Industry Basics
Getting started in the music business, career profiles, recording a demo, salaries, internships, self employment, funding for music projects, music contracts
Is Music Free - Should You Sell Your Music
Is all recorded music free? Share your thoughts about whether or not music is free and how you feel about people sharing your music without paying.Avoid the Local Music Scene Trap
Local music scenes can be a double edged sword. In this music industry quick tip, learn to avoid letting local music scene success become a trap.Biggest Problems for Indie Musicians - Biggest Problems for U…
The music industry is a two class system, with majors controlling most of the money and market and indies trying to find a foot in the door. What are the biggest problems indie musicians and indie music companies face when trying to make a living in music? Share your thoughts.Four Music Industry Issues You Should Be Worrying About
You've heard all of the panic over file sharing and labels faltering, but what are the REAL issues in the music industry? Consider these four problems that don't get much attention in the music media but that have a huge impact on the industry.
Should The Music Industry Still Sell Music - Selling Music and The Mu…
A common argument of the "new music industry" crew is that recorded music should be free and that the music industry should not sell music. Is it true? Share your thoughts about the future of music sales.Top Five Lessons Learned From Indie Labels
If you pay attention to what the majors are doing these days, you'll notice that things are looking a lot more indie around here. Labels are being forced to cope with a changing music industry, and they're using tactics indies have been using for years. Here are some indie label lessons bigger labels seem to be taking to heart.
Do I Need to Trademark My Label Name
Do you need to trademark a record label name? Learn whether or not your label name needs to be trademarked and how to handle the threat of someone else using your name.[/p]Hire a Music Lawyer
If you are facing music contracts, you may be wondering how to hire a music lawyer. There is more to the process than just looking up a lawyer in the phone book. You need to hire an entertainment lawyer that can handle your case and fit your budget. Learn more about hiring a music lawyer.Would You Start a Record Label?
Would you start a record label? Do you think record labels can still succeed or that it is every man for himself? Share your ideas about how to start a record label and whether or not you should even bother.How to Start a Record Label
Are you thinking of starting a record label? To protect yourself and to give yourself the best chance at success, it pays to spend some time carefully setting up the business. Learn how to start a record label, including business law, funding and more.Do You Still Buy CDs
There is a lot of hype these days about the CD being dead, much to the surprise of the people who still buy them. Are you among those numbers? Do you still buy CDs? Why or why not? Share your reasons you still buy - or avoid buying - CDs.Music Industry Quick Tip: Communicate Like a Professional
The music business is less formal than some industries, but it's not as informal as you think. You need to communicate with music industry colleguages in a professional manner if you are serious about learning how to work in the music industry. Find out more about professional communication in the music business.What You Need to Know about The Music Industry
There is a lot of misinformation out there about the music industry, and if you are trying to break into the business, this misinformation can be a real problem. Here are some music industry home truths and what you need to know about the music business.Music Industry Myths: Making Money Makes You a Sellout
There's a fine line in the music industry between actively trying to make money from your music and making music purely for the sake of cash - but way too many musicians shoot themselves in the foot by avoiding any discussion of money in hopes of not seeming like sell outs. To make a living in music, you have to make money. That's the end of the story. Learn more about the myth that making money in music makes you a sellout.Press Releases 101
A good press release can make or break you. Competition for the press is fierce, and your press release can often decide whether you're getting that coveted review/interview/preview/profile or not. This guide will walk you through writing the different kinds of press releases you're likely to encounter in your music career. Don't forget to check out the bottom of the page for links to more art…
Playing Live 101
Playing live just might be the best thing you can do for your music career. It gives you a chance to connect with your fans, attract new listeners and show off your musical chops to other people in the music industry. A lot of people shy away from playing live because they are not sure how to get started. Learn all about how to book a show and make the most of it, from how to book a venue to how …Music Industry Myths: Someone Can Tell You How to Make It In The Music Industry
Music industry myths can get you off track in a big way when you're trying to get your music career off the ground. In this installment of music industry myths, learn more about whether or not you should pay for music advice and whether someone can tell you how to make it in the music industry.What NOT To Pay for in Your Music Career
The path to music industry success is littered with scams. Find out what you should NOT pay for in your music career so you can avoid these music industry scams.Twitter Tips for the Music Industry
Twitter has become more and more important to music industry, but to get the most bang for your buck, you've got to be smart about how you use it. These Twitter tips for the music industry will help you tap into the Twitter promo power.Good Deal or Bad Deal?
Is that a fair music deal or an unfair music deal? Check out these scenarios and see if you can decide which ones are good music deals and which ones are bad music deals.Album Release Costs
How much does it cost to release an album? The answer depends on several different factors, and the way you approach the project makes all the difference when it comes to costs spiralling out of control or coming in under budget. Find out more about how much it costs to release music.Read Music News
When you read music news online, you'll find out pretty quickly that a lot of sources have conflicting information. How do you read music news online? Find out how to become a smart consumer of music information online.Music Industry Myths
There are tons of myths about how the music industry operates, and when you're trying to break into the business, these misconceptions can send you down the wrong path in a big way. Learn about some common music career myths so you can avoid falling into their traps. To get more details about any of the myths listed here, simply click on the "more info" links.