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
Music Do's and Don'ts
Copyright Laws
Protecting Ideas and Titles
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When starting out as an artist in the music business, many generally subscribe to a huge misconception: You write some songs, put a band together, play some gigs, create a buzz, record a demo, play some more gigs, get discovered and then get signed. Miraculously, you're being whisked away in a private jet to play Letterman, headline shows at Madison Square Garden and sell millions of records around the... 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 >