Music Industry Myths: Never Say "I Don't Know"
Monday January 30, 2012
Tis the season for spring music biz internships and such to start. If you're one of the lucky ones getting some music industry experience under your belt, chances are you're ... Read More
Your Biggest Music Struggles
Friday January 27, 2012
Breaking into the music biz isn't easy. Competition is stiff and being competitive is expensive. Juggling a day job to pay for your musical ambitions AND still having enough time ... Read More
Planning a Music PR Campaign: Five Essential Steps
Wednesday January 25, 2012
So, you've decided that you're going to handle your own press push for your new album. Did you know that your chances of succeeding are pretty much decided before you ... Read More
So, My Child Wants To Be in the Music Biz...
Monday January 23, 2012
When parents hear that their children want to break into the music industry, whether as a musician or on the business side of things, reactions can be decidedly mixed. Some ... Read More
Location, Location, Location
Thursday January 19, 2012
I get the question all the time - does where you live matter when you're trying to make it in the music business?
The answer? Well, a little bit yes and ... Read More
How to Work with Your Music PR Company
Monday January 16, 2012
A well planned and run music PR campaign can pay off in droves, but these things are definitely not cheap. Even small scale PR campaigns can take a hefty bite ... Read More
Why No One Is Writing Back
Friday January 13, 2012
I just started teaching a new music promotion class at College of Charleston, and yesterday in class, we covered something that seems really basic but I consider really important - ... Read More
How to Work with Your Show Promoter
Wednesday January 11, 2012
Got a gig coming up? The only surefire way to make sure it all works out is to have all hands on deck from the start. That means that even ... Read More
Collaborate Your Way to Music Success
Monday January 9, 2012
Collaborations are nothing new in the music industry - the good, the bad and the ugly. The thing is, many times, these joinings of the minds are happening in the ... Read More
Music Publishing Reserves
Friday January 6, 2012
Hey, where's my money?
Is that what you're wondering, hit songwriter? Well, if your royalty check is looking a little lighter than anticipated, then you might not be too familiar with ... Read More
Interviews Tips for Bands
Wednesday January 4, 2012
So, we talked earlier this week about music industry job interview tips, but the business types aren't the only ones who find themselves faced with some Q&A time. Interviews are ... Read More
What Not to Say in Your Music Business Job Interview
Monday January 2, 2012
You finally landed an interview for a job in the music industry. Woo! Now, what are you going to say during the interview? If you're thinking of winging it and ... Read More