Use This to Make a Living With Your Music
By Bob Baker | January 7, 2008
Reprinted from Bob Baker’s Indie Music Promotion Blog
Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. Go directly to the blog entry Seth Godin posted today: Music lessons. He lists 15 “things you can learn from the music business (as it falls apart).”
If you’ve been feeling confused or off balance by all the shifts taking place in the music industry, read ALL of this for a fresh perspective.
Here’s one of my favorite parts, #4 (see my comments below):
Permission is the asset of the future
For generations, businesses had no idea who their end users were. No ability to reach through the record store and figure out who was buying that Rolling Stones album, no way to know who bought this book or that vase.
7 Podcasts You Should be Listening To
By David Jackson | October 21, 2007
Looking for something to listen to on the next road trip?
Here are some podcasts that will help you focus on your music career. All of these can be found in iTunes. Each is geared toward giving you the latest and greatest content in the music business — it’s liking having your own “singer/songwriter how to” radio station on your iPod! (more…)
How To Subscribe To Podcasts Without iTunes
By Nick Daugherty | September 23, 2007
Want to listen to internet audio programs but can’t when they are scheduled? This program lets you create your own custom online audio anytime, anywhere. (Without using iTunes.) (more…)
Sell Your Music on Facebook
By Nick Daugherty | September 14, 2007
At long last, indie artists can sell their mp3’s on Facebook! A new free service called BlastMyMusic.com has put together an easy-to-use application to sell your tracks.
Now you, your fans, and your street team can sell your music from your Facebook profiles! (more…)
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