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  • How To Judge The Sound Quality Of A Speaker  By : upinder singh negi2
    Speakers are tools that deliver sound. While listening to any kind of music or watching any movie, speakers are necessary. To get the right feel of the music and movie, you need to have a good speaker.
  • Very Useful Tips About High Tech Music Gear  By : Jimmy Wild
    When it comes to producing musical presentation, may be for video or films, there are lots of components that help it. These components that are used for recording and producing music are called musical gear. This includes equipment related to sound, recording, studio, DJ and also audio effects.
  • Acid Jazz - African Contemporary - Rai - Jazz Styles Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Acid Jazz draws on many musical styles Funk (mainly 1970s Funk), Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian and it has no standard beats. This article will be discussing Acid Jazz, African Contemporary and Rai Jazz styles along with their history and developments.
  • Guitar Lesson: Learn To Become A Sight Reading Guitarist  By : Peter Edvinsson
    It's time for you to reap the benefits from all sheet music that has been written by good composers. Let's see how you can improve your sight reading skills.
  • Maybe A Tutorial DVD Could Teach You How To Play Guitar  By : Scott Brooks
    When you first purchase a guitar the first thing on your mind is, when will I learn how to play? It is such an exciting feeling, just imagining how much fun you are going to be having with your new found friend, your hobby or perhaps a career one day, ya never know. Some people may choose to ask someone that they know that is already an experienced guitar player, for some helpful tips and different types of easy techniques for beginners. Others may choose to go on the internet and take some free lessons for learning how to play the guitar.
  • Learn How To Properly Tune Your Guitar  By : Scott Brooks
    When you first purchase a guitar one of the most important things you will need to learn to have a more enjoyable guitar playing experience is, how to tune the guitar. It can be pretty difficult in the beginning because this is not something that you will learn right off the bat, it is going to take some time and lots of practice. Tuning a guitar properly is going to take some experimenting and plenty of patience on your part. It can be done and it can be done right, you must first get yourself prepared by studying the rules of tuning any guitar, so that you can kind of get a better idea on what you should expect during this process. You can go into any musical instrument store and you should be able to find a guide that would help in giving you helpful tips for beginners, to get you started.
  • Helpful Information On Learning Your Basic Guitar Chords  By : Scott Brooks
    Learning guitar chords can be very complicated and even confusing at times, even for a more advanced guitar player. There are so many different guitar chord combinations that trying to remember all of them can really be a headache. It is going to take a lot of determination and dedication in order to achieve this goal. Learning these guitar chords is vital to your guitar playing ability and techniques. These different chords can give you the experience of performing great sounding solo acts as well as what you can achieve playing with others.
  • Different Techniques That Could Help You Practice Playing Your Guitar  By : Scott Brooks
    Whether you are an experienced guitar player or just the beginner, learning the proper techniques for practicing playing your guitar is very helpful in improving your skills and perfecting them to the highest levels. You have got to know that practicing is not where it ends, different techniques can help you in learning new, advanced tricks that can help you further expand your guitar playing career or just your fun guitar playing hobby, strictly for your enjoyment.
  • The Popular Trend of Karaoke  By : Terry Fitzroy
    You can have a great time for not much money.
  • The Physics Of Playing The Piano - Part 2  By : Mike Shaw
    The damper of the piano is the only means of stopping the string's vibrations, which would otherwise continue, longer than is wanted. In violin playing, the same stoppage of tone takes place when the player stops drawing the bow across the strings.
  • Figure Out How To Improve Your Guitar Playing Skills  By : Scott Brooks
    Everyone that has a passion for something that they truly love should know that noone is perfect, no matter how great you may think you are, everyone has room for some improvements. Improvements will only help you to perfect your already great guitar playing skills. Noone in their right mind would turn down an opportunity to learn new techniques and different types of playing, different styles of music, it will only make you a better guitar player.
  • Ukulele Chords: Learn To Play Amazing Grace With Tablature  By : Peter Edvinsson
    In this lesson you will learn to sing Amazing Grace with your own ukulele accompaniment in the key of C-major. We will use tabs so you will not need to know sheet music notation.
  • Types and uses of Audio Interface Device  By : Rock
    Audio interface devices permit a user to send audio signals to a computer for processing, recording, or for further carrying out commands. Microphones are the most usual audio interface devices and are used with line-in or microphone-in settings inside the recording software package.
  • Piano Lesson: Using The Blues Scale  By : Peter Edvinsson
    You can start improvising with the help of the blues scale today. You will learn three easy left hand chords and how to use them in your improvisations.
  • How To Get Good Singing Tone  By : Chris Chew
    How singers improve their voice quality.
  • Avril Lavigne’s music appeals top the mass  By : Tom Janison
    Avril Lavigne is one singer who has made a name for herself in a short time. She has it in her to make it big in the world of music.
  • Piano Lesson: The Genesis Of Improvisation  By : Peter Edvinsson
    The abiltity to improvise is within the reach of everyone who wants to develop this skill. You can start to improvise in a way that will give you and others the benefits from this art. Let's see what good improvisational skills involve!
  • The Mechanism Of A Piano - Part 2  By : Mike Shaw
    When a key on the piano is pushed down, and then kept down, it will be noticed that the tone continues sounding for a considerable time after the push has taken place, and ceases whenever the key is allowed to rise.
  • This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race by Fall Out Boy can get you charged up  By : Tom Janison
    This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race by Fall Out Boy was first played on an Indianapolis radio station in November 2006 and was leaked onto the internet even before the song’s official debut later that month.
  • Become A Better Guitar Player By Composing  By : Peter Edvinsson
    You can learn to compose sheet music for guitar! Just start with the knowledge you have and begin to create your own compositions. Your guitar playing will benefit from these activities and it's fun too!
  • Country Western Music is the perfect blend of two regional styles  By : Tom Janison
    Country Western music is one such genre that has evolved as a result of merging together of two regional styles that were born in America.
  • Free MP3 downloads are a music lover’s delight  By : Tom Janison
    Widening the choices available to a music aficionado, the free MP3 downloads have expanded the range and scope of international music.
  • Guitar Lesson: Fretboard Education  By : Peter Edvinsson
    Do you really know the name of the notes on your guitar fretboard? You can learn the notes well and in a short time if you put a little energy into the project!
  • Guitar Tablature Or Sheet Music?  By : Peter Edvinsson
    Is it necessary to learn ordinary music notation for guitar or is it sufficient to know how to read tabs? Is it worth the price to learn to read ordinary guitar sheets?
  • Get Free Music Selections Everybody Will Love  By : Jim Brown
    There are many instances where people download music from the internet and are not happy with the quality of the music files that they selected.
  • Conflicting Tastes In Music  By : Jim Brown
    Any household can have people with conflicting tastes in music and all of the people in the home will generally go to great lengths to make sure that those conflicting factors do not become pressure points that will cause the family to battle it out over the music that is played inside the home.
  • Why You'll Love Wicked the Musical  By : Jason OConnor
    Learn why you ought to catch a live performance of the hugely popular musical Wicked, playing on Broadway and across America.
  • Syd Barret  By : Harry Rackers
    In August 2006 a sixty year old died of diabetes. He was living on his own in his home-town, the city of Cambridge, England. His name was Syd Barret.
  • Let your emotions flow with Love Songs  By : Tom Janison
    love songs are probably one of the best ways to express your love for that someone special. To be very honest love songs can complement your mood.
  • Guitar Lesson: Can You Be Your Own Guitar Teacher?  By : Peter Edvinsson
    Have you ever considered teaching yourself guitar without the aid of a teacher. Is it possible to progress on your own? Let's see if you can help yourself!
  • Ukulele Tab: Play Chord Progressions In C-Major With Tablature  By : Peter Edvinsson
    With your ukulele you can play many nice and fun chord progressions. You will use ukulele tablature so you don't need to know sheet music.
  • The Bones and Muscles Used When Playing The Piano  By : Mike Shaw
    In examining the nature of the hand, it will be necessary at this stage to exclude any consideration of it other than as something to be acted upon. It will afterwards, in its relation to the keyboard, be considered as an agent.
  • Beginners guide to DJ'ing  By : Mark Mortlock
    Things to consider when starting out as a DJ:

    - What type of DJ will you be - Mobile Disco DJ or Club/Bar DJ? If becoming a Mobile DJ you will need a larger cross section of music as you will be catering to the tastes of many mixed audiences. If becoming a Club/Bar DJ you may be able to focus on one specific form of music.

    - Try out on a friends or community centres equipment first to see if you like it before you commit to any large expenditure.

    - Equipment to consider:

    - Record players (decks) or CD mixers. Technics 1200/1210 are the industry standard for record decks and Numark CDN 88’s for CD mixing are also good.

    - A mixer

    - Amplifiers and Speakers

    - Head phones

    - Microphone

    Make sure your first gig goes smoothly by:

    - Making a note of the equipment you will need on the night.
    - Turning up early if you are using the venues equipment to make sure you know how to use it.
  • Let yourself free with Don’t Matter By Akon  By : Tom Janison
    In addition, with the release of the latest Don’t Matter by Akon, it seems that Akon is out there to rule the charts as well as the hearts of his fans.
  • The Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani makes you jig with the music  By : Tom Janison
    A singer a performer, a fashion icon, Gwen Stefani has ceaselessly performed her many roles and has managed to successfully capture the heart of millions across the globe.
  • Rap Music: History and Genres  By : Chris Robertson
    Those who are young or relatively new to the HipHop culture don't realize that Rap Music has many different genres. Read on to learn more....
  • Praise and realize the almighty with Gospel Music  By : Tom Janison
    Music is the finest expression of heart and mind. Gospel music is a kind of music that is traditionally been sung to express faith, devotion and praise to god. One can better establish a connection with god by gospel music so let your spirituality reach at that level where you can sense god inside and outside you.
  • Christina Aguilera: the little singer with a big voice  By : Tom Janison
    Christina’s amazing vocal talents sets her apart from her peers. She is one singer who is seen in music circles as have the best long time prospects.
  • Shake a leg with Beautiful Liar by Beyonce  By : Tom Janison
    Beautiful Liar by Beyonce that also features Shakira depicts the two women as being attracted to the same man. However instead of fighting over the guy the two women decide not to waste their time and create a drama that would be the expected outcome, and that is where the attitude has managed to attract and capture the attention of all Beyonce and Shakira fans.
  • Harmonicas: French Harps with International Appeal  By : Chris Robertson
    Learn why harmonicas are so popular and what different styles and types are available...
  • Learn To Play Guitar Online: The Pros and Cons of Online Lessons  By : Kyle Richey
    Want to learn to play guitar online? First, you need to figure out whether online lessons or private lessons are for you. Then, learn about the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to learn guitar ever!
  • Free Music adds to your collection of songs  By : Tom Janison
    One of the very popular things today is downloading free ringtones for cell phones from the web. Take a look around and you will find that the number of people who own a cell phone is very high. And if you take an even closer look you will find that a majority of them have ring tones of their favorite music or song in the phone.
  • Feel the impression with Nickelback  By : Tom Janison
    As time passed by, Nickelback outshone as a rock band and received huge success in every part of the world. In fact their hit single "How You Remind Me" from their very third album scrapped to the zenith on the Canadian Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100.
  • Akon can touch your soul with his songs  By : Tom Janison
    A singer, songwriter, producer who is also into fashion and movies – Akon truly is the epitome of success for many of his fans across the globe.
  • Ukulele Chords: Learn To Play Chord Progressions In The Key Of C  By : Peter Edvinsson
    The ukulele is a very nice istrument to use as you sing your songs. It is also fun to use just to strum chords. Today you will learn some common chords and patterns in the key of C.
  • A closer look at Avril Lavigne  By : Tom Janison
    According to Avril’s mother the musical talents of her daughter were evident very early when she began singing with her mother in the church choir; she was all of two years back at that time
  • Finding the Right Piano Teacher  By : Paul Tobey
    Finding a pro musician who can also teach well is not that easy to do. In this article I'll share with you a few things that you should keep in mind before you commit.
  • Christmas Sheet Music: Learn To Play Silent Night With Guitar Tablature  By : Peter Edvinsson
    You can learn to play the popular Christmas song Silent Night on your guitar even if you don't master sheet music. You will use guitar tablature that will show you where to put your fingers!
  • Free MP3 Downloads: Spread the love  By : Tom Janison
    With the passing of time it seems that art and technology complement each other. The advent of internet has made it easier for art lovers to look about for art. The best examples that can be cited in this case are the Free MP3 Downloads online sites.
  • Guitar Lesson: The Art Of Playing Slowly  By : Peter Edvinsson
    What benefits will you reap from playing slowly? Surprisingly enough you might become a faster guitar player and more important, you will become a better musician and guitarist!
  • Affirmation Music - Chants to Heal Your Life  By : George Symond
    Affirmation Chants are a powerful form of music created by the combination of primitive rhythms, repetitive sub-tunes and words, reciting tones and powerful positive affirmations that can change your life.
  • Drumming 101 - The Importance of the Rebound  By : Pat Petrillo
    Pat Petrillo, recognized as one of todays most accomplished and versatile drummers has a Masters Degree from Morehead State University and is an instructor at The Collective in NYC. In this article he discusses his basic philosophy and approach to drumming. His unique comparisons and analogies portray a basic need for recognizing "the importance of the rebound". Beginning drum students to the more advance percussionists will benefit from the simple techniques outlined in this article.
  • Guide to the Types and Styles of the Ukulele  By : Chris Robertson
    Ukuleles are small guitar-like instruments that have been popular in Hawaii for many years. Musicians everywhere enjoy playing these today. Learn about the different types and styles of ukuleles in this article...
  • I Took Piano Lessons As a Kid, But I've Forgotten Almost Everything  By : Duane Shinn
    There are literally millions of adults today who took piano lessons when they were growing up, but at some point along the way gave them up. Some couldn't care less, but many have an urge down deep to take up piano playing again someday.
  • Guitars Shopping Points Of Interest  By : Jim Brown
    Guitars are unique because the wood that they are made from, may come from one tree, or it could come from several
  • Lips of an Angel by Hinder touches the heart  By : Tom Janison
    The lyrics of the song are very touchy and anyone who has been through such situation can identify with the pain and feelings depicted in the song. The song describes a call that an ex girlfriend has made very late in the night. Both of them are in a relationship right now, but it is very evident that they are not happy in their relationship and still crave to be with each other
  • How To Maintain Good Singing Voice  By : Chris Chew
    Most singers want to have a good singing voice. Do you know how to maintain your voice?
  • If Every One Cared By Nickelback: stir your soul and free yourself  By : Tom Janison
    music has much purposes and the band Nickelback makes it a point to use their music to spread the message of brotherhood and love.
  • Give vent to all you feelings, listen to Punk Rock  By : Tom Janison
    Sometimes punk music vocals sound nasal and mostly the lyrics of the songs are shouted rather then being sung in the conventional way. Normally punk songs last for about two and two and a half minutes, and sometimes the song may even last for less then one minute. Complicated guitar solos are not considered necessary for punk music, but one can find guitar breaks to be very common
  • How Musicians Can Use Podcasts to Publicize Their Music  By : Duane Shinn
    Podcasts are excellent ways that you can inexpensively and quickly get your music out there to the public, which is extremely important to your success as a musician.
  • 8 Easy Musical Instruments That You Can Learn To Play Quickly  By : Duane Shinn
    Not all of us have the time, or want to invest the time in learning to play a complicated instrument such as the piano or guitar. There are easy musical instruments that you can learn to play quickly & easily.
  • Learn To Play Guitar At Home  By : Peter Finlay
    When most people decide to learn the guitar, they see the only natural option as approaching a professional tutor.
  • Finding a Guitar Tutor  By : Peter Finlay
    For those looking to learn to play the guitar, finding a guitar tutor can be the first logical step towards accomplishing that goal.
  • A Beginner's Guide To Learning Guitar  By : Peter Finlay
    As an absolute beginner looking to learn the guitar, getting on the right track can be quite confusing. More likely than not, you will be confronted with a variety of conflicting information about who to see and how to start learning guitar.
  • Heavy metal music: headbang to the rhythm  By : Tom Janison
    Physical gestures are a vital part of heavy metal music and this is very much evident during live performances. Moshing, headbanging, hand gestures like devil horns, stage diving, air guitar and crowd surfing are very popular among singers and fans of heavy metal music.
  • Free music plays a major role in every music lover’s collection  By : Tom Janison
    Free music easily available on the internet ensures that you do not have to wait to get your hands on that popular song which you have been humming all day. A wide genre of music is just waiting to be explored and downloaded from the internet, so go ahead and make your music collection the talk of the town.
  • How To Jumpstart Your Singing Career  By : Chris Chew
    Why joining singing contests is one of the best way to jumpstart a singing career.
  • Harmonicas: Finding the Harp that Fits Your Needs  By : Chris Robertson
    If you want to learn to play the harp and are planning to take instruction, you should understand the different types of harmonicas that are available.
  • Guitar Descriptions For Guitars Shopping  By : Jim Brown
    When parents try to figure out which guitar would be best for their child to use in the school band, the first thing they want to know is what are the types of guitars that their child will have to play throughout the year.
  • Saxophone Blues Scales - If You Want To Play Blues, Rock, Jazz You Need To Start Here  By : John Ferreira
    For us sax players these flat notes are perfect to incorporate a "growl" sound to further emphasize that "bluesy" expression or make it a bit more nasty. Two other things to notice; the 3rd and 5th can be played as a flat or not but the 7th generally is only played as a flat and not the major 7th in this type of scale or musical genre.
  • Buying Musical Instruments For A Child  By : Jim Brown
    The experience of owning and learning to play a musical instrument is a benefit that will last a lifetime for people of all ages
  • Podcasts: What Are They And How Do They Work?  By : Duane Shinn
    Podcasts are files that can be downloaded directly from the internet or that can be accessed via streaming feeds like RSS feeds. Musicians as well as many other creative people are using them to communicate with their clients and others.
  • 7 Great & Fun Ways To Earn Your Living In The World of Music  By : Duane Shinn
    There are lots of ways to make a living in the music industry, and very few of them have anything to do with getting on stage and performing, or trying to crack the lineup on American Idol.
  • Piano Lesson: Compose And Become A Better Pianist  By : Peter Edvinsson
    Everyone can compose sheet music! You have to start where you are and anyone can do that. You can create your own compositions for piano! Let's see why you should!
  • Careers in the Music Industry  By : Ty Cohen
    There are tons of other jobs in the music industry besides being a musician. It is often found that these jobs are less commonly discussed...
  • Independent Music Marketing Without Selling Out  By : Ty Cohen
    Is it true that in the world of independent music that marketing is considered a sell-out? Well, whether that is a stereotype or completely true, it does not matter because it is not a sell-out, at all!
  • Agents and Managers: What They Are & What to Expect  By : Ty Cohen
    A manager offers a service to you that involves zoning in on your fortes and weak points. They can direct you to the type of instruction you need, depending on your current experience and talent.
  • Identifying Which Music Industry Avenue is for You!  By : Ty Cohen
    So, now you are an independent music act with top quality unique demos, a thread of media clips, an extremely presentable demo kit and an ever-growing fan-base.
  • Three Basics for Success in the Music Industry  By : Ty Cohen
    The music industry is full of talent that may never find success. It is unfortunate that it may take years to get a record deal, even if you're awesome! And in the independent music world, it still takes hard work to succeed, even with the increased amount of opportunities for this group.
  • Music Forums for Popularity!  By : Ty Cohen
    Internet forums and discussion boards have become a priceless intermediate for establishing an online presence, building a reputation, networking with peers, and getting feedback on relevant topics and ideas in the world of independent music. With that said, there are many forums and discussion boards on the Internet specific to music contacts, musicians, and songwriters.
  • How the Internet Aids Independent Music  By : Ty Cohen
    The World Wide Web has reformed every aspect of the world from social interaction to business to music. A couple of years ago Indie bands played in garages, family functions, and cafes.
  • Are You Ready for a Record Deal?  By : Ty Cohen
    Is it a waste of time to try and get a record deal in the music industry today? Well, that is a question that each independent music artist must answer themselves. But, if you are one of those people who would love a record deal for whatever reason, then read on.
  • The Business Side of the Music Biz  By : Ty Cohen
    What do you know really know about the business side of music? The music industry is not just glitz and glamour for the successful.
  • Piano Lesson – Improvisation Made Easy  By : Paul Tobey
    Learning a simple 4, 5, 1 chord progression is the key to understanding how to improvise. Most western music is based on this progression and this quick piano lesson can help you understand it.
  • Economical Expert Guitar Lessons For Kids  By : Ray La Foy
    Musical instruction is often one of the areas parents would love to see their kids pursue, but the truth is some children just like to bounce from one thing to the next.
  • Benefits of a Mentor in the Music Industry  By : Ty Cohen
    Mentoring is a connection that is established with a person who is a specialist in their area. The mentor is always more experienced than the mentee. The mentor shares their experiences, and the lessons they have learned.
  • In the Music Industry: It's Not What You Know...  By : Ty Cohen
    How many times have you heard the old cliche, "It's not what you know, it's who you know?" Well, I know I have heard it a thousand times.
  • Get the Most Out of Goal Setting In Your Music Career  By : Ty Cohen
    As you may know by now, goal setting for your music industry career might be one of the best steps you ever take...
  • Goal Setting for the Aspiring Musician  By : Ty Cohen
    Goal setting is often a difficult subject because it requires planning and organization. Planning for the future doesn't have to be tedious and stressful.
  • An introduction to Digital Piano  By : Rock
    Digital piano is a current electronic musical instrument especially designed to serve primarily as an alternative to the traditional piano, in both the way it feels to play and in the sound it produced. You get More for your Music: the lowest prices AND the best service in the musical instrument and equipment business.
  • Picking An Acoustic Guitar Does Not Have To Be A Hard Choice  By : Luke Anderson
    There are so many acoustic guitar manufacturers out in the world today that it may seem to be extremely stressful when you are looking to pick that right one for you. This quick guide can give you an idea of what to look for in a manufacturer as well as the acoustic guitar. There are a variety of ways to go about picking the right one. You need to look at the technology that the guitar utilizes and the testimonials that others may have put forth for those guitars.
  • The Difference Between The Classical Aand The Steel String Guitar  By : Jim Brown
    The guitar has been around for quite some time. Varied versions of the stringed instrument exist in some parts of the world.
  • Buying Sound Cards - 4 Pro Tips  By : Ken Johnstone
    Sound cards create a bridge from the live performance of an instrument to your digital recording system. As such it's a very important component of your overall recording environment. This article will help you understand the key factors to consider, and avoid making the mistake of buying the wrong card for your situation.
  • Home Recording Studio - Free Tips and Essential Resources  By : Ken Johnstone
    Building a home recording studio has never been more popular with the advance in recording studio equipment. HomeMusicRecording has found a solid blend of digital recording product advice and music recording techniques to help you start your own home recording studio.
  • Marketing In The New Music Business Vol. 2  By : Aaron Trubic
    A brief discussion about fan acquisition and lifetime value as it pertains to your music.
  • Remembering Legends: Late Great 90s R&B Artists  By : Martin Fister
    90s R&B music brought out many incredibly talented musicians, some which lost steam after one album, while others continued on to grace listeners with album after album. Unfortunately, many careers ended short, not because of conflicts or financial difficulties, but because death took these talented men and women before their time. This article serves as a testimony to all the great 90s R&B artists whose memory will not be forgotten. Please take a moment and remember these late great musicians.
  • Schmoozing is Networking!  By : Ty Cohen
    Schmoozing, Networking, hanging out, whatever you want to call it, it's crucial in the music industry. Don't be afraid of networking, it's not as hard as you would imagine.
  • Getting Your Independent Music Heard  By : Ty Cohen
    You are absolutely ecstatic because you have written all your songs, produced the music and your CD is complete!!
  • Communicate Professionally in the Music Industry  By : Ty Cohen
    If you are looking to get out of the independent music scene and seek a record deal then one of the best assets you can have is to know how to communicate with music contacts.
  • Making Music Contacts to Further Your Career  By : Ty Cohen
    I cannot stress how immensely important it is to make music contacts in this fast-paced music industry. Whether a record deal is your goal or independent music is more your gig, you still need to meet and network with as many people as possible.
  • Budgeting Your Independent Label  By : Ty Cohen
    When calculating how to start a record label, you will need a budget. A simple way to break things down is by using categories, Income and Expense. Keep it simple because I am going to gather that most of us aren't accountants. Remember though, these are only your expected costs and profits...
  • Marketing In The New Music Business Vol. 1  By : Aaron Trubic
    This will be the first in a multi-part series on how to navigate the waters of Music 2.0 using the limited financial resources available to a new band, indie or management company.
  • Contracts with Artists  By : Ty Cohen
    When leaning how to start and run an independent record label, you are going to come across the business side and contracts.
  • Recording Contracts and Your Rights  By : Ty Cohen
    Your rights when it relates to recording contracts and the ones you are giving up are important to understand for any newly signed artist. This will be identified as your "Grant of Rights" clause in your new music contract.
  • Music Contracts & Royalties Defined  By : Ty Cohen
    Artists often wonder how their royalties are going to be computed when they sign music contracts. This is truly an important question because basically determines how much money is going to end up in their pockets.
  • Exploring Demo Deals  By : Ty Cohen
    Demonstrational recording deals are not to be confused with actual recording contracts. These deals are made with either an investor or usually a record label itself. They can be considered a prerequisite to music contracts
  • Exploring Music Contracts  By : Ty Cohen
    Music contracts are complex little things, aren't they? It is many an artist's dream to be offered incredible music business contracts! Understanding them when they do come along is crucial to the survival of your career.
  • What Does A&R Really Want?  By : Ty Cohen
    So, you are looking for a killer music contract but you can't seem to figure out what A&R Reps really want.
  • How Do I Get My Demo Heard?  By : Ty Cohen
    Just how do I go about getting my demo heard? This is a famous question among aspiring musicians looking for a recording contract. Honestly, the bigger the label, the lesser your chances become of them listening to the demo you send them.
  • Recording Contracts Can Be Confusing  By : Ty Cohen
    Over the next few minutes, we are going to review three important areas that you might find covered in recording contracts. Recording contracts can be quite overwhelming, especially if you have had no experience with them. You will find that they are lengthy and extremely detailed. They cover many areas and these are just to name a few, the word record, term and option.
  • Top Eight Tips for Indie Artists  By : Ty Cohen
    Over the next few minutes, I am going to go over some music promotional ideas, offer advice on selecting musician resources and show you how to promote your CD without emptying out your wallet.
  • Music Contracts 101: Two Key Parts  By : Ty Cohen
    In relation to music contracts there are often two areas, the amount of produce and advancements, that artists need explained.
  • Know the Industry  By : Ty Cohen
    Some artists and musicians are dying for recording contracts but do they really know how the music industry works? Before signing any music contracts, you need to educate yourself on the industry itself.
  • Self-Promotion for Recording Contracts  By : Ty Cohen
    Is it truly harder to get a recording contract than ever before? Maybe it is because the music biz seems more about the business side rather than the music side these days.
  • Musician Resources on the Web  By : Ty Cohen
    Are you looking for some awesome musician resources on the internet? Chances are you are going find them within seconds.
  • Indepenedent Artists and Radio Stations  By : Ty Cohen
    You have finished planning and recording now you want to know how to promote your CD to radio. No problem, you have come to the write place for some ideas. Promoting your CD to radio may take a little time and will take lots of organization so get ready.
  • Improve Your CD Promotion  By : Ty Cohen
    While working on how to promote your CD in the best way possible you may need to keep the following things in mind. Keep an eye out for any types of new music promotional ideas because they are great musician resources.
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