The Music Biz Academy Digest - Issue #64 - May 2006
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Hello everyone,

Are you keeping as busy as I am? Music promotion is an ongoing,
never-ending effort. For the last two and a half years, a good
deal of my time has been devoted to developing my own Internet
radio broadcast. Imagine having your own radio station to promote
your music on - one that thousands of people tune into every day.
That's what I set out to do.

The result is Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio, and it's been a huge
success. We're the #1 program on Live365.com right now, and the
show is serving well over a half-million listeners a month. On
average, 20,000 people a day tune in. You can tune in yourself at
http://www.solopianoradio.com if you like.

How did I do it? I started small and just kept growing it. Word
of mouth was a strong driving force (and still is). If you have a
great radio station, people get hooked, and they share it with
others. Most of my promotional work was on the front end, when I
first started the broadcast. Once I reached a certain point, the
momentum and enthusiasm of Whisperings listeners kept it going
and growing. Now most of my time is devoted to maintaining the
broadcast and to improving it.

While the success of the broadcast is obviously a good thing, it
has created some major challenges. For one, the station has grown
in popularity faster than I can keep up with financially. It
costs a lot of money to support all that bandwidth. I've had to
cap the station at 1500 simultaneous listeners in order to keep
the costs from spinning out of control. However, limiting the
number of simultaneous listeners means that once all those
listening spots are taken, it's much harder for new listeners to
tune in. In fact, they can't tune in until someone else has
dropped off. It's been a frustrating problem for both listeners
and myself.

The good news, however, is that I've found a solution - at least
for our devoted listeners. I've begun the process of setting up
my own servers for the broadcast, rather than using just
Live365's. This will keep my costs down in the long run. The
first server I'm setting up will be for a subscription-based,
commercial-free version of the broadcast. There's been a big
demand for this - listeners have been e-mailing me almost every
day asking for it, saying they'd be willing to pay to eliminate
the "commercials" that run asking for listener donations. Once
that is set up, for a small donation of $5 a month, listeners
will be able to tune in whenever they want from wherever they
want, get a commercial-free stream of music *and* a wider
selection and variety of music, too. If all goes well, I should
have this all in place by the end of the month. If you'd like to
help me beta test this system, you can tune in at
http://www.solopianoradio.com/pro_beta.htm . That version is
running off a test server and is free. When it goes live, it will
be a password protected, subscription-based stream.

At any rate, the ongoing development of Whisperings: Solo Piano
Radio is what has been consuming my time for the last many
months. It's why you haven't heard from me in so long via this
newsletter. However, despite my "busy"-ness with all this, I have
continued to add articles and resources to the
MusicBizAcademy.com web site. Links to a few of those are
included below.

I also just released the 2006 edition of my book, "How to Promote
Your Music Successfully on the Internet." In that, I devote an
entire chapter to the process of how to create your own online
radio broadcast. You can read all about it at
http://www.promoteyourmusic.com .

MARKETING YOUR MUSIC on MYSPACE.COM
I have also dived into the MySpace culture. I have found it to be
an exceptional way to build up my fan database. Did you know that
MySpace.com gets more page views than Amazon.com, eBay, and AOL?
It's amazing how big and popular this web site has gotten in its
short time of existence.

While I do cover the basics of MySpace in my book, I don't go
into as much detail as Bob Baker does in his terrific new report
on MySpace Music Marketing. He devotes 65 pages to the topic! I
just worked out a deal with Bob to offer his wonderful MySpace
Music Marketing guide to our visitors. If you're not promoting
your music on MySpace yet, you should seriously think about
starting. I have found it to be worthwhile. Read more about Bob's
report at http://www.musicbizacademy.com/bookstore/myspace.htm

And here's my space on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/davidnevue

In terms of music industry news, here are a few headlines that I
wanted to call out that I thought that would be of interest to
you as an independent artist.

First...

CD BABY SIGNS ARTIST DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH SUPER D
You might have missed seeing this news, because I nearly did
myself. If you're a CD Baby artist, this is GREAT news because it
means that shortly your CD will be available by special order
at virtually any CD store in the country. Super D sells to over
1,300 retailers on a weekly basis and if you're a CD Baby artist,
your CD will be available for order from their catalog. Now when
a fan contacts you to ask if they can buy your CD in a local
store, you can give them the option of asking their local CD
retailer to order the CD straight from Super D. The news article
is at http://tinyurl.com/pzfxw and you can sign up for CD Baby at
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/cdbaby.htm

Did you read about the singer who set up her own webcast - a
"virtual world tour" - in her basement, and got a record deal
with RCA as a result? This is definitely a right place, right
time, right idea, right promotion kind of success story....

SINGER REACHES 70,000 VIA WEB CASTS, SIGNS WITH RCA
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/6018.html

And finally, by the end of this year,
AMAZON.COM PLANS TO ENTER THE DIGITAL MUSIC MARKET
Read more about that at http://tinyurl.com/l8ypj

More great articles, web site reviews and resources below!

David Nevue
Editor, The Music Biz Academy
http://www.musicbizacademy.com
Author, How to Promote Your Music Successfully on the Internet
http://www.promoteyourmusic.com
Musician, Recording Artist & Composer
http://www.davidnevue.com
Program Director, Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio
http://www.solopianoradio.com
An Overall Really Busy Guy
http://tinyurl.com/o4gdy


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10 TIPS TO KEEP YOU ON THE MUSIC CAREER-BUILDING PATH
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/knab/articles/10careertips.htm
If there are any guarantees in the music business, you can bet
that stumbling blocks to success abound. Knowing that problems
will arise and finding solutions is half the challenge. The other
half is implementing your strategies and tactics consistently and
professionally. Article by Chris Knab.


HOW TO PROMOTE CDS AT GIGS YOU NEVER PLAY
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/articles/klovepromotecd.htm
How much would it be worth to you to learn how to promote your CD
at gigs you never even play, but create a large number of sales
from these gigs just the same? This possibility explained by
Kenny Love.


MANNERS IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS? (AUDIO)
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/knab/mp3/manners050106.mp3
The first in this new series of audio commentaries by Christopher
Knab, author of "Music is Your Business."


START A LABEL AND BUILD AND EMPIRE, PART 1
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/articles/mg_startlabel1.htm
The traditional goal for many aspiring artists has always boiled
down to two words: Get signed. These magical words conjured
visions of stretch limos, screaming fans, endless bags of money…
but today's artists are a lot smarter. They now know that
"getting signed" seldom equals eternal bliss and security.
Artists have gradually realized in recent years that the
do-it-yourself model of putting out records and managing a career
from the grassroots can yield certain advantages. Article by Mike
Grebb


START A LABEL AND BUILD AND EMPIRE, PART 2
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/articles/mg_startlabel2.htm
There’s nothing more difficult, time-consuming, frustrating and
masochistic than starting your own record label. Believe me, I
know. In addition to my job as resident mouthpiece here at Atlas
Plugged, I’m also a partner in BOS Music, a label that I started
with a few buddies about five years ago. Keeping BOS in the game
hasn’t been easy. But having all walked over hot coals together
at this point, we’ve become kindred survivors in the
small-business battlefield... Article by Mike Grebb


THE NEW RULES OF WRITING PRESS RELEASES
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/articles/mg_pressreleases.htm
When do you write a press release? All the time. Press releases
have evolved. They are no longer the static tool sent via fax to
specific editors. They can go out to tens of thousands of readers
worldwide with the click of a button.... Article by Marc Gunn


PODCASTING MY TASTEBUDS INTO YOUR MIND
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/articles/gm_podcasting.htm
It has been said recently that Podcasting is growing faster than
anything in history. To think that each and every one of us can
become a radio programmer and people can subscribe to our taste
in music is just simply amazing. One night, at about 2am when I
should have been asleep, I began setting up my own podcast, not
even knowing what it was, but ever so curious. Here's how I did
it. Article by Gilli Moon.


PREDICTING THE FUTURE OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/articles/kh_predictions2006.htm
A great deal has happened during the first five years of this
decade that has had an impact on the music business. So I thought
I'd take this opportunity to look into my somewhat hazy crystal
ball and attempt to predict the future and how it may have an
effect on our industry... Article by Keith Holzman


THRIVING ON CHAOS: INDIE MUSIC 2006
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/articles/mg_chaos2006.htm
With 2006 breathing down our necks and the music industry in its
continued state of turmoil and uncertainty, it’s time for us to
make some predictions about what the New Year will bring. Article
by Mike Grebb


WEB DESIGN 101 FOR RECORD LABELS (AND ARTIST'S TOO!)
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/articles/kh_webdesign.htm
Websites have a very basic task -- to educate the public on just
what it is your company or your record label is all about, and
perhaps more important, it may also be a way of selling them
something. And if you're selling, you must be clear just what it
is you have for sale -- whether it's music, a service, or
something else. Article by Keith Holzman.


WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR FANS
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/knab/articles/knowyourfans.htm
Studying the lifestyles of your fans will give you a passport to
making money with your music. Why? Because when you discover who
they are in great detail, their habits and lifestyles will
inspire ways of reaching them you never imagined. Article by
Chris Knab.


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MUSIC IS YOUR BUSINESS - The Second Edition
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/bookstore/musiciyb.htm
This great offering from music biz consultant Christopher Knab is
now available in PDF format! Find out why so many musicians fail
and how you can get the 'edge'. Learn how to attract
distributors, radio play, and how to create a demand for your
music. Music Is Your Business includes excellent flowcharts and
graphs, demonstrating in simple terms how the industry operates.
Sample artist bio, fact sheet, and checklists for jump-starting
your career and/or running your own record label! PDF Edition
only $24.95!


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HOW TO BECOME A 'PRIORITY' ACT AT A RECORD LABEL
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/knab/articles/priority.htm

25 THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT RECORD DISTRIBUTION
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PLANNING YOUR RADIO PROMOTION CAMPAIGN
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ARE YOU an unsigned act, songwriter or producer?? Looking for a
Record, Publishing, Management and Licensing deal worldwide,
especially in the UK and USA? Each month the BANDIT A&R
NEWSLETTER publishes features on Labels, Publishers, Managements
etc looking to sign acts, songs or masters. Get yourself a FREE
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1-2-3 MUSIC STORE
http://www.easybe.com/
Want to sell digital downloads of your music from your own web
site? 1-2-3 Music Store, published by Easybe software, might do
the trick for you. The software is installed on your web server
and lets your customers sample your music before buying. They can
then buy your digital "singles" or "album" packages and download
them instantly after purchase. All transactions are done through
PayPal. 1-2-3 offers a lot of great features. Check out the web
site for details.


CD COUNTER DISPLAYS
http://www.counterdisplay.com/
Looking for that perfect counter display for your CDs at gigs?
Here you’ll find one the best selections I’ve seen of CD Counter
Display options. Also available are counter displays for DVDs,
videos, brochures and books. The only negative is that the
minimum order is 100 displays.


CD UNSIGNED
http://www.cdunsigned.com/
For those of you in the UK in need of an online solution for
selling and distributing your CDs locally, check out CD Unsigned.
It's the leading online retailer for independent music in the UK
and it's just bursting with UK music energy! Registration costs £
19.99, and that's a one-time fee, no matter how many CDs you want
to put in the store. After that, they take just £ 2.00 from each
CD sale and they ship out your CDs to your customer for you when
a sale comes in. You are paid immediately when a CD is sold.


INDIE-MUSIC.COM
http://www.indie-music.com/
Founded by Suzanne Glass, Indie-Music.com is a cornerstone of the
online independent music community. The web site is full of
excellent ‘how to’ articles. For example, you’ll find 10 Useful
Personality Characteristics for Musicians, Creative Drumming,
Acoustic Guitar Amplification, and Studio Versus Home Recording.
In addition to being well stocked with helpful articles, you’ll
find an A-Z listing of bands, an industry directory, and a very
active classified ads section. Indie-Music.com also offers
promotional services for musicians at a number of different
levels, everything from free promotion of one song to more
expansive, fee-based promotion. An excellent, well-rounded
resource.


MAGNATUNE: A RECORD LABEL THAT ISN'T EVIL
http://www.magnatune.com/
Magnatune is probably the only record label we'd ever recommend
you consider submitting your music to. Forward thinking, artist
friendly, and totally aware of how music lovers prefer buying
their music, Magnatune is making good use of the Internet to
expose artists to new listeners and buyers. Having observed
Magnatune for the last two years, we believe they're for real.
Their unique business model has been featured in USA Today, the
BBC, Time Magazine and others. View the Magnatune plan, key
attributes, and what's in it for musicians at the web site for an
overview of this fascinating music business model.


MUSIC THOUGHTS
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/musicthoughts/
This very active discussion group was created by CD Baby founder
Derek Sivers as “A popular, open place for musicians to talk to
other musicians.” Derek posts often, and while I don’t often
post, I’m always lurking. It’s a great place to hang out and get
a vibe for what other musicians are thinking and talking about.
If you need a place to get advice, receive feedback on your
music, or find out whether or not a company is reputable, this is
the place to ask.


MYMUSICJOB.COM
http://www.mymusicjob.com/
Looking for work in the music business? Join MyMusicJob.com to
get access to job listings and internships, as well as post you
resume. There are quite a few offerings here and all jobs are
posted by the employers themselves. If you want a sampling of
what's available, the best way to go about that is to use the
free "Search Job" option to view "All Categories" and "All
Locations." The cost for a 60-day membership is only $14.99,
though you can still apply for any job posting over three days
old if you're not a member.


MYXERTONES
http://www.myxertones.com/tags/default.aspx
Here's an easy way to make your songs available to your fans as
ringtones. Just pick your song, give MyxerTones the source link
(the URL to the file), and the tool builds HTML you can put on
your web site, MySpace, or your blog for visitors to get the
ringtone. Once the HTML is on your web site, your visitor just
clicks on it, enters their mobile phone number and clicks on
"send to phone" to receive the ringtone. You can edit the
ringtone length up front or let the receiver do the editing on
their end.


THE PODSAFE MUSIC NETWORK
http://music.podshow.com/
Podcasting is all the rage on the Internet right now and one of
the many challenges facing podcasters today (and there are
millions of them) is finding royalty-free music to use in their
programs. Enter the Podsafe Music Network (PMN). Podcasters can
go to this web site to find music to use in their programs that
is guaranteed to be free of licensing restrictions. Here’s where
you enter the picture – if you sign up for the PMN, you can make
your music available to thousands of podcasters all in one place.
While this means you are giving your music away for free use, the
exposure potential is very good. If you have already been
offering fans and visitors to your web site a few free music
downloads to hook them on your music, you might as well make
those available for use here as well.


STUDIO SLIPS
http://www.studioslips.com/
If you need a custom cover or gig bag for any of your musical
equipment, look no further. Studio Slips can cover anything --
Amps, Speakers, Pro Sound, Medical Equipment, Lighting,
Computers, and more. If you can measure it, they can cover it.
They only the finest quality fabrics, the most durable zippers
and hardware, and the strongest thread to hold it all together.
From Clamshell Gig Bag's to dust covers, they can do it. By the
way, not only do we at the Music Biz Academy recommend them,
we're a client too. Great service!


TICKETPRINTING.COM
http://www.ticketprinting.com/
Want to print up some quick tickets for your upcoming concert?
Look no further. Just pick a template, enter your concert info
and you'll have ready to use tickets in your hands in just a few
days. Provide your own art design to create custom tickets.


TOTALBAND.COM
http://www.totalband.com/
TotalBand.com is one of the more impressive web hosting companies
designed for musicians where virtually all you have to do is
point and click to create your own band site. Packages include
your own domain name, a web player and CD store to showcase your
songs, a DIY SiteBuilder plus GigBook, and auto e-mail flyers to
keep your fanbase informed! Plus, you get a custom designed flash
intro welcome page and personal SiteBuilder template to match
your band's identity! Prices are remarkable, starting just under
$7 a month for basic hosting. A really nice, inexpensive
solutions for musician's looking for a quick start online.


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The Music Biz Academy has no connection with the below contests
or opportunities. They simply looked interesting to us, so we
thought they'd be interesting to you. *Participate at your own
risk.*


USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION
http://www.songwriting.net/index.htm
Celebrating their 11th consecutive year, 2006 USA Songwriting
Competition is now accepting entries. Winning songs will receive
radio airplay in United States and Canada. Winners will be
selected by a committee of music industry judges including record
label publishers, producers from Sony Music and Universal Music,
Warner. Grand prize is $50,000 in cash and merchandise. To enter,
click on the link above. $30 entry fee per song. Submission
deadline May 31st, 2006.


BODOG BATTLE OF THE BANDS
http://www.bodogbattleofthebands.com/about/
Founder and CEO of Bodog Entertainment Calvin Ayre, is on a
country wide search to find America’s best unsigned Indie Band at
any cost. If you’re the best Indie band in America, Calvin Ayre
wants to make you famous. The winning band will receive a
$1,000,000 contract with Bodog Entertainment, including
international distribution, touring, promotion, and marketing
services. There’s No Gimmicks and No sign up fees, just a States’
wide axe grinding showcase to find the Nations best. Upload all
of your media, music, and band vitals so the masses can vote on
your LIVE performances! Sign-up now for free, and build your
online profile. Deadline July 31st, 2006.


6TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS
http://www.musiciansatlas.com/pages/awards.asp
Established in 1999, the 6th edition of the Independent Music
Awards (IMAs) honors excellence within the indie artist and music
business community. In addition to music honors in a variety of
music categories, the IMAs also recognize achievements in several
design categories including Album Packaging, Album Photography,
Artist Website, Indie Record Label Website, Merchandising and
Poster design. Co-sponsored by Border's Books & Music, winners
of this year's program are promoted to more than 7 million music
fans and industry professionals via print, radio and online
promotions. The IMAs recognizes excellence in Music, Music
Promotion, Packaging and Merch Design. The programs year-long
marketing campaigns, partnerships and distribution alliances put
IMA Winners and Finalists in front of millions of music fans and
industry decision makers around the world. Multiple submissions
are accepted. Entry fee $30. Submission deadline: September 1st,
2006.


INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION 2006
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/entry.htm
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual
songwriting contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity
for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs
heard in a professional, international arena. ISC has the most
prestigious panel of judges of all the songwriting contests in
the world, offering exposure and the opportunity to have your
songs heard by the most influential decision-makers in the music
industry. The overall Grand Prize Winner wins $25,000 cash and
$20,000 in prizes. Entry fee is $30 per song. Music accepted in
18 different categories. Deadline October 16th, 2006.


2005 INTERNATIONAL ACOUSTI MUSIC AWARDS
http://www.inacoustic.com/
Acoustic artists in various genres can gain radio airplay and web
exposure through this competition on Acoustic Cafe radio program
and XM Satellite Radio! Win prizes in 8 different categories:
Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open,
Bluegrass, Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo.
IAMA is open to all independent artists and labels. IAMA focuses
on developing new markets for Acoustic artists. Submission
deadline is November 9th. $35 submission fee.


THE 14TH ANNUAL BILLBOARD SONG CONTEST
http://www.billboardsongcontest.com/
The Billboard Song Contest offers unparalleled exposure among
some of the music industry’s most influential professionals. The
top three winners in each of the 11 categories win great prizes
as well as placement on the 14th Annual Billboard Song Contest
Winners’ CD, which is distributed to Billboard's exclusive
contacts in the music industry. $30 Entry fee. Submission
deadline November 15th, 2006.


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HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC SUCCESSFULLY ON THE INTERNET
2006 Edition - http://www.promoteyourmusic.com
Learn the promotion methods one musician uses to bring in over
$5000 a month from the Internet! You can get radio play, grow a
fan base, create a distribution channel and sell your CDs and
downloads all online. Imagine how much music you’d sell if
*thousands* of people heard your music every single day? You
could use the Internet to sell 100, 200 or even more CDs (not to
mention downloads) every single month! Yes, this is possible! The
author has accomplished this and more, and in this book, he
details step-by-step how he finally said good-bye to his day job
and starting spending more time on his music.


MYSPACE MUSIC MARKETING
http://musicbizacademy.com/bookstore/myspace.htm
With tens of millions of registered users, MySpace.com has become
a godsend for countless independent artists. MySpace is now one
of the most popular web sites on the planet -- right up there
with Google, Yahoo and Ebay in total visitors. If you're not
promoting your music on MySpace yet, you need to start - right
away. Everything you need to know, including tips and tricks,
interviews with successful MySpace bands, and how to fine-tune
your MySpace profile for maximum punch. Just $24 for the report
in PDF format.


THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO STARTING A RECORD COMPANY
http://musicbizacademy.com/bookstore/recordlabel.htm
This wonderful book guides you step by step through the process
of starting up your own independent record label. It includes
vital advice on how to retain lawyers and accountants, construct
budgets, sign artists, navigate artist contracts, find a
distributor and how to develop and execute an effective marketing
plan. A great book! 243 Pages. Available in print or PDF version,
starting at $29.95


MUSIC IS YOUR BUSINESS - The Second Edition
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/bookstore/musiciyb.htm
This great offering from music biz consultant Christopher Knab is
now available in PDF format! Find out why so many musicians fail
and how you can get the 'edge'. Learn how to attract
distributors, radio play, and how to create a demand for your
music. Music Is Your Business includes excellent flowcharts and
graphs, demonstrating in simple terms how the industry operates.
Sample artist bio, fact sheet, and checklists for jump-starting
your career and/or running your own record label! PDF Edition
only $24.95!


THE GUERRILLA MUSIC MARKETING HANDBOOK
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/bookstore/guerrillamusic.htm
This guide to independent music success features over 175 ways to
thrive and prosper with your own band or record label. Download
Version Available! The PDF version of this great book is now only
$24.95!


THE MUSICIAN'S ATLAS - 2006 Edition!
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/bookstore/musiciansatlas.htm
Created by The Music Resource Group, this 368-page volume
provides access to over 30,000 music businesses and key industry
contacts in 25 categories. Current names, phone and fax numbers,
e-mail and web site addresses, detailed submission policies and
the styles of music preferred is just some of the information
you'll find on every page of The Atlas. Available to Music Biz
Academy visitors for only $46.95! (retails for $49.95)


THE MUSIC PHONE BOOK
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/bookstore/phonebook.htm
After receiving a copy of the Music Phone Book for review, I just
had to add it to our at the Music Biz Academy. If you're looking
for places to gig across the country (or even just regionally),
the Music Phone Book is definitely for you. It contains detailed
contact information for over 10,000 Live Music Venues across the
United States (covering all 50 states). It contains the largest
directory of places to gig at that I've seen in print. Offered in
three regional editions, each for $35 (retail price is $39)


THE INDIE BIBLE - The Seventh Edition!
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/bookstore/indiecontactbible.htm
Need to create some BUZZ about your music? Looking for reviewers?
Radio station contacts? Promotion services? Then grab The Indie
Bible. This fantastic musicians 'black book' contains pages
filled with contacts with publications and radio programmers all
over the world. These are people who actively look for music to
review! Download or print edition for $27.95!


LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
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This book covers virtually any question you might have about
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business. Over 500 sample contract provisions are listed,
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I DON'T NEED A RECORD DEAL!
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Your Survival Guide to the Indie Music Revolution! Musicians are
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WHAT EVERY MUSICIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SELF PROMOTION (CD)
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Owning this CD is like having your own music marketing expert by
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HOW TO BUILD A MUSIC WEB SITE THAT SELLS
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This book was written by one of my own clients (Mihkel Raud), who
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Internet" and applied it successfully to his music career. He
sold over 3000 CDs on the Internet in just 9 months! He's a
perfect example of what happens when someone really WORKS at
promotion. His book is a fun and informational read. For those of
you who may be wondering, Mihkel's book does not conflict with my
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FREE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION FOR ARTISTS!
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/cdbaby.htm
CD Baby is now be offering its members FREE digital distribution
to services like iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, MusicNet and more.
There are NO setup fees for this additional service, period. Once
you sign up to sell your music at CD Baby, digital distribution
is included at no extra charge.


CD MANUFACTURING and DUPLICATION
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MusicBizAcademy.com has teamed up with NW Media to bring you
quality CD manufacturing and duplication at a very reasonable
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RADIO & RETAIL PROMOTION
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If you're looking to promote your music either via radio or
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quarterbacked campaigns for RadioHead (before they were stars),
Lit (Malicious Vinyl), and others. Our contact will help arrange
on-air interviews, CD reviews, and create a custom campaign
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ART DESIGN - CDs, Posters, One-Sheets, and Web Sites
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In this business of music, image means everything! You know it,
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MUSIC LICENSING
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NOMA Music is a multicredited music licensing company and song
publisher. They represent worldwide bands, songwriters, and
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