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- Music Career Incomes - How Do You Get Paid in the Music IndustryCreated: 2008-09-05 @ 01:14:35 GMT
Sure, you're in music for the love of it, but eventually you're going to want to know how to get paid in the music industry. Find out more about music industry incomes and how different people in d… - Booking a Gig - How to Book a Concert for bandsUpdated: 2008-09-05 @ 00:31:04 GMT
Get over your gig booking phobia with this step by step guide that takes your from getting a promo package together to taking the stage. … - Sarah Records Interview - Matt Haynes and Clare Wadd Sarah Records I…Updated: 2008-09-03 @ 23:35:38 GMT
Sarah Records was always a label with a difference, never wavering from doing things their own way and rather then depending on political rhetoric for PR making sure their convictions shaped their … - Top Record Label List Part Two - Top Picks of Closed Records Labels …Updated: 2008-09-03 @ 23:29:37 GMT
Sometimes it just doesn't work out - that's a lesson everyone in indie music has learned at least once the hard way. But just because it doesn't work out doesn't mean it wasn't great. Case in point… - Music Industry Quick Tip - Build a Music Industry Press DatabaseUpdated: 2008-09-02 @ 13:15:34 GMT
The music business quick tip for success for the week of Sept 1 2008 involves building a music industry media database… - Music Blogs for Music Promotion - Musicians BlogCreated: 2008-09-01 @ 19:50:19 GMT
A music blog is one more way for musicians to use the internet for music promotion and to connect with their fans. Find out the best way to make a music blog work for you to promote your new releas… - Music CareersUpdated: 2008-09-01 @ 16:44:01 GMT
Whether you're an indie kid or have major label dreams, get your music career off the ground with all of the industry inside know-how you need to make your rock'n'roll fantasy a reality… - Create a Music Promotion Package - What is a Music Promo Package -…Updated: 2008-08-29 @ 00:05:30 GMT
If you're going to get the attention of the media, labels, promoter, agents, or just about anyone else in the music industry, you're going to need a professional promo package. Learn how to create … - Apply to a Music Industry Convention - Apply for a Music Industry Sh…Created: 2008-08-29 @ 00:04:27 GMT
For musicians, the best way to make it a music industry convention or music industry trade show is to get picked for a showcase gig. Find out how to apply for a music industry showcase gig and what… - Tour Buy-On - What is a Concert Tour Buy On - Band Buy OnCreated: 2008-08-28 @ 00:30:48 GMT
A tour buy on is the way some musicians get the chance to open for big name acts. Learn more about concert tour buy-ons… - Music Industry Conventions - Should You Go to a Music Convention or …Created: 2008-08-26 @ 23:13:44 GMT
Music industry conventions and trade shows can be great for your music career, but they can also be a colossal waste of time and money. Find out when musicians can benefit most from music industry … - Dave Arcari Buzz Records - Interview with Dave ArcariUpdated: 2008-08-26 @ 12:00:31 GMT
Dave Arcari is first and foremost a musician, but don't think that means he turns a blind eye to the business side of the industry. By running the Buzz Group - an independent music company in Scotl… - Music Industry Investors - Should You Work With a Music Business Ang…Created: 2008-08-24 @ 23:55:33 GMT
If you're struggling to pay the bills in your music career, the thought of a music business angel or other music business investor can sound like a dream come true. That dream could turn into a nig… - What is a Buy Out - Band Buy-OutCreated: 2008-08-22 @ 21:19:17 GMT
A band buy out us something you might come across a music promotion contract when you are booking a show. Learn more about what a music buy-out is and how it figures into the contract. … - Concert Costs - Cost of Promoting a Show - Gig Promotion Costs for M…Updated: 2008-08-21 @ 10:47:28 GMT
If you're a music promoter, the cost of putting on a show obviously makes all the difference to your bottom line. Find out more about the concert costs you need to know about before you book that g… - Recording a Music Demo - How to Record a Music Demo - Advice on Reco…Updated: 2008-08-20 @ 16:22:11 GMT
Learn how to record a basic demo that showcases your talent without breaking the bank!… - What is the Difference Between Mixing and MasteringCreated: 2008-08-20 @ 00:46:58 GMT
The difference between mixing and mastering confuses a lot of people who are new to recording process. Find out the different between these two important parts finishing touches on your record… - How to Promote Music on MySpace - Myspace Music PromotionUpdated: 2008-08-19 @ 11:28:19 GMT
Love it or hate it, MySpace music promotion has become an important part of building a fanbase for your music. That said, promoting music on MySpace isn't as easy as it seems. Find out how to use M… - Where Do I Need to Live for a Music Job - Good Cities for Music JobsCreated: 2008-08-18 @ 00:17:12 GMT
Does where you live make a difference for your music career? Find out if you need to relocate to make it in music. … - Music Industry Jobs - Which Music Industry Career is Right for You -…Updated: 2008-08-17 @ 20:52:37 GMT
Record labels are a huge part of the music industry, but that doesn't mean you have to work for a label if you want to work in the music business. Learn about labels jobs, plus all of the other opp… - Prepare for a Music Trade Show - Music ConventionsCreated: 2008-08-15 @ 00:56:25 GMT
If you're going to attend a music trade show or convention, you need to be prepared to get the most out of it. Here's everything you need to do to get ready for a music trade show or music conventi… - How to Use Twitter - Use Twitter for Music Career - Twitter for Musi…Updated: 2008-08-13 @ 15:03:41 GMT
Twitter is taking the internet by storm, but can you use it for your music career. Find out how musicians can use Twitter to promote their music. … - What are Producer Points - Points in a Record Deal - Points for Reco…Created: 2008-08-10 @ 22:33:56 GMT
Music producers often get paid a deal that gives them points on a record - find out what album points are and how they affect a deal. … - How to Take Band Photos - Band Photo GuidelinesCreated: 2008-08-07 @ 17:51:13 GMT
Having a good band photo can help you get more press - find out how to take a band photo that is sure to get some attention. … - Choose a Music Career - Before You Choose a Career in Music - What M…Updated: 2008-08-06 @ 12:56:19 GMT
If you love music, there are plenty of music careers from which you can choose. The question is - which one is right for you? Learn how to choose a music career so you end up with a job in music yo…