To protect your original work you must always, always copyright your material. There is no other way that you can combat plagiarism. You can obtain a copyright from the U.S. Copyright Office which will protect you and give you your rights to fight for, in case your work is stolen.
Although copyright laws tend to be [...]
The internet has taken much of the heartache of rejection away from budding artists. In the past a new artist had to go through many years of rejection from numerous studios before they hit it big. But now with YouTube and similar sites, it is easy for artists to get exposure and become popular.
Since getting [...]
Writing a song is sometimes a pastime for many people and while most of the lyrics written are not of any great quality, there are some gems in there. For what it is worth everyone who writes songs for fun or is trying to get into the songwriting business should take a long hard look [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Booking your band with a gig can sometime feel like a daunting task. Here are some tips that can help your band get started:
Press Kit- The band’s press kit is, basically, a brief introduction to the band. The quality of your press kit would greatly depend on your budget. Therefore, start off with deciding on [...]
The music industry has enough problems with piracy as it is, what with individuals downloading music through music and file sharing, it now has to deal with scams in the industry. As an aspiring musician you need to familiarize yourself with the appropriate procedures to locate and secure legal representation as this will ensure a [...]