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Learn how to succeed as an independent recording artist and get tips for making it in the music business in these free videos for unsigned bands and artists.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn why a recording artist should go independent rather than try to get signed to a major record label, in this free music business tips video.
Learn how to develop yourself and your image as an independent recording artist, in this free music business tips video.
Learn how to develop your musical product to ready it for market in this free music business tips video for independent recording artists.
Learn how to get your songs heard in this free music business tips video for independent recording artists.
Get tips on recording your music professionally in this free music business video for independent recording artists.
Learn the right way to design your physical packaging and cover art in this free music business tips video for independent recording artists.
Get advice on why persistence pays off in this free music business tips video for independent recording artists.
Get advice on band member commitments to success, no matter how hard it seems, in this free music business tips video for independent recording artists.
Learn how to make sure whoever composes and contributes to the album gets fair credit, in this free music business tips video for independent recording artists.
Get tips on doing market research at the record store in this free music business video for independent recording artists.
Learn the right and wrong way to photograph your band in this free music business tips video for independent recording artists.
Learn about the reality of making money in the music business this free recording industry tips video for independent artists.
Learn why most bands fail due to money problems in this free music business tips video for independent recording artists.
Learn what record stores, radio stations and others are looking for in a press kit, in this free music business tips video for independent recording artists.
Get some final tips on how to be successful in the industry in this free music business tips video for independent recording artists.
The music business doesn't work as most businesses do. It is constantly changing and evolving because what we are looking for in music as a society is constantly changing and evolving. And recording artists have to pay attention to trends and shifts in their industry: as a new way of bringing music to market emerges and becomes popular, more and more independent musicians are expected to make shifts in that direction. These days it is not enough to have a great song, a great sound, or a great band. In the highly competitive music industry today, understanding the business of music is just as important—if not more important—than the music itself.
In these free do-it-yourself videos for unsigned bands and musicians, learn how to succeed in the music business as an independent recording artist. Get tips on how to get your songs heard, how to do album cover art and packaging, why using a recording studio is important for your first record, how to make a press kit, how to take a band photo, why persistence pays off, and other important pieces of advice. Watch these clips and you’ll be well on your way to making it as a working musician or band.
Christopher Knab Christopher Knab is co-author of the third edition of “Music Is Your Business,” a book filled with insights into the business side of being a successful musician or band. He is also a contributor to the “411 On The Independent Music Movement” DVD project. You can find out more about it at 411onmusic.com. <p> Knab, recently honored by Seattle’s Rocket magazine as "One of the Most Influential People in the Northwest Music Industry," is both the consummate music fan and devoted instructor, focusing on helping musicians help themselves with the business of music. <p> chris@fourfrontmusic.comdkdk
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