Working in any aspect of the music industry is a learning process, and when you are learning as you go, it can be easy to take the wrong path or end up stuck in a bad deal. Learn more about the groups that are out there who can help you as you learn the ropes and give you unbiased advice about decisions you are facing.
Should 25 Notes for the Successful Musician by Chad Jeffers be on your must--read list? Find out in this review of 25 Notes for the Successful Musician.
Is All You Need To Know About The Music Business by Donald S. Passman an industry bible or a waste of reading time? Get the lowdown on the book and whether or not it could make the difference in your music career in this book review of All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald S. Passman.
The Future of Music Coalition has worked hard to give the independent music industry a place at the table in discussions about issues that affect the music business. They also offer plenty of support for musicians trying to make it outside of the major label structure. Learn more about what the Future of Music Coalition is and what the Future of Music Coalition does.
AIM, the Association of Independent Music, is a UK based non profit advocacy group for the UK's indie music industry. Learn more.
Check out a review of Kavit Haria's How to Design a Profitable and Winning Music Business.
The RIAA is represents US record labels - sounds easy enough, right? Well, the RIAA is also the center of a ton of controversy for the way they have pursued fans who download music. Learn more about the Recording Industry Association of America that keeps ending up in the spotlight, not always in a good way.
For bands trying to get noticed, Get Signed has a database of articles from music industry insiders offering advice on just about every aspect of your career. The advice is rated by other users, so you get an even better idea of what works, and what won't.
Meet Your Band is the internet version of your local record store corkboard, chock full of people looking for band mates.
Online Gigs helps streamline the show booking process, making it easier on bands, promoters and venues alike. Also a great resource for bands looking for new places to play.
Sonicbids is online promotion company that offers bands the chance to create electronic press kits, which can be a real time and money saver. Sonicbids members also have the inside track on many tough to get gigs.
Calling all DJs, dance, hip-hop and Top 40 acts - Starfleet Music Pool wants to hear from you! The people at this record pool have been in the biz for a long time, and they're doing something right - just check out their Best Record Pool 2007 New Music Award. As they say, "Starfleet Music Pool, the Record Pools of Record Pools, is a great place to get started!" See what they can do for you.
The Australian Association of Independent Record Labels, or AIR, is an advocacy group that fights for the rights of Australian based indie labels.
Channel 4's Idea Factory has tons and tons of useful information for UK based musician who are looking for a way to get the cash to fund their musical ambitions. There is plenty of music funding available in the UK if you know where to look - Channel 4 will help you find it.
NEMIS stands for New Music in Scotland. This group is dedicated to helping up and coming Scottish musicians and music businesses build their careers.
The Association of Independent Record Labels, or AIM, is a UK based advocacy group that helps independent labels get a footing the music industry.
The UK based Musicians Union is a one stop shop for any and all advice a musician may need. You are required to join the Union before taking advantage of their services.
AMF, or the American Federation of Musicians, is a US based union group for musicians and music industry workers that can offer advice on all aspects of your career, from insurance for your gear to base pay rates for session musicians.
The Future of Music Coalition is a non profit group focused on promoting the legal rights of independent musicians and labels and keeping the internet neutral.
Want the straight dope on all things music biz related - or do you want to share a few tips you've picked up along the way? Then KnowTheMusicBiz.com is the site for you. Chock full of resources for people just starting out and filled with plenty of opportunities to convince people to see the industry your way, music types of all stripes will find something here.
