage bands
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Music Marketing - How To Rectify The Two Most Common Mistakes Everyone Make
2007-01-29 05:10:00
By: Dominic Hough Music marketing is by and large difficult for most artists, that is something we need to realise. Marketing yourself, being confident to allow people to listen to your tracks and most importantly, handling criticism takes a bit of time to get used to. In the majority of cases though, marketing plans do fail. you may have a great sounding track, but if it is not marketed
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Who Else Wants To Sky Rocket Their CD Sales, Fan Base And Indie Music Caree
2007-01-24 04:12:00
By: Ty Cohen Who Else Wants to Sky Rocket Their CD Sales , Fan base and Indie Music Career? If YOU Answered YES, Then Start An Online Newsletter…It’s Easy, Here’s How! I’ve always praised the benefits of using a newsletter to promote your music, but this article give a bit more detail into how to go about it. First, there are tons of different providers out there that can send out your email
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How To Get An Agent Or Manager
2007-01-17 03:50:00
by: Sacreeta Veneficus What is the difference between a manager, and an agent? Glad you asked. It’s quite simple really. A manager offers a service to you that entails zoning in on your strengths and weaknesses. They can direct you to the type of acting classes you need, according to your current skill level. They can help you rehearse, support you in your goal setting and point you in the
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Interview With NYC-based JP Bommel, Vice President, Sales & Business De
2007-01-13 02:23:00
Interview With NYC-based JP Bommel, Vice President , Sales & Business Development, MIDEM Bommel Sheds Light On Upcoming MIDEM 2007 Conference Events by Anne Freeman, I recently interviewed JP Bommel, Vice President , Sales & Business Development, Midem, who is based in New York City, NY, U.S.A. In the interview below, we discuss what is in store for the fortunate music industry
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Mastering Houses: What Should You Look For When Choosing Yours?
2007-01-06 02:17:00
By: Hans Klein There are two directions you can take when producing your music. Although both begin with weeks, months or years (and lots of money) spent getting quality work inside the recording and mixing studios, they diverge upon arriving at the mastering house. The first path looks tempting at first glance. It’s where you decide to get your mastering done fast and cheap. And mastering is
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Make Money With Your Music In Films
2007-01-04 03:37:00
By: Phil Johnson Licensing your music into films is a great extra income stream for you as an independent artist. But, as with any other aspect of the music business, you have to go through the learning curve and networking process. My experience with film licensing, just like everything else, revolves around whom you know. Your first (or tenth) licensing deal probably won't be the next
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5 Sure Fire Ways To Get Radio Play For Your “Independent” Music!
2006-12-30 01:35:00
You have to find radio airplay time if you're going to be heard and we're not just talking the local college campus. The trick is called promotion. Now that doesn't mean you just put your press kit in an envelope with a demo and hope they take pity on you. Perhaps you call a station and they give you the standard pitch of, "Send it and if we like it we'll put you in rotation." After a few months
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Your Big Break
2006-12-11 14:42:01
In an industry where only a fraction of the talent finds success, its not hard to see that theres more to making it than making good music. It can take years to get a record deal, even if youre good. So many musicians make the mistake of putting all their stock into outdated marketing strategies and dead-end demos. They end up blending in with the rest; their demos and their press kits end up
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5 Unique Ways To Get FREE Advertising for Your Band
2006-12-08 14:40:02
Getting free advertising is never easy. Here are few simple steps that will help you to stand out.1. Give TestimonialsWhen you purchase a CD, music book, or any product or service and it exceeds your expectations e-mail the band/business a testimonial. Tell them in the testimonial the benefits you got from the product or service. Give them permission to publish the testimonial on the web site if they include your sig file at the end.2. Leave A MessageWhen you visit a web site with a discussion board leave a message. You could post a question, interesting content or a compliment about their web site. Include your signature file at the end of the message. Some discussion boards let you post your banner ad or text link.DON'T spam the board. Offer good, solid comments and your effort will be rewarded. That goes for the next unique way too...3. Sign GuestbooksWhen you visit a well designed website leave a compliment on their guest book. You could give them a compliment on their content,...
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Four Tactics to Pack Fans Into Your E-mail List
2006-12-05 02:37:01
Written by Sean Farrington Have you been dreaming of a huge email list? The kind of list that with one click of the "send" button hordes of fans mobilize to come to see your shows, or play your new track at garageband.com? If not, then shame on you. A well maintained and growing email list is a mighty tool. Why? Because it provides a quick and easy way to keep in front of your adoring fans, and
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