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 [...]
If you are one of those people who want to create your own recording but spending on recording time is way out of your budget, consider the following home recording tips for a more professional sounding track.
Use a drum beat - A solo artist would really benefit if he uses this feature. Drum beats will [...]
Once your band has had sufficient practice and has put together a list of songs, it maybe time for your band to start playing some gigs. Make sure the band members are aware of the fact that the first few gigs would most probably have to be performed for free.
The first step towards getting a [...]
Bands often ask the question “how can I get my band noticed?”. One obvious yet important factor is that you should love the music you create. If this is the case, you would be more passionate and motivated to let others know why your music is unique and special. Here are some tips for getting [...]
Hiring a competent and experienced entertainment lawyer is crucial for an upcoming artist or an already established one. Entertainment lawyers specialize in a number of services, some of them include contract negotiations, infringement suits, copyright laws, etc.
In order to hire a lawyer that ticks all your boxes, consider the following:
- The lawyer’s relationship within the [...]
By definition, a major label is a company that is responsible for the manufacture, promotion and distribution of recordings. Such company’s include BMG, Universal Music and Sony. These firms own their own distribution networks. Independent labels are on the other hand are recording companies that work on a smaller scale and use distributors to publish [...]
By understanding the way in which record labels run, it becomes a whole lot easier to know how to work with the label and get the most out of the contract.
Major labels have a CEO. These labels divide into affiliate labels, each run by a president. These labels have departments, and the most important departments [...]
Most artists believe that record contracts will come their way simply because they drop off a demo recording of their work. Demo recordings are not the best way to get the attention of record companies, but if you decide to send out your CD, the following ten reasons may help you to create a demo [...]
In the music industry one of the most succesful methods of getting noticed, either as a producer or songwriter or even as a musician, is to get yourself an internship at a studio or record company. There is the good and the bad when it comes to being an intern but those who do impress [...]