Going to music conferences can be daunting for an indie musician. But this article outlines basic protocol that will help you be successful.
An interesting discussion of money and music as the future of the music business keeps evolving. It points to the musician retaining the reigns, which in my mind is a good thing.
Music Supervisor, Ron Proulx, offers real insight based on his experience in the music industry. This article is gracious and informative.
A discussion of the "posted beliefs" that the new musician might adopt. A manifesto is historically a dangerous idea and Michael Johnson, teacher at Berklee takes them on.
Music Think Tank continues to be one of the most intriguing resources for the "new" music industry. Here's an article about "thought mapping" that is a brilliant kick-start for a song, rivaling Berklee's Pat Pattison's "object writing."
Musician Danny Barnes provides some Yoda-like suggestions from A to Z for any musician striving to learn and live with music. If there was an Indie Bible, his stuff should be in it.
A new video by Jeremy Rifkin shows how recent scientific discoveries could lead us to develop a new world community and perhaps a new sensitivity. It seems a worthy train of thought for songwriting.
Changes are happening in the digital music world faster than an automated mixer slider. This article from Billboard.biz describes their top 5 tools. But I would also add MusicLicenseQuote.com and Jango Radio, which the corporate entities would rather you not find out about.
Since I have just revised my website to add direct sync license capability with MusicLicenseQuote.com this new feature cue sheet function by ASCAP complements the capability for the benefit of the DIY musician.
TED.com is the perfect public think tank and if Job's speech doesn't inspire you to continue with music or art or whatever love you have chosen to live with, then you are a stone. No, I take that back, even stones would want to lift themselves into an arch after hearing this.
Hypebot's Houghton helps pull back the curtain on the devolving music business as it were. It's another example of why musicians need to become more aware of their efforts from a business perspective.
BMI gives good tips when it comes to pitching your song to someone who can do something with it.
"Some great material you have here..." in an e-mail is like music to a musician's ears. Unfortunately most of these are scams and this article does a thorough job of describing the tell-tale signs to spot a company that just wants your money.
MusikPitch, a new service based in Nashville offers songwriters and composers a FREE portal to submit music directly to content users who get to pick a winner from all submissions.
What "labels" do best for musicians is provide money and marketing. But are you ready to pledge your first-born? This article provides the cons and a few pros that musicians should be aware of in their planning.
For independent musicians, If you want to get a clear and comprehensive overview of the business of music, this site is a fine, free place to start.
Derek Sivers points out this article which is like a little pitchfork for those of us who write.
My prediction: Paypal's new iPhone app called "Bump" will replace all cash transactions sooner than we think. I was planning to use Paypal's capabilities to get a virtual swipe machine to sell cds at the concert I am playing in Spokane in April.
Derek Sivers offers this reminder of a story about why we need the arts in our lives. It reflects Derek's perfect pitch for the psychology/philosophy of human existence. I am just mamaloosing it further into the universe
CD Baby founder makes some fun and profound observations on the birth of creativity and the role of the first followers. It seems he is using the power of a child's mind to see the world anew.
Kyle Bylin takes on a historian's role in identifying books that deal with the devolution of an industry. It is a rare thing to actually be conscious during the process of one's own demise, but Kyle captures many of the threads in this erudite tapestry.
This seemed like a good time to make tighter budgets for next year, given the effects of the economy.
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Seth Godin poses thoughtful questions to help clarify one's motives for any venture. What do you think?
"Sojourner" Amanda Palmer presents her case and perspective intelligently and with humor to almost a thousand loyal fans who paid reasonable prices for a reasonable chat and performance. Brava!
A good checklist for singer/songwriters especially those that think it's the easy life. It isn't. But this article and barcode service provided by Independent Records will help your bottom line.
As an entertainer for 48 years I had to stop and listen to you today. Glad to see you are visting our Northwest region. You are impressive and besides we both see the talent of Kathy Mattea. It's hard to find someone who is unique as well as talented. Hope you enjoy your gig in Sandpoint. By the way have you heard John Kelly at Arlo next door.
Dorene
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