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Music Business 101:
Making Music Your Life
At the Music Business Academy, we have two primary goals: first, we aim to teach musicians how to use the Internet to their financial advantage, whether that means using the Net to sell
more CDs, 'get the word out,' or simply to make some extra cash. Secondly, we aim to arm musicians with all the
information they need to move their music career forward in the 'real' world, with or without a major label record
deal. Browse our huge directory of original music business articles and tips,
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Play Often No Matter What
You can always tell the difference between a musician who is in it for the money, and a musician who is in it for the music.The dedicated musician can’t NOT play music every chance they get. Money-focused
musicians whine about the fact that they can't get club gigs that pay anything. Well, If you think that you can make your living solely as a musician in the first three to four years of your career, you're headed for a breakdown and disappointment. By Chris Knab.
Words of Wisdom from a Music Publicity Pro
25 music publicity tips from the mind of a publicity genius... Howard Bloom. Howard Bloom is responsible for the publicity for such legendary artists and bands as: ZZ Top, Prince, Talking Heads, Billy Joel, Billy Idol, REO Speedwagon, George Michael, and countless other artists. By Chris Knab.
A Sample Band Partnership Agreement
Throughout the last two decades I have often spoken of the importance of putting together a Band Agreement when you and your
fellow band-mates are serious about doing business together
professionally. Here you'll find a link to a template for a Band Agreement that will help you
write up your own Agreement. Article by Chris Knab
10 Tips Even the Most Naïve Musicians Should Know
I had a call today from a young musician who was seeking advice about a demo tape he and his band had put together. He had plans to ‘shop it around’ to some labels to see if he could get a recording contract. He was a very polite guy, but the more we talked the more I realized how clueless he was. When the call was over, I couldn’t get it him out of my mind. How could he be so clueless in this day and age? What closet was this band living in,
thinking that a demo tape of 6 songs was all he needed to get a ‘deal’. Article by Chris Knab.
The State of the Music Industry in 2011
A complete overview of music sales and statistics from 2010 with commentary by Keith Holzman.
Money for Your Music: Facts About Music Licensing
Where music meets
licensing, there's money to be made. How much money? We have all read
about the multi-million-dollar deals for icon bands like the Rolling
Stones and Led Zeppelin, but what about the money for the rest of us? Article by The G-Man.
How to Double Your Music Business Income
Want more money from your music business? Sure... But that would involve a lot more work, right? Not really... In fact, you probably are already doing the work; you're just leaving money on the table. Article by David Hooper.
Making a Living From Just Your Music
Can it be done? Can it really be done? The answer is yes. I've
been doing it. I've been making a living from music for the last seven
years now. Living the dream. Doing music full time. Commentary by David Nevue.
See Also:
The Four Fronts of Your Music Career and Internet Promotion 101.
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"I've been promoting my music on the Internet since 1995. I'm
now doing music full time. I didn't need a record label to accomplish that. I did it on my own, by the grace of
God, and in fact, I really don't care if my music ever is 'discovered' by a major record label. What I do care
about is the fans who listen to my music every day, how it touches their lives, and how it brings them joy. I get
such encouragement from my fans, email from people I've never met from all around the world. And now I'm able to
work from home, write my music, and spend more time with my wife and beautiful little boy.
That is my definition of success." - David Nevue, author of How to Promote Your Music Successfully on the Internet.
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