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Are you an indie band with an album that you need to get out there? Watch this free video series on how to produce, market, distribute and manufacture every aspect of an album in today's music business.
There are 21 videos in this series:

Learn some various techniques that will allow you to find the perfect music investors for your band in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how to find a recording studio and choose the right one for your album in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn what to do before you go to the studio to record your indie record in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn tips on mixing music in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn what mastering is and get tips on finding somebody to master your music in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how and where you can get photography and artwork created for your indie album in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how and where you can obtain a copyright for your indie album in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn the difference between replication and duplication when it comes to making an indie album in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how and where you can review album art proofs for your indie album in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how and where you can sell MP3's of your indie album online in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how to market your album on the internet in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Setting up a page on Facebook, MySpace or any number of other social networking sites can allow your album to be heard and seen by millions. Learn more in this free video series.

Learn how to get your indie album on the radio in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how to promote your indie album on television in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how and where to send out a press release for your indie album in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how to promote your indie album in magazines in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how to manage your music street team in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how and where to promote your indie album with performances in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how to promote your indie album in stores in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how to distribute your indie album in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Learn how and where to distribute your indie album online in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer.

Ah, so you want to be a musician an have an independent career free of labels and anyone telling you what to do or how to do it? Sounds great! Now what? Now all you need to do is write some music, produce it, record it, mix and master it, promote it, market it, distribute it, tour, etc., etc. Sound daunting yet? No problem. As long as you know what it takes to do it you can do anything and our expert, Frederick Burchell, is here to let you in on a few industry tips to get the ball rolling for you.
In these free videos you will learn how to prepare for the studio, how to find funding for your project, how to promote and market your record and how performing is the life's blood of any musician. There is a lot to do but with the right tools and the right guide it can definitely be done. So take a look at these music business videos and take them to heart. You should refer back to them from time to time as well to make you are still on track as you go along in your career. Break a leg!
Frederick Burchell Frederick "Ricky B." Burchell is a rapper/producer. He released his first solo album The Calling on D-Fusion Music/ Broken Records in 1998. The Song Stand Up 4 Tha Faith reached number one for seven weeks on the Christian Rap Charts Joyful Noize. In the spring of 1999 Burchell toured the Philippines, becoming the first Christian rap artist to tour that country. After his tour of the Philippines, Burchell recorded his second album entitled The Fish-a-men under Kamikazee Records. Also, he and co-host Terrance, 4Given, Carlton host a television show called Mix Masters Lounge, which aired first in January of 2003 on Steelroots TV/INSP. Additionally, Burchell and 4Given have received a Holy Hip Hop award, and were nominated by the Urban Gospel Alliance for Best New Artists. He has also had the opportunity to co-star in the Perception Film release Objects of Wrath where he plays an ex-con named "Jamal" as well as team up with the gospel group V3 to record the song "We Should Praise Him" for the EMI Gospel release Praise Li.dkdk
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