21 steps for success in the new music biz: get your music heard, distributed & promoted with or without a major label
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adam_text | TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Foreword by Brian Austin Whitney
xi
Acknowledgements
xv
Introduction
xvii
PART ONE
GETTING STARTED
HEADY
-
SET
-
GO!
Step
/-
MOTIVATION
GIVE ME SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN
Believing In Yourself, Following Your Destiny, Defining Your Goals,
Creating Your Own Magic, True Success Stories, Ten Extra Points
For Music A nd Life
Ѕ П>
2
-THE INNER CIRCLE
PUTTING A TEAM TOGETHER
19
Personal Managers, Business Managers
/
Accountants, Booking Agents,
Attorneys, More Team Players, Publicists, Sweet Dreams, Promoters,
Supergroup Touring, Talent Agencies, Publisher Representation,
Your Support Group
5гЕР З
-ATTORNEYS
LEGAL REPRESENTATION
35
Getting It In Writing, Understanding Your Rights, Band Representation,
Speak Like A Pro: Crash Course in Contract
Ungo,
Contract Provisions,
Common Legal Terms, Cyber Contracts, Attorneys Who Work Pro Bono
21 Steps
for Success in the NEW Music Bi%
Step
4
-professional bean counters
the money men
51
business Managers, Key Questions to Ask,
СРА/
Accountants,
Bookkeepers, Tax Advisors, Financial Planning, Estate Planning,
Business And Insurance Needs
5tep
5
-independent publishing
the
smakt
way to go
61
The Publishing Chain, Typical Representation, Music Administration
101,
Administration Agreement, Co
Administration/ joint
Administration,
Publishing
Royalties,
Copyrights, Ubrary Of Congress Forms, Understanding
Publishing Agreements, Single Song Agreement, Ten Basic Points Your Contract
Should Include, Exclusive Agreement Staff Writer Agreement, Co-Publishing
Agreement, Participation Agreement, Publishers And Producers, Setting Up Your
Music Bi% Your Company Name, A Typical Music Publishers Office
5tep
6-
performance rights
inside information
93
Pros and Public Performances, Member Affiliation, How It Works,
Membership Benefits, Which Pro Is Best For You, Terms of Agreement,
Broadcast Performances, Local Radio Performances, Sound Recordings,
Digital Performance Tracking, Internet And Satellite Tracking,
Industry Tracking
5ГЕР
7
-ARTIST BEWARE
PITFALLS TO AVOID
107
Red Flag Signals, Developmental Spec Deals, Who Owns The Masters,
Compilation CDs, Your Band, Song
S
harks, Studio Scams, Contests And
Competitions, Tips for Submitting, Never, Never, Never Sell Your Songs
Outright, It Could Happen to You, CMS (Cyber Marketing Scams),
Tips On CMS Scams, The Good News, The Bad News
xxii
Table of
Contents
PART TWO
KNOW THE SCORE
SxEP
8
-SONCWRJTING
MAGIC OF THE MUSE
125
Finding Inspiration For Songs, Songwriting Is Magic,
21
Steps To Writing Great Songs, Basic Song Structure,
Co-Writing, Mistakes Songwriters Make,
21
Steps Of
A Song s Progression
Step
9
-collaboration
autistic synergy
141
Song Evaluations, Creative Alliances, Digital Synergy,
Understanding Relationships, The Power of Communication,
The Importance of Networking
Step
io-
recording
play it again sam
155
Record Companies, Artist Production Deal, The Recording Process,
Recording And Producing, Production Waiver
F
or Demonstration
Performances, Recording Tips, Artists Retail Royalties
Step u- demos
THE RIGHT WAY
169
Fine Tuning Your Songs, Demo Prep
101,
Professional Demo
Services, Materials To Include, Avoid The Musical Slush Pile,
Cover Letter, Lyric Sheet, What Publishers Look For, Who To
Send It To, Can t Fix This In The Mix
xxtn
21 Steps
for Success in the NEW Music
Step
/2
-songpluggers
MAKING THE PITCH
189
The Independent Songplugger, How Songpluggers Work,
Finding The Right Songplugger, Casting For A Pitch,
DIY
(Do It Yourself) Song Pitching, Tips For Pitching Your Songs,
Songs On Hold, Controlling Your Own Destiny, Nashville
Songpluggers, Preparing To Pitch
5ТЕР
13
-MUSIC LICENSING
ROYALTIES
201
The Ucensing Chain, HFA Songfiles®, Audio/ Video Licensing,
Music And Video Games, Synchronisation Licensing,
DIY
Licensing,
Creating Wealth, Mechanical Ucensing, Master Rights, Ucensing
Recordings, Ucensing Agents, Compulsory Ucense, Song Catalogs
And Music Ubraries
14 -SUBPUBLISHING
FOREIGN RIGHTS
219
Subpublishing Defined, Benefits Of Subpublishing, Subpublishing
Agreements, Understanding Foreign PROs, Foreign Mechanicals,
Subpublishing Revenue, Cover Versions, Print Music, Indie
Subpublishing
Table of
Contents
PART THREE
MAKE YOUR OWN MAGIC
GET THE MIND RIGHT THE REST WILL FOLLOW
231
Taking Charge Of Your Future, Developing
Λ
Strong Professional
Peer Group, Paying Attention, Foots On Your Success, Kicking Old
Habits, It s Mj Life And I ll Do What I Want
5ΤΕΡ
16
-CHEATING A FANBASE
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
243
Communicating With Fans, Exposure And Creating Data, Targeting
Your Audience, Blagging: A World-Wide Influence, P2P (Peer-To-Peer)
File Sharing, Interactive Relationships, On The Road Again, Webcast
Touring, Managing YourFanbase, Developing A Digital Marketing Plan,
The Independent Model
//-marketing
creating the buzz
257
Embrace Technology, EPKs (Electronic Press Kits), TPKs
(Traditional Press Kits),
DIY
(Do It Yourself) Public
Restions,
Media Exposure, Your Brand,
Uve
Performances, Working Your Audience,
Your Musical Identity, Image Means Everything, You Are The Product,
Entertainment Journalists, Promotional Events, Community Access Television,
CD Release Party, Your Band Is YourBu%% Paying To Play At Clubs,
Sheet Music, Recording Artist Or Bar Band, What They Want From You
xxv
21 Steps
for Success in the NEW Music
Bą
Sit?
/8-
PROMOTION
YOU RE ON THE AIR
281
Program And Musk Directors, Getting On Commercial Radio, Radio Stations,
Independent Radio Promotion, Nielsen BOS, Nielsen SoundScan, College Radio,
Radio Submission, National Public Radio, Radio Talk Shows,
DIY
(Do It
Yourself) Radio Show, Webcasting, Defining Podcasts, Social Media And Podcasts
Step
/9
-creative income
show me the money
299
Money And Music, Sponsorships, Grants For The Arts, Government Grants,
Fund Raisers, Touring Plan, Money In Your Home Studio, Money in Media,
jingle Writing, Television Media, Electronic Gadgets, Money On Your Website,
Your Music Website, Website Tips
# 1, 2
And
3,
Saving Money With
Volunteers, Online Distribution And Saks, Twitter Power
5ТЕР
20 -
INDIE LABEL
ΙΟΙ
A BUSINESS PLAN
315
DIY
Po
It Yourself) Record
babel, Y
our business Plan, Office
Management, Primary Income, Major Distribution, Secondary Income,
Music
B¿£
Entrepreneur, A Typical Record Isabel, Department Directors
5ТЕР
21
-DIGITAL NATION
THE NEW MUSIC BIZ
329
Cruising Down The Information Highway, Redefining Music Media,
Motion Pictures And TV Series, Digital Demo Submission, Radio And
Television, Music Websites, Digital Royalties
xxvi
Table
of
Contents
FINALE
Appendix I: Industry Links
339
Appendix II: Music Biz Terms
&
Glossary
381
Bibliography
417
Conclusion
423
Index
425
About the Author
433
ILLUSTRATIONS
1.
Royalty Compensation: Songwriter/Publisher Split
67
2.
Royalty Flow Chart: PRO Responsibilities
96
3.
Musical Slush Pile
173
4.
Demo Submission
174
5.
Sample Cover Letter
176
6.
Sample Lyric Sheet
177
7.
Sample Synchronization License
203
8.
Songwriter/Publisher Typical Income Chart
207
9.
Sample Mechanical License
209
10.
Independent Film Production: Labels
&
Publishers
334
Follow the Motivational Notes at the end of each Step.
XXVII
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