IC Virtual Music Conference and Expo
The IC Virtual Music Conference provides a unique opportunity for all members of the music industry. The conference, which will be held February 26th-28th is entirely based online. During the...
View ArticleTop 5 Music Business Universities in the U.S.
Though there is some debate over which are the best of the best, there are several schools in the United States that standout among their peers in the field of Music Business. Among the top are the...
View ArticleSXSW 2013
Austin’s biggest entertainment festival is back again! The South by Southwest (SXSW) festival will take place from March 8-17, however the music portion of the event will not begin until the 12th....
View ArticleCareer Insight: Tour Manager
If you are someone that likes to keeps things organized and running smoothly, then tour manager might be your choice of career path. According to Jimmy Searl, a band tour manager with over 20 years of...
View ArticleHard Rock Rising
Most teenagers, including myself, have at some point seen a “battle of the bands” in their home town. Perhaps ten or so bands compete over the course of a few hours, and by the end of the night,...
View ArticleFinding the Time
Whether you are a band or solo artist, making time for all of the things you have to do musically along with everything else can be tough. From working a day ob, to going to school, and even down to...
View ArticleDrawing in a New Market
You have a band or maybe it’s just you on stage, but you’re playing shows and slowly gaining a fan base. So what’s your next move? Branching out of course! The question is, how do you bring in a crowd...
View ArticleCareer Insight: Studio Manager
Studio managers are essential to the business side of a music studio. Their main priorities are to make sure that bookings and equipment are all organized and ready for the artists and music...
View ArticleCareer Insight: Song-plugger
A career in the music industry that is often overlooked is the song-plugger. Song-pluggers represent song-writers and market their work. Most song-pluggers work with A&R representatives and artist...
View ArticleAward Shows
Everything from the Grammy’s to the American Music Awards: Music award shows were created to honor those who have done well in the music industry during the past year. Are they still like this? Are...
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