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Music Biz MBA: Business Formation Options for Indie Musicians
Bands and musicians have several options to choose from when deciding to form a business entity including, but not limited to setting up a: sole proprietorship, partnership, a limited liability company, and a corporation. The steps for forming a business entity for a band range from being fairly simple to quite complex, depending on the type of business formed. Choosing a Business Entity Type There are many factors to consider when deciding what type of business entity … Read entire article »
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Twitter for Musicians and Artists
from dev.twitter.com: Sound and vision For music fans, Twitter is the next best thing to being backstage. And for performers, connecting with your fans in an authentic way is one key to your success. A Twitter connection tells fans how much you appreciate them, and it also enables you to tailor your messages. The fact is, Twitter provides more authenticity and creative control than any other online medium. Tweets come straight from you, and go right to your … Read entire article »
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How to Find Festival Gig Opportunities
Whether you’re a signed or unsigned musician, getting a gig at a festival can massively raise your profile. In the UK, there are many opportunities for up and coming musicians to get booked at festivals, something that can launch your career to a new level. Get Organised An organised press kit, demo CD and social media presence are a must. If your press kit interests the booker, they then go online get a better feel for your … Read entire article »
The DIY Musician’s Complete Guide to Touring
From CD Baby’s DIY Musician Blog: Over the years, CD Baby’s DIY Musician Blog has posted a thing or two about touring. Here are our favorite touring tips, bits of advice, and shared wisdom, organized below by category, and compiled as The DIY Musician’s Complete Guide to Touring. Whether you hit the road for 3 months at a time or only gig regionally, there is something here for you. Click here to view the The DIY Musician’s Complete Guide … Read entire article »
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