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Articles about independent record label (0-50 of 152)
- Is It A Good Time To Start Record Label?
By: Jack Chapman | - The other night I was I met several MDS of major labels and wondered, "Why would anyone do this?"".
I began to consider: it would be exciting to develop a new record label, one which could become a leader in the music industry as it promoted new and "niche" artists.
What makes a label viable these days?
A few of these label owners were discussing recent deals -- primarily of the 360 or 270 kind.
(The numbers 270 and 360 here refer to degrees of ...
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- Choose The Best White Label Dance Promos Or Vinyl Music From Globalgroove.com.
By: Netgeek Mamun | - My introduction to a lot of great music and to the 'music business' came from hanging around and eventually working at independent record stores. Louis many years back. It's the life I know. Nothing beats browsing in your favorite store, listening to music, finding something new or old that you've been searching for, being ignored by the store clerks, all that.
White Label Dance Promos are Vinyl Music with adhesive plain white labels affixed. Test pressings, usually with Test Pre ...
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- Building A Record Label
By: Charlie C Williams | - Record labels continue to consolidate and internal departments continue to merge. However, it is important for future record industry executives to have some idea of the internal mechanisms that exist within a major label. In fact, independent labels have to incorporate many of the same responsibilities within their infrastructure in order to compete in today's marketplace.
Some of the departments may seem obvious to some of the more experienced readers. However, even yo ...
Tags: Record label, music business, music industry
- Easy Marketing Into Myspace Fame
By: keishon martin | - Im talkin About Myspace the ground breaking social website which happens to be the best way to get fans and the most effective way to get more fans is to show that you already have a bunch of fans and a large number of song plays. As this is best time ever for a unsigned artist to get some recognition.
The Internet giant Myspace enables you to reach millions of fans world wide, very easily and in a very short time. All from your house but every body knows this, so how will you ...
Tags: myspace marketing, bands, record label, get signed, myspace music, songwriters, record deals,
- The Main Reasons You Are Not Getting A Record Deal
By: keishon martin | - For mostly stupid reasons, a lot of unsigned artist might feel that getting a record deal with a major or independent label is easy to do, and with a contract success will be guaranteed. And to do this, they feel that all they have to do is send out a few demos and BAM there it is like magic, but thats not the case cause over a million artist send in demos every year and over a million are rejected. So I will give you the major reasons why.
Reason Number 1 - Sending Unsolicited ...
Tags: music deal, bands, recording, music label, get signed, artist management, songwriters, record deals
- How To Handle Your Music Business
By: keishon martin | - As you might know already that, finding the right name can take a lot of time and few know that it can end up becoming a waste of time, where if you do not own, your own name is very dangerous cause you can spend countless hours, months, and maybe years promoting your stage name to find out that it has already been owned or trademarked by another artist anywhere else in the world.
In return you will have to find a new name or spend tons of money to use a name that somebody else o ...
Tags: music deal, bands, recording, music label, get signed, artist management, songwriters, record deals
- How To Record With The Right Attitude
By: keishon martin | - After millions of dollars from the music business I am now going to give you all the secrets on how to get a record deal within a year for next to nothing!
When compared to the millions of dollars you will make through out your musical career.
So its either that your from a standpoint of you being an under ground rapper or an unsigned singer, to the point that you are ready to come out with an album or maybe you want to be a producer, manager or wanting to own your ...
Tags: music deal, bands, recording, music label, get signed, artist management, songwriters, record deals
- Majors Vs. Indie, You Decide
By: Ty Cohen | - Simply put, there are two types of record companies, Indie and Major. As you probably know, both have their advantages and both have their disadvantages. Really, it all boils down to what type of record deal you are looking for. Before you try to figure out how to get a record deal or how to get signed, you really need to decide which is the best fit for you.
Let's start with major labels. These guys have virtually everything at their beck and call. They have a department for eve ...
Tags: how to get a record deal, how to get signed, record deal
- Common Band Mistakes
By: Ty Cohen | - When working on how to get signed there are common mistakes that artists and bands make that they may not even realize. Record companies are only going to offer that record deal to the complete package, that has been established. And literally one mistake or one flaw can cause your band to lose that record deal.
First, let's talk about power struggles within the band. One wouldn't think when working on how to get a record deal that this would necessarily play in. But honestly, ba ...
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- Get Jiggy With It - Be A Music Mogul!
By: Estevan Mark | - Are you producing great music but not earning the profits you dream of? Do you own a record label but barely making money despite having talented artistes?
Well, that's hardly surprising. Nowadays, the music market is dominated by the four biggest music labels -Universal Music Group, Sony BMG, EMI and Warner Music. These companies comprise many smaller labels and companies that serve under different regions and markets. You might think this would make any independent label obsole ...
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- Let's Talk About Demos
By: Ty Cohen | - Obtaining that almost seemingly unattainable record deal has been the goal of many independent music artists and bands throughout time. For mostly inexperienced reasons, most new talent feel that by securing a recording contract with a significant major or independent label, success will be guaranteed. And some newbies to the music industry feel all they have to do is send their demo away and a recording contract will come their way.
Record Label A&R reps at are the music contact ...
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- Selling Your Music On Myspace For Independent Music Artists: Music Marketing And Promotion Tips
By: Clive Calvin | - Like many musicians, waiting for a record label to find you can take a long time and even then, it may not be worth it. Instead, musicians are taking matters into their own hands and selling music by promoting it on MySpace. Since MySpace reaches millions of viewers each day, chances are you will be able to sell your music, make a profit, and create a fan base without needing to sign a recording contract.
Being your own boss
Without a recording contract, you will b ...
Tags: myspace music marketing, indie music, independent artist, online music marketing, music promo
- A Little About Music Managment
By: Ty Cohen | - There comes a time in many musicians' lives where they feel they need management. Remember, not only signed artists feel they need management, sometimes people in the independent music field feel this way as well. A manager is someone who, in a nutshell, runs the business side of the artist's career in the music industry.
An artist or band manager will play many roles. One role they fill is handling all the music contacts. These music contacts include club owners, agents, labels, ...
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- Myspace Music Marketing:creating A Loyal Fan Base Using Myspace
By: Clive Calvin | - Creating a loyal fan base on MySpace will help your music career in many ways. If you generate enough fan enthusiasm, record labels will check out your page to see what all the buzz is about. Another reason fans are important is that they are the ones who pay to see your shows. If you have a loyal following, more invites for gigs will start rolling in - record labels will definitely take notice then.
While you have probably done all of the usual MySpace marketing like register yo ...
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- Everything You Need To Start And Operate A Record Digital Label
By: Dennis R. Sinnott | - Anyone with a talent for music particularly an interest or specialty in a particular area of music is now sitting on a potential gold mine.
Before I discuss the advantages of running your own digital label I'd like you to imagine what it would have been like starting a physical label just ten years ago. A minimum investment of $350,000 would have been needed. This would have enabled you to rent an office sufficient to hold yourself plus a secretary, an a&r manager, a talent sco ...
Tags: Digital Record Label, Recording Artists, Songwriters, Producers
- How To Start A Hip-hop Independent Record Label - Part One
By: Robert Hill | - Are you thinking of starting your very own Hip-Hop independent record label? Do you need help with any or all of the necessary steps required to take on such a task? Are you tired of just dreaming about your own business? In this article I will go through some of the basics of what is needed to start your own independent Hip Hop Record Label.
Nowadays, Hip-Hop is enjoyed all over the world, Hip-Hop artists are still growing in number and Hip-Hop music is sold worldwide in stores a ...
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- 'running A Band As A Small Business' By Duane Denison Part I
By: Dustin Caro | -
Hello, my name's Duane Denison, and for most of the last 20 years or so I've made my living as a guitarist and composer in rock bands. I was a founding member of a band called "The Jesus Lizard", am currently a member of a band called "Tomahawk" and have performed and recorded with many others over the years (Bobby Bare Jr, Hank Williams III, The Silver Jews, Andrew Bird, Will Oldham, The Revolting Cocks, Pigface, Firewater, etc.). In spite of this, I still have ...
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- 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. The moral of the story is, "don't put all your eggs in one basket." Basically, you have to really know your stuff, network with music contacts and know your goals. You don't want to end blending in with the re ...
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- 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. They cut CDs and sent them to music giants in the hope they will be noticed.
The Internet and MP3s has brought about many changes in the affluence of independent music artists. The distribution system and marketing opportunities have changed. New media formats and many individual websites popped u ...
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- 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. These music forums are jam-packed with astuteness that thriving artists can leverage for their professional expansion advanta ...
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- 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. There is a serious business side to it and if you aren't educated, then you can get yourself into trouble. I know you think that when you are rich and successful that you can just pay for a lawyer to deal with all that. But how do you think you become rich and successful before you have powerful music contacts such as lawyers? It is by being educated about the busin ...
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- 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. Like most things, if you don't go about things in the right way you can waste a lot of time, energy and cash with no result. A lot of the time, you are trying to reach the wrong music contacts or going about it all wrong.
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- 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. But the relationship benefits both the mentor and the mentee. The mentor benefits from the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills. The mentee receives career guidance, helpful advice, connection to music contacts and the opportunity to prepare for the next level in t ...
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- 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, its who you know? Well, I know I have heard it a thousand times. And in no place can this ring truer than in the music industry. Music contacts are priceless for everyone trying to make it in the music industry.
It is no secret that this industry is beyond tough but it doesn't mean you can't succeed. For many, many years the Major labels and their bands tended to hold a monopoly of sort over the bigger distrib ...
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- 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. Believe me, goal setting and planning for the future can only help you to achieve those dream of music industry success!
Don't let past failures prevent you from completing a list of future goals. Sometimes failing is a great thing because we learn from our mistakes. What's that old saying, "what doesn't kill ya makes ya strong ...
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- 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. Some people love planning and some people dread it but regardless of which category you fall into, you want to make the most out of it.
1. First, come to a conclusion about what it is that you want. You obviously have to know your goal before you accomplish it. Do you have a clear idea of what you're going after? Hazy concepts about some day succeeding in the music in ...
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- 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. Obviously now everyone in the music industry is an artist or performer. Maybe you don't play but love music and a career in the industry is really what you desire. Or maybe you do play but would rather be a professional. Let's discuss these other roles and what they involve.
Music contacts in the industry are vital no matter which field you w ...
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- 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. The best way to become skilled at networking and to make connections is to just hang out.
Even if the bar scene and club scene is not for you, there are other ways to gain music contacts. For instance, hang out in record stores or at the local studio. Don't be afraid to ask questions and develop friendships be ...
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- 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!! You find yourself jumping for joy and then it dawns on you--People have got to hear this! But how? When? Where do I begin? This is the thought of many people dealing with an independent music career. And luckily independent music in the music industry can succeed!
You've finished your work now you want the world to hear your creations. It may not be until you are face ...
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- Press Releases For Promotion
By: Ty Cohen | - Sometimes, when you are dealing with independent music, you are going to have to do a little self-promotion. Have you ever thought of writing a press release? Well, if you don't know how to write, that is ok too, you can have someone help you. Getting your press release published in a major paper may be difficult but start with smaller papers and magazines to begin with.
After all, the job of the local papers is to report and promote activities in the local area. So, your job is ...
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- 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. The music industry is full of professionals so mastering the art of communicating professionally is the key.
First of all, let's go over how you should not behave in person or on the phone with A&R, managers or the folks at the record company. Don't call and give a long, drawn out story about this or that. ...
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- 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. The resources for doing just this are enormous and endless, so take advantage of them all.
For starters, we will go over all the types or varieties music contacts that you should make. You may want to get in contact with record labels to ...
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- 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 more importantly, contracts. In any given contract with your artist, the main thing to consider is what you are going to commit to do for them. Also, you want to define what you want them to give in return. For example, you may be able to offer a commitment as to how many singles or albums you will release and when. You may also want to explain how much you can spend on recording and pro ...
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- Who Can Start An Independent Label?
By: Ty Cohen | - Are you a struggling artist who just wants their music to be heard or are you someone who is frustrated with the major labels and everything that comes along with them? It doesn't matter who you are or what you have accomplished, anyone who has the desire can learn how to start an independent label. Over the next few minutes, we are going to explore why starting an Indie label is such a great idea.
Let's say you are that struggling artist who can't seem to catch a break. You want ...
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- The Truth Behind Starting A Record Label
By: Ty Cohen | - Did you know that some people have started a record label on accident? Yes, it is that easy. Truly all you have to do is make some records and sell them and you have figured out how to start a record label. The only permission you need to have is from the artists themselves. Other than that, you are good as gold. Of course, later on if you want to expand then you will obviously have more to deal with but just starting out is a cinch. With this being said, do know that it is important to understa ...
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- Starting An Indie Label: Not As Hard As You Think
By: Ty Cohen | - Independent record labels have been around since the beginning of records themselves. The biggest problems in the past, when figuring out how to start an independent record label, have had to do with funding and the generation of profits. "Indie" labels more recently though have exploded on the music industry scene for many reasons. Over the next few minutes, we are going to go over how to start a record label and why it is not as hard as your think.
Learning how to start and run ...
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- Independent Labels Of All Shapes And Sizes
By: Ty Cohen | - While exploring how to start an Independent record label, you will find that they appear in all shapes and sizes. Depending on who you are and what your expectations may be, you can decide how large or small your label is. Deciding how to start and run an independent label is totally up to you and that is the beautiful thing about owning your own label.
The larger, well-funded Indie labels are prearranged by departments similar to the major labels. Obviously, the more money a lab ...
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- The Timeline Of Your Own Record Label
By: Ty Cohen | - If you are trying to learn how to start and run your own record label then you have come to the right place. Positioning your record label, along with producing and selling your first records will take time. But how quickly things progress along will depend on how much time and dough you are able to put into the label itself. It also depends on what genre and format of music you are releasing.
If you have no experience in knowing how to start a record label, it might be worth gai ...
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- The Independent Record Label Dream
By: Ty Cohen | - Owning your very own record label is a dream that will become a reality for many. Anyone can do this! From the artist who just wants their music heard, to the manager, promoter or producer who is sure they have found the "next big thing." Maybe you are sick of trying to secure another release with some other label. So, why not make your own label a brand in itself. Sometimes you just need someone to get you on the right track when deciding how to start an independent label.
The r ...
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- Indie Profits: It's No Secret
By: Ty Cohen | - It is no secret...As an Indie Label, your artists will see more profit per record sold than they would if they had a deal with a major label. This means your business' Return of Investment is greater than major record labels'. This is awesome to know if were thinking about how to start and run an independent record label.
Major record labels don't usually pay much more than $1-$2 on average per copy of record sold. But an independent label can pay up to$4-$6 per copy in royaltie ...
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- 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. There will always be unexpected costs that are beyond our control so set aside some funds for these.
Sources of Income
1. Record Sales are number one on this list. This is you ...
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- It's Not What You Know But Who You Know
By: Ty Cohen | - Many people are under the impression when deciding how to start an independent record label that they need a large amount of experience and education about the music industry. Although this is not a bad thing, networking seems to play an even larger role in this industry. As the old saying goes, "It's not what you know, it's who you know." In this music biz this seems to ring true a thousand times over.
When deciding how to start and run an independent record label, this is the t ...
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- Has The Music Industry Shifted?
By: Ty Cohen | - What is an artist to do when people no longer pay $19.99 for a compact disc? Driving down the road the other day, while listening to the satellite radio, I wondered, why anyone even purchased over priced CD's from the record store at all? I am assuming that the music industry is shifting or possibly being shoved. The amazing thing is that there are millions of artists out there who aren't even worrying about getting a record deal. They are paving their own path to success with online music promo ...
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- What To Include On Your Music Promotion Website
By: Ty Cohen | - One of the powerful tools you can have as when attempting independent music promotion is a website. This is a given. There is absolutely no excuse for a musician, in this day and age, to not have a website. You website is how you will reach the world. This is how you will market yourself to every single person you come in contact with. The internet and your website will be two of the most powerful music promotion resources you will have.
If you are sold on the idea of online musi ...
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- Start Your Record Label With A Plan
By: Ty Cohen | - Are you ready to learn how to start and run your own record label? Well, every business owner needs one important thing in order to start their own business and that is a business plan. A business plan is important for not only yourself but it is a necessity if you want to get any type of financing or solicit investors. If you have never written a business plan then I am going to give you a step by step instruction on how to start an independent record label beginning with the plan.
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- The Keys To Your Own Record Label
By: Ty Cohen | - Do you have an eye for talent? Are you sick of sitting back watching the talents fly on by, knowing that if you only knew how to start an independent record label that you would be the one raking in the cash? Well, you have come to the right place. I am going to reveal to you all the secrets that you want to know behind how to start a record label.
There is so much talent out there that the record labels can't pick up people fast enough. Really, if you think about it, all it real ...
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- You Too Can Start An Independent Record Label
By: Ty Cohen | - It's no big secret, the trick of how to start a record label definitely involves some cash and most definitely involves some talent. If you want to know the secret to how to start and run your own label then here it is, talent. You have to have something to sell your business pitch with. It doesn't matter what your particular genre is, you need to get out there and discover your first million. Yep, I am talking about dollars.
If you are just sitting around trying to figure out ho ...
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- How To Start Your Own Independent Record Label
By: Ty Cohen | - Over the next few minutes, I am going to reveal to you some tips and tricks behind how to start and run your own independent record label. Have you always dreamed of finding talent and getting their records released? Do you have your own music you want to get released? Are you sick of the record label you are working for and want to start your own? Well, either way, learning how to start a record label is your first step.
First of all, if you are here trying to get information of ...
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