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If Streaming is the Future of Music, Let’s Get on With It! by John P. Strohm
I went to my fourth Future of Music Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. a couple weeks ago. As usual at FMC events, I was in the company of some of the smartest, most forward-thinking people in the music business. Also as usual, there were many spirited converstions regarding future business models for recorded music. What I didn’t hear, however, was what I would consider an appropriate level of urgency regarding the immediate future of the … Read entire article »
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The Most Profitable Place to Sell Music Online by David Rose
I spend most of my “spare” time these days working through the Executive MBA Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. When I get the chance I try to tie in the program’s curriculum to the music business. Below is an excerpt from a contribution margin analysis project I did in my cost accounting class on the different channels where indie musicians can sell their music online. The goal of an analysis like … Read entire article »
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Why Early is Always Better by Martin Atkins
Let’s start with an old school example: It costs the same to send posters (or any promotional materials) whether you do it 6-8 weeks before or 10 days before but the results are totally different. If you really fuck up and have to send the posters out FedEx, there’s a hell of a price difference and piss poor results. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a FedEx package of promotional stuff sitting … Read entire article »
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What I know now I wish I knew when I was getting started in the music business by Chuck Prophet
I wished I’d have guzzled lots less alcohol and fucked lots more. I sort of wish I hadn’t bitch-slapped a promoter who cheated me. But what good would the crystal ball have done? The journey is the destination as they say. Try not to take yourself too seriously. Try not to be terribly precious — but it doesn’t hurt to be obsessive and dogged. To have some inner drive to get it right. “Take the time to … Read entire article »
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What Would John Doe Do? – Taking Care of Your Voice
A Question from Brandon in Austin Dear John Doe: I have had the pleasure of meeting you and watching you perform live many times. I believe that one day X will be inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I give presentations for a living and sometimes spend all day doing this. Lately I have been noticing that it is taking a toll on me. I usually have a break in the summer and start … Read entire article »
