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Know Your Rights before You Throw Your Weight Around; Carol Kayeâs Misguided Fight against Digital

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:45:01 -0400

It is completely understandable that artists resent their intellectual property being pirated. As it is, the majority of the money made from their music goes to publishers, record labels, agents and/or managers, leaving the performers with a small piece of the pie. So when pirates chip away at their earnings even more, frustration can boil over to anger. But artists need to take a strong lesson from Carol Kaye: know your rights before you throw your legal weight around. Kaye, who turns 75 on March 24, is a legendary studio musician and was one of the few professional female bass guitar players of her generation. She has taught guitar for fifty years and has written several books on how to play the guitar. When Kaye discovered that some of her sheet music and courses are available on various torrent sites. There is no shame in not knowing the infrastructure hierarchy of the Internet or understanding how copyright applies to this new medium. What’s not excusable is remaining ignorant and waging a misguided fight against digital piracy. While there can be little argument that piracy of copyrighted material is both illegal and immoral, you cannot blame technology. **End Summary** Topics: music copyright]]> how to copyright your music]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> song writing]]> songwriting advice]]> songwriting secrets]]> how to sell music]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> To learn how to copyright your music in minutes take a look at the complete step by step music copyright how to program over at http://www.CopyrightYourMusicInMinutes.com

Using your gigs to get more work; How offering free tickets to the press can get you media coverage

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:43:38 -0400

We all could use a little extra money in our pockets from time to time. As musicians, finding that extra money can often be a very difficult thing to do. One of the best ways to insure yourself a steady stream of income is making sure you have plenty of work and publicity is the key to filling up your schedule. If you find yourself in need of some extra publicity, one of the best ways to get media coverage is inviting the media to attend your performances. If you are playing a gig at a local restaurant, you want the local newspaper reporter to be sitting on the front row. If you landed the opening act at the county fair, you want the television crews to be filming your performance. But how do you get these folks to come see the show? This is actually quite simple if you understand a little bit about human psychology. Every one likes free... It's a word that marketers have been using for decades because it grabs the attention. This little human tendency to want something for free is the hook you need to bait when you are fishing for media attention. **End Summary** Topics: music promotion]]> how to promote music]]> how to sell music]]> ty cohen]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> how to sell my music online]]> how to sell my music]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> To get more free information on how to sell your music online like crazy visit http://www.SellMusicOnlineLikeCrazy.com and read his blog at http://www.musicbizcenter.com/blog

Using Taltopia.com to network and find gigs

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:42:16 -0400

As recording artists and entertainers, no one has to tell the new generation of the music world that any place that can help them find a paying gig is a welcome resource. Unfortunately, up until the last few years, there haven't been a whole lot of resources like this come forward and announce their presence. As the world turns into a digital neighborhood, entertainers, including musicians and singers, have a greater amount of access to the public and their peers through social networking and other online endeavors. This common neighborhood has sparked a new wave of resources for those working in the entertainment field and this is especially true for those involved with music. One of the great new resource sites available is Taltopia.com, a casual social networking site designed with creative individuals in mind. Like other social networking sites, Taltopia.com let's you fill out a profile and upload your own content, including videos, pictures and audio recordings. What makes Taltopia.com different from the other social networking sites is the other resources to be found there. Of specific interests to musicians and singers, Taltopia. **End Summary** Topics: music promotion]]> how to promote music]]> how to sell music]]> ty cohen]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> how to sell my music online]]> how to sell my music]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> To get more free information on how to sell your music online like crazy visit http://www.SellMusicOnlineLikeCrazy.com and read his blog at http://www.musicbizcenter.com/blog

Creating your own luck; How forum posting can get your band noticed

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:40:54 -0400

There are many new recording artists in the world of music today who are looking for their lucky break, their chance to make it big in the world of music. Some of them will make it and others will not. What sets the groups apart is their luck. Yes, I did say it was all about luck but now let's qualify that statement. There are recording artists who will see fame with virtually no work involved. These lucky individuals just happen to be in the right place at the right time and they catch the notice of the right people in the music industry. Then there are the rest of us. Those of us in the other class of lucky individuals are the part of the group that creates their own luck. This is the group that the self help guru Brian Tracy was referring to when he said, “I’ve found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take more chances. Be more active. Show up more often.” For the recording artist, publicity is very important. Without publicity, you can never get your musical message out in front of the people. **End Summary** Topics: music promotion]]> how to promote music]]> how to sell music]]> ty cohen]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> how to sell my music online]]> how to sell my music]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> To get more free information on how to sell your music online like crazy visit http://www.SellMusicOnlineLikeCrazy.com and read his blog at http://www.musicbizcenter.com/blog

How to Make Beats on Your Computer

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:03:46 -0500

For those who want to get into the music business without spending their whole life savings, the ability to create your own beats can be very helpful. Fortunately, making your own beats using your computer and some simple software packages can make the process both easy and affordable. For the first step, download one of the many beat making software packages available on the Internet. The most popular beat making software available today is a program called Fruity Loops because it is easy to operate, offers a multitude of functions and it has a very easy learning curve. When searching for beat making software, there are a few things you need to look for. How many different sound effects are available? If the number is less than a thousand, throw it back. Does the software offer panning, the ability to alter the volume and direction of individual sound effects in a track? Can you import or export your files in a variety of formats or are you limited to one or two file types? Does the beat making software allow you to export your beats in mp3 format? **End Summary** Topics: how to make beats]]> how to make hip hop beats]]> dj song mixing software]]> mix your own songs]]> drum samples]]> mpc60]]> mpc 1000]]> drum sound loops]]> drum loops]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> To get more free information on production, hip hop beats and making incredible beats visit http://www.MusicBizCenter.com/blog

Rap Beats and the Explosion of Southern Rap Music

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:12:38 -0500

12/30/2009 The modern marvels of technology have brought the music world many new and interesting gifts. One of the most important things that this technology has created is the ability to create beats using software. This advance is important because it brought us the ability to create new styles of music including Southern Rap. What is Southern Rap? Wikipedia defines Southern Rap as "a form of American hip hop music that emerged from a late-1980s club-oriented vibe in southern U.S. cities." It goes on to describe Southern Rap by proclaiming it to be "a third major American hip hop genre, after East Coast hip hop and West Coast hip hop". With this description, it is easy to see that southern rap is a very powerful influence in the modern music industry. How Technology Created Southern Rap With programs like Fruity Loops, budding rap artists had a new tool for the creation of rap beats and remixes. With a small amount of techno savvy, a recording artists could create and mix their own beats from the comfort of their home recording studio. **End Summary** Topics: how to make hip hop beats]]> dj song mixing software]]> mix your]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> To get more free information on production, hip hop beats and making incredible beats visit http://www.MusicBizCenter.com/blog

Asking Venue Owners For Gigs

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:10:55 -0500

As musicians, sometimes we have to make our own luck. If we don't step up to the plate, it may be months between gigs. Rather than wait for gigs to just magically appear, we need to learn how to ask for what we want. Step One- Preparation If you are going to ask for a gig, you want to look like a professional musician. Prepare a CD or take your digital rcordings and laptop with you. By prepare a CD or audio recordings, we mean make clean audio recordings that are on the same par as recordings that you would release for sale, edited to remove background noise and professional sound quality. The more professional your music sounds, the more likely you are to walk away with a new gig. Step Two- Research Ever hear the phrase "Know thy enemy."? While the hopes are making the venue owner a new ally, at the moment you need to consider getting the gig a conquest. Assume the venue owner is going to try to shoot down the idea and be prepared with comebacks that might get your foot in the door. Better yet, eliminate the arguments before they crop up. **End Summary** Topics: how to sell my music online]]> how to sell my music on Amazon]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> To get his free information visit http://www.MusicIndustrySuccess.com and read his blog at http://www.MusicBizCenter.com/blog

What is a digital music retailer?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:18:07 -0500

In the music industry, a new trend is moving to the forefront. It is called digital music retailing. Understanding what a digital music retailer is and what they can do for your band is important to any new recording artist. To be concise, a digital music retailer is a company that makes it possible for musicians and singers to put their music in front of a wide online audience for sale. Using the mp3 format, you can record your music, upload it to a digital music retailer and sell your recordings to fans around the world. Popular digital music retailers include Amie Street, 7Digital, iTunes and EMusic. While the digital music retailing system has existed for a number of years, it's popularity and value is rapidly soaring to new heights. To illustrate the value of these outlets, HMV bought a half interest in 7Digital in late 2009. They paid $12.6 million dollars for the privilege of owning half of this popular UK based digital music retailer and saw a 16% increase in their sales from the previous year. Those are big numbers but what do they mean to the recording artists? **End Summary** Topics: how to sell music]]> ty cohen]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ty Cohen wants you to learn how to market your music successfully online without becoming a slave to the major record labels and others in the music industry. To get more free information on how to sell your music online like crazy visit http://www.SellMusicOnlineLikeCrazy.com

Do you have a PRO on your side?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:59:13 -0500

As a musician, you need a PRO in your corner. Do you have one? Do you even know what a PRO does? Having a PRO is important to receiving all of the royalties you are entitled to so knowing what they are and what they do is vitally important. A PRO is a Performance Rights Organization. In some countries, they are referred to as copyright collectives or copyright collecting agencies. Their basic purpose is insuring that the recording artist receives the money they have earned through performance royalties. In the United States, there are three main PRO's. These are the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) and the Society of European Stage Authors & Composers (SESAC). Recently, a new comer has entered upon the stage; a controversial non-profit performance rights organization that calls itself SoundExchange. As a recording artist, when you or your music publisher registers one of your songs with a Performance Rights Organization, you insure your future performance royalty payments. These payments are issued for every single digital download, radio broadcast, television and movie use, business background music, ring tone or cover band performance of your song. **End Summary** Topics: music copyright]]> how to copyright your music]]> platinum mille]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> To learn how to copyright your music in minutes take a look at the complete step by step music copyright how to program over at http://www.CopyrightYourMusicInMinutes.com

The New Performance Royalties?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:31:24 -0500

While performance royalties have existed in theory for many years, there has been a portion of these royalties that was very difficult to collect on with any effectiveness and a new segment of these legitimate copyright usage fees that did not even exist when copyright laws were written. These two royalty categories are performance royalties for radio broadcasts and performance royalties for digital downloads. While it is true the three main performance rights organizations have attempted to enforce copyright law and oversee performance royalty payments over the years, they have lacked an effective method of doing so accurately. Instead of assessing royalty fees for every broadcast of a song, the performance rights organizations have created blanket contracts with the radio broadcasting industry, charging set fees for projected broadcasts. Then using these projections made with an algorithm designed to estimate the actual number of times that a song would have been played over a period of time, the PRO divided the fees among the artists, composers, writers and publishers associated with the songs that were registered with their organization. When digital downloads arrived on the scene, they were treated in much the same way. In 1995, the U.S. **End Summary** Topics: How to write songs]]> songwriting guide]]> ty cohen]]> platinum mu]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit our sites for more great free information just like this http://www.EZHitSongs.com & http://www.EZRecordDeal.com

Finding Your Fans

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:28:29 -0500

As performers, we all jump at the opportunity to be up front, center stage and doing what we do best. Unfortunately, if you aren't choosing your venues correctly, you are not doing much to help your cause. Before you put your six string across your back and head to the next open mic night, there are a few things to consider. The first thing you have to realize is the audience composition is important. If you are going to the local nursing home to play punk rock, you are making a few major mistakes. A) You're not taking into account what your audience wants, B) You're not performing for your target audience and C) You're not thinking about your merchandising. Instead of committing these major follies, arrange gigs that are appropriate for your band's style and genre. Set up performances in the places where your target audience can be found and make sure your chosen target audience is a group that has the cash to back you. **End Summary** Topics: How to]]> write songs]]> songwriting guide]]> ty cohen]]> platinum millennium]]> publishing]]> how to get]]> a record deal]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit our sites for more great free information just like this http://www.EZHitSongs.com & http://www.EZRecordDeal.com

Hiring a Copyright Infringement Lawyer

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:20 -0500

Copyright infringement has reached epidemic proportions. Digital technology has made it increasingly easy to appropriate an artist’s music, lyrics…even their image. The result is lost income and in some cases a damaged brand. But not all infringement is equal. A fan playing one of your songs on their web site is not the same as someone file sharing your song all over the world. So before hiring a copyright infringement lawyer, it’s necessary to determine if the infringement warrants legal action. Even if it does, you still need to take a step back and look at the situation from a business and financial perspective. A decent attorney can easily cost $300 an hour, or $240 a day. Higher powered lawyers will cost even more. If you feel the infringement is severe enough to require a legal remedy, the next step is to find a lawyer. You can find attorneys online and in the phone book but try to get recommendations from friends and music business associates as well. Once you decide on the attorney, call and make an appointment for a consultation. When you meet, make sure to have all your documentation neatly organized. **End Summary** Topics: music copyright]]> how to copyright your music]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> song writing]]> songwriting advice]]> songwriting secrets]]> how to sell music]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> To learn how to copyright your music in minutes take a look at the complete step by step music copyright how to program over at http://www.CopyrightYourMusicInMinutes.com

What Should I Do Before Approaching a Producer?

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:59:02 -0500

It’s human nature to want to start at the top. But any career, especially in the music industry, is built from the ground up. Understanding the ins and outs of the business is a learning curve. So before approaching a producer it’s important to be at emotionally, mentally, musically and creatively prepared for each step up. Before approaching a producer it’s important to understand the role a producer plays. Simply put, a producer is a jack of all trades. They solve technical and creative problems. They settle artistic and personal arguments and disputes. Some producers see themselves as the musical director who determines a band’s “sound.” These producers spend most of their time at the mixing board. Others see themselves more as businessmen who handle the nuts and bolts of recording a CD, such as finding the studio, hiring the technicians and sending the demos to labels. These are the producers who mostly stay at their office. This means the first thing you need to do before approaching a producer is decide what kind of producer do you, or dies your band, need. **End Summary** Topics: ty cohen]]> music biz center]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> music industry contacts]]> music contacts]]> phone number to record labels]]> record label conta]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> You donât have to go crazy, nor do you have to be a slave to the music industry to "make it". To learn how to get in contact with top record labels, managers, producers and more simply visit http://www.TheIndustryYellowPages.com the worldâs largest list of music contacts

Explanation of Copyright Laws As They Pertain to Music

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:57:38 -0500

Copyright laws protect content creators in all artistic fields. Copyright laws, as they pertain to music, specifically cover compositions, both lyrics and music. A copyright is created the moment a composition is “fixed in any tangible medium of expression.” What that means is, the lyrics or music needs to be written on a piece of paper, recorded on tape, videotaped on DVD or downloaded into your computer into a program. Just performing a song or playing a piece of music you’ve composed in public does not give you copyright. And in fact, if someone else writes it down first, you could lose copyright. Copyright laws enable the songwriter or musician to record the composition (called mechanical rights), perform it in public (performance rights), sell copies of the song and collect money on its sale and use. Currently songwriters earn a 9.1 cent royalty fee from labels per record sold. Performance rights permit performers to sing the song publicly. Those royalties are paid to the songwriter or composer by ASCAP or BMI. Copyright laws also allow you to license your work to others. **End Summary** Topics: music copyright]]> how to copyright your music]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> song writing]]> songwriting advice]]> songwriting secrets]]> how to sell music]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> To learn how to copyright your music in minutes take a look at the complete step by step music copyright how to program over at http://www.CopyrightYourMusicInMinutes.com

Seven Tips for Figuring Out Your Musical Talent

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:56:34 -0500

Judging talent can be very subjective; one person’s earache is another person’s beautiful music. Passion and dedication don’t always equate into a marketable talent. If you doubt that, just go to your local pub on open mike night. For as difficult as it may be to accurately judge someone else’s talent, it’s even harder to be objective about your own. While talent is only one aspect of success in the music industry, it’s by far the most important. Here are seven tips for figuring out your musical talent. Listen to yourself. The best way to critique your singing or playing is to record it then play it back later. Listen to it several times to get used to the sound of your voice or the newness of hearing yourself play. Listen for more than just carrying a tune or hitting the notes. Is there emotion being conveyed? Is it compelling for just okay. A big part of musical talent is conveying emotion. Work to improve your natural talent. **End Summary** Topics: How to write songs]]> songwriting guide]]> ty cohen]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> how to get a record deal]]> getting signed to]]> songwriting help]]> songwr]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> You do not have to sell your soul to learn how to write songs or to get a record deal . Visit our sites for more great free information just like this http://www.EZHitSongs.com ; http://www.EZRecordDeal.com

Cutting out the Middle Man; Be Your Own Music Publisher Feb 2

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:57:24 -0500

Most performers are more than happy to hand off the business end of music to someone else. But the more you hand off, the less money you stand to make and the less control over your work you are likely to have. One way to retain revenue and increase control is to cut out the middle man and become your own music producer. The first step, though, is to make sure you understand what a music publisher does. Music publishers have been around longer than records. In fact, it can be traced back to the 15th century. Composers relied on publishers to sell the sheet music of their songs. As the music industry expanded with the arrival of the radio and phonograph, the role of the publisher also expanded. Currently, the main function of a music publisher it to administer song licensing and to track and collect royalties. So act as your own music publisher, you need an in-depth knowledge into the different types of royalties can be collected. Mechanical Royalties initially meant anytime a record was played on any mechanical device, such as a jukebox or even a music box. The most common mechanical royalty came from records. **End Summary** Topics: music copyright]]> how to copyright your music]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> song writing]]> songwriting advice]]> songwriting secrets]]> how to sell music]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> To learn how to copyright your music in minutes take a look at the complete step by step music copyright how to program over at http://www.CopyrightYourMusicInMinutes.com brought to you by Ty Cohen & Platinum Millennium Publishing

Why You Should Never Sell Full Rights to Your Songs

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:56:01 -0500

Other than street performers who get to keep all the money they collect in their hat, very few songwriters and composures get to retain the rights to their work. Labels emerged as a way to promote and distribute and artist’s music on a regional then national and international scope. In return, they required music creators to give up a certain percentage of their intellectual property. Years ago performers had very few options because the way the industry was structured it was extremely difficult to become successful without a label because they controlled distribution. As a result of their monopoly, over the years there have been many cases of labels demanding most or all of the song rights in order for an artist or band to get a record deal. And the performers were desperate enough for success that they agreed. Then later, once they became successful, the performers would sue to get out of their contracts but still would not recoup any money. So there is a very good reason why you should never sell full rights to your songs: the label and publisher will get rich while you continue to scrape by. **End Summary** Topics: music copyright]]> how to copyright your music]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> song writing]]> songwriting advice]]> songwriting secrets]]> how to sell music]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> To learn how to copyright your music in minutes take a look at the complete step by step music copyright how to program over at http://www.CopyrightYourMusicInMinutes.com brought to you by Ty Cohen & Platinum Millennium Publishing

FamousWhy.com launches LiveFreeRAM

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:28:58 -0500

LiveFreeRAM is a tool for checking RAM usage on a computer, developed by FamousWhy.com and is available free of cost to the end user. LiveFreeRAM has been designed with all types of users in mind. It is extremely light-weight with file size of only 29 KB, so that anyone can download and use it. Even on slow internet connections, it will be a matter of a few seconds to download. What makes this tool even more user friendly is the fact that it utilizes minimal system resources when used. The software can be run anytime by executing the stand-alone executable file included in the download package. It does not require any installation and, so, users will not have to worry about uninstalling LiveFreeRAM if needed. It displays a small window where the amount of free memory in kilo bytes (KB) is displayed live. Live means that the statistics is updated whenever there is a change in memory usage. This particular feature is evident when any other application is executed. **End Summary** Topics: ram]]> ram memory]]> famouswhy]]> memory]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> For more information please visit Famous Software and LiveFreeRAM

What is music publishing?

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:22:29 -0500

Do you know what music publishing is? As a song writer or musician, you should. Why? To put it simply, because your portion of the profits stemming from your songs depends heavily upon music publishing and your knowledge of the copyright laws which affect it. The law defines music publishing as a contractual relationship between the songwriter or music composer and a music publisher, on which the writer assigns various music copyrights to the publisher in exchange for the publisher's commercial exploitation of the music. Basically, this definition is a lot of big words that mean you, as the creator of a lyric or music of a song, can sell your song and make money from the sale using a music publisher. In most cases, music publishers will make an agreement with song writers to purchase the various copyrights to their songs in exchange for promoting the song to the recording industry, as well as video and television entertainment venues. They may offer a small up front advance on royalty earnings to the writer. **End Summary** Topics: Ty Cohen]]> Music Business]]> music biz center]]> Music Industry]]> music consulting]]> Musicians Resources]]> Music Books]]> All You Need to Know about the music b]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Get more free information from Ty Cohen . Learn how to avoid being taken advantage of by greedy record label owners, managers, promoters and others. Visit the worldâs largest free music industry community , Music Biz Center at http://www.MusicBizCenter.com to learn more.

What services does iLike offer to recording artists?

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:20:54 -0500

As musicians, earning spare cash from our music is a high priority. One way to increase your playback and your CD sales is using services like iLike to promote your music. To understand how these services can help you as a musician, it helps to understand exactly what they do and what services they offer to the recording artists who use them. iLike is an online media service where visitors to the site can download and share their music with other users. Owned by MySpace, the iLike site is classified as a social networking service but it has features that are different from the average social networking site. With an average of 150,000 visitors every day and over 15 million regular users, the iLike service offers a good chance that your band can find several new fans. iLike makes it easy for users to find music, pictures and videos from their favorite musicians, whether they are independent artists or big names in the music industry, via their sidebar, Twitter integration and their Facebook app. **End Summary** Topics: music promotion]]> how to promote music]]> how to sell music]]> ty cohen]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> how to sell my music online]]> how to sell my music]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ty Cohen wants you to learn how to market your music successfully online without becoming a slave to the major record labels and others in the music industry. To get more free information on how to sell your music online like crazy visit http://www.SellMusicOnlineLikeCrazy.com and read his blog at http://www.musicbizcenter.com/blog

Assembling a Band from the Ground Up

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:42:47 -0500

So you have spent years learning to play the drums or play the guitar and now you want to start a band. Assembling a band from the ground up can be as simple as calling up a few friends and asking if they want to hang out and play. But if you want to create a band with an eye toward a future career, you may want to go about it in a more thoughtful, professional manner. The first step is to determine what kind of band you want. Do you want to form a jazz combo, a rock band, a country group? That will determine the kind of musicians you need and the size of the band. Once you have a clear vision of what kind of band you want to assemble, then it’s time to fill the spots. Next, you need a place to audition. Whether it’s your family garage or a studio, you need adequate space, decent acoustics and adequately isolated or soundproofed so you won’t get complaints from neighbors. The next step is seeking out potential band members. Put up notices at local clubs, at nearby music schools and at colleges and universities in your area. **End Summary** Topics: How to write songs]]> songwriting guide]]> ty cohen]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> how to get a record deal]]> getting signed to]]> songwriting help]]> songw]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> You do not have to sell your soul to learn how to write songs or to get a record deal . Visit our sites for more great free information just like this http://www.EZHitSongs.com ; http://www.EZRecordDeal.com

The Best Social Networking Sites for Jazz Music

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:41:40 -0500

Jazz fans will tell you it’s not just about the music; jazz is about life and emotion. Uniquely American but greatly informed by West African folk music, jazz attracts exceptionally loyal fans that come in all ages and from all walks of life. It is a genre that depends heavily on word of mouth recommendations which is why jazz lends itself to social networking. Among the better known social networking sites for Jazz music includes Myjazznetwork, which features new music and information on artists. Jazz Musician Space (jazzmusicianspace.com), created by Andre Hayward and located on Facebook, is a place where jazz musicians and fans can networks with one another and where artists can promote their music Jazzfusionmusicians.ning.com, specializes in bringing musicians and composers of jazz fusion and nu jazz together. Nu jazz is a variant that blends jazz with other music styles such as R&B or funk or electronic. The Jazz Network Worldwide (thejazznetworkworldwide.com) covers the gamut of the genre, from the legends of the past to the emerging stars of tomorrow. Jazz aficionados can share music, talk to fans all across the world and learn about their favorite jazz performers. **End Summary** Topics: music promotion]]> how to promote music]]> how to sell music]]> ty cohen]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> how to sell my music online]]> how to sell my music]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ty Cohen wants you to learn how to market your music successfully online without becoming a slave to the major record labels and others in the music industry. To get more free information on how to sell your music online like crazy visit http://www.SellMusicOnlineLikeCrazy.com and read his blog at http://www.musicbizcenter.com/blog

The Best Social Networking Sites for R&B & Hip-hop Music

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:40:28 -0500

The Internet has allowed music lovers of all ages and walks of life to socialize and discuss the music they enjoy most. R&B and Hip-hop fans have a number of social networking sites where they can find new music and rediscover older classics. BlackPlanet.com was originally best known for being a dating site but it has become much more. It is the largest online community for African Americans, offering news, entertainment and social networking. Members can chat with each other, post photographs, upload videos and shares comments about favorite R&B artists. iClubFM.com offers free programmed radio stations along with user profiles, chat, blogs and even some games. Blip.fm lets users create their own music station as a kind of virtual Deejay. A “blip” is defined as a song and a short message accompanying it. The user creates a blip by searching for a song they want to hear then adding a Tweet sized message before submitting it. Sending a blip is called blipping. Users can also send props, which are expressions of respect. All users get 10 credits they can use to give props to other DJ’s. **End Summary** Topics: music promotion]]> how to promote music]]> how to sell music]]> ty cohen]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> how to sell my music online]]> how to sell my music]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ty Cohen wants you to learn how to market your music successfully online without becoming a slave to the major record labels and others in the music industry. To get more free information on how to sell your music online like crazy visit http://www.SellMusicOnlineLikeCrazy.com and read his blog at http://www.musicbizcenter.com/blog

Planning the Perfect CD Release Party Part Two

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:25:41 -0500

As we discussed in the previous section of this series, few things are more exciting for a musician than the launch of a new CD. The experience can be made both more memorable and successful by hosting a properly planned CD release party. The CD release party is a very important step for musicians so we have divides this topic into a short series of articles to help you avoid common mistakes that might hurt your sales. With that said, on to Part Two. To Play or Not To Play, That is the question. It's a CD release party. The fans are all gathering because of your music. They all want to meet you, the musician who creates the sounds they enjoy. So this leaves us at a paradox... Do we play music or mingle with our fans? Actually, the best option might be to do a bit of both. CD parties don't have to be the high energy, mind blowing theatrical experiences that concerts turn into. **End Summary** Topics: music promotion]]> how to promote music]]> how to sell music]]> ty cohen]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> how to sell my music online]]> how to sell my music]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ty Cohen wants you to learn how to market your music successfully, without becoming a slave to the major record labels and others in the music industry. To get his free information visit http://www.MusicIndustrySuccess.com and read his blog at http://www.MusicBizCenter.com/blog

Planning the Perfect CD Release Party Part One

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:22:34 -0500

As musicians, few things are more exciting than the launch of a new CD. Filled with anticipation of reviews and the thoughts of seeing a reward for all of your hard work, waiting for your latest CD to be released can be a tremendous experience. One way to make the experience even more memorable, not to mention successful, is the planning of a CD release party. The CD release party is a very important step for making your new release a success. Since the CD release party is so important, we will divide this topic up into a short series of articles covering the things you need to keep in mind so that you don't make common mistakes that might hurt your sales. The first of these rules is: Don't let the temptation to give your CD out before the release party get the better of you. Yes, you are excited. Yes, you want all your family and friends to be the first to get a copy of your new CD. Would it be so bad to give away just a few copies? Yes. Don't do it. Why? Anticipation is a great thing. **End Summary** Topics: music promotion]]> how to promote music]]> how to sell music]]> ty cohen]]> platinum millennium publishing]]> how to sell my music online]]> how to sell my music]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ty Cohen wants you to learn how to market your music successfully, without becoming a slave to the major record labels and others in the music industry. To get his free information visit http://www.MusicIndustrySuccess.com and read his blog at http://www.MusicBizCenter.com/blog