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Be You Own Manager is a career handbook for classical musicians, singers, conductors, and others making music their profession. The book contains the basics in understanding the business side of the industry for both young as well as experienced classical musicians. It contains chapters on marketing, how to use social media, fee negotiations and much more. Every chapter includes practical examples to make it both easily understandable and implementable.
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Only 15 years ago, the landscape of the music industry was dramatically different from the way it looks today. The iPod and the digital music revolution had yet to be unleashed on the world, and people generally bought most of their music 'the old-fashioned way'-that is, by CD. Since then, major digital retailers such as iTunes and Amazon have come to dominate the market. The modern music listener generally prefers to buy digital, and they like to...
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From the author of the #1 Songwriting book on Amazon, Futurehit.DNA, Jay Frank provides musicians with even more tools to succeed with music in the digital age. Hack Your Hit contains over 40 easy to understand tips and tricks so your music stands out, including: -How To Grow Superfans -Increasing Facebook and Twitter followers for maximum impact -Utilizing Google to obtain top search results -Key digital retail strategies to boost sales figures
24) Music Business
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The music business is part of the entertainment industry, a segment Billion dollars worldwide, surpassing the automotive sector in sales, behind only the defense industry. Artists and small producers do not have specific knowledge and skills to undertake their own business or to manage their career. This study sought to address the main issues in the areas of the music industry, entrepreneurship, finance, and marketing. We seek to present the issues...
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The Jump-Start Strategy is:
1) Looking at and creating your big picture and purpose, including declaring benchmark goals
2) Processing what you have and don't have through assessment
3) Creating opportunities that will get you results you are seeking
4) Understanding and implementing ways to get paid
5) Creating a structure that will keep the results flowing
The goal of this E-course is to radically transform the way independent artists...
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Talent alone is never enough to make one a superstar in the music business. Artists should familiarise themselves with the entire music business value chain to be able to realise your dreams and get the return on investment they desire and deserve. This book aims to lay a foundation upon which an ordinary talented individual can build a progressive and prosperous music career. You must know 'WHEN' to do 'WHAT,”HOW' and 'WHY' in this game so you...
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From Daydream to Dream Job is an essential marketing guide for artists, musicians, writers, photographers, crafters, and anyone else who wants to make money by turning an artistic passion into a profession. It offers easy-to-understand explanations of marketing terms and tools that can help creative entrepreneurs develop a solid foundation upon which to build a business. This book addresses the specific needs of creative professionals and offers real-world...
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In this fascinating glimpse into the working world of a professional artist, Susan Morrison describes her journey to success. A gifted storyteller, she weaves advice for aspiring artists with stories of her own successes and failures. Having made a living as a professional artist for more than 40 years, Morrison is in a unique position to share her knowledge of the art business. Based on real-life experiences, this book is filled with tried-and-true...
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Have you ever had singles you thought were major hits, but didn't perform well in sales or going viral? Perhaps you are having a hard time building your audience? No matter how you answered, the fact of the matter is you are missing something in your career that's holding you back from your success. In this short eBook, Bella Bellum explains the "7 Essential" tips that will guide you with developing your music career. Each chapter outlines various...
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Becoming a songwriter doesn't come with a manual for safeguarding your songs and ensuring you receive your rightful earnings. If you're an independent songwriter or self-released artist, chances are you're missing out on potential revenue.
This book was written by three independent songwriters, answers most of the questions you have, and some you never thought to ask. Discover how to protect your songs, collect your royalties, and get step-by-step...
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Many retailers don't have regular sales meetings. Sales people come and go, so ongoing training is necessary. A little training for even a few minutes a day can work wonders. It's amazing how much business can be increased with just a little knowledge passed along on a daily basis to the sales staff. You don't need volumes of sales-training material with charts and graphs. You can easily do it before you open for business, with the staff around, in...
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This book guides the reader through the variety of stages and steps one takes to make a professional music career into a legal business. It covers important topics that every musician should fully understand before signing a contract, making a recording, or fully pursuing a career. With a straightforward, plain-English approach, this book is written by an attorney who has been on both sides of the desk in the music business. With the advent of modern...
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"Creating Artful Sales" was written after years of watching talented artists and craftspeople sitting behind their work, hoping for a sale. This book is filled with exercises that help you learn to look at sales differently. You are not trying to talk someone into buying something they don't want, You are talking to your "lookers" to see if and how you can be of service through your art or craft.
The next time you hear "I'm just looking" you can smile...
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Nashville may be considered the epicenter of country music, but today, this thriving music industry town is home to a diverse array of musicians and musical styles. Combine that musical community with a "livable" town that's more friendly and affordable than some coastal music cities, and it's no wonder that musicians continue to flock to Nashville to play, write, record, produce, and live otherwise fulfilling lives. Getting acquainted with any new...
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Whether you are an aspiring professional musician, a dreamer looking to start your own company, or simply a fan of Eric Dodge and his music, this book is a must read. Eric opens his heart completely and shares with the reader all the personal moments of triumph and heartbreak that have accompanied his rise to success in the music business. The glimpses into Eric's life will delight his fans and the insights he shares into his professional journey...
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An easy-to-digest overview of the many free and low-cost ways independent musicians, managers and promoters can harness the Internet to gain widespread exposure, attract more fans, and make money with their music. Veteran author, speaker and teacher Bob Baker reveals guerrilla marketing tactics to build an effective artist website, make the most of social media sites, and use the latest digital music promotion tools. From Facebook, Twitter and YouTube...
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Finally, an easy to understand resource that gives musicians essential facts about intellectual property and residual income. In a matter of minutes, this book helps you to understand the technical aspects of music publishing that would otherwise take years to learn. It is pragmatic in its approach to inform the reader about each task and how to accomplish it. Anyone who takes the music business seriously must add this to his library. With the advent...
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"A Crazy Journey" (And Finding My True Identity) is a journey of Doak Turner and his 40+ years of working in the entertainment and sports industry.
Doak met and worked with some of the biggest names in music and sports, actors and others building relationships in the industry, going for big dreams in life. Each story has a motivational quote to inspire the reader and a story behind the sotry of how Doak ended up in those situations on A Crazy Journey.
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• What is effective communication in today's media world? • How does the pervasive celebrity culture affect the situation of arts and culture? • How are social media affecting the way our media image is being formed? • What are the consequences of the massive emergence of communications channels, when it comes to the way we understand the arts and culture, our society, the world – and ourselves? In this book, communications expert Christian...
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PAVED in depth will grant a birds eye view for those who are in search of a successful direction or route within the Music Industry by minimizing the obstacles they may face. If there was a minimal amount of let downs that may arise to sway you from reaching your goals, your success ratio would continue to grow and prominence would be guaranteed. PAVED is the guide that the world had been waiting for.
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