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noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:50:00 +0000

The Importance of a Digital Hi-Res Color Photo

Your Monthly DIY PR Tip from Mike Farley

This Article Originally Published August 2007

By Mike Farley, Michael J. Media Group

Gone are the days of glossy 8x10 black and white band photos, except to take on the road and sign autographs with, or to hang in bars they have played in for prosperity and bragging rights. But for PR purposes, it's more important to have good quality digital photos in your arsenal. That's what magazines, newspapers, and even online sources need to place a picture of you alongside any editorial copy.

But it goes beyond that. Here are some tips to make sure you are making it easy to have your photo get in front of as many of your fans and would-be fans as possible:

1. Make sure your photo is hi-res, meaning 300 dpi or larger. If you don't know what that means, ask a web designer or someone versed in Photoshop to get your photos sized properly.

2. I almost always am asked for a color photo, so even though black and white shots are cool, opt for color whenever possible.

3. Make sure your photo is in jpeg format, and easy to e-mail. If it's too large, you will have trouble sending it and they will have trouble receiving it. At the very least, have a link to your photo easy to download from your website.

4. Rotate your photos frequently. If you are a touring band, and you play the same markets every 6-8 weeks, your photo will have a shelf life of maybe two tours, three max. Give those newspapers a reason to use your photo in their calendar again and again, by changing it up.

5. Make sure your photo represents who you are. It should give anyone who sees it some kind of indication what you sound like. One of the bands I represent, Breaking Laces, does a spectacular job of this. Check out their shots at www.breakinglaces.com.

6. Remember that even if you can't land a feature story, calendar editors of dailies and entertainment weeklies are always looking for photos to run. And having a large photo like that placed is like free advertising for your show.

7. You don't necessarily need a professional photographer (though it wouldn't hurt). Just a good digital camera should do the trick.

I hope this tip helps you or your band. Feel free to pass this along to your friends and fellow bandmates. And good luck out there!

Visit www.michaeljmedia.com for more tips.

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GET MORE FANS NOW

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:10:00 +0000

Four Ways to Attract More Music Fans Faster

This article is excerpted from Bob Baker's Guerrilla Music Marketing, Encore Edition.

Attracting more fans. Admit it, that's what music marketing is all about -- getting more people to come to your shows and buy your CDs. And hopefully, getting a lot more people to do those things.

Why else do you work so hard to travel and play as many places as you can? For what other reason do you meticulously write and record songs? I don't believe the reason is so you can practice and keep up your chops in obscurity. It's not because you want to impress influential managers or A&R people. You work hard because you know you have something of value to offer ... and you want to reach as many people as possible with your music.

Marketing is the thing that helps you reach that goal. But marketing is also a subject that confuses a lot of musicians. Songwriters and band members the world over know they need to promote themselves. But many don't know where to start, much less know how to continue effectively.

Does this describe you? Do you ever feel like you're spinning your wheels, not sure exactly what you should be doing next to market yourself? If so, this would be a good time to cover some basic marketing concepts for independent musicians.

The VFW Hall Principle

Let's say you went to an average U.S. city (such as Kansas City or Denver) and you rounded up 1,000 people and gathered them in a giant VFW hall. These 1,000 folks would be randomly chosen and made up of people from all ages, genders and backgrounds. Next, you'd distribute information about your act to these people and play tracks from your new CD for them.

After this direct exposure, what are the chances that one person out of those thousand would be attracted to your music and identity enough to buy your CD or come to your next show? Most musicians, regardless of what style they play, should feel pretty confident about being able to win over at least one new fan from this group of 1,000. That's a one-tenth of one percent conversion rate.

Now let's multiply that formula by the entire U.S. population of 285 million people. One-tenth of one percent would be 285,000 people. Mind-boggling, isn't it? That would be enough fans to make you a bonafide star.

Meanwhile, Back at the Corporate Office

Next, switch gears and consider how major labels market themselves. They select and promote acts that they feel have the potential to appeal to 10 or more of those same 1,000 people. Then the labels spend millions of dollars in what I call shotgun advertising. They spray their marketing message over a targeted chunk of the population (which often amounts to many millions of people), knowing well that only a small percentage will be interested enough to respond and become fans. Sometimes, this widespread tactic works well enough to sell lots of CDs and concert tickets -- but it's very expensive.

As an independent artist, you can't afford that type of marketing campaign. But you know those potential fans are out there, and you know that you can be successful by connecting with far fewer people than a major label requires. It's just that your ideal fans haven't found out about you yet -- and you're not quite sure how to find them.

What's a frustrated musician to do?

The answer: You must find creative, low-cost ways to go directly to those one-in-a-thousand fans. Don't waste your time and money promoting yourself to people who will most likely never embrace your music.

Here are four steps to take to reach new fans:

1. Define Your Distinct Musical Identity

You must have a firm grasp on what your music is about. And you must be able to define it clearly and quickly. What are your strongest musical traits? What sets you apart from other acts? What attitude or social statement do you make? Being a generic rock, pop or hip-hop act won't cut it. Dig deeper and discover your unique identity. When you do finally reach some of those rare potential fans, don't lose them by not being clear about who you are.

2. Describe Your Ideal Fan

Once you have a handle on who you are musically, it's time to paint a clear picture of your ideal fan. Can you articulate how your fans dress, where they work, what TV shows they watch, what they do for fun and who their favorite cultural heroes are? Observe the types of people who come to see you perform and note what they have in common? Knowing precisely who your fans are will dictate what avenues you use to reach them and how you communicate your message once you do reach them.

3. List Ways of Getting Access to Your Fans

Once you know exactly what type of music fan you're going after, start making a list of the various resources these specific people are attracted to. What magazines and newspapers do they read? Where do they hang out? What radio stations do they listen to? What retail outlets do they frequent? What web sites do they surf to? What e-mail newsletters do they subscribe to? For example, if your fans are mostly Harley riders, go to a search engine like Google and start entering keywords related to motorcycles. Evaluate the search results and compile a list of the many good sources you uncover.

4. Network and Promote Your Music

Armed with this targeted list of contacts, get busy! Send e-mail press releases to niche media outlets. Contact the webmasters and editors of appropriate publications. Post messages in specialized forums. Visit and interact via the web sites of similar-sounding bands. Contact organizations and charities related to your musical niche.

In short, go to where your ideal fans are. And market yourself through these outlets relentlessly. Why waste time and money trying to promote to everyone ... when you can save money and be far more effective by going directly to those valuable one-in-a-thousand fans?

Bob Baker is the author of "Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook," "Unleash the Artist Within" and "Branding Yourself Online." He also publishes TheBuzzFactor.com, a web site and e-zine that deliver marketing tips, self-promotion ideas and other empowering messages to music people of all kinds. Get your FREE subscription to Bob's e-zine by visiting http://TheBuzzFactor.com today.

What to Sell At Your Show

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:47:00 +0000

THE ANATOMY OF A MERCH TABLE: WHAT SELLS & WHY

After playing so many shows and talking to so many people after a shows, it gets easier to know what kind of fan will buy a specific item from your merchandise table. We thought we’d write a post based on our own observations. Let us know what you think and definitely add your input.

YOUR MOST RECENT ALBUMThis is what people want more than anything else. They want it simply because it’s newer. They also want it because, on stage, you are most likely playing more songs from this album than any of your past albums. In most cases, the average fan who buys merchandise will leave your table with just this one item.

YOUR OTHER ALBUM(S)This could be your first release, your EP, your “Live” album, or all of the above. This is the album people buy when they already have your most recent album. Fans gravitate to these albums when they’ve worn out the new project but still want more. A real fan has more than one of your CDs and will often return to re-buy albums for friends and family.

These albums sell especially well when you sell bundles. 1 CD for $12 // 2 for $20 // 3 for $25. The better the deal, the more albums you sell. Having an older release has been one of the biggest advantages for me at live shows. I currently run a 1 for $10 or 2 for $15 special. Nine times out of ten, people get both albums.

THE T-SHIRTT-shirts are a touring band’s best friend. They cost more to make (per unit), so they’re definitely a huge expense that you should think twice about. So why should you have T-shirts? Because this is the item a fan purchases after they’ve worn your CD(s) out. Die-hard fans buy t-shirts. Based on observation, “first-time” show attendees and “new listeners” rarely buy T-shirts; they want the music. After they’ve come to 3, 4, or 5 of your shows, follow you on Facebook, and feel invested in who you are and what you do, then they get the T-shirt. They love you/your music enough to wear you.

THE BUSINESS CARD: The Very Important ReminderOften people will come up to my merchandise table and ask if they can get my music on iTunes. I say “Of Course”, reach for a business card, point to the iTunes address on the card and give it to them. Your business card is a visual reminder. Even if someone truly wants to buy your album off iTunes, they can/will easily forget when they get home. The card won’t let them. Even if they temporarily forget, the card will remind them when they’re cleaning out their pockets before doing laundry. The card is also the best visual reminder for getting people to add you on Facebook and Twitter when they get home. Never take that card for granted.

THE MAILING LISTAsk people to sign up, plain and simple. This list is SO important. We’ve referenced the important of a newsletter in over 20 posts in the last three years of this blog. But this one will break it down: MAILING LISTS & SOCIAL NETWORKING.

DISCLAIMER: DON’T USE YOUR FANS!!!
Often “perusers” will come to the table and ask “Can I order this stuff online?” That most likely means they don’t plan to buy your album(s) or T-shirt. No big deal! Hold a conversation with them. They are just as important. Don’t use your fans – don’t “get to know them” just so they will buy your stuff. That’s so LAME! Just talk with them, thank them for coming to the show, and tell them you hope to see them again.

Let us know what you think about these observations. And let us know what you’ve observed at your shows.

grassrootsy | Making Money, Merch, Your CD | 03 12th, 2012 |

SOURCE: http://www.grassrootsy.com/2012/03/12/the-anatomy-of-a-merch-table-what-sells-why/

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A Couple Articles to Read

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:41:00 +0000

Here's some information that may be helpful and informative to music artists.

Great! You've Got Their Attention - Now What?

BY: BOB BAKER | 9 COMMENTS | PRINT ARTICLE

Everyone wants attention. You want it too, right? Of course, you do.

In fact, that’s the first crucial step in marketing: getting people (specifically, your ideal fans) to simply notice you among all the noise and chaos of their busy lives.

It’s such a challenge to get that fleeting hint of attention these days, you probably put most of your “marketing” focus on that aspect alone. That’s why you celebrate every small gain you make in getting Facebook fan page likes, Twitter followers, email subscribers, YouTube views, LinkedIn connections, and more.

You should celebrate those wins. No doubt. But your marketing efforts shouldn’t end there. As I’ve been harping on a lot lately in my live workshops, what’s really important is what you do with attention once you have it.

Getting it is great. People notice you. You appear on their mental radars for a few moments (or minutes, if you’re lucky). Awesome! But then those good people move on to other things and sadly forget about you.

What’s a self-promoting musician to do?

The answer: Build some sort of interactive element or “call to action” into many of the things you post online (including Facebook updates, tweets, videos, audio clips, images, etc).

One example of how this works can be found in a video that guitarist Walt Pitts published on YouTube recently. (Walt is one of only a handful of musicians I do some part-time consulting work for.)

Walt had an idea for a series of videos he would record at home that featured him playing live using a Boss Loop Station, which allows him to play and layer multiple guitar parts live.

Before posting his first video to YouTube, Walt sent me a sample to get my thoughts. Of course, his playing was great. But I noticed right away that he had positioned the camera to shoot vertically, so there were large empty spaces to either side of the frame.

Walt explained that he did it that way to capture everything - from the hat he wears and the guitars on the wall behind him to the footwork of hitting the effects pedals. This was also a good representation of what Walt does when he performs live.

I understood, but all that wasted space on the screen was bugging me. So I encouraged him to create some text and graphics that would use the empty space to let people know who he was and remind them of how to reach him.

Here’s what he came up with:

If I were to get hyper critical, I might make the text and graphics a little less cluttered. But I love the way the description on the left side explains who Walt is and what he does. And at the top right you find a clear call to action that invites people who need a solo guitarist in the Phoenix area to contact him.

This is a smart way to make great use of whatever attention this video gets.

(I also gave Walt the specific words to use in the title, description and tags of this video to help it get “discovered” in searches, but that’s a topic for another day.)

Compare this video treatment to your own music videos - or blog posts, fan page updates, etc. When a potential fan sees your stuff for the first time, do you make it clear who you are and what you do?

Do you have an “engagement objective” (a phrase I just made up) for every piece of content you publish? In other words, what do you want people to DO after they watch, read or listen to it?

From now on, decide ahead of time what those answers are. Then design the various things you post online to make the best use of the attention you get online and off.

What do you think? Have other examples of effective engagement and call-to-action strategies? I welcome your comments.

UPDATE: Since there are some fervent comments below concerning the design and use of effective calls-to-action, I wanted to share a link to this How to Master the Design of Compelling Calls-to-Action post on Hubspot. Some good advice there.

Bob Baker is the author of “Guerrilla Music Marketing Online,” Berkleemusic’s “Music Marketing 101” course, and many other books and promotion resources for DIY artists, managers and music biz pros. You’ll find Bob’s free ezine, blog, podcast, video clips, and articles at www.TheBuzzFactor.com and www.MusicPromotionBlog.com.

source: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/great-youve-got-their-attention-now-what.html

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A GOOD TEAM, PART 2

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +0000

Who should be in my team?

There are several key people that you need as an artist to make sure that you're talent will have the best opportunities available.

Last week, we discussed two: Accountants and Lawyers.

This week, we'll speak about another two: Agents and Publicists

The Agent

Agents vary depending on what kind of work you are looking for. A musical agent works to find live shows and maybe other venues like commercials. There are also other agents for various deals. You can get an agent for television deals, book deals, etc. Agents usually receive about 5 to 10 percent on what you make for securing placements.

Agents sign contracts to work with you. They usually attempt to sign the longest term possible. If an agent can't find you work, then you probably will be able to terminate his contract. However, if he finds you work and you don't want it, you may not be able to terminate the contract because he is still doing his job.

The Publicist

A publicist is key in promoting yourself and your music. Their job is to create publicity for you and get you media attention. Different publicists have different ways of doing this. Some are great writers and can create an excellent press kit for you, others may have better connections and are more well known and can get you an interview or feature in a famous magazine or website. Either way, be sure to always be prepared as far as your image is concerned because that is what you publicist will be promoting along with your music. Some record labels have in-house publicists available who may or may not see you as a priority. However, verify that you publicist has good people skills and and can communicate effectively so that you know you are in good hands.

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A GOOD TEAM, PART 1

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:40:00 +0000

Who should be in my team?

There are several key people that you need as an artist to make sure that you're talent will have the best opportunities available.

Today, we'll talk about two: Accountants and Lawyers

At first as an aspiring star, you may need to wear several hats. You may have to handle multiple aspects of your music career, including management, promotions, etc. However, once you gain more popularity and have more offers on the table, you may get overwhelmed by the amount of follow-ups, networking and meetings. All of this can get in the way of your music. You may not have enough time to get it all done. Imagine booking shows, keeping the books, doing interviews and recording an album. As you can see, it can get hectic, especially since the music industry runs on a somewhat chaotic schedule. Each of those responsibilities are full-time jobs. Luckily for you, as the artist, there are people you can work with that will not only get the job done, but also provide opportunities through their own contacts.

The Lawyer

Any good team will always have a lawyer. Now, choosing the right lawyer is on of the most important decisions you'll ever make. There are many parts to consider. First, make sure that your lawyer doesn't represent anyone who is on the other side of the table when making a deal. This creates what is called a "conflict of interest." This means one, if not both, parties will need to find other lawyers to work on the deal. Second, your lawyer should look over contracts and negotiate on your behalf to get you the best deal possible. Your lawyer should be able to explain the contract to you and what certain terms mean and how they affect you. Third, get the best lawyer for the best price. The higher profile lawyers may have more experience and contacts, but they may also have higher profile artists whom they give priority to. The most expensive lawyer may not always be the best lawyer for your situation. Also, in case it was not clearly implied, you should hire an entertainment lawyer, specifically one who specializes in the music industry.

The Accountant

Aside from a lawyer, you'll want to have an accountant. As you know, the accountant's job is to make sure your finances are in order. You should get a CPA certified accountant, though it may cost more, it may also cost more not to have one. Also, if possible, hire an accountant experienced in the music industry. Not only will this make your funds more readily available, but it will also make deals fall through more smoothly. You should be able to trust your accountant with your finances, so choose wisely. Make sure their fees are fair and fit in with you needs.

Next week, we'll discuss two more players that are key to your success as an artist.

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DON'T HATE THE PLAYER, HATE THE GAME.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:45:00 +0000

real artist already know this, STOP FRONTING & STEP YOUR BEAT GAME UP!

AS A MUSIC ARTIST YOU WANT YOUR MUSIC TO BE HEARD AND GET RECOGNIZEDTHE MOST...

THE BEST WAY is TO STAND OUT!!!
THE FASTEST WAY IS TO GIVE YOUR MUSIC TO WELL KNOWN A&R's.
and THE SMARTEST WAY IS TO GET DOPE BEATS!!!

IMAGINE YOURSELF AS AN A&R ( ARTIST AND REPITOIRE) OF A MAJOR LABEL
everyday artist are sending you music to listen to...
you listen to dozens of tracks per day, always looking out for the best interest for your record label.
You HEAR to the same styles on the same beats, with the same sounds over and over, again and again.
Your ears are getting bored, your eyes are getting tired and the day is almost done.
Your Waiting for that artist that's noticeable like a fresh haircut or a Lamborghini parked on the street.
That artist that has IT.
The sound you've been CRAVING for.

As the ears of the Label and your choice is critical and important,
Your decisions are paramount towards the success of your music record label.
what will you do if you cant listen to all of the artist because of your schedule,
what can make your job easier and more exciting?

LISTEN TO THE SONGS THAT HAVE THE DOPEST BEATS ON THEM
its a YES brainer.
When it comes to listening to music, you first hear the BEAT then the Artist on it.
Once they're combined the magic begins!

You bump it louder, you get into it then share it to as many people as you know to reveal the HIT you've discovered.

As a real artist you know you have the talent and skill
ALL YOU NEED IS THE BEAT, but not just any beat,
A dope BEAT, one that compliments your style and can only help your music increase its potency of the magic effect that amazing music can offer.
for example:
Micheal Jackson's Thriller (nothing sounded like it around its time, and still today)

heres the formula to it:

great song + great BEAT = amazing Music---------> stays being played on the radio since it was first released
its that simple!

HAVE THE RECORD LABELS COMPETING TO GET YOU SIGNED AND CALLING to request for YOU to come to the studio!

it doesnt matter if you can't rap, sing or even write lyrics
what matters is if you're music can move your audience
who then become listeners, that turn to fans and begin getting all your albums.
get the BEATS that make people want to hear your music
get higher quality beats that have been scientifically assembled and designed
get the attention you deserve

ask yourself this:
would these beats really help my music stand out or do I wnat to sound like everyone else?
do I want cheap beats, or high quality BEATS to go with my vocals?

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noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:29:00 +0000

6 Websites A MUSIC ARTIST CAN USE to Distribute their Music Online

Not signed to a record label, and don't have your CD in music stores internationally. G3KBEATS is here to tell you that there are more ways for your music to reach your fans and make sells before you get into a major record label.

We posted 6 sites to upload and sell your music with great services that really can expand your fan base.

1.Snocap.com

They give you an audio player for your myspace page so you can set your own prices. So if your selling a single, or a remix, you set your price. Free account, but they take 39 cents per track sold, a low cost for setting your music to be heard globally.

2. Cdbaby.com

They let you upload your album including images so its ready to sell. Your music gets put on Apple iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic and many more for you automatically. Plus for a $35 fee CD Baby will send out your music on a hard CD copy to your fans for you and they charge a percentage of each sale, a small amount for the big rewards you can get.

3. Tunecore.com

They let You get 100% of the money that your music earns from digital distribution. Plus they have arrangements with top digital music retailers that lets us place your music in their online stores and subscription services.

4. Artists-first.net

Sell your albums or singles, ring tones, videos and merchandise directly to your customers and fans from any website. No setup fees or storage limits. They take 5% of what you sell.

5. Soundclick.com

Free music artist page. Upload unlimited tracks. They take 30% commission. Get paid via paypal.

6. Reverbnation.com
Free music artist page. They distribute your music to 40 plus more online retail music stores. You can make your own music app, widgets, music playlist and allow youto reach your fans in many ways.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE WEBSITE TO SPREAD YOUR MUSIC AND GET PAID!!!
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SECRET website that top artist dont know about!!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:17:00 +0000

Every artist knows that the music industry is a VERY competitive sport.
Music Artist are always fighting for placements, recognition, and attention from major labels as well as listeners. Is there any way that YOU can be separated from the crowd of everyday artist?

ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?!?!

G3KBEATS reveals not one but 2 OF THE WORLDS LARGEST SOCIAL NETWORKS THAT A LOT OF ARTIST DONT KNOW EVEN EXIST. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SO YOU CAN USE TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC and website, ENTER CONTEST, FIND OPPORTUNITIES, AND GET PAYED IN THE PROCESS plus MORE:

INDABAMUSIC.COM
A place Music Artist have to go.

Indaba Music provides you to not only have career opportunities but also letting your music to reach a bigger audiences all over the web. Musicians around the world get to network and make music together through online collaboration and have grown to over 500,000 musicians - from hobbyists to Grammy Award winners.
IT offers tools and services that help musicians get the most out of the latest opportunities on the web and in the music industry
.
SOUNDEXCHANGE.COM
More than a website for music artists.

Sound Exchange is an non-profit performance rights organization that collect royalties for sound recording copyright owners (SRCOs), featured and nonfeatured artists, including all independent record companies, as well as the major label groups and artist-owned labels.
IT works with and represents over 3,500 record companies, their 6000 labels and thousands of artists united in receiving a fair price for the licensing of their music in a new digital world

HINT: Use bit.ly to track clicks & shorten
any URL to provide more space to write FOR YOUR SITE!

LETS GET THIS!

-G3KBEATS
The beat authority

Just a reminder to artists: Our beats are FREE to DOWNLOAD and use for non-commercial/promotional uses (like demos, mixtapes, your facebook/reverbnation page, etc.). So feel free to download and make a track (don't hesitate to send us a copy). We are also available to help you build your song. So don't procrastinate, download a track, hit the studio, and MAKE A HIT!

NEED A MANAGER?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:34:00 +0000

How to Choose the Right Manager

What exactly does a manger do?

A manager should be working in your best interests. Not only does this benefit the manager, whose commission increases the more the artist earns, but its his job! Your manager should be a hard working, well-known, and well connected representative on your behalf. The manager's duties include: providing guidance and counsel to the artist, legally representing the artist, and finding the most lucrative and productive deals available to that artist. Basically, they handle your business for you.

Who should I hire?

You should hire someone experienced to manage your deals. An inexperienced manager, like a friend or family member, may lack the necessary skills needed to fully leverage your artistry. They may also lack the industry contacts to get you major placements. Make sure that you check the credentials of a potential manager and see who they’ve managed in the past or who they are currently managing. Get someon who knows what he’s doing.

How does the manager get paid?

Managers get paid by commission. Now, how much commission they receive depends on the experience and reputation of the manager. If the manager has plenty of industry experience and a good track record, then you can expect a commission rate around 20%. However, if the manager is relatively new, then a 10% pay rate is acceptable. If you find yourself among the top level managers in the industry, those who have worked with superstar artists, then don’t be shocked by a 30% commission rate which should also give you an idea of the type of service you can expect. So, whatever deals the manager gets you, they take a percentage of the earnings.

Anything else?

If you happen to be one of those lucky artists who already have managers making offers and promises, don’t rush to sign the first contract available. Often artists are too eager to make a deal and end up signing a contract that may not be the best deal possible. If you have several offers, look at them and consider the benefits of each manager and each deal and choose the one that benefits you the most. Let them compete for you.

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HOW TO FLIP THE SCRIPT!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:22:00 +0000

Fighting Piracy By Encouraging BOOTLEGGING:
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Piracy can be negative but THE BEST music artist and G3KBEATS know that it can be positive!
If your music gets pirated you can spend alot of time and money TRYING
to prevent the spread OR You can give new value to potential customers that would turn them to paying users.
Pricing and Value is the name of the game when going against pirates.
You can add more value with exclusive content(tracks, videos, pics, etc...) that can
convert listeners, bootleggers as well as downloaders to buyers.

What sounds easier:
stop making your music, finding them, suing them,
removing your music of shelves, changing content,
Or
bringing bootleggers and new fans closer to your music
and getting known even more

MUSIC WANTS TO BE FREE!
Its the best alternative for consumers who want to hear your music

Bootlegging spreads your music, sound, style plus NAME to other venues and increases your presence in the music business. Its like free promotion and the bootleggers are your street team!
KEEP IN MIND:
YOU can always perform Concerts. Music consumers are more willing to pay high prices for
concert tickets than music content.

WHY?
THE EXPERIENCE, ITS LIVE!
Thats something the bootleggers can't give, a value thats at your disposal!
fans can't pass it up.

most importantly/ dont forget
to always make great music thats high quality, rich,
then finding ways to get known directly and indirectly.

GET PAYED!, WITH ATTENTION!

-G3KBEATS
MORE THAN MUSIC!

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noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:21:00 +0000

LEARN HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR VOICE

Recording Vocals

YO
whats happening!

2 ALL DOPE ARTIST OUT THERE GET THIS...

CHECK THIS RECORDING VOCAL TECHNIQUE G3KBEATS has found TO BE the most effective method to make vocals CLEAN!

Some people record vocals WITH the singer singing the whole song, record muliple takes (tracks) and then "compress" the best bits together into one track.

Others work line by line, until the vocalist can get it right.

G3KBEATS unites and USES both styles!

WE work in sections.
EXAMPLE: verse 1, then verse 2, chorus 1, chorus 2, etc.
Within each section we'll try to get 3 good takes (tracks) and punch in if needed. When you work this way, you and the singer can really get the best outcome on pitch and timing.
you can then really hear the quality in the singers voice built into the song. Studio singing and playing should be precise and controlled, the most attention given to pitch and timing.
[Similar to how movies are made. One scene is shot over and over again, then jumps to the next scene that will occur in that location. When its time to edit, they take the different scenes to flow together smoothly. Live singing is more like theater, where the scenes of the story are performed LIVE.]

When we're done recording, we edit the 3 tracks into one high quality track, taking the best bits from each. Then pitch correction, eq and effects are applied to give a fresh, custom, unique sound exclusively for each artist.

GET HIGH QUALITY VOCALS!
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STUDIO SESSIONS!
GET MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!

-G3KBEATS
THE BEAT EXPERTS!

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20 websites for ARTIST to PROMOTE their MUSIC

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:20:00 +0000

All serious artist who are promoting a single, a music video, mixtape or album should use all these promotional tools.

Use them to reach potential fans and buyers of your music.

So here THEY ARE:

1.Youtube – The most popular
2.Google Video – Search and browse all kinds of videos, hosted on sites all over the web, including Google, YouTube, MySpace, and more.
3.Yahoo Video
4.Myspace Video – Run by Myspace of couse
5.Photobucket – Upload photos and video
6.Vimeo – Flickr for video
7.Daily Motion
8.Flixya – Share Videos, Photos, Blogs, Make Money
9.luluTV
10.MetaCafe – Offers incentives for user generated content.
11.Soapbox – Run by Microsoft
12.Blip.tv
13.Uncut – Under AOL
14.Break
15.You Are TV
16.Webshots – Upload photos and video
17.Zippy Videos
18.Eyespot – Easy-to-use video uploading and remixing.
19.Grouper – YouTube with a file-sharing application built on top.
20.Clip Shack

oh yeah, THERE ALL 4 FREE!!!

DON'T WAIT take advantage of these sites NOW AND get your NAME, MUSIC, AND FAME get known even more!

-G3KBEATS
making fresh beats daily!

music artist if you want to get more blogs
like this one:
subscribe to youtube.com/g3kbeats
follow us on twitter.com/g3kbeats
facebook.com/g3kbeats1

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8 Must Have Apps that All Artist must Have!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:20:00 +0000

Got an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, and you're an MUSIC ARTIST then you are carrying a song writing tool kit right in the palms of your hands.

Everyday, Apple is making new apps for their users, but these here are made for YOU. LET'S GET IT!!!

1. Perfect Rhyme
Price: $0.99
Size: 4.4MB
What it is:
Its a rhyming dictionary with over 130,000 words.
How its helpful:
Your song writing process will increase with this app. Forget about being stuck with a rhyme and be onto the next one. Very easy to use. Just enter the word, search then rhyme. PLUS it no internet connection required.
Link: View in iTunes

2. Thesaurus App
Price: $0.99
Size: 0.1MB
What it is:
It’s a thesaurus. This app has a collection of Words that basically have the same meaning.
How its helpful:
Improve your vocabulary and your song writing skills istantly. To make more music with more styles. This app gives new words to express your thoughts to new song ideas.
Also check out this great article on “Using a Thesaurus to Conquer Songwriters Block”.
Link: View in iTunes

3. Recorder
Price: $0.99
Size: 0.7MB
What it is:
This Records Audio.
How its helpful:
This app can be used to record lyrics. Whenever you have a chorus idea in your head, turn this on and record it! .
Use it to hum out beats, sing a melody, B-box a drum pattern, what ever it may be just capture those ideas, before they are forgotten and lost for ever.
Extra features: Capable of emailing audio files.
Link: View in iTunes

4. Shape Writer Pro
Price: Free
Size: 1.6MB
What it is:
This app is a note pad.
How its helpful:
This app has a new way of typing notes. To type, just move the letters of the word you want with your fingers to make it. For example if you look at the image, you will see the line where they dragged their finger to spell out FUN. After you make out the letters of the words, it automatically adds a space for the next word.
Increase your creative process by being able to type out your ideas faster.
Extras: Email your notes to your email address within this app.
Link: View in iTunes

5. Beat Maker
Price: $19.99
Size: 149MB
What it is:
Beat Maker is a mobile music creation studio.

How its helpful:
Whenever you're on the go, this is the app you want to have when you really want to lay down a foundation for a beat. Its loaded with 149MB of free samples packed with bass lines, synth loops, piano, scratches and more so you can make your own kits. With a drum pattern creating a song is much easier.
This works like the drum pads of an MPC. Plus a pattern sequencer that is simple and similar to a lot of music software. Load it up with your own samples so you can make a beat on it, and then export it as a wav file.
Link: View in iTunes
Free sample kits: http://theblackpacket.no-ip.biz/beatmaker/

6. Metronome
Price: Free
Size: 0.2MB
What it is:
A metronome is a musical tool that can help you practice being on beat and playing rhythms on point.
How its helpful:
Everyone has a unique writing style. Just using a metronome will help you with the timing of your lyrics and help you figure out the tempo that you want the track to be without music.
Link: View in iTunes

7. iPod
Price: Free
Size: 0.2MB
What it is:
Its a music playing app.

How its helpful:
It's your daily music library!!! Load your device with all of your favorite songs that got you to beacome an artist. Take a break, listen to some music, get inspired.
Remember to load it up with MP3 instrumentals of songs you want to write to.
Link: Comes installed on the iPhone or iPod Touch

8. Pandora
Price: Free
Size: 0.5MB
What it is:
Its a free custom radio playlist.
How its helpful:
Pandora can open your ears to new music and increase your style. It creates a playlist thats similar to the song and artist your listening to.
get inspired by the new styles by listening to new genres of music such as rock, jazz, country, etc.
Link: View in iTunes

We hope these apps help your writing process and you as an Artist.
- G3KBEATS.com

How to Create a Good Song Mix

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:19:00 +0000

A Quick Tutorial

Terms:
EQ
Compressor/Limiter
Mixer
Track
Reverb

First route all sounds to a track in the mixer. Next, turn down all the levels and begin to raise them staring with the drums. Then, raise the level of the bass and proceed to amplify brilliant percussion. Continue with percussion and move on to keys, strings, and pads, if present. Vocals shiuld also be added to the mix after the main drums if available. There are general levels at which rach instrument could be set such as a kick drum at -2 db, but your ears should determine the final adjustments and tweaks to volume. However, to prevent distortion, an unwanted artifact in the overall mix, no track levels should exceed 0 db. Aside from audio levels, consider panning instruments either to the left or right. This creates more space in the mix and builds a more dynamic aural presence. Furhermore, effects such as delay and reverb help fill in empty room in the mix so that sound constantly plays. In addition to those effects, other modifiers like choruses, filters, and pitch produce equally as interesting mixes when correctly and inventively applied.