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Tagged: music business

The Top Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Started My Music Career

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post from David Franz, a California-based music business entrepreneur, producer, engineer, multi-instrumentalist, performer, educator, and author of Producing in the Home Studio with Pro Tools.

 

DavidFranz


"Fear stops progress. It is crippling. It is a disability. You must push through into uncomfortable places if you want to grow. Getting in front of the camera has brought all of my fears out to the surface and recorded them for me to watch. It has forced me to push through the discomfort and grow."

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PPP Funding - 5 Reasons Working Musicians Need to Apply Right Now

Posted: Jan 19, 2021

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Matt Santry, independent musician and founder of the Well Paid Musicians Club.

 

Matt Santry PPP


"Did you know that the Paycheck Protection Program loan is also for independent contractors and sole proprietorships? Well it is. So if you’re a working musician and you filed your 2019 tax returns as such (i.e. a contractor or sole proprietor), then you’re eligible. Here are my Top 5 reasons why you should apply for the PPP loan right now."

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NIVA’s Statement On The Passage Of The Save Our Stages Act

Posted: Jan 4, 2021

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by CelebrityAccess Staff Writers. Originally featured on CelebrityAccess.com. Reprinted with permission.

 

NIVA


"T​he Save Our Stages Act...just passed as part of the COVID-19 Relief Bill. The Save Our Stages Act will provide financial assistance to independent venues and promoters that have been devastated by the pandemic’s shutdown. The Save Our Stages Act will enable these locally owned businesses to hold on until it is safe to gather, reopen fully, and once again return to serve as economic engines for their communities."

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Don’t do it alone: Live music event roles

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan of MakingMoneyWithMusic.com. Originally featured in the Disc Makers Blog. Reprinted with permission.

 

Dont Do It Alone MMWM


"...there’s a lot to managing a music career if you intend to make money with your music. Fortunately, do-it-yourself doesn’t mean do-it-alone. Plugging in and outsourcing to music services that handle different aspects of the industry is one way to get the help or expertise you may be lacking. In this post, we’ll tackle roles and services associated with live music events."

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How to build a team of experts to support your DIY music career

Posted: Nov 23, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan of MakingMoneyWithMusic.com. Originally featured in the Disc Makers Blog. Reprinted with permission.

 

Build Team - Randy and Jason


"...there are industries around music. These industries offer solutions and expertise that, not long ago, only a music label could handle. Today, you can leverage these services and resources to offload work to a team of experts that you normally would have to do yourself. In this multi-article series, we’re going to explain all the major music business roles, the work each role performs, why what they do is helpful for your career, and give you options to outsource the work or empower you to do-it-yourself."

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Music Business After Dark Ep. 6: The Consolidation of the Music Business (Why Should I Care?)

Posted: Nov 16, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Jeff Lysyczyn, music industry veteran, educator, and creator of Music Business After Dark.

 

Jeff L - Music Consolidation


"Episode 6 of Music Business After Dark, a series of informative vlogs by music industry veteran and educator Jeff Lysyczyn."

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It's All About Your Fans and Not You

Posted: Oct 26, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

All About Fans Legit Musician


"Have you wondered how some bands get such engaged fans? It is because their fans feel like part of that band’s world. That band did one thing that you might not be doing. They made their message about the fans and not the band. People follow and buy from people or brands they like. So let’s make sure your message is likable..."

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Facebook's [not new] Music Guidelines - What Artists Need to Know

Posted: Sep 21, 2020

Category: Social Media

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**Guest post written by Leonard Patterson of Artist Collective AKA @ac_leonardp.

 

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"If you’ve been keeping track, there have been countless articles published across the web leading us to believe that Facebook has “new” music guidelines going into effect on Oct. 1st that -- among other things -- would start “banning music in livestreams. As someone who’s seen and personally visited Facebook jail before, let me assure you - these updates are. not. new..."

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Use What You Already Have to Create Great Music

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

Use What You Have - Legit Musician


"Let’s face it, we all want to have a professional studio in our backyard filled with all the best gear. This is not possible for even the most successful musicians out there. For the indie musician, this dream is even farther off than we can imagine. That shouldn’t stop you from creating music, however. You need to think of ways to use the stuff you already have around you to create the music you love."

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4 Free Tools to Keep Your Band Organized and on the Ball

Posted: Sep 8, 2020

Category: Technology

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**Guest post written by Adam Mezzatesta of Bands For Hire.

 

Bands For Hire - Gig Quote Calculator


"Whatever your current situation, at some point in the future you might find the day to day running of your band will start to take its toll. Whether you’re an independent musician, touring band or function band, life can get busy, so it’s a good idea to get things in order right now...Check out these awesome free tools and get one step closer to organizational heaven."

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Livestream your music LIKE A PRO | Words of Fang #23

Posted: Jun 29, 2020

Category: Live Performance

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**Guest post by Fang from Lords of the Trident, the most METAL band on earth!

 

Words with Fang 23


"Want to make your music livestreams as AMAZING as possible? Don't just sit in front of your webcam with a guitar! Follow this tutorial and your streams will be INCREDIBLE!"

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NEGOTIATION TACTICS your band DOESN'T know - Words of Fang #17

Posted: May 26, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Fang from Lords of the Trident, the most METAL band on earth!

 

Words of fang #17


"Episode 17 of Words of Fang. As a band, when do you need to "throw your weight around", and when do you need to, well, just stay quiet? Fang tells you the secrets of the trade!"

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Is it Possible to Record and Mix Music with Headphones Only?

Posted: May 18, 2020

Category: Recording

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**Guest post by James Longman of AudioReputation, a technology writer & blogger by profession.

 

"A very common question we have been trying to answer is – can I use my headphones to record and mix music? Well, unfortunately the answer isn’t “definitely yes” because of some reasons, but if you have some decent mixing skills and you can trust your ears, then the answer goes pretty close to “yes”..."

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Stay Streaming: The Instagram Livestream in the COVID-19 Era (With Matthew White A.K.A. Facebagel)

Posted: Apr 27, 2020

Category: Live Performance

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**Guest post by Casey Burke of Plaze, which helps musicians connect to the people & resources they need.

 

"Thankfully, musicians have found ways to maintain their livelihood in the absence of physical human contact. Enter: the Instagram livestream. While not strictly new, this format has taken off during all the unrest, and it’s likely to develop for at least as long as social distancing is the norm..."

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Hedging Against Uncertainty in the Music Industry

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Jordan Gates, of Megaphone Agency.

 

Uncertainty - Megaphone Agency


"This isn’t the first time [the music industry] has been forced to adapt to tremendous change and adversity. No one is immune to the threats of disruption, volatility, and hyper competition that exist in this industry. Despite the fickle nature, there are things artists can do to set themselves up for success in the long run. Here are some thoughts on how to weather the storms and come out on top..."

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Coronavirus Financial Relief and Resources

Posted: Apr 6, 2020

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post by Kristen Ford, Nashville based indie rock act with a passion for music business and a book on DIY touring in the works.

 

Seeing as so many gigs are canceled, with business as usual impossible due to coronavirus social distancing, I am trying to make the most of this unfortunate situation. If you are a musician like me, whether you are self employed, have a small business with a few employees or just do music part time and are still missing some of your income due to Coronavirus cancelations, I hope some of these resources will be helpful...

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Pro Video for Performing Musicians on Any Budget - Pt 2 (with just a smartphone)

Posted: Mar 23, 2020

Category: Technology

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**Guest post written by Matt Santry, independent musician and founder of the Well Paid Musicians Club.

 

Matt Santry - Pro Video on a Budget


"Part 2 of this series focuses on getting professional-quality video with a smartphone."

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Pro Video for Performing Musicians on Any Budget (Part 1 of 2)

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

Category: Technology

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**Guest post written by Matt Santry, independent musician and founder of the Well Paid Musicians Club.

 

Matt Santry - Pro Video on a Budget


"I think we've all been guilty of posting amateur-looking videos that make us look or sound worse than we really are...Or maybe you don't post any video because you're afraid that what you have isn't a good representation of what you do...We've (myself and Brian Fitzgerald) created a 2 part video tutorial on this topic that goes into more detail."

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Why would I be a support act?

Posted: Mar 2, 2020

Category: Live Performance

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**Guest post written by James Redhead, one half of the duo behind the music podcast Anyone Can Play Guitar.

 

ACPG - Support Slots


"We thought it worthwhile to give a balanced view [about support slots] based on what we’ve learned so far, to help all you bands and artists make as informed a decision as possible when you’re presented with such opportunities, or even before you start actively seeking them out. Let’s start with the negatives…"

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Music Business After Dark Ep. 5: Sync Me a Song

Posted: Jan 27, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Jeff Lysyczyn, music industry veteran, educator, and creator of Music Business After Dark.

 

Music Business After Dark Ep. 5 - Jeff Lysyczyn


"The fifth episode of Music Business After Dark, a series of informative vlogs by music industry veteran and educator Jeff Lysyczyn."

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5 Huge Lies About Touring in 2020

Posted: Jan 13, 2020

Category: Touring

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**Guest post written by Vinnie Hines, Co-Owner of Artist Collective AKA @ac_vinnie.

 

Artist Collective - 5 Lies 2020 - 2


"As a music consultant for Artist Collective, I constantly hear the complaints and excuses of artists all around the country about the industry and the idea of ‘touring’...so to start chipping away at the brainwash, let’s knock down these 5 HUGE LIES ABOUT TOURING IN 2020..."

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Is there ANY REASON to BE A MUSICIAN!? - Words of Fang #15

Posted: Jan 6, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Fang from Lords of the Trident, the most METAL band on earth!

 

Words of Fang #15


"Episode 15 of Words of Fang featuring John McLucas, discusses some of the positive aspects of being in a band."

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4 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Record Deal

Posted: Dec 23, 2019

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Scott Ronald, musician, songwriter, and creator of GuitarGearHeadz.com.

 

"Before signing a deal, artists need to be able to weigh up what the label can do for their career versus the rights, control and income they are signing away. These are four important questions you need to ask yourself when evaluating a label offer, in order to ensure that you make the best decision for your career..."

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Persistence Wins The Game

Posted: Dec 16, 2019

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

Persistence - Scott Aumann


"Most successful musicians...had a goal and did what they needed to do in order to achieve it. Lots of talented people give up too soon...Nothing comes easy and it usually takes many years to get to a point where you become successful. Remember, persistence wins the game."

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Music Business After Dark Ep. 2: How Do I Get Opening Slots on Tours?

Posted: Oct 14, 2019

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Jeff Lysyczyn, music industry veteran, educator, and creator of Music Business After Dark.

 

Jeff Lysyczyn - Ep 2


"Episode 2 of Music Business After Dark, a series of informative vlogs by music industry veteran and educator Jeff Lysyczyn."

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