When you watch shows like American Idol or The X-Factor, it seems like singing is the only thing people want to do in the music business. However, this is not so as there are many other ways you can break into the music business.
Songs are produced in studios and they involve a variety of people [...]
Talent is nothing without marketing. You could be a great musician, vocalist, producer, etc but the world will never know if you do not employ the effective methods of promotion.
1. Using proper opinion leaders is very important. Radio and the Press are staples, of course, but you should seek out other opinion leaders online and [...]
The music industry was a very tightly controlled business not so very long ago. The record labels made the bulk of the money and the folks who bore the brunt of the work got what was left over. Surprising as it sounds, that is how it worked.
Songwriters come up with lyrics that are selected by [...]
Careers in Law, Business, Engineering, etc have a well-defined path you can follow if that is where your interest lies. Because of the path being so structured, it is easy to gauge yourself and receive enough guidance to get to wherever you want to go. The Music industry is not at all like this.
If you [...]
Eight years have passed since Napster shut down. Ironically, the RIAA and the music industry are still fighting a futile war against music piracy. While piracy cannot be condoned in any way, you cannot help but wonder if there is any victory in sight in this never-ending war. In the eight years since RIAA won [...]
The music industry is fickle and if you think any differently you need to step out of your bubble and open your eyes. If you want to have a future in the music business you have to get one thing clear - Networking is king. If you have your networking down to pat, your future [...]
In order to get your band booked for future gigs, the band would have to submit a demo tape or CD to a booking manager or company. There are varieties of methods of creating your own band’s demo, listed below are a few of the most common methods:
Home recording- To create your own demo at [...]
Submitting your band’s demo to a record company can be a very daunting task. To get an idea of what the record company’s procedures are, get in contact with the company via email and ask them if they are interested in your genre of music, and the submission guidelines. Most record companies would follow some [...]
Playing your first few gigs can cause a lot of unnecessary stress between band members. To avoid any unpleasant surprises follow some of these simple tips:
Directions
Make sure you know exactly how to get to your venue. If you are unsure use mapquest or Google maps to give you an idea of your route.
Parking at a [...]
Music licensing can be seen in music we hear on the radio, in movies and on Television. For example if Cadbury Chocolates decided to use one of The Beatles songs for their new ad campaign, Cadbury would have to buy the rights to use that song from the owner of the copyright. When considering the [...]