Being a Musician
Information for aspiring musicians on everything from recording a demo to getting noticed by record labels to protecting yourself in music contracts.
Sign a 360 Deal - Would You Sign a 360 Deal
Would you sign a 360 record deal? As a musician, what are you concerns about these kinds of deals, or what do 360 record deals offer to you? Share your thoughts.
Would you sign a 360 record deal? As a musician, what are you concerns about these kinds of deals, or what do 360 record deals offer to you? Share your thoughts.
Band Management - Do You Have an Artist Manager
Is band management still a must? There are so many tools that musicians can use these days to run their own careers, so is splitting the pie with an artist manager really worth it? Do you think bands need help running the business side of their careers no matter what? Share your thoughts.
Is band management still a must? There are so many tools that musicians can use these days to run their own careers, so is splitting the pie with an artist manager really worth it? Do you think bands need help running the business side of their careers no matter what? Share your thoughts.
Why You May Need a Record Deal
[p]I am a BIG believer in musicians taking the reigns and running their careers, but let me play devil's advocate for a minute. The idea of eschewing a label deal is very cool right now, and for some musicians, it is the right choice. BUT - the notion that all record labels are run by bumbling morons out to take your cash is wrong. The tools are out there for you to do the work that record labels…
[p]I am a BIG believer in musicians taking the reigns and running their careers, but let me play devil's advocate for a minute. The idea of eschewing a label deal is very cool right now, and for some musicians, it is the right choice. BUT - the notion that all record labels are run by bumbling morons out to take your cash is wrong. The tools are out there for you to do the work that record labels…
Do You Press Vinyl - Vinyl Pressing
CD sales are falling but vinyl sales are increasing. Do you press vinyl for your releases or is vinyl too expensive for small budgets? If you do press it, even if you think it is too expensive, why do you make the sacrifice? Share your stories.
CD sales are falling but vinyl sales are increasing. Do you press vinyl for your releases or is vinyl too expensive for small budgets? If you do press it, even if you think it is too expensive, why do you make the sacrifice? Share your stories.
Do You Want a Record Deal?
With all of the hype these days about record labels being a thing of the past, do you still want to find a record deal to release your music, or you do you think self releasing your record is the right way for you? Share your ideas about record deals and whether musicians need them anymore.
With all of the hype these days about record labels being a thing of the past, do you still want to find a record deal to release your music, or you do you think self releasing your record is the right way for you? Share your ideas about record deals and whether musicians need them anymore.
Do You Self Release Your Music?
Do you self release your own music? How do your promote your music? Are you glad you have released your own music or do you wish you had a record deal? Share your stories about releasing your own music.
Do you self release your own music? How do your promote your music? Are you glad you have released your own music or do you wish you had a record deal? Share your stories about releasing your own music.
Meta Tag Your Songs
Putting the right meta tags on your music should be a priority for all musicians. Learn why meta tags for music are so important.
Putting the right meta tags on your music should be a priority for all musicians. Learn why meta tags for music are so important.
Top Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Manager
The decision to hire a band manager is one of the most important ones you will make. You often hear musicians refer to artist managers as a member of the group, and for good reason. Managers are usually intimately involved in every decision you make as a band, and they have tremendous power to mold the direction of your career. Of course it makes sense to be cautious when you're shopping for m…
Find an Band Manager
So, you've determined that you need management, but how do you find a band manager? Learn how to find a music manager for your group and what to look for in a good artist manager.
So, you've determined that you need management, but how do you find a band manager? Learn how to find a music manager for your group and what to look for in a good artist manager.
Bands 101 - Running Your Band
Running a band - it's harder than it looks. From finding the perfect musicians for your band to scheduling practices to dealing with dicey issues like songwriting and creative differences, being in a band is about much more than simply playing music. Getting it wrong with your band can have some pretty far reaching consequences, so you'll want to work hard at all aspects of making your band wo…
MeetYourBand.com Profile
MeetYourBand.com is an online resource that helps like minded musicians hook up to put together a band. Learn more about how MeetYourBand.com can help you find musicians for your band.
MeetYourBand.com is an online resource that helps like minded musicians hook up to put together a band. Learn more about how MeetYourBand.com can help you find musicians for your band.
Find Work as a Session Musician
One of the hardest parts of getting started with session work is figuring out how to find work as a session musician. Learn more about the different employment paths a session musician can take to build a music industry career.
One of the hardest parts of getting started with session work is figuring out how to find work as a session musician. Learn more about the different employment paths a session musician can take to build a music industry career.
Make Money as a Musician
You need to make money as a musician if you want to make a living doing from your songs, but sometimes that is easier said than done. Learn more about you can make money from your music so you can leave the day job behind.
You need to make money as a musician if you want to make a living doing from your songs, but sometimes that is easier said than done. Learn more about you can make money from your music so you can leave the day job behind.
Self Releasing an Album - Pros and Cons
Should you release your music without a record label? There are pros and cons to putting out your own music without a record deal behind you - learn more about the ups and the downs to decide if you should start sending out demos or start working to get your record into the shops yourself.
Should you release your music without a record label? There are pros and cons to putting out your own music without a record deal behind you - learn more about the ups and the downs to decide if you should start sending out demos or start working to get your record into the shops yourself.
Write a Band Bio
Your band bio introduces fans and music industry types alike to you and your music. Find out how to write a band biography that includes all of the right information to show you off in the best light.
Your band bio introduces fans and music industry types alike to you and your music. Find out how to write a band biography that includes all of the right information to show you off in the best light.
Musicians' Top Mistakes Online
The internet can be a musician's best friend or worst enemy, depending on how you approach it. Find out more about musicians and the web, including musicians' biggest mistakes on the internet.
The internet can be a musician's best friend or worst enemy, depending on how you approach it. Find out more about musicians and the web, including musicians' biggest mistakes on the internet.
Indie Label Record Deals: Pros and Cons
What's the best choice for you - an indie label record deal or a major label record deal? Learn more about the pros and cons work getting an independent label record deal.
What's the best choice for you - an indie label record deal or a major label record deal? Learn more about the pros and cons work getting an independent label record deal.
Major Record Label Deals: Pros and Cons
A major label record deal is the goal of many musicians, but like most things, major label deals have their good points and their bad points. Learn more about major record label pros and cons.
A major label record deal is the goal of many musicians, but like most things, major label deals have their good points and their bad points. Learn more about major record label pros and cons.
What Happens When the Band Breaks Up?
Band breakups can be emotionally rough, and they can have serious repercussions for everyone's music careers as well. Find out how to handle band breakup.
Band breakups can be emotionally rough, and they can have serious repercussions for everyone's music careers as well. Find out how to handle band breakup.
Take Advantage of a Gig - Turn Your Audience into Fans
Playing a show is a great way for musicians to earn new fans, but to make the most of every concert you have to do a little bit of gig promotion work at the show. Find out how to make sure your audience comes back to hear your music again and again.
Playing a show is a great way for musicians to earn new fans, but to make the most of every concert you have to do a little bit of gig promotion work at the show. Find out how to make sure your audience comes back to hear your music again and again.
Hip Hop-Rap Beatmakers/Producers and Representation
Hip hop producers and hip hop beatmakers occupy a unique space in the music industry, and getting started in these field often requires a different approach that in other genres. Find out more about getting started as a hip hop producer and beatmaker and what role representation plays in the process.
Hip hop producers and hip hop beatmakers occupy a unique space in the music industry, and getting started in these field often requires a different approach that in other genres. Find out more about getting started as a hip hop producer and beatmaker and what role representation plays in the process.
Take Band Photos
Having a good band photo can help you get more press - find out how to take a band photo that is sure to get some attention.
Having a good band photo can help you get more press - find out how to take a band photo that is sure to get some attention.
Start a Band
First things first - before you can do anything else with your music, you need to form a band. Putting your band together means building a foundation that you can work from to get your music heard - and making the wrong choices can lead to oh-so-much hassle. Learn more about starting your new favorite band.
First things first - before you can do anything else with your music, you need to form a band. Putting your band together means building a foundation that you can work from to get your music heard - and making the wrong choices can lead to oh-so-much hassle. Learn more about starting your new favorite band.
Bands 101 - Managing your Band
If you want your band to be a success, you have to manage your career right from the start. Find the basic things that every band should do to get a shot at the spotlight.
If you want your band to be a success, you have to manage your career right from the start. Find the basic things that every band should do to get a shot at the spotlight.
Self Promote Your Music
The ability to self promote your music can make the difference between playing to a packed house and a lifetime of musical obscurity. Find out how to make sure your music is getting heard by being your own best promoter.
The ability to self promote your music can make the difference between playing to a packed house and a lifetime of musical obscurity. Find out how to make sure your music is getting heard by being your own best promoter.
Find Musicians for your Band
You've got the songs, now all you need are the people. If you're not sure how to start your band member search, these tips will point you in the right direction.
You've got the songs, now all you need are the people. If you're not sure how to start your band member search, these tips will point you in the right direction.