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Music Business Scams
The music industry has enough problems with piracy as it is, what with individuals downloading music through music and file sharing, it now has to deal with scams in the industry. As an aspiring musician you need to familiarize yourself with the appropriate procedures to locate and secure legal representation as this will ensure a…
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Record Contract Basics
A record contract is a contractual obligation that a recording label and artist, or group, enter into willingly. Oftentimes, when a recording contract is signed, that group or artist can only produce music for that company they signed with. A record label can have you under contract for as little or as long as they…
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Home recording tips
If you are one of those people who want to create your own recording but spending on recording time is way out of your budget, consider the following home recording tips for a more professional sounding track. Use a drum beat – A solo artist would really benefit if he uses this feature. Drum beats…
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How to negotiate a gig for your band
Once your band has gotten sufficient practice, created a press kit, demo, and have gotten some free gigs for exposure under your belt, you should consider booking a gig for your band. Start out by scoping the local area for venues that the band would like to play at. You should look into the venues’…
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Putting together a press kit
Once your band has had sufficient practice and has put together a list of songs, it maybe time for your band to start playing some gigs. Make sure the band members are aware of the fact that the first few gigs would most probably have to be performed for free. The first step towards getting…
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Promoting your band
Bands often ask the question “how can I get my band noticed?”. One obvious yet important factor is that you should love the music you create. If this is the case, you would be more passionate and motivated to let others know why your music is unique and special. Here are some tips for getting…
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Important Information About Distributors
At present, there are a number of new artists entering the industry, which means that the relationship the artist holds with the distributor and the record label has become vital. The distributor’s primary job is to make sure that the artists’ CD or records are available in retail stores. Distributors work with the record labels…
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Entertainment Law attorneys
Blog written by Barry K. Rothman. Hiring a competent and experienced entertainment lawyer is crucial for an upcoming artist or an already established one. Entertainment lawyers specialize in a number of services, some of them include contract negotiations, infringement suits, copyright laws, etc. In order to hire a lawyer that ticks all your boxes, consider…
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How and Why Major Labels and Independent Labels Work Together
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…
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Copyrights and songwriting basics
Copyrights are a form of intellectual property, giving the creator of the song exclusive rights. To hold copyrights to a song you have to hold proof of ownership. Register a song at the US copyright office by filling a copyright form PA or SR and by including a copy of the song either on a…