Should You Manage That Band?
Thursday June 28, 2012
Most band managers start out the same way: they start working for a friend's band that they're really into. There is no substitute for that kind of experience, and when ... Read More
Will Self-Releasing My Album Kill My Chances with Labels?
Monday June 25, 2012
This question is one that comes to my inbox a lot. If you have designs on signing to a label, but you're sitting on an album you're dying to get ... Read More
Professional Communication in the Music Industry
Wednesday June 20, 2012
The music industry is definitely a more relaxed world than some other business realms, but that doesn't mean that all standards of professionalism are out the window. In no place ... Read More
Do You Have To Own Music?
Monday June 18, 2012
Over the weekend, I read an article on CNN about college students' attitudes about music ownership versus music streaming. Now, being of an age group that has experienced the joy ... Read More
Money and Your Music Career
Wednesday June 13, 2012
If you're daydreaming about living the high life in your music career, here's a dirty little secret you may not have heard: getting started in the music business can be ... Read More
Gig Checklist
Monday June 11, 2012
Putting together a gig involves a lot of moving parts - and if you're not used to the process, things can get lost in the shuffle in a hurry. From ... Read More
How Does My Producer Get Paid?
Friday June 8, 2012
Producers can be a pretty important part of the recording process , and that kind of influence doesn't (always) come cheap. Musicians new to recording are often a bit perplexed ... Read More
Does It Matter Where You Live?
Tuesday June 5, 2012
How much does location matter in your music career? Although there are benefits to being in a city with a big music industry presence, there are also some cons attached ... Read More