Category: Music Business

By definition, a major label is a company that is responsible for the manufacture, promotion and distribution of recordings. Such company’s include BMG, Universal Music and Sony. These firms own their own distribution networks. Independent labels are on the other hand are recording companies that work on a smaller scale and use distributors to publish…

By understanding the way in which record labels run, it becomes a whole lot easier to know how to work with the label and get the most out of the contract. Major labels have a CEO. These labels divide into affiliate labels, each run by a president. These labels have departments, and the most important…

Most artists believe that record contracts will come their way simply because they drop off a demo recording of their work. Demo recordings are not the best way to get the attention of record companies, but if you decide to send out your CD, the following ten reasons may help you to create a demo…

In the music industry one of the most succesful methods of getting noticed, either as a producer or songwriter or even as a musician, is to get yourself an internship at a studio or record company. There is the good and the bad when it comes to being an intern but those who do impress…

All musicians, big or small, need to look at their career and themselves individually as a brand and business, and as would be done in any business, they need to look at their income and expenditure as you would in an organization. Here is a very basic outline of the potential income streams for a…

Before the 1980s most record labels focused some of their attention on developing and enhancing the talents of their newly signed on artists. However, in the current context many of the major labels assume that an artist who has signed on has sufficient musical, performance and songwriting talents. Most of the 60s and 70s rock…

Many musicians want to create great music and make a lot of money. However, few possess the skills required to successfully promote, market and manage their music as a business. Therefore, here are 35 tips on how to get the business rolling. 1. Know what you value most in your music and honor those values.…

When submitting your music for review, the way you present yourself and your music is absolutely important. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Contact information – there is no point in being anonymous if you want to make it in the music industry. When submitting your work, make sure your basic contact…

When trying to make it as a musician, you will encounter many issues along the way. Auditions can be frustrating and might sometimes even discourage you. Take the following into account first before you start your audition run: 1. Job description – get the details first. If you know what the employer is looking for,…