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.
How to Present Your Demo: 10 Biggest Mistakes Artists Make and How to Avoid Them
By John Braheny | October 29, 2007
Your demo will introduce you to the eyes and ears of many music industry professionals. Take this introduction very seriously — it’s your job interview.
Here is a short checklist that summarizes the biggest mistakes I see new artists make all the time. Avoiding these will maximize your chances of getting heard and respect the demo listener’s time.
A&R 101 - Getting a record Deal
By John Braheny | October 26, 2007
I often get asked about “how to get a record deal,” and while my answer has changed substantially in the past two years, it’s still crucial to understand the basics — starting with A&R.
How to Improve Your Songwriting Once and for All
By John Braheny | October 25, 2007
Looking for a hot tip on how to become the best writer in your genre?
The best way is to constantly and persistently study what hit songwriters do. Learn from the best. Listen to the radio and take notes on what hit songs have in common.
