The music industry refers to the many different and often-complex aspects included in the business of music. Artists, bands, record labels, recording labels and much more all fall under this blanket term. Music royalties, booking and tickets, publishing music and plagiarism are just a few things that those in the music industry have to worry about and regulate. There are a number of anti-plagiarism rules... Read more >
The music industry's list of dos and don'ts is extensive. Band promotion, recording deals and touring the band or artist must all be done and timed correctly. Promoting or touring a band or artist too extensively can make fans dislike the band, while promoting or touring too little can ensure that no one will know enough about the band to continue to follow their music. Recording, promoting and... Read more >
Intellectual property (IP) is a broad term that refers to the legal ownership a person has over an invention, representation or a piece of media. Copyright laws are pieces of legislation that are designed to protect any piece of intellectual property from being copied or used inappropriately. In fact, the most general connotation of copyright reflects the right to copy any portion or the entirety of the original... Read more >
Whether you are a solo singer/songwriter or are a member of a five-person band, learning how to promote your band name and market to the right demographic is key to helping make your band as successful as possible. In the past, one of the main ways that artists promoted themselves was by playing gigs and getting word of mouth around. However, with the continual growth of the Internet in modern times... Read more >
The Music Industry American Society of Composers, Artists and Publishers (2007). Home Page. Retrieved December 28, 2007, from the ASCAP Web site. Music Do's and Don'ts About (2007). Music Careers. Retrieved December 28, 2007, from the About Web site. Copyright Laws U.S. Copyright Office (July 12, 2006). How Long Does Copyright Protection Last? Retrieved December 28, 2007 from the U.S. Copyright Office Web... Read more >
Once you have established a band that has produced a body of music, you will likely want to protect your intellectual property to prevent other musicians from copying or otherwise misusing your work. Intellectual property, also referred to as IP, is the legal term used to describe any piece of work, type of invention or specific expression that you have created. For example, a poem or a song is just as... Read more >
Artist development is one of the most complex areas of the music industry. Along with being the basis for many scams, artist development can create confusion for those who are just trying to get ahead and can bruise the fragile egos of many talented yet sensitive individuals. One of the biggest things you can do to help yourself grow as an artist is dispel any pre-existing notions you may hold as to what... Read more >
Whether your industry is music, professional services or manufactured goods, many businesses that set up Web sites initially suffer from the same misconception: "All I have to do is publish a Web site and the world will find me." The truth, however, is another story entirely. Publishing a Web site takes careful preparation, including (but not limited to): compliance with ever-changing search-engine... Read more >
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