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Do You Know How to Get a Record Deal? Take the Test.
Take this 100 question T/F test to find out how much you really know about the music business, getting signed and what getting a record deal is all about.
16 Timeless Music Business Self-Promotion Tips
The following tips are essential, life-long suggestions, for any and all
musicians to remember as they establish and/or maintain their music careers.
Do You Believe What You've Heard About How the Music Business Operates?
The history of the music business is filled with stories of musicians being misled or exploited by record labels, managers, attorneys, and other characters. Until the early 1980s, it was difficult to find information about record label contracts, marketing strategies, publishing issues, or anything else about the inner workings of the industry. That was then, and this is now. Article by Chris Knab.
Banking and Loan Issues for Musicians
A musician's favorite topic. Well, someone had to talk about it! Article by Chris Knab.
An Inside Look at a Live Venue Merchandise Deal
Everybody
should subscribe to Bob Lefsetz's free newsletter. Today there was a posting about a complaint from Jeff Beck's Manager about the merchandise deal at a certain venue, and the following is the response from the person in charge of the venue and who initiated the contract signed by Mr. Beck's manager. It gives you an inside look on how live performance venues deal with selling merchandise.
What is a Band Agreement and Why You Need One
A band agreement (sometimes called a partnership agreement) is proof-on-paper that there’s a commitment within your group to deal with the everyday realities of being a professional musical act. How many times have you heard the phrase "money changes everything?" Well, it’s true, and it’s one of the main reasons that you want to sit down with your fellow band members and work out on paper how you’re going to deal with the successes or failures that come your way BEFORE you start making money as a band or musical group. Article by Chris Knab.
Why I Do What I Do
Why I write my books, why I write
this blog, why I offer my workshops and seminars on the business of
music, why I offer consultations, and why I have committed to
interacting with social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter.
Mick Jagger on Royalties and Getting Paid for Music
"When The
Rolling Stones started out, we didn’t make any money out of records
because record companies wouldn’t pay you! They didn’t pay anyone!
Then, there was a small period from 1970 to 1997, where people did get
paid, and they got paid very handsomely and everyone made money. But
now that period has gone."
Why We Still Need Independent Record Stores
In 2000 there were over 20,000 independent
record stores around the country selling independent music of all kinds
and doing their best to support new music and champion the little
guy....today there only around 1400 independent music stores around. As indie labels and indie artists and bands, you need a healthy independent record store in your city or locate. Here's what they can do for you...
Even More Clueless Letters About the Music Business
Far too many artists and musicians don’t have a clue how to write a polite and courteous message, let alone send a message that isn't riddled with grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors. Are you one of them?
Record Label Priorities: Will Your Act Be One?
Since so many of you are still obsessed with the idea that signing a recording contract with a Major Label is the be-all and end-all, I am going to let you in on some facts about what can make a record a priority at a Label or NOT.
Yes, Independent Record Stores Still Exist...
Every record store is in business to do one thing; sell music. Granted, the music retailer’s world isn't what it once was. Gone are the days when they could make a buck selling music and nothing else. But this change can work in your favor as well. If you want record stores to carry your record, it’s your job to convince the store buyers that they have to have it. Here are some suggestions to help you do that.
Types of Music Buyers and How to Appeal to Them
It's not uncommon to hear musicians say "EVERYBODY will love my music. It appeals to everyone" Wrong! Your music does not appeal to everyone. Not even the Beatles are/were loved by EVERYONE... there is no EVERYONE. But there are TYPES of people who may love your music. I have written at length about what are called "Adopters of Music" before, but its been awhile, so I want to give you a brief summary of what this issue is all about. Article by Christopher Knab.
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CHRISTOPHER?
FourFront Media & Music's Christopher Knab provides a unique consultation and education service for independent musicians and record labels. Through private consultations by phone or in-person in the Seattle area, Christopher helps musicians help themselves
with the business of music.
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