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The Digital Domain Now Has Changed the Face of the Music Industry
The music industry was a very tightly controlled business not so very long ago. The record labels made the bulk of the money and the folks who bore the brunt of the work got what was left over. Surprising as it sounds, that is how it worked. Songwriters come up with lyrics that are selected…
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Making it in the Music Industry
Careers in Law, Business, Engineering, etc have a well-defined path you can follow if that is where your interest lies. Because of the path being so structured, it is easy to gauge yourself and receive enough guidance to get to wherever you want to go. The Music industry is not at all like this. If…
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Is Piracy Online Still Going On?
Eight years have passed since Napster shut down. Ironically, the RIAA and the music industry are still fighting a futile war against music piracy. While piracy cannot be condoned in any way, you cannot help but wonder if there is any victory in sight in this never-ending war. In the eight years since RIAA won…
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Why the Music Industry Works the Way it does
The music industry is fickle and if you think any differently you need to step out of your bubble and open your eyes. If you want to have a future in the music business you have to get one thing clear – Networking is king. If you have your networking down to pat, your future…
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How to record a band demo CD or band demo tape
In order to get your band booked for future gigs, the band would have to submit a demo tape or CD to a booking manager or company. There are varieties of methods of creating your own band’s demo, listed below are a few of the most common methods: Home recording- To create your own demo…
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How Submitting Demos to record companies
Submitting your band’s demo to a record company can be a very daunting task. To get an idea of what the record company’s procedures are, get in contact with the company via email and ask them if they are interested in your genre of music, and the submission guidelines. Most record companies would follow some…
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Pitfalls to avoid at band gigs and shows
Playing your first few gigs can cause a lot of unnecessary stress between band members. To avoid any unpleasant surprises follow some of these simple tips: Directions Make sure you know exactly how to get to your venue. If you are unsure use mapquest or Google maps to give you an idea of your route.…
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Licensing your music
Music licensing can be seen in music we hear on the radio, in movies and on Television. For example if Cadbury Chocolates decided to use one of The Beatles songs for their new ad campaign, Cadbury would have to buy the rights to use that song from the owner of the copyright. When considering the…
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How to get band gigs for your band, local band, or garage band
Booking your band with a gig can sometime feel like a daunting task. Here are some tips that can help your band get started: Press Kit- The band’s press kit is, basically, a brief introduction to the band. The quality of your press kit would greatly depend on your budget. Therefore, start off with deciding…
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Self-promoting a gig or show for your band
Self-promoting your band’s gig is an easy way to make sure your gig is fully booked. These inexpensive tips are a great way to let those people who are interested in your genre of music on when and where your next gig will be held. Start by letting your friends, family, and co-workers know when…