Teaching You The Business Behind The Business
In Part 1 of this list, I began listing common music contract terms you will see over and over again in the contracts you receive. And although an entertainment attorney and other experienced professionals should be reviewing and explaining them […]
Entertainment contracts can seem foreign and unfamiliar to many trying to decode them. And it usually takes a law degree to understand what they mean because, although not mandatory, they are written with an old classical form of English, used in everyday speech about as much as Latin. Actually, some actually use Latin too!
Artist Point Of View II (Read Pt. I here) OK, so you’ve made the rounds, and you’ve built yourself a reputation in your town. People are starting to call you for gigs, music, and appearances. You need to start working […]
DON’T LET THIS BE YOU!!! So you’ve spent the past few months in the studio fine-tuning your sound, writing the best hooks, making sure the mix is perfect, making videos. You upload to YouTube, Soundcloud, preview links on IG. Now […]
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That’s right! There’s a lot you could learn from an underwear snatching little gnome. Well, let me clarify…there’s a lot you can learn from a cartoon about an underwear snatching little gnome. If you’re an occasional viewer of the Comedy […]
As an artist, one of the most vulnerable times are when you just leave the studio or get on stage, and it’s time to showcase your newest song. After all the time and energy it took to perfect all the […]
Many new artists, labels, managers, etc., to the music business often soon find themselves in a tough situation. Almost all sources tell them “Always have a contract!”, and “Hire an entertainment attorney to draft and review your contracts.” However, as […]
If you’re serious about making this business of music your full time career, then one of the first things you need to understand is the lingo of the business! Today we will discuss, in plain English, the top 7 terms […]
The Debate is ongoing. Is there any chance for DIY artist to actually earn a living making music? Or are there just too many options out there for consumers for any one artist to really shine through? Well, that depends […]
