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On the road doing live shows in 2010: Amanda Rheaume

On the road doing live shows in 2010: how to do it the right way, an artist’s perspective. Artist: Amanda Rheaume Note from the Editor: Many music business consultants are preaching that doing live shows is the only way to build a true fan base and though I hear them preaching, I don’t often see real world examples of artists who are making it work for them to a place where they are truly building a fan...

The Truth About Major Label Deals and Why You Should Support Indie Artists

Hi Everyone! Just keep in mind that this video is a call to action about supporting Independent artists rather than trying to be a complain-fest about major labels. A complain-fest is another topic for another vlog! This video really only scratches the surface on the realities of the music business and is based on my personal experience in the business dealing on the Major and Indie levels. Stats are taken from...

Blogs

Cool music related blogs and sites! I admit to being a blogaholic. These are some of the coolest and most useful blogs I’ve found in the blogosphere. MTT- Music Think Tank Blog Author: Various Blog Focus: This is an open submission blog collective where mostly Indie musicians and Indie music professionals post helpful articles and commentary. Website: http://www.musicthinktank.com/ New Music...

How To Survive The New Music Industry

by Kevin English Every time you crack open a new book, read an indutstry blog or attend a music business seminar, you hope that something will be said to make your life as a musician better. Unfortunately, nothing ever seems to work and artists are left looking for answers. Wait. What’s the question? As I sat through the sessions at last week’s CMJ Music Maraton Film & Film Festival, I couldn’t help...

Loyalty and the Music Business

Written by Jennifer Yeko True Talent Management For some reason, loyalty is a word not often written about in the music business. No, the sharks in the music business (and many folks that work in the entertainment industry) seem to live and breath by the concept of placating one’s own ego and doing whatever it takes to succeed, as long as it isn’t illegal. And sure, I bet a lot of those people make more...
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