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Submitting Your Demo to Labels
One of the most important activities for an artist is recording a hot demo tape. Your demo is your calling card for everything from booking shows, to getting press and reviews, and generating label interest. In this article, Eric Coles shares his tips on fine-tuning your demo submission from his experience as an A&R guy.
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D.I.Y. Gig Booking Tips
Tim Sweeney addresses the issue of how many shows to play each month in their home town.
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Performance Agreements
When performing live for compensation, it's a good idea to have a written contract. No idea where to start, start here. Joy S. Butler, Esq. assesses the things you should consider when negotiating a Performance Agreement, and provides a sample contract.
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Working with Local Music Media
Many artists overlook the local press and media outlets, who are actually a crucial part of getting the word out about your music. In this article, a real-life rock crit offers his advice on getting your band's name in the local paper.
p a c k a g i n g , p r o d u c t i o n , a n d a r t w o r k
The Technical Side of Artwork for Packaging
This excerpt from the comprehensive Simple Machines Guides was written by Barefoot Press. It gives extremely detailed
technical instruction on how to do your own artwork for the packaging of music products. Not for the faint of heart!!!
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How To Increase Your Online CD Sales
Did you know that Amazon.com is responsible or approximately 94% of all independent artist sales online? Tim Sweeney, author of The Complete Guide To Internet Promotion For Musicians, Artists & Songwriters, explains why and how you can maximize you online sales and exposure.
Outer Sound introduces the University Bookstore, an Amazon.com Affiliate. The University bookstore will offer a variety of books related to the music industry and the practicing musician. The Bookstore currently features the following books:
