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    "cleaned_text": "networking strategies new music business dan kimpelnetworking strategies new music business dan kimpel rights reserved part book may reproduced transmitted form means electronic mechanical including photocopying recording information storage retrie val system without written permission thomson course echnology ptr except inclusion brief quotations review artistpro thomson course echnology ptr logos related trade dress trademarks thomson course echnology ptr may used without written permission publisher general manager thomson course echnology ptr stacy l hiquet executive editor mike lawson associate director marketing sarah odonnell manager editorial services heather talbot marketing manager kristin eisenzopf senior editor mark garvey marketing coordinator jordan casey project editor copy editor dan foster scribe tribe thomson course echnology ptr editorial services coordinator elizabeth furbish cover designer interior layout ech stephen ramirez indexer katherine 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manuals cdroms portions book also available individually tailored speci\ufb01 c needs isbn library congress catalog card number printed canada wc thomson course echnology ptr division thomson course echnology thomson place boston httpwwwcourseptrcom iiiacknowledgments thank family ohio yuji nick los angeles associates ascap bmi sesac inviting interview songwriters composers arthur bernstein mark featherstonewitty ian gardner martin isherwood liverpool institute performing arts lipa students inspired text friends colleagues luis gloria villegas keo woolford jeffrey tennyson bobbi marcus dan desouza john joann braheny scott denise davis marta woodhull john philip shenale david edward byrd joe beserra richard moll susan wong armando soria kenny kerner guy marshall brett perkins denise bradley martin cervantes simon barber david quan amazing karan longbrake whose energy inspired since high school thanks mike lawson artistpro diligent editor dan foster appreciation always mark garvey \ufb01 rst convinced author grateful thanks tena clark staff disc marketingdmi networks firehouse recording studios pasadena california special gratitude ronny schiff whose support immeasurable selected interviews book conducted song biz pro\ufb01 les feature stories written music connection magazine thank senior editor mark nardone publishers eric bettelli j michael dolan associate editor michael mollura pro\ufb01 le lindy robbins appeared songwriters market thank editor ian bessler writers digest booksivabout author dan kimpel one american medias foremost authorities popular music songwriters contributes dizzying variety print electronic mediums including books interactive cds magazines web sites videos new media \ufb02 united airlines worldwide hear audio interviews hit recording artists songwriters united entertainment network dan conducts workshops subject music business networking universiti es conferences seminars across north america england visit dans web site wwwdankimpelcomvcontents introduction xi chapter personal paths music business kind person assessing strengths songwriters musicians music biz pros aspiring moguls technical triumphs born succeed reinvention signs universe commitment key time come today summary chapter modern music business transmission secondary expanding contracting genres new music entrepreneurs music kids soundtrack fast track internet notions fish fowl mosaic mediums radio salvation satellite public internet radio chris thomas acoustic essence music publishing way major indie labels networking strategies new music business vimusic biz marionettes pulls strings validation american idolization summary chapter personalities plus ten successful attributes music biz professionals negative notions put negative positive find reasons feel good visualize success network people respect observe traits smooth road myths reinvention old old summary chapter true tales dont power coulda shoulda woulda youre bridges aflame celebrity ten strategies interacting celebrities would reach needs look around sixth sense drugs music biz road john mayer old rock viicritical crises drama queens ten networking strategies dispelling crisis treat everyone respect summary chapter making contact body language good grooming clothes horse ups downs capitol tower ten visual cues look conversation instigation ten conversation leaders sensitive areas assumptions avoid anyone youre introduced complimentary consideration remembering names drop name business cards working room hidden opportunities practice makes perfect fine art studio hang chapter telephone email telephone sound reflections power telephone basics telephone tracking cell phones antennas satan cell phone etiquette email contentsnetworking strategies new music business viiichapter creating effective tools trade press kits folder cover letter cd dvd bio photo fullcourt press credibility credits man gorilla suit extreme strategies rejection ten thoughts overcoming rejection ten reasons calls returned webwise need web site additional resources chapter live venues ventures gigology creative outlets alternative venues inventing show soft ticket make soft ticket show work sounded fabulous ten postperformance tips performance peeves ten commandments club land club clues soundman scenarios scams compilation cds performing rights ixchapter success stories jeffrey steele country craftsman lindy robbins late bloomer luis resto lost music bob malone road warrior summary chapter go wanna go nashville new york los angeles emerging cities map music conferences tips maximize conference experience world beat afield chapter defining direction questions artists questions aspiring moguls teamwork management need manager look manager want manager law yer agents publicist artists responsibilities get job chapter wrap creative confluence five tips personal references contentsnetworking strategies new music business xback home making happen given conclusion appendix resources xiintroduction know know knows every single deal ive ever seen go music business direct result personal contact way music business different enterprise people business know trust believe deliver required expected circumstance many ways however music business radically different industries built vibe tied trends fashion media communicates intangible com modity capable mirroring profound emotions networking strategy networking communicationsimple human interac tion strategy art devising employing plans toward goal follows networking strategies plans toward successful career via personal relationships truth told always new music busi nessthe signi\ufb01 cant recent changes merger major record companies rise inde pendent labels artists leveling playing \ufb01 eld internet although changes signi\ufb01 cant success still determined per sonal relationships repeat every single deal ive ever seen go music business direct result personal contact book intended guide making personal strengths relationships others work networking strategies new music business xiifor connecting others share aspirations energies enthusiasm allowing collective talents shine whether youre professional aspirant music business songwriter recording artist musician composer music editor music educator music publisher dj publicist pr expert entertainment lawyer plan working raging rivers tiny ants upbeat positive attitude sense work well world drive evolve progress succeed music business attitudes light path destinies selfful\ufb01 lling prophe cies positive energy transmit via music return ampli\ufb01 ed multiplied said ability control course speci\ufb01 c destiny may questionable nashville interviewing songwriter vocalist extraordinaire michael mcdonald offered analogy imagine raging river rapids comes footlong log moving incredible speed front log perched tiny ant looks marvels man im really driving thing im music business survivor survived \ufb02 ourished career taken hard scrabble bars ohio power centers nashville london tokyo new york hollywood xiiifor past two half decades ive made home los angeles career trajectory includes phases songwriter musician manager pub licist creative director event producer journalist editor lecturer author continue invent new outlets re\ufb02 ect love music songwriters utilize expand knowledge evershifting \ufb01 eld im strong believer like tiny ant story cannot make things happen put position things happen case point penned \ufb01 rst book networking music business author indeed point barely published articles pivotal position nonpro\ufb01 organization grow ing list stellar contacts boundless enthusiasm subject ministrations patient editor learned write book subsequently invited travel across us canada lecture music conferences institutions soon \ufb01 gured someone expert personal contacts music business would best served using talents advance career rather making questionable living foisting views words impressionable readers creative director national academy songwriters honored work many greatest singersongwriters history american popular music joni mitchell john fogerty tom petty robbie robertson gamble huff ashford simpson jackson browne burt bacharach wrote edited produced created made invaluable contactsintroductionnetworking strategies new music business xivalas destiny nonpro\ufb01 organizations treacherous one three years departed cushy corner of\ufb01 ce th \ufb02 oor sunset boulevard highrise moved operations home hills los angeles district known eagle rock remember said position things could happen continent away liverpool institute performing arts lipa college founded sir paul mccartney head music arthur bernstein dropped school library \ufb01 nd book read train trip grabbed mine next day sent fax inviting come england teach oneweek master class based book lipas graduating seniors turned \ufb01 veyear venture expanded realm international contacts appreciation british food immeasurably sadly people need book never read know theyre ones hip room bluster way often using aggression belligerence mask fears uncertainties always remaining clueless remember call singersongwriter arizona networking book \ufb01 rst released network ing ok people want stay studio write songs record get paid caller never told get gig suspect didnt know eitherxvthe power yes learned long ago music business someone asks something correct answer yes im talking jumping airplanes youre afraid heights playing classical toccata youre speed metal guitarist within realm reason possibilities others see us often exceed limitations see order gig get gig order get gig understand gig aspire position record label publish ing \ufb01 rm performing rights organization seldom see positions advertised paper anywhere online \ufb01 lled people inside business never outside career took another dramatic leap longtime friend ms ronny schiff vp audio pro gramming disc marketing dmi entertainment networks asked conduct audio interview classic british rockers moody blues program heard worldwide united airlines pas sengers united entertainment network since ive conducted hundreds interviews united speaking studio everyone leonard cohen hollanddozierholland brian wilson rufus wainwright legendary rock hall fame induct ees hottest new band pleasure interview known ronny socially incred ible opportunity never would arisen time ive become goto guy song writerrelated mediums print music connection introductionnetworking strategies new music business xvimagazine biweekly west coast music publication welcome home prose contribute column song biz pro\ufb01 le songwriter com poser singersongwriter every issue well cover stories feature interviews estimate ive interviewed hit makers magazine write inter view three us performing rights organizations ascap bmi sesac ive conducting camera interviews ascaps pop film television rhythm soul awards quizzing camera every one elvis costello clint eastwood love say yes ascap bmi sesac asks moderate conference panel never ask much pay whether theres check involved im always glad service visibility endeavors introductions hit writers credits far greater value hun dred dollars dedicated gig sometimes people react busy always seem remind truth dont job work extra hard invent career never existed singular people within exten sive world contacts made possible always made creed deliver beyond expected joy real worldthat outside entertainment spherewe often encounter attitude much less percent committed store post of\ufb01 ce car xviiwash wherever interact others dont sometimes feeling work simply going motionssleepwalking quitting time music business like made passionate energetic supercharged individuals dedicate totally craft cause executives well \ufb01 fth decades begin day personal trainer \ufb01 mile run strap ping headset round calls east coast successful managers combing clubs sunset strip checking bands artists wee hours making farmers market power breakfast recording engineers taking advan tage free studio time develop projects songwriters collaborating hours perfecting line indie bands scouring hinterlands vans sleep ing fans \ufb02 oors enlisting street teams spread news theyre looking watches waiting quitting time waiting proverbial thing happen changing course business con stant commitment career support around us context pages sincere intention offer options possibilities af\ufb01 rma tion inspiration occasional harsh slap reality true suspect dear reader already many tools communication help succeed youre interested enough honing people skillsand introductionnetworking strategies new music business xviiiunderstand vital isthat youve chosen read book please note never encourage anyone anyone networking strategies involve transforming another entity becoming manipulative reptilian creature disguising way rather tak ing positive aspects projecting others id like conclude introduction brief list precepts de\ufb01 ne overall philosophy talent information ability necessary ingredients developing career people power ultimately determine success precepts networking strategies person others want help succeed objective long career play longrange game treat everyone equal respect understand others words emotions fame fortune synonymous happiness life dependent either change good crossroads technology show business opportunity play game truly believe win project genuine positive energychapter personal paths music business every networking trick book help goods dont claim able improve chops musician word \ufb02 ow songwriter business acumen music biz whiz however necessary talents con tinue develop ultimately \ufb01 nd way express build viable career mentioned introduction personal path music business began hometown ultimately led three music capitals europe boy dreamt rocking stadiums endless accolades unfathomable riches struggling musician dealing shady club owners elusive agents bare bones tours rusted vans kept image mind grew fainter replaced another image signpost inquiring talents given deep question think put earth dothe kind person powerful character trait possess music business kind person others want see succeed substitute quality way manufacturer synthetically inner strength effective successful interaction music business must bene\ufb01 parties equally con cept based radio call letters wifm broadcasting question whats fortunately youre beginning career probably strengths may immediately apparent instance level enthusiasm power potential progress careers sometimes joy creating music around becomes obscured diluted meeting someone energized theyre creating upward career trajectory inspiring one reasons enjoy teaching lecturing gives special opportunities meet coming make mistake music business thrives new blood everyone music business like ever longtime friends industry seem disconnected cultivating quality prefer ring instead work theyve worked years opinion leads stag nation feel given moment might airplane landing lax someone getting plane meet probably willnetworking strategies new music businesschapter personal paths music business assessing strengths enthusiasm kind person oth ers want see succeed believe life music calling proceed first love second skill levels knowledgebased skills generally acquired education experience include computer skills languages technical musical abilities name transferable skills portable skills take communication people skills analytical problem solving planning equally important personal traits special qualities include dependable \ufb02 exible friendly hard working expressive formal punctual team player songwriters capable creating words music move wide audience directing energies songs time \ufb01 nding outlets music remember exists core songsthe intent beliefare qualities resonate strongest accepting special songs rare\ufb01 ed stratosphere hits however buyers music continually remind songwriters dont write lifewrite mine often experiences personal paradoxically universal well songwriting collaboration secretjust look billboard charts cowritten songs networking strategies new music business rule marketplace collaborations existand makes certain combinations workare subjects strong opinions heated debate mercenary judgments certain amount cosmic songwriter juju mystical beliefs trio genres currently comprises majority record salesrb including hiphop often lists collaborators use samples country popare whelmingly dominated groups writers choosing right partner partners probably cru cial decision songwriter make meet collaborators live music capital advantage endless classes workshops panels seminars live outside new york nashville los angeles may work harder still possible make contacts ill address best ways later book networking strategy songwriters songwriters sometimes indistinguishable public large songwriting organizations area great way make local contacts online check wwwjustplainfolkscom musicians music business cooperative endeavors sure maybe play solo perform exclusively karaoke bars sooner later youll need include players expand soundchapter personal paths music business playing band profoundly challenging experience course equally rewarding bands history pop music rolling stones u longlived often ever band unit perform short time leave band breaks continue way networking strategy hanging local music store great place interact ask clerks advice theyre probably players totally plugged post ads online local papers make contacts sit favorite coffeehouse copy guitar bass percussion magazine prominently arranged table see begins talking wear tshirts display logo music manufacturers music biz pros aspiring moguls music business might viewed pyramid large numbers people resources supporting tiny fraction artists go hugely successful work business must adjust transforms develop new skills go \ufb02 ow many ways youre support position business possibly best position ascend industry recall class artist management ucla extension great place meet people way observing panel eminent lawyers agents managers record execs one stated \ufb02 atly people long careers music business sitting herenetworking strategies new music business networking strategy energetic economically challenged volunteer help coordinate music conference event youll position make valuable contacts inside however never let primary responsibili ty slide simply hype help event still tried true way meeting others technical triumphs teaching colleges encounter students full\ufb02 edged musicians dont play conventional musical instruments tools trade sam plers protools similar studio gadgetry djs remixers experiencing unprecedented prominence music business europe dance music rules urban centers us latest trends often delivered club savvy djs palette creation widened dramati cally technology sampling boon many songwriters uncommon see writer penned rb chestnut late early honored cowriter song year performing rights organizations sample song used latest beyonce smash networking strategy studio wizards studio technical people generally home behind mixing board social situations recently lectured group audio engineering students college sacramento requested help polish networking skills audio engineering society convention san francisco worked chapter personal paths music business prolific engineers los angles ive observed one common trait sense quiet assurance sympathy concentration engineering studio work future cant go wrong studies basic psychology addition effective engineers know also proficient musicians born succeed always ask students lecture rank birth order become new area study intriguing barometer personality collaborative situationparticularly bandbirth order make huge difference interaction various personalities oldest child often weight expectations placed wellmeaning parents oldest chil dren often moody occasionally lack sensitivity intimidating particularly pushing people hard refusing take answer oldest children gravitate toward positions responsibility corporate heads doctors ministers band leaders almost us presidents either \ufb01 rst born child \ufb01 rstborn son family two \ufb01 rst astronauts sent space \ufb01 rst borns two children often eldest also responsible siblings learn give orders music biz many producers recording artists oldest children middle children often mediators adept bridging opinions middle children ability see sides story empathize diversity opinions often peacefully resolve potentially networking strategies new music business disruptive con\ufb02 icts middle children may feel negative lot life less special essence best worlds middles tend make friends easily often work harder keep theyre usually good keeping secrets middle children may gravitate positions musicians lawyers artist managers exercise usually impresses classes teach correctly predict majority students youngest children families reason quite simple youngest children compete older siblings often use clowning entertainment call attention side may expect others make decisions take responsibilities many times overachiev ers using every means disposal compete older siblings laterborns tend creative much likely reject status quo many per formers youngest children children often self centered younger years effective relationships children home adults often con\ufb01 dent well spoken children usually afraid make decisions comfort able opinions generally like things organized often time often creative scenarios meant empirical scienti\ufb01 c facts moreover character trait nega tive certainly recognized muted need bechapter personal paths music business reinvention biology strong suite assure learn cells mutate change order survive suc cessful music business career emotionally ful\ufb01 lling hopefully long one want childrenglory riches etcis generally supplanted point desire stability contentment sense something right world music business never stable environment changes sweeping huge artists become disposable part equation yet paradoxically artists drive business remain center around swirls every imaginable participant lawyer signs makeup artist makes look good camera roadie changes guitar strings choices careers music business incredible outside public sees artist music business insiders know legions hardworking creative souls propping propelling forward happens artists exceed minutes fame might produce records write songs develop talent open recording studios become record label executives remember theyre already inside business move laterally choose longterm practitioners music business likely one career beginning networking strategies new music business musicians love understanding music create options spent many years trenches songwriter musician know like call answering machine sing fragment song dont want forget song placed hold interminably track major artist taken record week release important know miracle seamless verse melody seems written experience invaluable interviewing songwriters consider songwriter even though lon ger write songs prefer express prose allows many words say want say write prose still think songwriter concentrate intro second verse moves story foreward bridge takes message upwards always remember songwriters mantra dont bore us doris get chorus signs universe recent conversation young man id met electronica composerperformer los angeles informed pursuing new career actor universe sent signs told paraphrasing words heard deliver lecture \ufb02 attered could quote inspired revisit message behind directive one point life worn performing clubs decided take respite playing live music well good still needed pay bills chapter personal paths music business applied lowlevel parttime public relations gig saying goes veil liftedi realized untapped reservoir talents abilities sub sequently returned music business side desk much greater reward universe sent sign years later managing keo woolford artist hawaii despite power charisma song writing conceptual abilities rough time getting signed record deal however approached prestigious los angeles theater inquired keo would willing write per form oneman piece based hawaiian origins segment multiartist performance although skeptical im singer remember say ing convinced unprecedented opportunity show smash los angeles times theater critic raved show held suddenly young man thought singer became soughtafter actor nice coda saw perform audience starring revival king london palladium lives new york continues break new ground actor writer yes writes songs also contributed project nominated recent grammy reggae album year things happen signi\ufb01 cance entertain ment world often happen naturally easily science involvedits vibe feel right instincts tell youif youve trying knock doors years songs music maybe time step back quiet listen networking strategies new music business commitment key one situation often comes course lectures consultations meet artists song writers de\ufb01 ne career trajectories way professional musician awhile im getting back think chance make lets de\ufb01 ne terms make mean obtain record deal make living musician songwriter \ufb01 nd way share something special audience third alternative answer probably yes someone working fulltime job support ing family fully developed career outside music probably write songs spare time play weekend shows future compro mised present level comfort recording artists tend signed progressively younger ages else could live van tour across country eating frozen burritos stores survive three hours sleep fans \ufb02 oor dedicate entire existence living breathing music theyre america touching audiences rule dont wives husbands kids home needing fed experience people successful music biz dont options dont choose music music chooses certainly place tell people cannot truly believe music business never canoe chapter personal paths music business blithely enter exit moves roaring river step travels torrents far beyond reach never get business never really point youll grab paddle face rapids push networking strategies fortitude foresight weather changes create niche \ufb01 establish real audience music bulletproof list close personal contacts us stay business often made tremendous sacri\ufb01 ces maybe weve watched members peer group taken lofty cor porate positions purchased palatial homes made six\ufb01 gure incomes keep mind never compare lives person singularand one life live music chooses us us \ufb01 nd way survive thrive time come today concept artist concept artist time timing crucial widescale artis tic acceptance look famous historical model beatles group introduced us critical timepresident john f kennedy assassinated country undergoing severe depression anxiety better dispel gloom four sunny boys liverpool brimming hope melodynetworking strategies new music business biggest artists often express values direct opposition times live elvis rose eisenhower era straitlaced con servative wall street values reagan administration omnisexual antics madonna provided welcome counterpoint optimism clinton administration dark grunge \ufb02 ourished political hip hop course melding metal rap \ufb02 owered political climate george w bush say alter musical artistic approach take advantage sociologi cal edge well aware recently panel university southern california usc marshall altman ar columbia records chase music business away becomes shared marshall meant current trend reinvent attempt part time youve written songs recorded costumedpiercedtattooeddyed conform another new trend supplanted youre trying emulate youll look cheesy dated worse youll credibility since trying portray \ufb01 rst place wasnt even second see bandwagon late jump pop music cyclicif believe eventually cycle come around chapter personal paths music business summary creativity doesnt outlet path stagnates deadend true creativity de\ufb01 ned simply ability create art divining outlets interactions others part community begin modify monitor success contacts move also risechapter modern music business modern music business reinvents blind ing speed us stay abreast changes adaptable new technologies new genres music new artists always invent new methods using talents chapter youll meet key industry players weathered changes turned advantage transmission secondary wax digital transmission music business always drastic technological \ufb02 ux lecture attended liverpool sir george martin related began career weights dropped ceiling resultant motion made wax mastering discs go aroundmachines unreliable sir george principal owner air studios facility boasts satellite technology enabling music recorded sound stage london immediately syncd picture hollywood long way postwar ropes pulleys past cds ipods blackberries ringtones whatever comes next book drastic changes technology may seem vital understand power people make music run music business arena wildcard often comes play something totally unexpected real breaks expanding contracting genres artists willing work correspond ing good news possible \ufb01 nd audience almost type music new genres con stantly invented emo childrens music americana electronica beyond niche markets make possible literally genre \ufb02 ourish like commoditybased business locate audience buyers music recent years hiphop moved underground street music dominate mainstream rock forms always place convergence hip hop via creative mashups new styles merge intensity metal urban verbal expression attract fans styles rock hiphop peoples music neither rock hiphop conservative form shared roots outlaw cultures time appropriated mainstream forms decidedly globalyou even hear japanese chapter modern music businessnetworking strategies new music business korean rappers emulating gangstas south central los angeles pop music always place pantheon styles currently strongest market pop tweensthat young listeners ages represent huge buying demographic information lost disney creators television programs feature music geared burgeoning demographic country music \ufb02 ying huge bubble back subsequently burst leaving many pala tial of\ufb01 ces vacant along music row radio market remains huge however current crop new country stars raised rock capable generating enthusiastic live audiences concerts praisebased music contemporary christian christian rock two genres experiencing enormous growth dance music popular urban centers us maintains enormous in\ufb02 uence europe uk new music entrepreneurs sometimes seems like everyone entered music business cant go cup coffee starbucks without seeing latest cd sale caffeinated conglomerate success ray charles genius loves company due small part million sales coffee counter putumayo records founded clothing store new york began putting together world music compilations play shoppers soon customers begging purchase copies music giving birth pro\ufb01 table record label many examples music creators turned handsome pro\ufb01 following passions often far beaten track id like share experiences music kids music always part mae robertsons life educator new york holds masters degree early childhood development education often used music calm students birth \ufb01 rst child mae left teaching opened success ful chain natural\ufb01 ber clothing stores westchester county new york one night friend jackson overheard singing traditional folk song water wide rocking baby sleep suggested mae record album traditional songs geared families new career path revealed debut night struck resonant chord public eager positive familyoriented music since mae never promoted record wasnt aware breaking rules winning enthusiasm would na\u00efvely call magazine newspaper editors say youre going review arent surprisingly initial cd sold copies \ufb01 rst year eventually mae robertson sold clothing stores dedicated new career founding record label called lyric partnerschapter modern music businessnetworking strategies new music business center extensive network signi\ufb01 cant songwriters mae began championing founding troubadour series ongoing concert program fourth season featuring slate nationally touring acoustic artists staged workplay theatre birmingham alabama performances intimate experiences fans singersongwriter genre whether shes singing sweet lullabies children creating sophisticated words adults mae robertsons personal vision mortar artistry want listeners get lost songs beauty melodies truth lyrics want give back dreams soundtrack fast track anytime music played environmenta super market mall gym onboard aircraftsomeone made conscious decision select major record labels hip purchase spots artists domestic international \ufb02 ights cloth ing stores movie theaters best part trend given consumer occasions hear music given program music like companies work formore gigs corporations also well aware power music positively affect buyers use variety methods far sophisticated simple jingles past year founding disc marketings employees could \ufb01 neatly one compact car today pasadena californiabased music new media marketing company employees housed lavishly refurbished old pasadena california \ufb01 rehouse location inspired name adjoining studio firehouse recording west coasts largest protools facility tena clark gold platinum songwriter record producer founded company domi nates niche audio video new media print media especially music disc marketing dmi networks deploys ingenious methods companies enhance promote corporate branding mar keting products consumers customized cds enhanced cdroms cd packages companys \ufb01 rst month operation clark landed deal american retail icon sears roebuck co beginning disc marketing since created strategic music entertainment partner ships recognizable corporate brand names world including cocacola united airlines toyota cond\u00e9 naste general mills target victorias secret proctor gamble princess cruises mrs fields cookies disc marketing secured unprecedented contract produce in\ufb02 ight audio entertainment united airlines enjoyed million monthly travelers worldwide company also provides in\ufb02 ight audio entertainment presi dential vice presidential planes air force uniteds domestic carrier ted regal cinemedia disc marketing continues expand new divisions including record company music library enable new campaigns new clients new chapter modern music businessnetworking strategies new music business technologies however music still companys treasured resource tena clark recently produced grammynominated album church songs soul inspiration patti labelle chaka kahn dr maya angelou plus dionne warwicks \ufb01 rst ever christmas album first foremost heart im songwriter con\ufb01 rms clark may begun song eight short years later tena clark disc marketing orchestrating global chorus commerce art vision internet notions wellnoted quarters rise technology digital transmission music radically changed industry know internet makes possible \ufb01 nd worldwide market music theoretically independent artist online leverage major pop act harddisc based recording systems notably industry standard protools make possible record seamless cd sonic solace spare bedroom theory make available via internet send digitally without ever leave house according platinum producer glen ballard dave matthews band doubt alanis morissette polar express \ufb01 ltering artists \ufb01 ne art hes hearing \ufb01 ne artists net hit acts internet one insists whole myth wait going get great music theres one act penetrated theres \ufb01 lter people trying identifying talentmost people arent really going able \ufb01 lter getting removed lot mediocre stuff mediocre stuff right journalist receive independent cds press kits weekevery week unless something comes quali\ufb01 ed means im expecting previous knowledge relationship artist representatives choice ignore theres simply much music absorb save ears listen simply produced cd enough qualify artist media coverage positioning like cannot purchased outstanding music real audience angle back days manager producer label someone believe artists talents proceeded career longer fish fowl de\ufb01 nitions need assigned whether artist inde pendent simply unsigned case point bellrays riverside california year international career could envy many major label act let alone independent one bellrays possess stage charisma unwavering conviction profound ability impart belief audiences bellrays usually dont send free promo copies cds anyone welcome attend show purchase musicchapter modern music businessnetworking strategies new music business uncommon stance hypehappy town dealing bunch idiots says bellrayss tony fate many condescending phone calls ar guy thought going jump dick called us guy read something someone wrote thrown desk opened page says yeah send tape well many tapes get day read us going well dont want send tape forget sure forget bassist bob vennum adds print thou sand things give away giving away money singer lisa kekaula continues album baby promotional tool band labor love hurt pain im giving away better worthy fate reveals band certainly open right kinds relationships real people set net leave holes trickle talk people plan really like music talk anyone open mind brainat least intelligent line getting free ride anybody else let somebody never seen us probably wont show guest list hes got budget pay ass come even coming pocket give cd weve got people come shows id rather let free sit outside time cross america bellrays four smart professionals white dodge van like church van small church explains kekaula buzzed austins sxsw toured nashville pussy shared stages artists like wayne kramer rocket crypt muffs addition tony fate designs promo materials cd jackets tshirts know bands dont worry things says kekaula dinosaurs norm bands getting permanent height road handling things comes back audience connection weve got lot foot soldiers working us dont publicity money reason people know us weve working key networking strategy artists bands touring locally regionally still best way get word band music success stories come everywhere omaha akron sacramento make strong enough impression home market believe record labels find youthats theyre paid mosaic mediums wellpublicized downturn cd sales comes rise visual mediums devour music network cable television video games independent \ufb01 lm explosion \ufb01 lm independent studio releases network cable television video games spawned outlets new music shake stratocaster good thing independent artist band song featured network television show highpro\ufb01 le \ufb01 lm chapter modern music businessnetworking strategies new music business delivers much sync fee performance income indelible sign media credibility emerging artists bands song \ufb01 lm television show offers crucial exposure key market sync fees help substantial monies back end payments performing rights organization ascap bmi sesac exam ple represent considerable sum songwriters songs television expectation much lower recently song aspect come made pop product states robert kraft chief executive fox music everything short hand television vehicle delivering songs demographic marc ferrari los angelesbased mastersource came music picture standpoint musicianrecording artist got semiaccidentally admits majorlabel recording artist keel \ufb01 albums another band mca grunge thing happened suddenly wasnt hip guy success song used small straighttovideo \ufb01 lm ended using giving screen credit giving money like wow hadnt thought providing music \ufb01 lm tv time started representing material would asked something didnt know write like reggae country rap turned friends mine thats started repd friendsmastersource placed songs movies including good gets fight club girl interrupted sixth sense mastersource tv cred include ally mcbeal buffy vampire slayer er friends ferrari proactive seeking new talent found lot writers reviews los angeles based magazine music connection offers took ads also still read every issue demo con cert reviews \ufb01 nd many talented artists right backyard taxi independent ar company also theyve found great things us dont want discourage people following dreams pursing major record deals concludes ferrari internet everything else major label deal isnt endall used filmtv growing channels shows music intensive ever networking strategy songwriterartists want venture world music film television create two mix es material one without vocals way scene calls music dialogue option radio salvation major radio never amenable independent emerging artists back early days rock n roll labyrinthine system payola place assure chapter modern music businessnetworking strategies new music business select records would played radio limitations imposed today consolidation airwaves one monolithic corporation clear channel airwaves free belong people severely regulated federal decrees fcc fact radio integral component expose new artists fans uplift local acts regional national levels accordingly extremely dif\ufb01 cult obtain signi\ufb01 cant airplay independent artists successful radio promotion revolves around making managing relationshipswho know know making right contacts presenting right pitch designing best spin convince station playing music radio pro motion therefore art demands certain style artists neither desire cultivate true speci\ufb01 c artists fugazi phish achieved monumental record sales without radio exceptions probably cant alone radio area need enroll assistance expert someone manager speci\ufb01 cally responsible radio promo tion therefore may time hire independent radio promotion company best way get interest indie release still one real success story one market still lot labels particularly universal atlantic always checking bds soundscan looking potential pickups says sean ross vp music programming edison media research former editor chief billboards radio magazine airplay monitor even spins week two one chart reporting station least get record lis tened somebody major label ar outset youre better building base one market staying touch gatekeepers market absence organic story youre prob ably going get putting promoters record airplay given promoter guarantee record stations good enough relation ship get anything air thats enough put spins board perhaps probably nights probably enough propel record signi\ufb01 cant activity says ross generally acknowledged radio promotion aligned career moves merchan dising touring common sense might dictate artist doesnt need promoter record going distributed way otherwise lis tening audience cannot buy record defeating entire purpose generating airplay radio promoter bryan farrish believes cds conventional stores irrelevant advise people forget brick mortar sell gigs says farrish getting physical store much work amount sell youll one good gig year distribution go shows sell ten cds \ufb01 tshirts pocket cash plus whatever gig pays people reading might think radio need stores theyre trying emulate label works things dont want emulatechapter modern music businessnetworking strategies new music business joel denver president access promotions background onair personality music director editor rr agrees terrible go garner airplay spend time effort distribution dont youre going sell anything especially brick mortar level also important goodlooking web site lot bells whistles something thats clean operates well keep simple stupid make sure audiences \ufb01 nd songs youre going sell make payable credit card paypal idea make good experience person visit ing site listening music consolidation major radio advent clear channel ownership might seem opportunities airplay indie artists evaporating bryan farrish doesnt see way consolidation moot point everyone reading going affect anyone stations never accessible like something changed thirty years ago indie artists wouldnt getting station joel denver also sees glass half full think theres abundant amount opportunity consolidation major labels provides great opportunities smaller labels pitch product send music via internet although lot program directors playing safe also plenty want play new things test shows key marketing new acts radio explains farrish many markets something like indie hour play independent music program music directors reached sent music communication followed something indie radio pro moter excels reached phone dif\ufb01 cult college maybe expect one two spins get big stations charts shows relationships quali\ufb01 ed independent pro moter bring ultimately supreme value also artist band foster main tain alliances joel denver shares example music director lot years deal ings promoters remember program director staging concerts needing band \ufb01 relationship band town got cartage money per diem open show cultivate relationship band band goes something thats shit youve got feel good helping band theyll good door swing ways work local band winwin satellite public internet radio satellite radio may change instead adver tising subscribers pay fee unlimited listening channels occupy niches specialized pro grammingworld music hardcore punk hawaiian musicevery conceivable style artist patti witten experienced successful power indie promotion think future aaa diy artists like publiccommunity radio stations whose mainstay npr pri programming chapter modern music businessnetworking strategies new music business right demographic reach lis teners seek alternatives mcclear channel ilk want heard world cafe sounds eclectic weekend edition sales spikes huge features npr especially presence amazon digital download sites satellite stations also good market us indie promoters spe cialize succeed markets \ufb01 nd \ufb02 ooded queries diyers like major metropolitan center public radio proven taste maker west coast station kcrw reaches relatively small radio audience however audience reaches test marketers refer multiplierslisteners hear song artist spread word take artist next level \ufb01 lm directors music supervisors journalists tiny station based city college santa monica in\ufb02 uence music heard billions listeners movies television shows worldwide streaming internet radio syndicated show sounds eclectic cd compilation name stations sponsorship events los angeles san francisco new york kcrws image belies origins basement santa monica city college city angels eyepopping big screen ads laemelle movie theaters advertise cinemagoing avantgarde policy kcrw proudly open door music director nic harcourt esti mates station receives maybe cds per week although tiny fraction ever make air literally everything comes heardchris thomas acoustic essence returning weekend joshua tree singersong writer duo chris thomas greeted multiple phone messages excited friends heard one songs onair kcrwfm news pair whose ep vista street sessions passed mutual friend stations music director nic harcourt in\ufb02 uential dj programmed show eventually included nprs syndicated sounds eclectic introduced national audience rustic realness chris thomas chris anderson memphis tennessee thomas hien munich germany connected via transatlantic bond island hopping greece anderson soon student liverpool institute performing arts lipa england \ufb01 rst met friend hiens connected two long distance eventually hien came visit anderson recounts initial sighting future partner liverpool train station cowboy hat john lennon pinstriped beige blue suit python skin boots sun glasses big metal briefcase time hien enrolled lipa lived anderson group student musicians chris thomas discovered shared af\ufb01 nity english folk music john renbourn sandy denny bert jansch \ufb01 rst major coventure multimedia teaming local art maven devised cook au van whereby would tool across europe truck converted cookingeating space invite celebrities like bill drummond klf jarvis cocker pulp onboard create dinners chapter modern music businessnetworking strategies new music business videotape proceedings anderson behind camera stayed england edit shop project meanwhile hien relocated los angeles knocked around commercial songwriting scene anderson attended art school devon england eventually two reconvened time hollywood year locked house writing playinga great year creative reminisces hien document songs prepare arrange ments recorded live guitars banjo mandolin occasional creaking kitchen chair singersongwriter alexi murdoch heard homespun sounds invited chris thomas open show hip hollywood venue hotel cafe never performed live duo chris thomas prepared playing open mic la club actually took mic single akg condenser gathered around like modern day carter family additional ampli\ufb01 cation simple presentation underscored honesty songs recalls hien thought audience would hate vulnerable music got done really quiet huge applause wow man naturalness remains duos matic line thats seems confers anderson feels like music doesnt belong usits almost automatic boosted alexi murdoch show aided harcourts continued airing music kcrw chris thomas demand presented unadorned art growing audience \ufb01 rst two months didnt book gigs notes anderson called us since signed major management \ufb01 elding multiple label offers \ufb01 rst fulllength album also placed song documentary set screen european cities friend hiens anderson met greek island mykonos passed chris thomas cd nic harcourt serendipity perhaps success duo testimony music illu minated purity conviction appealing sound vista street sessions rare gem exquisite song craft intimate understated performances magical blend two singers breathing together one voice music like friendship says chris effortless af\ufb01 rms thomas music publishing way songwriters doubt familiar term unsolicited material best way make contact publisher anyone else industry mat ter direct referral attorney another songwriter representative ascap bmi sesac two key songwriting events mentioned elsewhere book west coast songwriters association conference durango songwriters expo present unprecedented opportunities comfortable supportive environments music publishers willingness connect songwriters controlled situations mean may pitched contacting company \ufb01 rst know types music publish recent credits strengths lie chapter modern music businessnetworking strategies new music business listen whether theyre accepting material order determine might \ufb01 important understand songwritingpublishing terminology know sync license mechani cal constitutes copyright meaning reversion clause aware declare pub lisher want sell songs youve given away amateur songs never sold published covered collected days selling songs thankfully ended decades ago educate business reading music money success jeff todd brabec craft business songwriting john braheny bigger publishers generally deal artists already signed major record deals sign songwriters interested writerproduc ers especially already attained cuts publishing deal make desirable collaborator publishers often make cowriting matches even youre signed major publisher youll still expected hustle outlets songs contacts viable outlets new songs \ufb01 lm television networking strategy songwriters days unattached writer single song long songwriting political proposition look billboard charts youll observe virtually songs top positions cowritten right music publisher integral part songwriting successproof someone believes songsmajor indie labels enthusiasm wonderful quality imagine running friend band hearing proclaim following hey man come check gig capitol records comin interesting notion entire capitol tower coming wont room anyone else club reality individual coming hear band hes currently employed capitol records guess may next week steady employment music business volatile proposition therefore imperative comprehend credo relationships never companies rather relationships individuals working companies ive known many artists championed ar executive signed company six months later hed exited company art ist orphaned champion advocate lead project shelved never released point artist choice either sit contract repay advances recording costsa expensive proposition ive stated book change good example ar person interested probably moving better position another company youll contact may better around dominance major labels clearly coming conclusion indie labelsfreethinking companies often chapter modern music businessnetworking strategies new music business started shoestring propelled forward strength musicare creative center \ufb02 edgling \ufb01 rms partnerships international power houses complete circle like great companies pastatlantic vanguard asylum motownpower returned strength music music biz marionettes pulls strings infants squalling away cribs mommy comes picks us makes everything ok adults learn solve problems create realities quell sobbing maybe music business aspirants never move beyond infantile phase thinking performing substandard backwater venues recording endless demos imagining somehow somewhere powerful music industry executive sweep lift \ufb02 stratospheres fame mythologies show business rich enticing tales theyre \ufb01 ctional era one hoping get foothold multibillion dollar record business prove themselveslocally region ally internationallywith compelling music undeniable career trajectory equally true aspiring record company management music publishing executives one comes nowhere direct line energetic college student books shows university tireless volunteer local songwriter organization band drive hours per form minute opening slot intern takes initiative artist wont wait venue call back create success recently helped college student acquaintance mine land intern gig record company second week called complaining hed yet done anything even remotely musical carried boxes around whats boxes queried hey one starts top late composer henry mancini quoted advising dont music business music business youve sold one cd gig congratulations youre validation art validates creator many times aspiring needy recording artists songwriters make contact industry simply need heard often even pursuing real music business career per se wrestled musical cre ation depths psyche want someone else hear like sonic mirror need grati\ufb01 cation re\ufb02 ection someone wants spend money try get music business believe someone take doesnt matter much spend however dont goods wont progress fur ther ive watched artists supporters given immeasurable sums money demo submission services socalled music business insiders questionable lawyers overbilling public relations \ufb01 rms none chapter modern music businessnetworking strategies new music business dollars spent goodexcept course recipients bank account cannot buy way business american idolization england years back took note television show pop idols featuring competition singers winner determined votes immense television audience students lipahipper hip musiciansdespised concept mesmerized potential cross marketing could achieved surprised us version american idol became smash hit types shows nothing new major bowles amateur hour american idol day star search also audience entertainment standpoint shows hoot confess guilty pleasure well buffoonery aspect \ufb01 rst hook prelimi nary round audiences like see someone act dumber uk explained audi ences always root underdogthe singer speech impediment vocalist doesnt svelte shape others true degree us well overweight teddy bear single mother nerd turned glamour boy found fame shows given voice screaming school vocal histrionics every note sung divided interminable syllables wrung dry ohio watching american idol show parents house mother passed room observed shrieking contestant competing \ufb01 nals dont know shes good commented mother sure loud show embodies multiple layers classic enter tainment funny humor built cruelty laughing deluded thinking talent early auditions pathos ragstoriches stories cinderellalike transformations winning contestants geeks gods goddesses least audience par ticipation emotional connections voting phoneins truth found fame showwith notable exception one william hunghave working craft young lives wellseasoned professionals fanatical devotion craft unerring instincts toward art alluring fantasy may seem one comes nowhere britney spears christina aguilera justin timberlake mouseketeers children grew business line called entertainers musicians songwriters experience choice callingthe undeniable need expression music performance hardwired dominant thread fabric existence identity something happens pm televisionchapter modern music businessnetworking strategies new music business summary cd sales simply one facet emerging multi platform media market music science would scrutinized analyzed dominated corporations nothing succeeds like sound honest music succeed honest others mediumpersonalities pluschapter chapter examines importance personalities ill suggest speci\ufb01 c ways gauge strengths possible weaknesses ill begin shared attributes successful music biz practitioners ten successful attributes music biz professionals talent explained introduction book every persuasive trick book wont help goods talent incredibly lucky people born us lifelong pursuit develop musical talent eitherit may talent sales convincing oth ers offering support clarity training education singers songwriters band members fairly self evident always bene\ufb01 lessons networking strategies new music business onthejob experiences especially hanging pro\ufb01 cient youre inclined business side things creed applies reading business youre \ufb01 rst fundamental rule panel recently la college senior member ar staff major record label many read billboard every week queried room paltry third attendance raised hands noted want music business dont read publication every single executive reads billboard email journals hits magazine available online dont computer use one local library browse librarys magazines simply go local borders barnes noble bookstore stand magazine counter read ask leave educat ing period time youll begin draw correlation executives events demys tify multilevel interconnected business universities colleges offer classes music business although often tell students didnt advantage educational years formed bands bought vans went road moved nashville new york la teach ing learning environment like liverpool institute performing arts uk cal poly pomona southern california welcome af\ufb01 rmation yes real academic pursuit always real value situation human contacts make big personality personality bears resemblance talent us born others take longer develop entertainment business absolutely \ufb01 lled individuals large personalitiesquirky offbeat entertaining relegate domain personal strongly in\ufb02 uenced levels con\ufb01 dence strong personality often mirrors high degree self con\ufb01 dence necessary enter room like bull charging ring buttonhole everyone attendance dominate proceedings winning personality ability draw others positive outlook ive believe ability positive people determine outcome destinies strength convictions winning attitudes ill reiterate belief positive thoughts energies attract positive results enthusiasm simply bluster hype honest result something share others feel absolutely essential much telephone time journalist taken speaking publicists call pitches clients tell enthusiasm real simply hourly billing much words intentions energies behind music people sixth sense instances publicist ask listen client promise music absolutely affect chapter personalities plusnetworking strategies new music business hopefully thats true music doesnt affect ploy wont work entertainment value youre entertainment business doesnt make sense must also provide entertainment speak interact shared thought panel recent songwriter confab greeted derision fellow panelist somewhat curmudgeon might add wearing irides cent green shirt multicolored mardi gras beads acquired local wine tasting event out\ufb01 made point remainder day highly identi\ufb01 able anyone wanted seek entertainment limited inperson effect chapter telephone email talk importance giving good phone lives businesses transmit power entertainment must intrinsic performance value called playing roleits lawyer courtroom determines dynamic minister pulpit makes police of\ufb01 cer \ufb01 gure authority desire determination put desire determination together believe theyre interrelated desire wish craving longing determination \ufb01 rmness purpose resolve haircutter armando full intriguing insights born raised los angeles recently observed takes guys weird small towns come hollywood kick ass found interesting number levels hes right seem disproportionate number success stories emanate transplants middle country kid resented fact born middle ohio realize fact helped provide determination focus career didnt music art scene friends invented one created venues music performance inclinations bonded us yes viewed outsiders alienation found outlet art getting lima ohio beginning understood couldnt make living would leave sanctuary loving fam ily \ufb02 nest live poverty strange cities road leaving home propelled fueled energy day rarely anyone lucky enough stay comfort zone especially beginning career commitment timing people sometimes say dont make year im going something different oh boy think happen career someone states objective constructed around time constraints time relative \ufb02 exible continuum careers although invent goals look toward mile stones attempting align time grid selfdefeating proposition stated onset book cannot make things happen put position things happen may take years decades chapter personalities plusnetworking strategies new music business even time entire career music life live creating working chooses us give dreaded something fall back negating undermining deter mination sure might step back access situation open eyes new possibilities create variations theme commitment total cant expect others reactions art work percent either create opportunities spoon fed music business guarantee person elevate walk successful career path trained virtually every powerful manager agent promoter business began humble ground promoting local shows handling beginning artists booking high schools colleges local shows dont say im thinking im consider ing im wondering us succeed music business options always forever understand permit emotion overtake logic college professor told better chance winning lottery getting record deal admit ted dejected music business student oh great need another cynical academic de\ufb02 ating dreams student shame teacher spouting drivel hed said bruce springsteen michael stipe andre big boi outkast talking apples oranges simply relationship winning game chance building career point major record label would interested artist discussed throughout book majorlabel deal may even best road enterprising creative artist particularly historic time independent artists emerging new power brokers speaking record deals friend mine recently two labels regularly coming shows interested signing attempted play two compa nies ante speak ended alienating labels attempting determine company sign based analytical mind breaking advances percentages contract details paying attention emotional commitment offered earnest ar man genuinely believed power music lawyers managers paid well analytical understanding business course prerequisite dont permit logic derail heart soul truly logical normal wouldnt even music business would negative notions know well naysayers pessimists prophets doom gloom ar people wouldnt know good song bit em butt record companies crooks gangsters commercial music bullshit negativity tellingly potent force often manifests character traits including chapter personalities plusnetworking strategies new music business selfdoubt lack selfworth low selfesteem also highly contagious allow negative people power de\ufb02 ate us bring us levelin short make us feel bad longtime player bristle hear putdowns music industry want enter telling business ive devoted majority life sham con dark netherworld shady characters disreputable operators im also keenly aware selfdefense mechanism used doubt abilities bother succeed industry thats shithouse theyre projecting sense doom entire business music life optimists much suc cessful reaching career heights much power selfful\ufb01 lling prophecythose expect succeed attendant human factor positive energy attracts positivity positive people attract others course essential business built buzz fueled energy eternal promise next big thing savvy business people clamber get train thats already rolling since music businesses supports interactive quest attach others service success even scienti\ufb01 c evidence proving opti mists live longer productive lives experience less illness mental physical achieve far pessimists optimistic frame mind modulates nervous system study \ufb01 rstyear law students ucla showed optimists higher lev els disease\ufb01 ghting killer cells blood pessimists planning course action keep mind always easier change way think world change world put asked critique selfpenned bio new acoustic duo included phrase age negligible overproduced music advised edit line since clear theyd superimposed prejudices opinions piece uplifting music making shine comparison others also might pitch ing executives signed produced promoted negligible overproduced music passing judgment music dicey proposition students music schools make grave pro nouncements based prejudices gently remind musicians arent ones buying recordsits general public pop music speci\ufb01 cally seems raise hackles course sells students detest british students detest american country sure certain styles music speak us others dont music people essential open forms expression hear form music thats unfamiliar begin analyzing reference points performers look like chapter personalities plusnetworking strategies new music business audience connecting pointsfor example fashion politics lifestyles roughly two decades hiphop music estimated annual cd sales billion sur rounding culture become indomitable force occasion ive heard harsh judgments made rap hiphopthats music one kinder pronouncements judgments serve diminish opinion speaker also makes wonder dislike black music black people recall disco sucks craze late burning donna summer records hate relentless beat dislike danc ing discos whether teen pop tuvan throatsinging contend something learned every form music often projected harsh negative judgments closed mind jealousy someone says hate rap music appalled put words hate music one sentence individual would choose work negative positive order break essential eliminate negative people life ok maybe mem bers family even spouse partner case must acknowledge eliminate negative in\ufb02 uence children programmed speci\ufb01 c often unintentional ways families recon\ufb01 gure patterns thought \ufb01 rst essential identify traits amplify negativity working music industry position required interaction large staff one key employees would invariably attend planning meetings scowl face would begin every sentence phrase problem whether planning show conference publication event one dark cloud hovering conference table always predicting dire outcome events yet transpired remember rushing backstage one shows remark ing great show complaint ive heard far stopped taken aback dont want hear criticism asked applause still ringing hall insisted probably guess outcome history company cutbacks made restruc turing announced \ufb01 rst one let go collaborative relationships value team member thinks potential liabilities one wants exist constant onslaught relentless negativity one wants hear managing artists would sometimes encounter music business colleagues intent tossing wet blanket proceedings whats guy manage often beginning would take note didnt call name would indicate preliminary meetings speci\ufb01 c record label would hear oh com pany theyre lot problems arent simple negativitychapter personalities plusnetworking strategies new music business find reasons feel good im inveterate listmaker yearly monthly weekly daily plans action proverbial small stuff often fuels vital daytoday operations something everyday music business career research internet reading billboard library watching observing videos mak ing calls going hear music plans intentional charted much better course action check items youve accomplished addition made progressive steps forward career also achieved something thats reason pat back remember small victories accomplish ments add time use time effectively pick prime time prioritize tasks asking accomplishing help get want \ufb01 ten years visualize success exercise used teaching liverpool institute performing arts stands mind room full students asked one young man wanted accomplish career id like make enough money buy house answer would house cottage lane dimensions house upstairs stairs color door red door went list suddenly ephemeral house visualizing began take shape mind way moving hed built imagination network people respect observe traits throughout book ive emphasized value mak ing others feel good conducted oncamera interview legendary rb powerhouse vocalist patti labelle \ufb01 rst words introduction compliment sport coat reached felt sleeve small act sure one spoke immeasurably interest kindness others fortunate come guid ance powerful music business mentors respect others feelings vital trait im reminded successful people doubts fears struggles natural feel way face daunting odds taking music mar ketplace value aligning supportive network caring friends colleagues cannot emphasized unless crystal ball may know contacts ultimately arrive rest assured youre around strong upbeat positive people likely already way formidable desti nations hopefully smooth road week moderated hit songwriter panel hollywood diy convention formidable panel assembled bmi guests including chad hugo one half multiple chapter personalities plusnetworking strategies new music business grammy awardwinning writing production duo neptunes conclusion allotted time opened room questions attendees one young man strode mic announced im give cd chad hugo neptunes chad explained legal rami\ufb01 cations possible accept material youre probably familiar scenario unknown songwriter claims song stolen famous artist undoubtedly cases proven entirely without merit must proven every instance access record labels recording artists producers songwriters accept material unknown source run risk open ing future legal liability course successful recipient greater probability might occur successful income gen erating songs ever deemed stolen hence famous unsolicited material credo legal challenges secondary telling action young man mind deduced quickest way top via someone already pointed needed \ufb01 nd next chad hugo neptunes matrix jimmy jam terry lewis indignantly countered proclamation like cadillac want fastest smoothest ride thats neptunes oh simple one make famous sail considerable coattails launch career course neptunes craft tracks would amazing mercantile world neptures reportedly earn hundreds thousands dollars creating track fees gladly paid record companies label ar staff publishers managers surrounded immense support staff two songwriterproducers pulling talented artists pool making stars entire creative mechanism myths fallacy myth misconception think quickest way success others already since ive interviewed bestknown songwriterproducers business ill aspiring songwriters ask could give cd insert one matrix glen ballard jimmy jam terry lewis say first understand role pantheon music business im journalist interviewer suddenly start whipping demos press kits wouldnt business long would also id staking reputation materials presented play present music anyone impor tance nothing left chance talents undeniable ive publicists rave clients music arrives subpar result never trust persons judgment would certainly less likely listen anything sent future matter chapter personalities plusnetworking strategies new music business cold hearted reality business time wasted listening inadequate badly conceived music time lost never regained plus depressing ever played anything lumi naries mentioned yes track new artist ended included \ufb01 lm years self protection reputation assurance anything present future similar sterling quality reinvention talented people often distinct disad vantage recognizing sets us apart crowd wake morning stare dishev eled image mirror go daily lives creating magicliterally conjuring something nothing music art often easy overlook incredible abilities weve bestowed sometimes takes someone outside sphere make us realize gifted lucky really earlier book referenced career progression cities decades vocations music always core refer evolution rein vention learning reinvent prime ingredient longevity every stage life needs changing children aspiring musicians performers probably motivated perceived status glory stars observed popular media burning need communicate drives many musicians become songwriters feeling powerless motivates many songwriters become producers dis satisfaction way music business run may inspire record producer become record executive reinvention works natural pro gression steps business well aware time move beyond playing bands writing songs couldnt continue wished venues repeated opportuni ties dried time ticked away knew time change nothing stays sameeither career mov ing moving know bands stayed steady course waiting record deal never comes continue make exactly moves play venues ultimately burn audience one wants go place things year year human nature requires stimulation old old allegedly albert einstein said thing expecting different result mark insanity certainly truth state ment music industry becomes wary time business marked newest freshest hippest artists arent perceived adjectives attached suffer time chapter personalities plusnetworking strategies new music business example wellknown los angeles band residency one citys in\ufb02 u ential clubs even though ar reps would come see group play year consensus good hadnt signed interesting reality often easier sign artist deal theyve already deal words even theyve dropped cred ibility proven enterprising record label may willing take change would new unproven act similarly often easier song recorded history previous recordings speak herd mentality music indus try creating invention real world would concoct something one ever seen music business trend connects rush duplicate initial successes shoe gazing emo rock bands lithesome pop singers recently jailed hiphop felons \ufb02 agwaving country acts public bought something buy herein lies another paradox pop music savvy combination fresh familiar summary discouragement fact life endeav ors ive witnessed multitudes people longer navigate treacherous currents music business choose make lives elsewhere good creates opportunities rest us im einstein heres another theory cant get business youre words youre really business dont give full commitment need stability life steady pay check odds wont entertainment industry especially early stages career business walk path also clear brush pave well thats much normal people youre normal family tell making living crazy business need something fall back youre energetic goal oriented create opportunities strongest resource fallback position song something believe singersong writer shawn mullins says dont let pass someday youll wake asking sat desk sucking corporate breast music soul show pathchapter personalities pluschapter true tales chapter examines various truelife scenarios youll venture behind velvet rope view underpin nings music business participants dont prior presenting twohour networking music business seminar popular california music conference ran old acquaintance hall way uttering single word greeting thrust \ufb02 yer promoting upcoming show hands would come see speak today informed breathlessly know ive got network ing thing oh good meant could use anonymously course example lecture afternoon combination in\ufb02 ated ego sense insecurity volatile combo one quite common entertainment business purposes lets examine simple dynamics conversation people seem think communication terms project come across others perceive exact opposite approach works best begin virtually every sentence word tiresome situation try beginning social interaction question like new projects working youre pro jecting query interest youve also served proverbial ball across imaginary net conversation partner concludes explanation recent endeavors probability ask youve got going turn making others feel important vital communi cation skill honestly listening others say asking questions move conversation along offering af\ufb01 rmations like must wonderful realizing project wonders impart warm glow truthful honestly care make work power heres interesting note verbal communication suppose friend romantic partner drops home following fun day recreation say thanks really good time examine emotional impact reply compared added signi\ufb01 cance variation thanks really good time youchapter true talesnetworking strategies new music business note difference youve connected emo tions pleasure presence another person youve included response easy way give added impact declaration addition word coulda shoulda woulda beginning songwriter \ufb01 rst experienc ing industry interest songs made common mistakei talked something happened cowriter song recorded major star day thrilled told everyone within hearing range coupfriends family audi ences gigs performing complete strangers parties time went encountered folks invariably would ask whats happening song time went artist changed producers labels direction song never released meanwhile credibility issues since big break id trumpeted proudly went bellyup heres categorical advice subject big brother used caution back ohio almost doesnt count anything horseshoes recording artists particularly nashville think noth ing putting hundred songs presented songwriters publishing companies hold sure may interested cutting also theory theyre taking good songsthose written writers may otherwise recorded chart competitorsout circulation song certain released artists typically record songs need given project calendar popular music little relationship real world artists \ufb01 lms television shows dropped songs replaced last possible second youve got one thing going obviously irons \ufb01 greater probability one turning red hot tired phrase waiting see dead giveaway nothing happening people going dont ever wait thanking others successes projects welcome sense humility example honor perform bene\ufb01 song recorded open show surrounded brilliance admit things dont turn without conveying rancor bitterness one likes sore loser keep mind successes endear us others willingness survive swells adversity persevere take hits get back upchapter true talesnetworking strategies new music business always crowing next big thing nothing materialize greatly damage credibility better enigmatic slightly mysterious overblown pretentious people really going dont tell better exude quiet con\ufb01 dence project bellow human bullhorn much better someone else speak positively huff puff emit endless clouds selfserving hype behalf given back ground sales public relations natural tout accomplishments talents friends colleagues turn im socially many close friends business return favor someone tells band amazing \ufb01 le away information little dumpster dubbed hype someone band tell saw amazing band last night intrigues especially trust persons judgment nothing effective marketing word mouth someone else speak behalf much effective blowing horn honestly believe promote friends theyll provided youve got going youre tag teams equally effective social situations chapter making contact speak value tricks remembering names course instances forget im socially music industry tagteam partner well discuss contingency beforehand dont introduce name \ufb01 rst seconds introduce ill explain unnamed party offer name know attend events others make sure share common agenda dont take romantic part ners business events given option id rather invite friend whose social skills trust devotee networking strategies one close business friends executive music publishing division major hollywood \ufb01 lm studio perspec tive business much market savvy bottomline dollars cents oftenquixotic outlook us weve got covered contrasts make us effective tag team socially also possesses acerbic sense humor doesnt take seriously sees big picture knows \ufb01 ts bridges a\ufb02 ame mention friend another reason coming world music publishing employed veteran music publisher business decades represented lucrative catalogs friend worked endless hours endured low man totem pole position rewarded monetarily work since boss extraordinarily cheap \ufb01 nally left company good terms considered writing letter chapter true talesnetworking strategies new music business boss telling indignities hed suffereda kissoff letter fortunately reconsidered couple years road music division one worlds largest \ufb01 lm studios looking executive called veteran publisher recommendation referred friend celebrity interviewer journalist often \ufb01 nd presence foremost hit makers american music meeting legends consummate thrill never lose sight need credible interview material earlier year bel air home quincy jones taping video segment commemorating anniversary performing rights organization ascap mr jones course one cele brated record producers history video crew set anticipation arrival maid served veg gies fruit salsa chips nice touch looked notes thought ahead would say introduced pop maestro although number possible scenarios ran head realized interaction would take course video producer brought mr jones corner room wed arranged set introduced us shook quincy jones hand looked straight eye said hey manhey man responded quincy jones amazing everything know experienced trenches music business distilled two words didnt prostrate mr jones feet tell inspiration profound honor meet instincts com manded remain casual relaxed mirroring energy felt emanating mr jones living los angeles unusual see brad pitt local eatery ben af\ufb02 eck porsche santa monica freeway beyonce shopping bling celebrity serious business business music ive found interview celebrities enjoy interviews never ask typical celebritydriven questions save supermarket tabloids concern inter views music creation clint eastwood metallica queen latifah brian wilson im reminded draws us together creative people us us ten strategies interacting celebrities sometime career meet people media consider celebrities always instincts guide communication skills level selfcon\ufb01 dence determine outcome contact following tips keep mind opportunity arises interact celebritieschapter true talesnetworking strategies new music business always keep mind theyre people acknowledging music contributions \ufb01 ne dont overdo know draw line fan make mistake celebrities love fans dont work themno autographs photos please respect physical space observe interac tions handlers managers publicists cues dont presumptuous careful age telling diva certain years listened little boy endear trust need initiate conversation ask general life questions opposed career questions example town show chance enjoy city know someone common excellent icebreaker always works well word caution however since human relationships volatile ever shifting make sure name drop someone artist still good relationship dont offer information havent asked current projects political opinions artisticmusical judgments never put pressure musical celebrity listen look anything keep doors open let know much enjoyed meeting hopefully youll see future would reach fresh since happened last night outside club hollywood interviewed hugely success ful songwriterproducer monthly event songwriters studio left venue accosted foyer aspiring singersongwriter offered dont want waste time im going want contact year get hold hit maker answered dan knows ask walked away making responsible hit maker gently de\ufb02 ected inquiry mention story another reason aspiring songwriter projected insecurity vague year dialogue therefore inquiry served real purpose foist hit writers face nanosecond knowing contact someone one arts must mastered business responsibility contacteein case hit writerto offer contact information finally offputting pretentious beginning songwriter assume multiplatinum grammy award chapter true talesnetworking strategies new music business winning legend would remember year nowlet alone want work needs recently lectured music business class well known california college next day received following email dear dan attended class last night talking stu dents afterward didnt want disturb im sending email instead life ive dreamed lyricist know takes make dreams come true class said youre writing web site one founders kenneth babyface edwards would please give attached lyrics put music thank talented lyricist following reply dear talented dont wish sound cold opinion mr edwards probably need whitney houston need either celine dion toni braxtonwhy first songwriter writes lyr ics need \ufb01 nd collaborators create music songs exist complete unit im far concerned issues dreams wonderful things indeed creative people share ability see beyond mundane limitations everyday life goals dreams deadlines establishing career music business need understand marketplace material realities seize control career succeed find acts artists coming require direction material instead looking fantasizing babyface look level \ufb01 nd next babyface timbaland diane warren attach people whose success pre dict indeed one buy overnight success mythology set disappointment exploita tion music business built relationships decades business every deal ive seen go result personal contact hard work dedication perseverance people skills never known anyone start top something else bothers shy come talk class came meet offer advice could make contact assertive enough make humble acquaintance intimidated would presence platinum hitmakerchapter true talesnetworking strategies new music business ive read lyrics agree potential youre selling short fantasizing relationship virtually unattainable babyface \ufb02 woodwork give check million dollars make famous wheremaybe even classis artist writer producer talent determination go way exactly needs best wishes dan kimpel look around mentioned response music professionals need become clairvoyant able ascertain encounter necessary ingredi ents go way align chance time someone becomes successful theyre far immersed career time think music professionals comfortable level aremajor producers work major talent hit songwriters write hit artists contacted songwriters convinced next faith hill single get theyll tell rule determines best songs get recorded masterful artists get signed record deals deserving among us long pro\ufb01 table careers certainly unknown songwriters also tools create stunning lyrics music enough simply skills access reputation necessary well thats entire book understand faith hill huge talent songwriters artists nashville pitch songs projects order unknown songwriters even faint hope getting song \ufb01 rst build career puts par wouldnt make sense artist magnitude would \ufb01 nest song crafters music business writing songs especially sixth sense music people \ufb01 nely tuned abilities recognize encourage future hit makers recall intrigu ing examples historyof young man living car street two years later sharing mansion lisa marie presley bag boy friendly customers local supermarket signed multirelease deal virgin records earnest young man washington dc hired sell ads music trade publication president successful record label relates primary creedthat cannot make things happen put position success take tremen dous determination force focus must exist beliefchapter true talesnetworking strategies new music business drugs music biz teaching series classes ill generally announce next days text declaration tomorrow well drugs alcohol usually met much applause young charges course dont plan turn hallowed halls learning willie nelsons tour bus speaking realities life musician certain substances bear discussion im certainly puritan regarding myths musical life imperative understand loom way success historically nothing robbed musical creators giftsand lives like drugs alcohol child actually ohio didnt get suntil observed hijinks beatles stones various tribes san francisco bay area seemingly throes psychedelic creation stunned losses brian jones jimi hendrix janis joplin jim morrison later suicide kurt cobain impact fans drug use affects everyone around fam ily friends fellow musicians music many musicians rite passage everyone moves intact judgments based strict professionalism level operate people need utterly dependable substance trait makes less make others less inclined work themmost music business professionals operated arena drugs alcohol accepted social ingredients ive heard implied certain cynics back day record labels actually preferred certain degree drug dependency artists made easier control therefore predictable always way millionselling artist perceived without substances different atten tion given new aspiring artist times change deduce career stalled substances take heart music cities narcotics alcoholics anonymous meetings terri\ufb01 c places network road john mayer reliability consistency trademarks successful musicians interview many rising artists im aware endure grammy award winner john mayer related rigors wake six morning show night sing morning tv show youve got rehearse song three times youre singing two songs youve got six songsactually eight songs morning including performance go radioanother \ufb01 songs every song sing theres jackass didnt set levels right youre bridge get international armswaving stop sign sorry john levels messed let hear beginning turns voice chopped liver mayer avows constant travel interviews early morning performances sap vocal subtlety leaving strident vocal tones chapter true talesnetworking strategies new music business cut mix exhaustion whirlwind underway mayer also concerned hes cursing loves mostsinging songs still \ufb01 nal time day sings song invariably favorite shares live audience play songs million times long front crowd wants hear pro claims instead dented microphone guy insists picking vocals guitar old rock business telling people cannot observe shambling dinosaurs make majorlabel contingent record business youll observe young teen stars mostly female signed increasingly younger ages even country musiclong bastion grizzled faces hatwearing journeymenis immune trends featuring strapping young men wouldnt place beefcake calendar much rise video marketing tool also demo graphics recorded music purchasing younger lets face new pop music much in\ufb02 uence teens moved subsequent stages lives say older audiences dont buy musicthey also buy concert tickets mer chandise record numbers older audiences resistant new music remain loyal artists grew listening way come often way per ceived even though need change career direction others perceptions us keep us pigeonholed limited following email communiqu\u00e9 addresses two concerns one reinvention another ageism dear dan ive professional music industry twenty years many us began performer songwriter developed another career worked successfully behindthe scenes capacity almost two decades later ive decided maybe gave easily allowed discouraged early coming year inten tion return writing songs performing im worried old advice would give behindthescenes betty following reply dear betty us know inside music business one key success words notori ously insular industry virtually impossible come outside make impact light two decades experience laudable given valuable access however one realities already established chapter true talesnetworking strategies new music business behindthescenes functionary become identity desire branch another area business may confusing around would think manager confessed actually wanted songwriter video stylist aspiring diva would credible yes another harsh reality business mature performers chilly climate one need turn mtv understand era surgically enhanced nymphets maturity necessarily advantage unless consider reincar nation given one life many teen stars today spent life business however many opportunities ful\ufb01 self artistically commercially songwriting example area counts power song songwriters required possess de\ufb01 nable type visual allure certain age fact vibrant pop singles recent memory penned writers well fourth even \ufb01 fth decades synergy power becoming involved careers emerging artists offering open windows music busi ness may viable way ful\ufb01 artistry need write perform satisfy creative soul certainly whether cof fee house church club dont throw arena kids half age dont con sumed envy eitheryour letter dictates creativity carve viable economic niche business would recommend continue apply creativity expanding reinventing enhancing career divining new outlets creative needs good luck dan kimpel critical crises drama queens honored study artist management ucla extension ken kragen time venerable wellrespected manager handling longtime client kenny rogers embarking co headlining tour canada dolly parton one night ken came class received call eve show informing elaborate stage set would shared two artists large \ufb01 \ufb01 rst venue production manager insisted ken \ufb02 north immediately assess rectify situation ken intention crises way resolving commented sure enough convened class following week ken shared somehow production manager made work kragen enunciated theory ignore crisis probably work years later could hear kens words echoing head even thunderous bluster manager mr big producer inches face snarling look either client goes stage chapter true talesnetworking strategies new music business leaving occasion award pre sentation hit songwriter historic hollywood theater invited mr big producer present award hed shown entourage included fashionably hirsute stereotypically overbearing manager songwriters publicist instructed mr big producer arrive earlier neces sary manager adamant mr big producer would wait around demanded change order show award presentation would happen middle show \ufb01 nale called publicist walkietalkie assessed situation disappeared lobby theater handle another situation sure enough poked head backstage half hour later hit songwriter mr big producer sitting jam ming acoustic guitars inventing impromptu song duet award presented everyone smiles story illustrates couple truths first manager paid commanding concern client often artists producers require one wield absolute power heavyhanded works managers whose agenda wellbeing clients second human element introduced socalled crisisthe musicthe interaction mr big producer hit songwriter smoothed situation music third publicist erred requesting early arrival mr big producer left recording ses sion speci\ufb01 cally event production time essence dont want important people hanging around waiting fourth ken kragen taught bluster drama removed situation everyone basically decent ten networking strategies dispelling crisis following list strategies dealing crises dont forced making immediate decisions take deep breath remain calm remove emotion equation think logically pragmatically whats right everyone dont think cover ing ass youre comfortable high voltage screaming dont forced take opposite tact speak softly aware people scream get way sometimes people need heard try saying exact words back let know youre listen ing someone screaming stage small might reply understand think stage small move monitors front stage reposition drums slide bass amp little left make work make allies adversaries chapter true talesnetworking strategies new music business avoid overstatements generalizations agitated conversation never always particularly offputting avoid confrontational poses dont challenge others physically excellent way bridging con\ufb02 ict another person query would like see happen remember none drama make single iota difference another hundred years treat everyone respect received breathless telephone pitch morning highpowered new york publicist requested interview client hit songwriter repute penned huge hits back day resur recting career via musical would interested pro\ufb01 ling article hesitated second wouldnt interested said let tell exactly rejected proposal \ufb01 rst came hollywood musician songwriter eager gain foothold music business much time money would volunteer nonpro\ufb01 music organizations work events could gain knowledge make contacts particularly glamorous workdriving across vast stretches thenunfamiliar los angeles delivering promotional materials music stores lugging sound equipment taking telephone calls every task asked enthusiasm energy later organizations budgets need additional staff hired back mornings telephone call publicist droned clients achievements could remember years ago invited speak event volunteer showed surly mood huge unexpected entourage tow nothing right mineral water wed provided wrong brand temperature hospitality room cold food salty treated us working event personal minions every pomp ous demand lorded us superiority one \ufb01 nal note historic meeting hall smoking signs posted everywhere member entourage lit cigarette subsequently asked extinguish grinding butt heel boot priceless mahogany \ufb02 oor chuckled amusement representative telephone pleading write distinct pleasure say thank agenda dont stay nights thinking wronged think energy wasted negative however play long game take story word caution dear readers never step toes connected ass may someday kisschapter true talesnetworking strategies new music business summary music business people dont disappear sim ply reinvent change positions trust relationships last much longer job acquire see folks way feel determine success ill conclude chapter quote one alltime favorite interview subjects says best ive learned people forget said people forget people never forget made feel dr maya angelouchapter making contact interaction intense dynamics two people together room huge corporations every conceivable piece technology video conferencing conference calls still prefer send executives halfway around world close deals reason nothing impact persontoperson interaction body language way stand sit makes immediate intui tive impression others look classroom full students instantly identify ones recep tive message resistant open body languagestanding arms side palms turned outwardre\ufb02 ects attitude receptiv ity crossed arms sitting crossed legs indicates resistancenetworking strategies new music business meeting others socially posture also projects feel youre club think people notice \ufb01 rst person standing tall straight one looks like wants crawl shell amazing something simple good posture make someone look tall slim important con\ufb01 dent con\ufb01 dent person one gets noticed right reasons children told walk book top heads practice good posture posture starts three activities every day sitting standing sleeping look mirror standing straight check areas prevent ing standing straight shoulders crouched head back bent straighten whatever slouching observe difference ears shoulders hips knees ankles make one straight line relax shoulders slightly bend kneesyou dont want look like robot major part maintaining proper posture reminding stand sit straight hardest part use little tips make sure dont cheat tell friends serve support system glad elbow youre caught slouching use postit notes put areas see daily medicine cabinet mirror rearview mirror computer monitor feel results keep looking difference good posture one see mir ror really visualize work done exercising often especially back abs staying disciplined reap great physical rewards good posture youll look thinner con\ufb01 dent youll reasons world stand tall proud good grooming telegraph way feel others physical presence good grooming espe cially critical anyone entertainment business poor hygiene bad breath dirty clothes transmit lowself esteem cares attitude men regular haircuts recommended subtle areas need ignored eyebrows bushy haircutter trim waxed local nail salon typically costs less make marked difference appear ance regular teeth cleaning must good dental health teeth stained dull might want consider bene\ufb01 ts whitening either overthecounter remedy like whitestrips better yet custommade tooth tray gel provided dentist beware overly white newscaster image though see plenty los angeles chapter making contactnetworking strategies new music business clothes horse comfortable social situation \ufb01 rst dress occasion wear clothes \ufb01 well appropriate event want feel good comfortable hard mingle con\ufb01 dence youre dressed inappropriately clothes ill\ufb01 tting given choice overdressed dressed event always preferable little slicker occasion calls rather perceived slob honored attend annual blacktie dinners presented ascap bmi honor top com posers songwriters \ufb01 lm community black tie means oldschool tuxes white shirts bow ties pop rb communities appropriate dress deemed creative black tie means ok augment traditional look number creative options ties hats jewelry ive also found formal black suit works well instead tux ever see guests dressed inappropriately highend beverly hills functions yes saw wellknown manager tshirt accepting award song year behalf client could wear whatever wanted regularly see another millionselling songwriter female wearing tuxedo tshirt recent dinner rock group metallica singersongwriter jackson browne honored noted dressed re\ufb02 ect pride felt milestone achievementsmusic business people tribal living hollywood ive learned let instincts tell im presence kindred spirits look unstud ied cool lot black leather retro vintage clothes jewelry tends toward severe metallic chains metal belts extreme hair colors come go facial hair styles mengoatees unshaven look soul patch spot hair lower lip extended sideburns serve purpose establishing cultural identity always recommend wearing conversation piece unusual jewelry lapel pin tie scarf distinctive objectto give others opportunity begin conversations people basically shy strange little tchotchke jacket may key unlocking dialogue unusual piece vintage might opening conversation beginning pro\ufb01 table relationship visual presentation trademark youre musician others able tell type music perform ever play note ups downs capitol tower iconic piece architecture known around world looming intersection hollywood vine capitol tower home nat king cole frank sinatra beatles beach boys enduring symbol hollywood recall interviewing roy lott presi dent label palatial conference room chapter making contactnetworking strategies new music business panoramic view engaging mr lott remember interview ride tower elevator elevator arrived successive \ufb02 oors instantly signaled depart ment way employees dressed fullon suits ties vests legal department business affairs edgy la hipster attire publicity edgier outr\u00e9 still ar unkempt casually disheveled overly caffeinated musicians course recording capitols fabled studios successive stop denizens revealed attire similarly dinner party recently distinguished whitehaired gentleman black wool turtleneck youre jazz guy stated way introduction tell reply yes instincts experience transmitted plus subconsciously read attitude energy creativ ity gentleman distinctive look emblematic jazz musicians wear music business professionals similarly transmits information us others example obvious attire tshirts names bands brands equipment events venues \ufb01 rst joined gym los angeles prerequisite liv ing assure would invariably work music biz tshirt others gym would begin conversations worked simple piece swag free merchandise invitation others interact know music publisher los angeles justin wilde whose company christmas holiday music dominates seasonal market always spot justin ascap membership meeting red white santa claus hat subtle gesture doubt type music deals alternative hiphop country individual looks tribal introduced another person make instant instinctive judgment us based factors relating looks therefore music busi ness environment us transmit correct information ten visual cues look consider following tips achieving right look identify appropriate tchotchke lapel pin something suitably subtle yet unique extreme looks work certain circles goal attract others terrify watch sex thing regularly attend music business conference mountainous western state nubile aspiring young female artists congregate attract attention ar reps la nashville youre music dont confuse issue wearing stage attire daytime would suitable lady night may well telegraph signal overstimulated males species casual mean dirty ask gay friends help chapter making contactnetworking strategies new music business watch source material including entertainment televi sion shows videos magazine layouts periodicals like gq details vibe let look mirror limit conservative drab business dont dull conservative make look entertaining learn colors work best youclothes like music need harmony conversation instigation researching subjects interview magazine arti cles videos in\ufb02 ight audio shows strive acquire picture whole person project record buying public audience full fans ive learned legendary trumpet player founder records herb alpert noted sculptor painter hit songwriterproducer glen ballard loves talk italy especially art cuisine leonard cohen zen buddhist heavyweight industry law yer donald passman trains dogs say love opposites attract draws us together people similarities come somewhere families spouses partners children pets homes human beings complete packages artistry music simply one part quite often direct result much larger picture meeting potential music industry contacts concentrate people perceive musicians business entities music people dont talk music time knack expressing interest others makes good conversationalist ability express thoughts feelings eloquently equally important including people present common sense proportion people speak equal division three people present one person dominates conversation conversationrather giving speech ten conversation leaders good conversationalist requires able ask questions well excellent listening skills leading questions ask without seeming pre sumptuous nosy originally like best living town many opportunities travel \ufb01 lm buff whats latest favorite movie listening know great restaurants part townchapter making contactnetworking strategies new music business gym go sports fan dog cat ask questions encourage person talk comment answers continue conversa tion four types comments make expanding tell sounds great time comparing sounds similar selfrevealing know mean similar situation last year clarifying exactly small talk sure effective icebreakers none less note didnt include questions music ill get soon enough spousespartners children reason anyone take offense feel like youre prying conversation like tennis ball volleyed back forth across net effective conver sationalists know keep conversation \ufb02 ying initiating considered positive trait asking advice sure\ufb01 way extend conver sation doesnt work try asking opinion remember proper followup response heartily agree argumentativesensitive areas music business conference northern california witnessed uneasy interaction one attendees asianamerican singersongwriter took understand able offense clueless music publisher quizzed nationality songwriter course answered terse im american americans come many shapes creeds colors many tired old phrase allamerican needs expunged modern vocabulary good sodenigrated political correctness rather correctness nationality ethnicity besides would publisher need know information simply songwriter publishers estimation asian features managing recording artist hawaii recall encountering rudeness one magazine editor said squinting press photos singer writes songs records answered know mean persisted editor listening session conference teamed major record executive one prominent record labels world evaluate live tal ent one artists dynamic woman considerable power room shaking conviction conclusion song exec asked married singer stood disbelief inappro priateness query entertainment business one smoke mirrors projected often image entire artist said cannot afford make chapter making contactnetworking strategies new music business assumptions others business based simply way appear us old saying goes assume makes ass u assumptions avoid anyone youre introduced coming contact variety personalities trademark business see however always get avoid making social gaffes based assumptions regarding l race l age l sexual preference l political af\ufb01 liation l musical likes dislikes l religion l marital status complimentary consideration often im conducting interviews common names come conversation interview writerproducer billy mann seen phenomenal success artists including jessica simpson josh groban many others referenced pinks guitar player friend rafael moreira raf amazing said soon conversation called rafael immediately let know billy spoken highly compliment removed doubly effective made rafael feel good also translated feelings billy meanwhile ill also bene\ufb01 passed positive message speak nice thought means share often tell person says others others say dont share negative stuff pass please never say anything negative person present one lesson almost learned hard way invited performing rights organiza tion major composer attended screening \ufb01 lm hed scored end credits rolled ghastly song almost obliterated mood picture song bad fact composer whispered performing rights organizations spokesperson sub sequently announced room composer wants know nothing choosing song later week lunch \ufb01 lm agent asked ever heard piece music \ufb01 lm bad couldnt imagine course began gleefully recounting story horri\ufb01 c song fortunately turned omitting crucial details wrote song demanded agent opened mouth respond suddenly saw songwriter malign rise next tablejust time avoid serious faux pas part similarly conversation shouldnt someone even group close friends someone talks bad another person public theyll probably bad mouth well matter tempted may pass along cutting comment join group talking badly another person dont doesnt re\ufb02 ect anyone make look bad chapter making contactnetworking strategies new music business rarely regrets said people speak easily often communicate much someone doesnt speak doesnt add party conversation best aim middle know listen carry many stories best told brie\ufb02 regrets expressed said ending conversation use exit lines need say hello need say goodbye exit line help say goodbye gracefully leave positive note dont strive cleverness sincere simply say nice talking good see hope see soon personal favorite im gonna go work room inclined shake hands goodbye place hand lightly persons shoulder convey sincerity remembering names ask room full participants seminar many problems remembering names im surprised majority raise hands one reason moment someone meet saying name generally shaking hand attention diverted away sound three strategies remembering names examine persons face discreetely intro duced locate unusual featureprominent ears precarious hairline projecting forehead caterpillarlike eyebrows etcand create association characteristic face name mind associate person someone know name perhaps associate rhyme image name persons face de\ufb01 ning feature infantile better dont share anyone else repeat individuals name immediately hear use often possible without obvious name unusual ask spelled comes appropriate exchange cards often hear see name likely sink also left persons com pany review name mind make notes surreptitiously notepad youre really working drop name remember reading review notes lecture music school accusing dropping names ok admit goes territory ive programmed music heard onboard powerful ruler free world interviewed virtually every major recording artist history american pop music lectured half decade college founded exbeatle still criticism hit home recall class lecturing welcoming probably using recognizable names prove credibil ity retrospect didnt need since id written textbook many name droppers believe asso ciated important people impressed theyre often gravely insecure achieve ments use others names add esteem chapter making contactnetworking strategies new music business scathing review ive become sensitive tendencies direction ill ask clive alanis avril aretha britney quincy business cards hightech digital world eco nomical ways networking passing business cards possible design order business cards online instances even cards made free whatever method business card communicate many things tips presenting proper picture l limit business hand card reads joe jones songwriter recording artist dog trainer fortune teller high colonic therapist lacks positive message commitment art impress recipient l simple good readability essential check business card design samples online local library tips examples l career requires move often con sider blank line hand write telephone number l keep fonts simple avoid really grotesque ones dont crowd information l include email web site info l refrain crossing numbers addresses get new cards information becomes obsolete dollars well spentthe best time pass card obviously someone asks otherwise offer easy message need reach rea son whatsoever nice lowkey statement similarly want someone elses card direct demanding whats best way reach excellent prod working room time youve invited music industry event youre sure meet movers shak ers youre descend pressurecooker environment imperative prepare mentally physically present best possible light working room variant art min gling blending given space containing groups socializing people becoming part action making transition background foreground intruder one us easy matter requires considerable \ufb01 nesse especially music circles timetested tips arrive early spend moments solitary time car relaxing preparing moment youre late danger giving negative frantic energy extra time locate parking elevators entrances restrooms escape routes advisable use extra time pump might begin af\ufb01 rmations belong im going upbeat charming huge part work ing room getting fear controlchapter making contactnetworking strategies new music business also review objectives evening whether seeing old friends likely making new contacts dont afraid talking prepa ration articulating intentions loud check pockets make sure necessary tools hand always interesting classy pen plenty fresh nondogeared business cards appropriate holder small notebook jot names details may need refer leave breath mints must also food served either toothpick \ufb02 oss stick used surrep titiously restroom course evening advisable nothing negate good impression like piece arugula sprouting teeth give time enter room \ufb01 ne wait striking conversation sometimes focused worst enemy often people afraid sticking like sore thumb easy learn alone comfortable assess dynamics room move around perimeter enjoy art buzz conversation take away pressure imagining one see another advantage early arrival opportunity meet host hostess enjoy food buffet gets mobbed need expend energies communicating rather scar\ufb01 ng free crab cakes aware reaction alcohol drink two helpful assuaging anxiety nothing detrimental creating good impression in\ufb02 uence demon liquor wine spritzerwine diluted soda water may good compromise pace prepare move finding someoneanyoneto talk goal crowdphobic people perceived needy cling \ufb01 rst person says hello great method working room seek people standing alone introduce \ufb01 nd attending event offer introduce someone might want meet remember walk room youre take people pick youre person gives easy others give return follow rule meeting greeting make eye contact someone within feet must acknowledge nod smile \ufb01 feet say somethinghello good evening dont pretend dont see learned next lesson hard way \ufb01 people conversation feel free join four people sure walk right three problem beware two people engrossed conversation unless know well never permissible intrude odds theyre discussing something private maybe even ever conversation one seems \ufb01 nd whatever shoulder interesting good listener chapter making contactnetworking strategies new music business important part great conversationalist dont let eyes wander person youre speak ing follow stare wry comment wanted see fascinating hidden opportunities one famous disadvantages living hills los angeles sometimes tumble case winter mountain mud surged street inevitable gravitydetermined path walked neighborhood survey ing damage came upon neighbor speaking couple recently relocated block introduced male member pair commented jean neighbor tells hear united airlines asserted yes frequently voice shows in\ufb02 ight entertain ment told im animation always need voices get cd ill see cool mountain mud shone window opportunity reminded singersongwriter friend mine beth thornley whose songs heard new dvd releases dawsons creek season roswell episodes chris isaak show new ride josh emily cbs \ufb01 lm must love book ruth tells serendipitous day ups delivered color printer door hadnt ordered called ups said isnt mine remembers could come back pick deliver person whose address around corner street said well charge shipping said ok ill take called rightful recipient came claim happened music supervisor roswell placement says thornley full year road thornley recalls would often encounter walking dog hed tell working also version eleanor rigby another show got canceled used burned cd asked could drop mailbox thus began tactic thornley stayed supervisors minds get done something nice ill burn cd drop mail keeps thoughts albums im working second album get one thing send taste music super visor gave idea close enough hand thought send everyone know granted thornley live entertainment capital point many things music world happen result simple chance human interactions ready receive recycle energy walking street angry muttering watery fate mired car beth thornley felt putupon chore opportunities would happened place become arena meeting others neutral environmentsairports waiting rooms onare perfect places practice pop people power nothing lose everything gain let instincts guide invent reason begin chapter making contactnetworking strategies new music business conversation see may lead could surprised often play game im waiting catch \ufb02 ights especially los angeles london new york nashville spot interesting person waiting area focus attention time right initiate conversation fascinating way pass time ive made innumerable contacts professional personal life airports practice makes perfect musicians study practice musical instru ments also rehearse networking chops practice open others may project ing accessibility become aware following communication came shortly conducted networking seminar part educa tional series local music store dear dan attended presentation west la music valley week half ago spoke brie\ufb02 afterwards ohio might enjoy feedback presentation one things said really stuck idea practicing networking chops exam ple used talking people elevators since night practice breaking icebut heres cool thing happening since started half time even initiate conversation person starts talk ing never happened life happened \ufb01 times last two weeks thing \ufb01 gure willingness speak person projects openness quality didnt used express im starting get sense process networking really snow balls thanks taking time schedule share experiences night im excited new unexplored skill im starting develop michael b true openness willingness com municate others felt never know ill sometimes re\ufb02 ect backwards hadnt gone party introduced person conver sation made followup call opportunity would never existed get nothing happens dont fine art studio hang place intriguing recording studio come megatracking rooms nashville new york somewhat disconcerting move los angeles \ufb01 nd recording chapter making contactnetworking strategies new music business sessions taking place renovated garages far reaches san fernando valley precursor come today studios anywherein home base ment unused bedroom even bus hanging studio however still timehonored tradition requires strict adherence protocol following tips proper studio etiquette never give opinion unless youre asked strict hierarchy studio producer charge service artist guest everyones best interests especially disturb chemistry producer knows exactly listening take often emotion versus technical perfection stay visually engaged recording come playback dont read check email act bored chemistry session situation supercharged depending artist volatile distractions negativity alter fragile emotional parameters pay attention everything trackingbe present look session learning experience take everything changes engineer mak ing mics placed producer going session dont set anything recording board equipmentever selfexplanatory drink spilled console could render price less piece gear inoperable liverpool institute performing arts lipa ive lectured maintain hard fast rule beverages kind permitted studio exception observed popping champagne bottle christen sir george martin studio fact sir george sipping bubbly made ok con\ufb02 icts arise make invisible making self invisible also comes handy dont distract recording personnel dont announce arrival departure rather slip room ascertain vibe \ufb01 rst slip unnoticed dont distract talent needless chatter vocalists notoriously temperamental loading opinions ideas suggestions could blow concentration nonverbal communication may strongest option positive supportive eye contact smile chapter making contactchapter telephone email cell phones computers blackberries portable digital devices send receive digital telephone communications whatever might developed time youve \ufb01 nished reading chapter mechanisms integrated networking strategy communication different methods communication work dif ferent individuals timing communication crucial access common scenario happens try communicate busy people dear dan recently met major music industry player kind enough give card ive calling of\ufb01 ce ever since havent able get hold receptionist keeps saying hes either meeting get keep calling puzzled pacomia ok easy dont keep calling change media calls dont work try email email doesnt work send fax fax doesnt work send card letter dif\ufb01 cult understand realities demands communicate speaking experience im writing deadline telephone call someone communicating matters hand usually unwanted intru sion times email preferable something respond terms time sometimes opposite trueim tired writing dont want read email would love stand computer could use distraction moments welcome calls something isnt working dont continue try bludgeon contacts simply try another avenue telephone next human contact telephone probably intimate method communication think youre right someones ear youre speaking sound project phone one element communication like networking strategies effective telephone communication chapter telephone emailnetworking strategies new music business determined ability read emotions thoughts person end line simply talking \ufb01 rst year los angeles struggled gain foothold music business needed \ufb01 nd ways pay rent telephone worksurveys sales solicitingwas time honored method mak ing money musicians struggling actors whereas coworkers resented jobs found fascinating learned much human nature way intimate communication many skills developed use day honed making thousands calls people initially desire speak wonderful training future ive never hesitated make outgoing call since sound actual sound make telephone well modulated pleasing ear take cues person youre speaking research indi cates talk little faster person youre conversing youll considered intelligent certainly challenge youre talking someone new york city try listening matching rhythms person end line eating drinking lip smacking close phone negative signalsre\ufb02 ections power true power brokers use telephone use timehonored trick mirrors within close proximity positioned see speaking remind smile tele phone try smile actually heard also project energy forcefulness telephone conver sation stand make call best times make calls music business tuesdays wednesdays thursdays preferably lunch effective make groups calls psyche frame mind youre making calls diluting energy breaking \ufb02 ow make business calls business hours receive call of\ufb01 ce weekends yes im often dont always answer telegraphs person making call parttimer cer tainly music business professional similarly im considering working prospective client call night weekends holidays makes want become involved tells wont respect privacy time begin telling callee purpose con tact let tell im calling always helpful heres situation another effective intro ill brief prepares contact knowledge going lengthy encounter need script callnot word word outline main points need include get right point four things discuss show chapter telephone emailnetworking strategies new music business recipient call youre organized ready business ya clich\u00e9 never precede conversation someone dont know well timehonored basic business rule make call responsibility end call person makes call always drivers seat many heavyduty executives make going calls telephone basics people enthralled sound names youll need address person youre speaking name approximately per minute hold atten tion dont talk people listen words emotions behind person youve contacted sounds harried harassed dead line sensitive ask future telephone appointment something like would good time us speak im calling touch base state ment never fails elicit response good one tells caller real information impart theyre probably trolling information theyre playing arcane game apparent reason desig nated base never call someone without something speci\ufb01 c say let know clearly purpose communication simply vague notion long time since spoke maybe theres reason youre calling touch base playing game make rulesand youre youre receiving incoming call importance move away computer wont tempted check email youre phone yes know multitasking world transmitting telltale clicking computer supposedly concentrating telephone conversation project insincerity also kill background music relegate rambunctious children another area dismiss yip ping dogs room making outgoing calls music biz execs key staff members de\ufb02 ect calls youll generally encounter gatekeeper opportunity outreach introduce ingrati ate key staff often access boss determined persuasive techniques subordinates dont try con bully wont work tell short version story explain brie\ufb02 exactly youre calling recep tionist working would often intervene behalf caller made repeated attempts get always heeded advice telephone tracking lists people call proven effective savvy networking folks list contacts spoken weekly b list biweekly contacts c list associates contacted monthly basis although invent reasons call people invariably works best basis chapter telephone emailnetworking strategies new music business fact saw article made think effective icebreaker helpful take notes conversations avoid repeating recall details speci\ufb01 c inter actions mega hollywood execs often assistant listening line cell phones antennas satan ever device invented conve nient yet utterly abused ubiquitous cell phone wont add chatter matter say ive cell phone many years possibly irritating \ufb01 rst got many folks currently witness course back novelty today everyone children drug dealers plugged chattering away usually clue lessly using cell phone longer impressive way unless incredibly new modern one used reason user immediately identi\ufb01 ed neophyte poseur new term absentpresent coined iden tify compulsive cell phone users phenomenon wherein individual physically far away conversation invariably throws sense com munication since isolated wired phones people work may call whenever however wish \ufb01 rst telephone contact someone calls via cell phone sets red \ufb02 ag instance receive call unknown party uses cell phone hours pm p assume theyre work ing straight job using lunch hour make personalor case allegedly professional calls thought process invariably distracts cant take seriously good \ufb01 rst impression give someone know passing calls cell phone surmise theyre circumstances need kill time using good afterthought tiny piece pro toplasm image face \ufb02 oat someones consciousness sometimes receive calls \ufb01 rst thing hear roaring traf\ufb01 c freeway called im getting call driver car immedi ate turnoff tells someone chosen jeopardize others lives sake con venience england japan talking phone driving punishable offense la cell phones even telephonestheyre radios sound crummy sonically oriented person irritating calls lost dropped nothing infuriates much someone calls nasty buzzy cell phone bellows drops call generally dont answer call back instead let voicemail pick also unless absolutely imperative wont make going calls numbers recognize cell phones unless absolutely necessary youre forced circumstances make outgo ing call option use chapter telephone emailnetworking strategies new music business cell phone please excuse immediately callee answers im sorry call cell asked contact noon way proceed call hopefully making brief brevity key elongated conversa tions cell strain tell someone calling cell arti\ufb01 cial way talkingthe dreaded cell yell signal weak speaking louder wont help unless course person actually within earshot however used effectively cell phone marvelous device representing band attempting quite unsuccessfully book local hot spot id sent press kit cd course unable contact booker person allimportant followup decided take immediate action one afternoon parked venues parking lot using cell phone made call club asked booker received hes available rebuff determined actually id dressed occasion music biz garb nice sport jacket industry tshirt wellbuffed shoes carried briefcase presented receptionist announced meeting booker sure enough quizzically ventured greet invited back of\ufb01 ce sat business ended booking band beginning lucrative longterm relationship happening club retrospect think booker might imag ined wed arranged meeting hed forgotten using types tactics get front individuals need get important motives mechanisms remain transparent id begun meeting guffawing hah fooled doubtful would able book band indeed may gotten booted door selling selling whether music cars getting buyer fundamental \ufb01 rst step case cell phone con\ufb01 rmed bookers presence cell phone etiquette avoid unfortunate confrontations others might want observe basic rules cell phone etiquette l think phone portable answering machine youre appropriate placea parked car outside restaurant etcyou return calls l simply must available caller put phone vibrate mode youre nonprivate place l practice speaking quiet conversational tone one looks way youre speaking cell phone youve got acceptable tone voice l forget vibrate phone rings nonprivate place turn instantly unobtrusively possible nobody suspect jerk responsible matter dont answerchapter telephone emailnetworking strategies new music business really want available time truly make productive spread productivity thinner time cell phone wonderful tool also leash cell phone conversations interfere persontoperson contact might otherwise enjoy random conversation might person wait ing line stranger might encounter interact instead supplanted impersonal access everyone email email \ufb01 nd world phone calls probably dropped volume half past couple years emails increased dramatically email never take place tele phone inperson contact terri\ufb01 c way keep touch business personal contacts checking email internet caf\u00e9 istanbul able secure valuable writing gig required make immediate response email cannot however transmit much emotion energy also humor may fall \ufb02 sarcasm almost impossible convey brief guidelines composing email messages l check youre sending email correct destination horror stories abound inadvertently sent email communica tions bosses enemies etc l watch funny jokes cute stories might send friends family place business ditto warn ings scams messages virus supposed devour everyones hard drives united states governments dismantling national public radio check wwwsnopescom urban folk tales \ufb01 rst l avoid attachments canbetter cut paste body email include thing recipient may able open l messages concise point think telephone conversation except typing instead speaking keep mind people receive hundreds email messages per day l something important re\ufb02 ected text punctuation dont use caps l quest save keystrokes users traded clarity confusion fyi btw ok dont overuse acronymswrite every thing else l use similar symbols aka emoticons sparingly l casual introductions probably bypass standard formalities use something like dear edward edward busi ness realm things much complicated situation need evaluated normally address person missmrs msmr address identically email l email address business address include title company name sig nature email world letterheads used always include telephone number somewhere email chapter telephone emailnetworking strategies new music business email conversation require immediate response hundred people send email one day wont talk think hellos goodbyes unnecessary chitchat youve avoided email deal essentials deal time thats blessing curse impersonal cold cannot transmit energy enthusiasm warmth like networking tool email simply one component much larger picture never supplant power oneonone commu nication support chapter coming ranks popular music often intent putting trying make known recognizable leave little air room breathing learned long ago powerful position come youre pitching someone requests thing much control might imagine managing artists ascertained would encounter immediate resistance tried push artists peoples faces heavyhanded agenda often opposite tacka soft sellworked far better describing artists handling non offputting terms showing press photo logo wearing merchandise tshirt artists image would questioned would explain short preengineered sound bite would invariably asked may get press kit cd id love hear youre tocreating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business press kits like music biz professionals get sixth sense artists presentation sometimes fact tell quality music even open envelope containing press kit first look envelope comes \ufb01 ngerprinted dirty dogeared odds music equally shambles addressed dear journalist good sign since magazines write change location often sender checked address mail ing arriving forwarding mail notice front signs look open package begin open note ease need machete tear lay ers tape holding envelope closed pull package inevitably recall enterprising recording artists packaged press kit handfuls glit ter subsequently embedded plush carpeting of\ufb01 ce discovered remnants presentation months always reminded love need tailormake press kit according youre sending ive heard managers record company ar personnel swear fancy press kit isnt necessary journalist appreci ate wellwritten bio succinct press clippings professional photoeither color black white suitable scanning inserting magazine nice touch downloadable highresolution photos web site wellkeep presentation envelope size standard interesting eyecatching color permissible music equally colorful also use standard \ufb01 rstclass mail nothing predisposes like band waiting interminable post of\ufb01 ce line pick mystery package requires signature keep mind post of\ufb01 ce box addresses accept ups fedex check mailing folder given moment identical stack black glossy folders sitting desk know whats well neither since nothing cover way identi\ufb01 cation without logo sticker something front folder recipient nary clue contains folder doesnt extravagant although color coordinating materials press kit display sense unity unity important concept grasp putting together press kit visual elements reinforce re\ufb02 ect music odds heard recipient reading enclosed materials cover letter cover letters short sweet point best advice professionallooking letterhead goodquality paper help achieve positive impression tell reader especially youre sending enclosed materials youre sending journalist let know youre hopeful review youre chapter creating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business sending club booker materials include information pursuant live show generic letter addressed dear sirmadam suf\ufb01 cient spell name person youre addressing sure render title correctly sure include contact information every piece material submit name address tele phone number email web site cd dvd fully produced cd doubt included presentation kit course depending youre submitting may want limit exposure ar record labels music pub lisher example three songs suf\ufb01 cient listener wants hear always request additional material good position \ufb02 edgling band artist video presentation great certain artists dicey proposition others tacky subpar performance video diminish viewers opinion band artist substantially however ive seen impressionistic arty videos mirror music effective like cd may necessary deluge contacts much infor mation video may want reserve support material linethe bio probably written artist bios career many times harried journalists cut corners appropriating exact words ive written bio article totally acceptable course create bios worksforhire fee dont maintain control leave computer maintain bio cement holds press kit together bio l create identity l de\ufb01 ne musical style l lead reader directly music recording artists songwriters performers pro ducers bene\ufb01 wellwritten bios send music bio picture usually \ufb01 rst request someone interested talents dont major credits bio spotlight personalities histo ries creative processes bio must honest truth also sound good possible never mistake hype substance key phrases eagerly anticipated critically acclaimed always set bs meter beware hackneyed clich\u00e9 imprecise metaphor goofy strained adjective unique means nothing joe jones brilliant artist doesnt show tells sue smith destined stardom lame offputting bio must lead reader conclusions telling reader feel think may lead exact opposite impression double check proper punctuation grammar spellingchapter creating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business stating style music artist creates bio necessity dont like pigeonholed complaint hear often young bands artists guess reason retail cd stores categories music otherwise buyers would never know look bio r\u00e9sum\u00e9 speci\ufb01 c information required certain format followed hard fast rules though things avoided bio stranger listening demo \ufb01 rst time holding hand make re\ufb02 ective artist creative wellwritten bio make listener want hear music even affect way someone lis tens causing listen little closely inclined give bene\ufb01 doubt one pet peeves reading artists bio includes something along lines susie stiletto combines sensitivity joni mitchell fused aggressive lyricism alanis morissette combined melodicism sheryl crow know feel artists dropping names compari son doesnt really tell anything susie stiletto shed certainly need mindblowing powerhouse artist rank comparison triumvirate include facts dont music instance may pertinent say ride horses songs horses written songs riding horses draw correlation horses music otherwise leave horses pasture information educational background work experience broken marriage prison term dysfunctional childhood referenced relates music youre artist probably know dif\ufb01 cult objective music career youd well advised ask local journalist write bio length usually one page youve got fasci nating history extremely well written one half twopage bio permissible standard rate los angeles involved writing processyou ask drafts rewrites journalist receive average major indie label press kits weekly singular bio style appropriate artists seeth ing pierced neopunk aggregation soothing cerebral newage artist cant possibly share metaphors bio must speak voice music following example bio luis villegas bio luis villegas label releases revealed unfolding artistry master guitarist composer casa villegas bajatsr marks debut producer dual life writing arranging songs \ufb01 guring instru ments use setting sessions booking studio says villegas bases covered night initial session id forgotten book musicians laughs chapter creating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business clear villegas tightknit com munity worldclass players ready challenge began twomonth recording pro cess villegas blistering nylonstring guitar forefront casa villegas marks breathtaking musical odyssey gritty streets city sunswept plazas spain across plains morocco ancient temples india middle eastern percussion indian tabla provide aural backdrop african bata drums mesh congas timbales wealth musical cultures rhythms east los angeles villegas birthplace fuel opening song bienvendos welcome latinjazz grooves whittier blvd two songs featuring vocals lyricistvocal ist jos\u00e9 garcia balance instrumental mixojos verdes inspired luiss daughter krista mujer enamorada dedicated wife gloria shes love life living luis says told jos\u00e9 write lyrics go hit nail head song album framed distinctive vignette didnt want limited live instru mentation explains luis used violin horn section keyboards additional guest vocalists sonic minimalism illustrated austere simplic ity recuerdos de jerz featuring \ufb02 amenco singer maria benjumeda jaleo song two guitars percussion recall golden period villegas spent spain feeling youre standing right front street musicians banks guadalquivir rivervillegas channels rhythmic physicality heart gentle samba groove informs brazilian magic inspired transcendent tex tu res ndi n usic ka utra co n j u res u p frenetic mystic whirlwind villegas guitar charlie bisharts violin new audiences introduced villegas via previous album spanish kiss bajatsr single la reyna landed smooth jazz play lists coast coast corresponding appearances high pro\ufb01 le f e v l n c l u n g h e c l n j z z r x f e v l playboy jazz festival sedona hot latin jazz festival sealed reputation blistering live performer tracks debut cd caf\u00e9 ol\u00e9 domo landed warner bros hbo sundance warren miller \ufb01 lms record heard guitar greats volumes ii bajatsr music spirit volumes ii iii domo tabu mondo flamenco narada lost found soundtrack capitol gypsy magic emivirgin h e v e r g r w n g b f w r k r e \ufb02 ects musical maturation guitarist composer producer themes mirror real life husband father although time creative geog raphy charted global compass music always comes home casa villegas photo photos newspapers magazines transmit ted electronically uses lowresolution shots \ufb01 ne magazines youll need highresolution chapter creating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business photo one shot ideal live pic ture band generate energy vibe also selection blackandwhite color shots speci\ufb01 c uses excellent calling card press kit however limit one de\ufb01 ning shot dont pose front branches trees appear grow head make sure shot conveys exact attitude music fullcourt press many types media one spe ci\ufb01 c regarding needs contacting member press need focused strategy currently performing press releases calendar notices print media sent well advance monthly publications need pertinent information two months advance publica tion date weekly publications need least two weeks dailies need least week advance many major publicists prefer work press concur rent tour youre compile press lists contacts city youre visiting con tact press well advance always follow story press always prefer angle cant something arti\ufb01 cial corny contrived national press extremely hard come wont good reader cant immediately go familiar web site retail outlet pick copy cd press cumulative get press interested youve got offer include cover letter state exactly youre sending information make sure person youre sending info still publication proper recipient info dont assume theyll pass materials line address cover letter dear journalist fea ture journalist columnist magazine predisposed assist anyone hasnt bothered homework sends materials use pro\ufb01 le review calendar listingall completely different functions magazine news paper learn address correctly email query editor good method journalists usually slammed deadlines subsequently quite disorganized major record labels often send duplicate materials email snail mail highresolution photos web site could make difference cov ered since journalistic decisions often made last possible second something else fallen creation magazine columns much less objective may appear decision use photo may made photo art director doesnt care sound like look like begin local press move accordingly necessaryin fact even considered unprofessionalto thank press unduly chapter creating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business job simple thanks nailed note always appreciated unless embarrassing glaring error piece requires retraction dont correct calling attention insigni\ufb01 cant detail might incorrect follow accordingly dont harass press yes rare cases wear keep desperation bay personal contacts recommendations still strongest suit world multiplicity images makes strongest impact ill read press item hear song national public radio friend tell new act often day credibility credits honed method streamline listening pro cess volume packages receive weekly first put aside obvious clunkers eg polka bands interpreting music police favorite patriotic songs etc next select releases artists love generally small pile assure look artists songwriters interest publications assorted elec tronic media outlets provide content ive sifted major label offerings im left independent releases prior knowledge listen music read onesheet slick sheet prepared especially retail bio scan liner notes inside cd cover looking names people recognize involved project though seeing names may make want listen sometimes names give information illustrate ive invented imaginary artist harry haze whose package ive opened heres tells album songs written harry haze produced harry haze published harry haze music songs performed harry haze guitar bass drums keyboards harry haze cover art harry haze liner notes harry haze harry thinks hes projecting world competent versatile creative im think ing harry haze must godawful prickan insufferable control freak cant \ufb01 nd anyone crazy enough work uhoh harry haze also included full insert tinyprinted text thank yous various celestial deities departed family members current wife exgirlfriend deceased pet gratitude lovely quality best saved commercial release demo opinion grandiose sentiments seem self serving offputting everything re\ufb02 ection music cheesy cover art often mirrors contained within words equally revealing vague selfaggrandizing terms prestigious longawaited eagerly anticipated acclaimed never fail rev bs also chapter creating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business please competent proofreader check printed materials cd covers glaring errors best packages often simple clean distinctive logo smart wellwritten bio readable eyecatching font hip revealing photo say much simply seeing artists name repeated ad in\ufb01 nitum dont wish sound negative jaded packages pile of\ufb01 ce eyes become ever critical im reminded project music world propelling artistry therewere essence cramming messages bottles ultimately wash journalistic shore shouldnt let incompetent presentation sink package man gorilla suit recall san era excess success unabashed consumerism prediy days record conglomer ates \ufb02 ourished perception order become successful recording artist one signed major label artists representatives would go unpar alleled lengths get attention record company ar reps showering gifts appearing unan nounced foyers singing capella devising extravagant presentation packages one favorite stories time concerns band desperate get attention one band members donned gorilla suit deliver package record company today dont recall name band music remem berand im sure poor ar guy didnt drive businessis gorilla suit yes important get peoples attention entertainment want people remember right reasons extreme strategies told story class students england amazed audacity managing artist af\ufb01 liated performing rights organization one exec particular believed would make tremendous ally since someone knew began making calls of\ufb01 ce set meeting client left repeated messages wasnt getting return call defense let interject employees pros tremendously challenged huge membership rostershundreds thousands af\ufb01 liates still needed hookup created relationship sympathetic assis tant called one morning didnt ask spoke whats day like asked replied hes meetings morning lunch appointment meetings afternoon casually asked restaurant hed dining lunch provided name wellknown sunset strip eatery needed hear afternoon paid bill restaurant cash reg ister guess happened run opportunity reintroduce client apologized calling back promised meet us next day case chance encounter appear chapter creating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business natural accidental otherwise may seemed stalkernot good thing another secret weapon utilize appropriate albeit small onemy fourpound chihuahua shelby lynne accompanied drop materials brief meetings one memo rable occasion backstage visit wellknown diva considering ghostwrite autobiogra phy didnt get gig dog wasnt \ufb02 ying blindthis singer wellknown pet advocate traveled worldwide pooch utilize extreme tactic sure goods otherwise youre danger burn ing bridge dont guy gorilla suit rejection rejection cold hard fact entertainment busi ness songwriters artists particular crushing demoralizing reality indeed often cited factor forces people entertain ment business good thing leaves room order successful level cant let rejection derail classic example beatles turned scores record labels one bestknown tales dif\ufb01 cult anyone turn anything however viability proven artist touring solid fan base sell thou sand cds doesnt worry rejectionits momentary theyre already viable commodity songwriters collaborating artists placing songs indie \ufb01 lms cable television shows likely signed major publishing com pany already going hit songwriter mich\u00e9le vicemaslin notes writers discouraged rejection letters probably cares think key survivingother pitchingis respecting peoples opinions ar people like deal dont freak long keep listening im happy learned dont give les son ive learning hard way years get rejected get fueled ten thoughts overcoming rejection keep following mind experience rejection someone rejects song negating condemning existence earth mean time artist market los angeles especially industry people dont like say wont call back develop career multiple contacts numerous outlets catalog songs one song youre shopping youre waiting hear back youre precarious positionchapter creating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business one ever really waiting hear back move forward regardless ironically projects often succeed least need expect holding grudges rejection counterproductive understandable songwriters particular emotionally connected creations remember publisher says many times label artist producer said thing much likely rejected youre blindly pitching strangers salesmen know every rejection one step toward someone saying yes ten reasons calls returned sometimes dif\ufb01 cult perspective wrong communication others often may nothing us per se could simply issue timing following email received made analyze calls returned others arent dear dan last year good fortune meet major record producer music business convention listening session evaluated demo liked enough keep hasnt returned calls wonder something wrong feel differently music would suggest worried winnetka following response dear worried number possible scenarios come mind first appear needy may scaring take seriously appear near way level accomplishment pressuring probably enough demands world artists record companies associates doesnt need calling right time professionals call business hours evenings weekends try tuesdaysthursdays preferably lunch communication skills par people dont time read lengthy communiqu\u00e9s often return telephone calls short emails faxes preferable check spelling sentence structure moment someone hears something necessarily moment something listened music may rec ognized potential appropriate outlet time change ive seen songs \ufb01 lms used years \ufb01 rst submittedchapter creating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business make sure update progress fact regularly con\ufb01 gure press releases inform contacts career wary overthe top bragging shameless selfpromotion keep scale keep human keep true make truth sound good possible experience music business people always looking progression producer may indeed liked \ufb01 rst demo needs hear next easier imagine future career trajectory become involved believes music \ufb01 nd audience matter business everyone prefers get train thats running one stalled tracks need give impression growth career evolution really something new say reactiveand jump bandwagon therewe ultimately wind chasing trends creating delivering ultimatums closedend phrases close doors want produce easily answered asking input always preferable hard sell finally treating person stepping stone aware projects hes nowhis successes career milestones anything life try communicating lowkey personal tone payback expected may surprised responsei hope information helpful please let know goes dan kimpel webwise advertising director los angeles songwriters showcase lass cofounder director john braheny author craft business songwriting one foremost mentors music business told new technology called internet planned put orga nizations magazine songwriters musepaper web recall thinking going ever see time course proven jb right tracks legally downloaded internet outsell physical singles record legal downloads \ufb01 nal week compared singles bought counter week internet thewatershed business music incredibly empowering medium independent art ist home recording longer need truck full money abbey road make cool recording create great sounding personal work bedroom similarly longer need middle man deliver product direct audience internet barriers access dont exist anymorechapter creating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business need web site doesnt everyone personal site wwwdankimpel com designed one outstanding students liverpool institute performing arts simon barber musician band leader song writer simon also savvy web master company juicing room wwwjuicingroomcom specializes entertainment clients every objection instigating site easily overcome simon meeting coffee england soon great way folks world wide \ufb01 nd section networking strategies decided tap simons expertise since lectures subject dk give us little overview sb arming knowledge operate web allow forge career without waiting benevolent benefactor approve talent youre webphobic know theres really escape web need embrace make mantra bandartist needs web site soon trying build fan base ideal lowcost way communicate fans advertise gigs sell cds generally promote many bands assume theyre good theyll get picked major label take care hard graft involved indie know get ting signed guarantee getting famous getting cd stores getting paid cds released year mainly people youve never heard ever sells units really grassroots kind operations \ufb01 nding devel oping talent effectively especially local level dk economic rami\ufb01 cations indie artists sb youre independent using internet means distribution anything share revenue product may access large distribution networks marketing muscle major corporations worldwide platform zero overhead keep costs maximize pro\ufb01 sell cds thats lot money far would get royalty rate unrecouped wont earn penny go double platinum ever happens plus indie budgets nobody going bankrupt work like microsoft rolled product country realized defective still time grow artist concept bottom line major labels longer afford dk get sb formed independent label called digital wings label founded philosophy using new technology means liberating new artists traditional shackles industry released album called motion picture band santa carla built quite following web year record came almost two million visitors web site combination good web promotion good search chapter creating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business engine work want effectively drive traf\ufb01 c site need three things use good meta tags make good submissions likes dmoz see reference list end chapter siphon traf\ufb01 c popular web sites mp cd baby personal site putting free tracks photo link update regularly able keep percentage fans mailing lists marketing new releases course visited site daily post messages got excellent press america international radio sessions well end sold couple thousand copies made available indie stores series free downloads digital music services across web available buy online itunes cdwow tower records credible retailers support independent artists using net able two uk tours album actually people show gigs like prebooked audience self suf\ufb01 ciency youre prepared sweat art effective way operate dk give us hard facts numbers regarding setting site sb costs setting prohibitive might looking domain maybe year hosting dk ok sounds easy inexpensive far perspective web designer tell us making site alluring visitors sb youre \ufb01 nd someone good sense graphics fonts layout someone understands functionality basic commandments web dont end styleoversubstance situ ation easy spot homemade web sites poor functionality use entrylevel gimmicks poor color schemes unreadable text validate different browsersplatforms web site l get users email address l offer easy ways listen artist l make product attractive l show look like important sound like l acknowledge interact visitors music clips presented crossplatform format mp avoid proprietary formats possible people dont really buy music audio buy whole package make exciting pic says thing include bio get angle tie photo tell visitor represent create mailing list viable way harvest data visitors find much possible fans age location especially town youre playing etc sort music like w eb sites visit lists subscribe stores chapter creating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business visit online see cd stocked indie need manage contact list get used idea staying contact large groups people one time youll also need create easy effective way mer chandise way fans buy cds remember people in\ufb01 nitely interested put site message boards use create street team dont forget people music business pure magicput fan base work dk key sites utilized sb cd baby wwwcdbabycom root many great indie optionsa selling point builtin traf\ufb01 c digital distribution services tower records etc become aware local network whats going local bands theyre theyre playing dk valuable promo tools aware sb electronic press kit least one fulllength mp \ufb01 le track cd encoded standard k bit rate entertaining bio written four times four different lengths quotes reviews plus graphics artist photos cover art logoadditional resources tlcoolhomepagescom cool home pages excellent design resource wwwcoolhomepagescomcdacommandments ten commandments design interesting article subject wwwgooglecom google search engine need show wwwdmozcom dmoz humanedited search engine wwwphpbbcom phpbb message board software wwwhostbaby com hostbaby web hosting musicians wwwjetplanelandingcom jetplane landing excellent independent band powerful site wwwsantacarlacouk santa carlas site wwwjuicingroomcom juicing room web company wwwdigitalwingscouk digital wings record label wwwapplecomitunesstore apple itunes wwwnapstercouk napster wwlistencom rhapsody wwwpeoplesoundcom peoplesound wwwgaragebandcom garagebandchapter creating effective tools tradenetworking strategies new music business wwwtowerrecordscom tower records wwwcdwowcom cdwow wwwcdbaby com cd baby fopp unsigned wwwcafepresscom caf\u00e9 press music merchandise wwwgigwisecom gigwise local music community wwwglasswerkcouk glasswerk local music community indexshtml bbc unsigned valuable promotion tool wwwmusicbiasorg musicbias local music business support wwwmarketingyourmusiccom marketing music genius behind cd baby wwwbobbakercom bob baker marketing tips wwwgetsignedcom get signedchapter live venues ventures heart popular music beats within live per formance even engaged career performer odds youre working chapter youll go backstage band gigology since live los angeles would possible go nights year hit clubs every night never see even tiny fraction whats happening town given exhaustive possibilities unnerv ing invited wellmeaning band come club pm monday night catch set im apt home \ufb02 annel pajamas watching news chihuahua dog lap hour resting day ahead say dont go measure importance shows attend im likely go friend performing band im passionate networking strategies new music business im writing something act net working possibilities promising worst time showcase major music city weekends may rank \ufb01 le go party experience music industry profes sionals prefer reserve personal weekend time families hearing bands hard work living one wants work time busy professionals weeknights preferable early show come directly of\ufb01 ce ideal us industry clubs pre fer see artistswhere sight lines favorable sound pristine staff professional accom modating course opposite true would rather chew glass go another show certain hollywood club formerly owned famous actor staff invariably rude of\ufb01 cious makes feel like criminal search creative outlets certain mystique historical otherwise attached places like troubadour los angeles bitter end new york bluebird nashville present theory audiences respond entertainment direct correlation environment see reason mediocre entertainment accompanied laser light shows wows masses las vegasthe audience set surroundings conversely seeing great est band world sleazy club may necessarily showcase brilliance seamy circum stances prepared audience something less one point career los angeles promoting vocal trio original sounda manhattan transfer meets carter family vibe intricate delicate blend far subtle club envi ronment met three members band dinner one night modest japanese restaurant decor including turquoise pink walls black white checked \ufb02 oors devoured california rolls trios leader began bemoaning lack perfect venue asked looked wasabi gone brain restaurant club venue didnt even music perfect deduced later week wrote proposal approached restaurants owners guaranteed way bring people make money one evening busy daytime location sparse dinner business would produce music night bringing production staff sound system charge cover door would go band restaurant could serve regular food drinks desserts pro\ufb01 sales evening performance arrived venue packedso full fact restaurants wait staff panicked friends help serve food group made door evening huge buzz carried successive shows next booked trio small theaters weekend matinee performances since bands setup minimal acoustic could work chapter live venues venturesnetworking strategies new music business around preexistent set disturb physical elements evenings performances los angeles equitywaver houses seats less could sell saturday afternoon also provided concessions merchandise upping take considerably alternative venues creative new venues work multiple artists well managing performer devised worldin\ufb02 uenced brand pop music decided time take music stage couldnt \ufb01 nd adequate venue decided invent complement global grooves invited two acts friendly latin band east los angeles roots reggae group located appropriate venue historic womens club los angeles convinced directors creating event cultural signi\ufb01 cance set sponsorships magazines music store sound company wasnt paying pocket anything venue tickets affordable made three acts included respon sible selling set number assured full house bands would make pro\ufb01 initial sale could also move merchandise plus highpro\ufb01 le showcase concert media attention always recall standing parking lot trio matronly women clubs board directors reggae group arrived sound check looks faces \ufb01 hugely dreadlocked musicians emerged clouds pungent smoke billowed van jah rastafari evening huge success inventing show consider following tips plan create show give show name global music show titled world tribe create logo artwork speci\ufb01 c venue think way outside box ive art galleries fashion shows pet rescue events hear bands write proposal business people always respond better something print consider residency ongoing show one desig nated night per week keep mind natural lifespan events know time move soft ticket one artist thought bigof perform audiences people reality hawaii hadnt yet made impact mainland reputation speak devise way present front many people possible soft ticket refers event people attending alreadya fair chapter live venues venturesnetworking strategies new music business festivalwhere see entertainment well perfect opportunity highvisibility show approached entertainment committee annual asianpaci\ufb01 c celebration los angeles draws thousands visitors proposed presenting artist added incentive offered provide publicity public relations services event free charge able piggyback artists appear ance top event make appear subtly course headlining press stories publicity media saturation able create signi\ufb01 cant splash make soft ticket show work consider following tips creating soft ticket show research demographics dont want present numetal band gathering senior citizens write proposal focusing artist event viceversa play expenses even free necessary make money merchandise sales writeoff expenses value publicity outdoor shows place balladsdevise high energy visually engaging show make attendance stop watch create banner name band hang outdoor events anywhere else play band question audience walk away asking sounded fabulous accepting compliments seems dif\ufb01 cult many performers attended wonderful showcase liverpool england one students set went backstage congratulate terri\ufb01 c enthused nah sound awful couldnt hear monitors forgot lyrics mumbled response maybe honest course thats commendable circumstances show business denigrating performance id complimented unconsciously criticizing taste therefore undercutting enjoyment show ten postperformance tips gracious accept compliments thank person gives remember nonmusic people often less critical enjoying overall gestalt show often noticing mistakes chapter live venues venturesnetworking strategies new music business dont call attention negative conditions club always graciously thank spent good money came see perform youre hanging club performance dont hop table table stay one location let audience members come sign everything often fans pay cd signed artist person would retail online ive worked artists mark cds shows sell hundreds audiences pay opportunity meet artist youre selling merchandise dont handle money enlist help plenty sharpies similar pens hand prudent handing promotional materials upcoming performances venues one youve appeared club owner may frown promotion competing venue cover show clothes jacket change another out\ufb01 immediately performance performance peeves im mysti\ufb01 ed see many musicians swilling bottled water onstage show water wonder understand singer taking swig combat dryness everyone else draining aqua\ufb01 naat otherwise splendid show musical tribute joni mitchell could predict performed lead guitarist would play intro lick check tone song surprise good performance dont telegraph whats coming dont use weedlee weedlee licks singer introducing song music rehearsed intros outros part overall per formance dull selfconscious stage patter detracts performance song intro chance connect another level ten commandments club land dont piss soundman thats asking end less feedback appalling apathy respect club booker eventually house blues honest draw guarantee close friends attendance dont proclaim \ufb01 seat venue gonna slow ya suitable song intro dont rail member press threaten music journalist speak well bands circuit youll bill sooner later unerringly professional punctualchapter live venues venturesnetworking strategies new music business sound check rehearsal conscientious guest list dont demand freebies club devise original ways \ufb01 lling venue club clues goal selling many drinks possible clubs businesses plain simple goal club act thats \ufb01 ne point youll determine whether youre music business bar business act accordingly musician made decent living playing clubs tough markets including new york los angeles order however forced make many concessions art even though wrote songs rare audience wanted party unheardof material covers way go certain vibe club musicians acquire dif\ufb01 cult describe audiences feel read bob malones comments experiences realm chapter success stories realm service course exceptions rule coming band ohio transformed club college town bowling greenhowards club hinto mecca freethinking individuals persuasions los angeles club called limeys hosted hippest ever musicians sunday night jam scenes far perform clubs youre danger becoming part furniture careers built change progression doesnt take audiences long begin take granted youre comfortable club probably time move soundman scenarios list cautioned angering soundman many intricacies dealing technical personnel gig often thankless job accompanied howl feedback singer com plaining cant hear mics dont work monitors fail deliver sound terrible soundmans fault course \ufb02 awless one notices consequently soundmen women tend prickly lot often either oversensitive immune criticism since deal new band virtually every night always new raft complaints excellent idea always hard copy depiction setup mic monitor placements input list emailing faxing information club ahead time possible infor mation web site save time energy take multiple copies sound check case stage manager addition soundman club provides backline drums amps etc better multiple acts show band playing last headlining typically sound checks \ufb01 rst group opens show sound checks last since equipment place doors open time sound check \ufb01 rst objective since sound checks invariably run late everyone favor band arrive together chapter live venues venturesnetworking strategies new music business heres scenario works extremely well present artists club concert stay sound booth soundman adjusts levels line check instrument heard individually band runs song point dont say word soundman simply strong obvi ous presence hovering next board invariably soundman solicit opinion secret stay mum await moment come assure gently correct miscalcula tions mix always thank soundmaneither onstage imme diately performance note email next day sure let booker club owner know much youve appreciated hard work expertise technical staff venue sound stage personnel glad see next time scams envision scenario see solicitation magazine company reviewing type music create send package surpriseyou receive call company executive praises efforts proclaims music top percentile ever received stunning would love opportunity represent wondrous music major players big markets radio record companies etc fact music magni\ufb01 cent even give healthy discount fees usually charges servicesat point red light begins \ufb02 ashing brain money pay money say elo quent one ups intensity fevered pitch spend money make money ive worked insert platinum artist insert another platinum artist im respected business hearing hits believe music make happen music business \ufb01 lled inventive cottage industries however charging naive acts exorbitant fees shop material gray area ive seen many aspiring artist turn bleeding bait circling sharks instance one hollywoodbased pro moter turns pretty pro\ufb01 luring artists gold recorddecorated den pressuring pay services pitch rarely wavers next three days traveling new york convenient miles away meetings already set play material heads major record labels takes money upfront fee staff national nonpro\ufb01 organization songwriters encountered numerous victims particular scamster many reticent complain like scam victims morti\ufb01 ed gullibility youre ever approached anyone business sketchy proposition would advise following first foremost trust instincts chapter live venues venturesnetworking strategies new music business ask names contact numbers clients request additional industry references check online theres site called velvet rope wwwthevelvetropecom mem ber post industryrelated queries prefer remain anonymous asking anyone ever worked dont assume operator legit advertises legitimate music business publication magazines would accept advertising satan paid front exert judgment music business small bottomfeeding sleazes depend upon victims information resources dont afraid ask references verify company persons legitimacy keep mind shortcuts music business nothing ever replace power creating personal contacts network educate business really works dont allow ego sense desperation make decisions compilation cds ok emerging bands youve performed postered pos tured proclaimed pinnacle powers youre starting kick notice youve invited song included compilation cd sure may cost hundred dollars delivered directly hands radio record com pany ar promoters bookers compilations wonderful moneymaking devices ones persuade bands give one song pay anywhere privilege turn producers master man ufacture couple hundred cds give copies bands mail contacts voila theyve pocketed grand process bands copies cd groups whose sole shared merit coming cash pay track course worthwhile legitimate compi lations performing rights societies ascap bmi sesac often showcase emerging bands writers via compilation los angelesbased orga nization la women music lawim diverse highly regarded release neither scenarios cost artists likewise worth cd compilations target speci\ufb01 c local scenes styles music often re\ufb02 ect emerging music community offer effective way groups share costs manufacturing artwork etc likewise certain record companies present emerging acts promotional sampler cds cost bands course latenight television one order everything heartwrenching patriotic songs nearly forgotten hair bands art ists even reduced royalty bene\ufb01 sale cdschapter live venues venturesnetworking strategies new music business lets get real record label exec lis ten disconnected bands one release would journalist really wade groups hope hearing something interesting connec tion producers believe radio programmers record label people realizing criterion inclusion compilations simply whether artist pay fee included generally disdain compilations one latest wrinkles wellworn scam event tiein works like going midemsxsweatemsundanceslamdance well distributing cds everyone sounds good know cds even distributed point wont anyway much baggage might conventiongoer accumulate couple days much actually want take home youre asked participate compilation cd project questions ask producers l type track record industry l acts signed previous releases l criteria inclusion l provide group contact info release l group maintain control songs copyrightask previous releases give good hard listen determine acts youd like share cd space music business way come way youre perceived often included dubious project almost worse heard especially youre sandwiched couple lousy groups compilation cds wonderfully lucrative endeavors producers bands limited economic resources included compilation project may land cd record company exec radio programmer journalist reaches needs coaster cocktail performing rights write songs band need choose performing rights organization youre luck three ascap bmi sesac immi nently accessible believe help songwriter af\ufb01 liate one society surface three performing rights organizations pros dissimilar collect money songwriters music publishers broadcast revenue sources including television radio internet licenses distribute funds members sounds good right keep mind never receive one penny sources af\ufb01 liate reason enough contact soon anticipate cd might receiving kind airplay chapter live venues venturesnetworking strategies new music business ascap oldest largest three organi zations boasts among membership many venerated songwriters history pop music ascap presents showcases unsigned bands various cities around us buckcherry lit gin blossoms save ferris alumni also among exten sive list workshops songwriters music business informational educational sessions guest speakers ascap swapmeet held various cities including la new works heard industry pros ascap governed board directors elected membership reached contacted online wwwascapcom bmi formed alternative ascap origi nally licensed rb country music today equally strong rock pop bmi cosponsors produces live performance opportunities members involved many grassroots events new music nights quarterly program west coast showcases wide variety genresrock alternative pop soul hiphop help expose new talent industrylawyers managers ar publicists journalists well general public large bands played andor signed showcase include counting crows roots stroke train creed contact bmi online wwwbmicom speaking alternatives sesac although widely known two organizations de\ufb01 nitely making lost time aggressive marketing campaign key signings oscar winning songwriter legendary bob dylan sesac writer sesac made strategic alliances host technology companies \ufb01 rst pro offer digital watermarking youre paid every time song aired also offer online licensing af\ufb01 liates online registration works sesac privately held company selective af\ufb01 liates reach los angeles online wwwsesaccom society right contact three examine materials offer concerning pay ment schedules contract length trust instincts remember someone believes performing rights organization one major step ladder businesschapter live venues venturessuccess stories mythology music business huge focus millionselling starsthe bands see mtv vhthose enjoy brief moment teetering charttopping pinnacle success ive reiterated book believe true success stories individuals \ufb01 gure work stay business love remain relevant time able sustain art love chapter pleasure introduce folks whose accomplishments varied wide enduring exemplify networking strategies steadfast commitment determination \ufb01 nd way keep game theres lot learned career journeyschapter jeffrey steele country craftsman songs recorded last three years nashvilles bankable stars including tim mcgraw faith hill montgomery gentry rascal flatts leanne rimes diamond rio jeffrey steele hot country songwriter could possibly songwrit ing success driven californian came two decades broken dreams bustedup bands deals gone sour experiences record executives thought knew country music jeffrey steele important thing song writer needs drive odds instinct keep writing rejection hardships states steele stories stuff turns songs think lot people run things need realize thats youre gonna writing next years independent releases sold web site live shows way procure steeles solo work outlaw lofton creek delivers power jeffrey steele artist backed power major distribution found one song mine played one radio station times week says steele song called good year outlaw outlaw country station theme song next thing know song showing billboard chart completely blue new record takes title track steele notes \ufb01 nally got record store eight years signed major record deals getting records feels good actual piece product walmarts targets chapter success storiesnetworking strategies new music business promote record steele opening shows brad paisley keith urban acoustic guitar youve really got work avows came people connecticut throngs screaming women wanting see brad keith said guys idea know songs whole place singing along stuff new record years ago earned standing ovation stage manager wouldnt let go back encore im getting success shooting foot time perfect born burbank youngest \ufb01 children steeles powers perception honed early observed older brothers sisters heard music recalls songwriter bottom end food chain eating stuff watching learning later things write little brother steele learned vie attention remember \ufb01 shaking hips elvis presley records front whole family brothers getting pissed beating later one familial theme steele referenced town montgomery gentry years ago ageold con\ufb02 ict father son brother father says id watch \ufb01 ght dinner table could never get along ten years went didnt talk dad deathbed morphineinduced state couldnt really make amends could look eye one last time tell writers dont turn way ok write thats big issue life therapy twenty years ago thought knew trying talk like taking wall thought man acting like want right kid dad gave ghost smiled said son let go years ago steele spent dual music career playing bands sunset strip country groups far center la country bars could make living decided concentrate writing songs still couldnt resist offer play bass one sunday afternoon put amp car drove orange country played gig larry parks brother cary hugh wright drums said guys unbelievable next thing know playing every bar town started bringing songs harmonies great onceinalifetime thing boy howdys huge radio hit shed give anything took band top country charts record company wanted band wasnt amenable squeezed polished nashville mold jeffrey steele tells harrowing days boy howdys demise subsequently signed solo deal got worst worst really worse anyone else signed curb records remember guys telling songs sucked wasnt really talented secretary of\ufb01 ce thought chapter success storiesnetworking strategies new music business cute going give record deal things say make feel like nothing meanwhile publishers equally underwhelmed told songs nowhere near market placeoff mile knew loved write gets point either slough think maybe theyre right look criticism see weight guys critics theyll say things discourage years become \ufb01 day nashville jeffrey behind board producing record rca keith anderson singersongwriter hes known six years penned beer run george jones garth brooks hed originally gotten production deal sony talked said youre going make terrible im never going get deal said dude sign production deal sony youre stuck wont option play anybody else well pay money \ufb01 rst couple tracks get everybody interested well get see showcased every label town champing bit six years ago left center promotional tours record production gigs steele tightly structures songwriting time unusual three writing appointments day like im doctors of\ufb01 ce people say anything artistic youre writing much first im freak answers question laughs steele \ufb01 rst appointment day productive inspires next two sessions keeps adrenaline running late hours know theres something wrong cant shut brain im getting writing three morning want keep practicing lyric craft get good want use less words say things instead two lines try get two words uninitiated may mystery jeffrey steele bmis songwriter year one nashvilles proli\ufb01 c talents chooses tour hin terlands instead luxuriating town writing songs checking mailbox must presumably formidable checks explains touring stirs creativity particularly small towns people come invariably tell lives cousins uncles talk something happened town theres something said playing three hours sitting autograph line two always give everybody time day let tell tell like say something positive make time theyre happy see im happy lot people get burned get stories titles gives example song cowrote marv green writer lonestars hit amazed autograph line guy comes introduces wife beautiful lady could tell theyre deeply love says could anyone school said get said alls love mental memory bank went wrote song couple days ago talked abouthe never riches promised life good herchapter success storiesnetworking strategies new music business steele reveals hes always prepared write thats anyone say even im hour late writing session im home working idea want seed something go putting minutes day playing trying think thing keeps mode time ready write something even crappy stuff youre letting thoughts hope new guy comes hes also armed dangerous focused bunch stuff wants write hit songs steele shares sometimes cowriters expect words lay golden egg explains thats hardest partwhen someones looking going going happen im like going happen intend lay golden egg im going privacy home im going front pal lindy robbins late bloomer productive times los angeles songwriter lindy robbins shes penned two songs shine carry clay aikens platinum debut measure man cut jesse mccartney disney soundtrack \ufb01 lm cinderella story shes renegotiated new publishing pact media powerhouse universal music publishing group shes preparing move home shes purchased san fernando valleys trendy noho arts district make mistake lindy robbins overnight success native angeleno relocated new york city robbins tale one fate faith trust timing two years ago money confesses late bloomer publishing deal rodgers hammerstein music new york writing theatrical cabaret art songs making living performing wasnt quit performing decided wanted write pop songs moved back la without deal without money without anything \ufb02 uke entered song unisong international song contest grand prize subsequently invited ireland celtic harmony weeklong songwriter retreat organized music bridges usa conjunction irish rights society imro cast intensive writing sessions hit makers around world moved back la fork laughs robbins onstage singing lamont dozier brenda russell happened fast ireland robbins met rowana gillespie polygram music publishing signed deal company since merged universal music publishing group addition music publisher robbins retains services manager still never stops hustling opportunities matter cuts never stop working songs emphasizes makes regular trips new york meet personally ar executives various labels ive found make connection theyll lis ten song later explains talk life second human thing robbins earned serious music city credentials faith hill cut back international recognition dreamed four half chapter success storiesnetworking strategies new music business millionseller cowritten recorded dance diva anastacia unless cowriting artist generally write songs speci\ufb01 c performer mind cautions writers becoming terms genre whores explains sometimes certain types songs radio try copy trend time youre shopping songs trend changed time youre pitching ar execs heard hundred songs want hear something different sometimes start trend shares many occasions necessary turn business mind order create like write great song today sometimes \ufb02 ow think businessjust write songs get cut theyre fun global perspective vital pop songwriters says robbins ive great things us like clay aiken faith hill ive gotten stuff england france australia important inves tigate avenues rather us go london write dance pop go nashville write country new york write urban thats keeps fresh robbins ability work quickly makes burgeoning catalog song day easily avows im writing trip ill songs percent get placed makes huge difference writes melodies lyrics generally prefers write producer dont work writers except im standards country af\ufb01 rms robbins notes production key getting cuts thats biggest lesson learn good songs tracks werent good enough songs wouldnt get placed demos sound good records robbins says common practice songwriters create words music share percent writing credit producer craft de\ufb01 nitive track worth without great demo song cant get placed mercantile world highstakes songwriting robbins testi\ufb01 es regular trips music city keep centered get burnt writing tracks go nashville get room great collaborator plays piano guitar training theater cabaret comes play anywhere else country songs funny clever pop cant poetic love nashville theyve opened arms universal of\ufb01 ceand faith hill cut didnt hurt one recent trend robbins observes coun try reverting rootsier style im valley girl laughs cant relate much whole southern experience try write know thats love collaboration write somebody really understands help express im writing something urban ill write someone understands world expands excel pop rock people bring expertise \ufb01 nding collaborators something different get lot versatility catalog one newest collaborators popmeister david frank writerproducer probably best known genie bottle song launched career chapter success storiesnetworking strategies new music business christina aguilera david clicked page creatively \ufb01 rst thing wrote together got cut new artist bree larson ive found helps write someone get imme diate response collaboration thats encouraging might someone youve written seven songs none gotten cut think maybe best situation ease com fort creative process another collaborative plus sometimes give one shot im type person likes go something think someone keeps saying thats interrupts \ufb02 ow want go home always fun robbins writing tools simple spiral notebook pen rhyming dictionary thesaurus small digital recorder pages ideas notebook every time something comes add digital recorder holds songs song demoed robbins erases work track make room notebooks dating back good thing using notebook go back look work pages explains also adept writing tracks especially pop dance music close eyes completely sing whatever comes mouth record ideas go back \ufb01 nd verse prechorus chorus like thinking process increasingly rare breed successful song writer producer whose strength uncanny ability write songs virtually cir cumstances wide scope styles still everyday lindy robbins line plenty days im driving writing session im thinking want go mall want go movies want go beach want mommy force work hard luis resto lost music luis resto resplendent detroit piston jer sey stepped accept award barbra streisand announced lose mile recorded eminem song year th annual academy awards resto detroit native forties worked artists anita baker patti smith collaboration marshall mathers eminem jeff bass hes improbable elated oscar winner started piano nine resto recalls brother mario biggest in\ufb02 uence since guitarist songwriter restos parents always supportive boys musical endeavors father even took see jimi hendrix cobo arena luis still elementary school remember leav ing parking lot guy came around checking everyones car horn tones honked intro purple haze laughs fusion music john mclaughlin jan hammer herbie hancock mesmerized young resto needed synthesizer said dad expensive theres something half years age began playing arp odyssey police auction fender rhodes bass amp electro voice mic came possession thats chapter success storiesnetworking strategies new music business began stay brother marios group resto relates remembers \ufb01 rst encounter resto friends piano student friend called said youve hear guy use record resto re\ufb02 ects think appreciate time pain ass boundaries mid resto spent seven months los angeles playing productions pondering move west coast received offer return home play patti smith patti \ufb01 gure resto offers brother brought home patti smiths horse id listen stare cover years later opportunity highlight restos longtime colleague joel martin connected resto marshall mathers worked eminem show mile collaborating songs score latter additionally worked cent shady records signees signi\ufb01 cantly resto acknowledged cowriter fact bears enormous economic implications mathers could certainly play way chooses takes high road know side well resto muses dont say bad way thats grew accustomed heres grand payoff would thought dont get kind record sales marshall give remarkable work mathers full thats hes concerned daughter halie thats main occupation getting next beat head getting next project artists label sessions begin around p ill walk hell drum machine tapping something boot keyboards melody strikes thats good sign evolve anything next half hour hes busy adding beat started might completely differ ent ends always dat going catching everything thats happening collaboration brought resto stage kodak theater accepting award streisand ive done every gig book weddings solo gigs knights columbus halls saw could think daddydaughter dances way evergreen thought oh god artist whose music used play weddings thats pretty classic bob malone road warrior everything bob malonefrom stride in\ufb02 uenced piano chops gravelly dixie growlseems like compass pointing toward crescent city sounds deceiving malone actually new jersey hes spent number years los angeles lived extended periods new york yes new orleans new york new orleans cities pianos every club malone intones new york one wants carry gear new orleans many piano playerschapter success storiesnetworking strategies new music business seasoned road warrior toured neville brothers opened rev al green manhattan transfer performed countless festivals including kerrville falcon ridge shows malone electrifying live performer learned drop proverbial hammer opening shows dont want hear opening act explains win often traverses crosscontinental road performing dates year headlining artist con cert venues seat anywhere patrons rooms biggest impetus tour states malones two delta moonchartmaker releases darkest part night bob malone combined relentless touring schedule earned tenacious troubadour national audience envi able sheaf kudos given impressive sales \ufb01 gures touring visibility would seem signing major label could take next level ive come close lot times confesses dont know change new record ive problem classi\ufb01 cation theyre sure thats reason ive independent choice independence lazy malone books shows handles promo sets interviews drives van even chronicles road adventures vivid prose web site wwwbobmalonecom hes contributing new book working musicians due fall harper collinsselling cds road accounts half malones income \ufb01 rst started touring lot gigs didnt pay opening acts cool rooms got seen id put good enough show every one would buy record id go freebie gig make sales lived last step turning strong live act desperation wonderful motivator prior road gigs malone admits spent time sitting around la awaiting magic record deal top gigs shit hated \ufb01 nally said im going cant taken seriously artist go play cover tunes six nights week smell audiences know guy artist changed decided anymorethen taken seriously summary four artists epitomize one crucial career key never got business instead discovered viable avenues project music also epitomize sterling networking strategy left standing succeed chapter success storiesgo wanna go leaving security home moving another location daunting reality may well necessary advancement career chapter evaluates scenes major us music capitals one sixyear span \ufb01 rst music business incarnation songwriter musician performer lived survived three music capitals today author journalist make home los angeles daily contact new york nashville travel interviews projects eventually aspire professional music career need correspond pitch visit write record live one three dynamic cities aspirations guide must search ideal locale talents willing pack tent move verdant pastures go make happen arechapter nashville nashvilles reverence song form cannot overstated days country music city either christian pop rock gospel alternativeand especially altcountry americanaare also viable forms nashville city surprises rumpled looking gentleman sitting next coffee shop could major songwriter executive record producer certain parts town near music row similar college campus many patrons restaurants music business nashville respects longevity credibility personal relationships key friendly songoriented town major music publishers of\ufb01 ces many smaller boutique companies exist plan visit need research publishers contact regarding submission policies possibility setting appointments visit songwriting business localized stretching along music row th th avenues refurbished homes newer of\ufb01 ce suites hotel rooms cost per night budget motels tend outlying parts town youre planning sightseeing youll probably need car nashville songwriters association international nsai valuable resource schedule trip spring nsai produces annual event tin pan south slate hit songwriter concerts showcases open mics classes panels workshops another new nsai program songwriters symposium twoday fall event offers pitch chapter go wanna gonetworking strategies new music business sessions evaluations music citys esteemed publishers record company executives songwriters guild america sga another strongly supportive organization slate song critiques askapro sessions connect edu cate writers member take advantage events reach online wwwsongwritersorg events town include nashville new music conference also held midfall four day event major industry participation highlights include trade show technology forum panel discussions mentor sessions keynote speakers studio tour nashville information wwwnmc com americana music association conference held fall features industry professionals array panels discussions performances speci\ufb01 c americana format information wwwamericanamusicorg songwriter musicians guide nashville authored sherry bond allworth press invalu able resource visiting songwriter showcases open mics variety places perform including famous bluebird cafe nashville scene published every wednesday free bookstores coffee shops comprehensive listings clubs writers nights going every night week including open mic events line sign play evening however planned hosts \ufb02 exible persuasive personality cancellation might get chance perform night youre going town days check chosen club early stay see scheduled perform later visit set may consist two four songs original cover tunes bmi music connection showcase series held various venues nashville features todays hit songwriters well upandcomers free open public bmi acoustic roundup held sec ond thursday every month sutler pairs top names songwriting soontobreak tal ent bmi roundtable created order arm songwriters powerful information help navigate todays highly competitive music indus try roundtable topics include performing rights bmis history nashville music industry operates tips help become songwriter want held second monday month bmi nashville of\ufb01 ces open songwriters information contact bmi writerpublisher relations department bmi songwriters workshop jason blume generally held second tuesday month invites songwriters serious committed successful com mercial songwriting attend workshop jason blume examines components hit songs covers variety topics including song structure lyric melody writing techniques musical hooks writing heart radio effective demo recording among others cost attend seating limited advance registration requiredchapter go wanna gonetworking strategies new music business decide move nashville temperate climate housing moderately priced countryside stunning keep mind although music industry free thinking southa locale historically progressive nashville arts entertainment communities would indicate nine steps nashville dont expect open doors overnight nashville town respects history longevity credibility take enough money least give illusion level success possible stay friends youre planning sightseeing youll probably need car business people incredibly savvy dont assume youre dealing yokels nashville doesnt care youve done elsewhere use performing rights organization help open doors contact well advance visit dont expect perform miracles behalf nashville songwriters association international nsai valuable resourceespecially youre member membership information contact check web site wwwnashvillesongwriterscom members receive booklet joining features variety informa tion including hotel listings information maximize visit nashville people nashville rip asking pay get deal even name production costs taken ride yes may wind cd wont major label may paid four times much record always wary name droppers people make promises price tags attached music row trade publication excellent source insiders look nashville music scene learn names positions movers shakers demos simpler better since nashville song town demo doesnt highly pol ished guitarvocal pianovocal often suf\ufb01 cient nashville takes music industry seriously caliber talent stratosphere theres lot pride quality dont ever sell short people wear cowboy hats boots nashville tourists new york tin pan alley brill building broadway greenwich village music soundtrack suc cessive eras history big apple since new york center theater world many outlets opportunities songwriters composers create stage cabaret pop world well represented hiphop rb cur rent climate heavily favoring songwriterproducers major music publishers midtown manhattan chapter go wanna gonetworking strategies new music business center songwriting world greenwich village caf\u00e9s coffeehouses clubs presenting wide spectrum acoustic songwriteroriented shows downtown new york songwriters circle showcase held twice monthly bitter end bleecker street village features many citys distinguished songsmiths alongside upandcoming singersongwriters artists selected via word mouth tapes heard listening sessions book eight months advance \ufb01 nd information wwwsongwriterscirclecom umo music presents sunday showcase baggot inn w rd street sullivan street thompson street sundays winter weather bad summer signup door information wwwumocom cornelia street caf\u00e9 cornelia street presents songwriters beat monthly showcase original songwriters booking information www corneliastreetcafecom wwwsongwritersbeatcom sesacs writers storm currently residence cutting room features four organizations writers showcase format due success club alumni norah jones living room also village home major scene ascap writers night intimate showcase series designed feature talents promising new songwriters providing opportunity forge new relationships laidback supportive atmosphere currently held every \ufb01 rst tuesday monthsongs footlights ascap manhattan association cabarets mac instigated showcase program cabaret theater songwriters present new material audience publishers songwriters ascap foundation also presents showcase series thru walls spotlights concerttrained composerperformers cross genres contact society wwwmacnyccom bmi late lehman engel joined forces cre ate setting new writers musical theatre could learn craft bmi lehman engel musical theatre workshop continues \ufb02 ourish consid ered foremost training ground new writing voices bringing forth musical milestones chorus line little shop horrors nine ragtime workshop presents series inhouse cabarets attract music theatrical industry attention workshop participates formally informally various new york regional theaters devel opmental programs contact bmi via email theatreworkshopbmicom songwriters hall fame songwriters hall fame national academy popular music sponsor meetings music indus try professionals enlighten educate attendees craft business aspects songwriting held eight times per year followed open mics cohosted bob leone april anderson information contact bob leone via email infosongwritershalloffameorg current members national academy popular music napm also eligible submit songs songwriters chapter go wanna gonetworking strategies new music business hall fame songwriter showcases held four times annually youll need submit materials least two months advance shows visit manhattan youll want cheap check web travel service like expediacom travelocitycom best deals hotels shouldnt priority since dynamic city never sleeps paraphrase kander ebb youll \ufb01 nd many things occupy time entertainment businesswise city breeze navigate via taxis welldesignated busses subways taking anywhere need go inspiring walk remember numbered streets descend head downtown cant get lost pick copy venerable village voice club listings decide move new york rents among astronomical country musicians opt live brooklyn queens cheaper across river new jersey trains whisk anywhere quickly acoustic artists distinct advantage living new york hub activity close prox imity northeast towns especially boston strong performing scenes multitude venues singersongwriters los angeles los angeles package town songwriters art ists succeed somehow connectedto artists producers \ufb01 lms media ever mutating city angels perhaps appropri ately city angles song essential component writerproducer teams two three specialistseg producer groove maestro lyricistare highly valued era single unconnected song ever existed supplanted corporate highstakes publishing environment film television explosion \ufb01 lm network cable television video games spawned innumerable outlets new music songs songs mirror whats happening charts writing edgy alternative rock singersongwriters requested easily placed check www\ufb01 lmmusicworldcom songwriters guild america sga pro duces variety educational events including askapro series sga membership available hollywood of\ufb01 ce unfailingly writer friendly environment always ongoing classes well contact sga online www songwritersorg another local songwriting group produces well regarded activities including ongoing songwriter showcases educational events web site says la songwriters network wwwsongnet org seeks establish develop promote sustain songwriting community los angeles global songwriting virtual cybercommunity free lowcost access tools required improve craft build successful careers host promote workshops events importantly give back world better music better lyrics greater positive chapter go wanna gonetworking strategies new music business wholesome uplifting sincere genuine musical artistic creation expression performing rights belong ascap try plan songwriting trip around general member meeting held la every year early february year round ascap hosts educational events including music business songwriters studio plus highly regarded acoustic showcase quiet set show spawned spinoff cover series celebrates writers whose works covered prominent artists past participants included vonda shepard jill sobule willie nile joseph arthur sixpence none richer jonatha brooke ben harper catie curtis allen shamblin deana carter rufus wainwright john mayer bmis contributions los angeles night life continued highoctane showsbmis circle songs songwriters club pick month among themare showcase tickets town information available bmis web site wwwbmi com wwwcircleofsongscom sesac west coast of\ufb01 ce located santa monica begun presenting highly regarded industry showcases edu cational events members get connected past years music connection magazine measured pulse las music business music connection publishes special editions throughout year including guide music publishers music supervisors open mics showcases song biz column domain information performing rights organizations publishing companies show cases read current issue online www musicconnectioncom call subscrip tion information distances los angeles vast music community spread beach towns santa monica venice inland west hollywood hollywood central silverlake san fernando valley especially universal city studio city north hollywood acoustic performers lil hals guide wwwhalsguidecom de\ufb01 nitive resource locat ing open mic showcase clubs taxi independent ar service holds annual convention road rally fall weekend classes panels pitch sessions etc member attend event free check wwwtaxicom events early stages development includ ing songsalive expo independent artists www songsaliveorg loyola marymount law school california lawyers arts present industry panel fall excellent networking resource lastly ucla extensions music business programs pres ent one free day songwriter events every september promote upcoming classes decide move los angeles may remind fable blind men elephant every part touch feels different live roaring city tran quil suburbs beach small town high hills neighborhood palatial mansions deep inside barrio still within city limitschapter go wanna gonetworking strategies new music business emerging cities population atlanta thirty ninth largest city united states supportive network musicians clubs radio publi cations city help set apart rb artists songwriters atlanta georgia become musical capital new south ludacris outkast p diddy homes home soul musicthe black crowes collective soul indigo girls shawn mullins elton john john mayer base operations well one things made easier bands emerge possible survive abundance local clubs feature live music east atlanta little five points midtown comes hiphop atlanta unrivaled rappers artists may started big apple city angels migrated atlanta another extension atlanta music scene ground dance clubs djs another supportive outlet helps atlantas music scene thrive local radio album wrasfm ga state universitys studentrun station x wnnxfm citys alternative station given local bands chance heard album georgia music show x gives bands airtime local heard via stations internet site xcom sponsors localsonly stage atlantas annual music midtown festivalall map visiting musician songwriter aspiring executive success determined inter action people meet imperative homework visiting locales make strong enduring impression youre follow keep touch contacts leave ascap bmi sesac members make visit performing rights organiza tion \ufb01 rst stop realistic dont expect perform miracles behalf music conferences maybe youre prepared make move yet major recording capital youll need contacts music conferences proliferate genres music dedicated web search display events coast coast invaluable opportunities make lasting contacts information contacts gained attending songwriting conference cannot overemphasized place meetits empowerment sense community joy belong ing many participants share come away sig ni\ufb01 cantly inspired experiences annual events two come mind quickly durango song expo wwwdurangosongcom name would indicate \ufb01 rst held durango colorado locale shifted telluride organization producing songwriting event wine country north santa barbara imagine chapter go wanna gonetworking strategies new music business combination hundreds songwriters endless bottles great wine durango folks pride limiting number registrants everyone opportunity songs heard industry reps nashville los angeles pros writ ers tend slanted toward countryrootsamericana create \ufb01 elds youre luck panels cover everything copyright basics promotion publicity hit songwriter concerts long nights guitar pulls many rooms second events west coast songwriters conference wwwwestcoastsongwriterorg seminars song screening sessions songs reviewed performance showcases oneonone sessions concerts conference wellspring opportu nities songwritermusicians attend event close enough los angeles draw strong crosssection hollywood publishers record label execs vibe conference endlessly supportive theres respect songwriter goes far beyond monetary commercialization many types music represented tips maximize conference experience bigger necessarily better smaller regional conferences valuable huge confusing cattle call plan plan plan generally save big bucks registering early minimize lodging costs sharing rooms staying friends dont assume youre staying hotel conference held youll pay less group rate check possibilities online sometimes youre better booking room stay hotel event held specify youll quiet area folk alliance conferences unusual musicians jam night consequently quiet wing hotel reserved require sleeping silence research anticipate classes panels work shops want attend often valuable events happening purpose open doors windows pressing press kits cds everyones hands offputting often leave conventions overwhelmed appreciate someone asking card contacting next week im deluged mixers social events key component conferences conventions save energy late night schmoozing return home dont procrastinate file names contacts made chapter go wanna gonetworking strategies new music business write thank letters panel participants whose presentations particularly enjoyed valuable contacts probably attendees dress comfortably distinctively project vibe possible set meetings advance event proffering invitation meal pay generous way interact booth areas also valuable places meet people natural setting especially slow times lunch hours see volunteer assist event conferences comp volunteers world beat teach students uk norway germany japan philippines us emphasize pop music global phenomenon sometimes successful one part world spreads across continents times payoff localized music industry professionals need apprised explosive potential world markets many examples us artists \ufb01 rst became successful uk struggling sideman little richard jimi hendrix came prominence uk returning conquer states monterey pop festivalin following decade aspiring rock singer ohio chrissy hynde moved akron london form pretenders similarly successful stateside breakthrough britain lowly ramones jokes hometown blew away english audiences inspired whole generation punks returning leatherjacketed triumph native new york market songs worldwide los angeles songwriter mich\u00e9le vicemaslin made living years writing songs global markets uk denmark spain scandinavia belgium holland whats secret pitch uk magazine songlink says ive gone midem six times went music bridges trip ireland dpop writers week denmark know ar people world solicit signed publishing deals would \ufb01 nd local pub lishers country id call send songs also id buy international music trades really research proactivity leads contacts vicemaslin says personal relationships music busi ness people worldwide sustained \ufb01 rst huge us hit songwriting career spanned plus years a\ufb01 eld londona pop dance techno music centeris cowriters mecca since much pop recording project oriented liverpool manchester also chapter go wanna gonetworking strategies new music business vibrant music scenes stockholm sweden emerged pop capital past decade dont rule tokyo japan seoul south korea china becoming major world power matter time theres blingbling beijing begin global music education reading trades billboard listing world charts check vicemaslins recommended publication songlink listing acts worldwide need material also search internet many variations theme business music different city state country however real toolscontacts people skills persistence dedicationare absolutely identical matter market youre inchapter de\ufb01 ning direction youve hopefully absorbed enough positive information help make real choices career youve banging head wall trying make things happen perhaps time inner dialogue easy ignore things dont exist writing goals ambitions hopes dreams \ufb01 rst step planning year spend last week december devising list want happen upcoming year whether new position show id like produce artists want interview book want write twelve months later im always amazed see although new benchmarks id set may reached many others efforts behalf primary goals secondary events occurred motion begets motionnetworking strategies new music business stir universe transmitting expending energy correctly know may sound like california newage malarkey try focus ing devoting energy achieving goals weekly daily monthly todo lists effective ways track progress remember small things accomplish eventually add following questions answer questions artists important career life successful music business practitioners go one comfortable situation another would ing move another city go road leave friends family behind pursuit dreams make happen discussed earlier book music business centers creativity creating scene hometown similar bands media artists help attract attention music takes willingness proactive work tirelessly certain personality convince others work good reference points music style viable new audiences remember buyers music progressively younger performing regionally imperative expand audiences live music may even cost travel another area perform long run well worth investment making much money working straight job point youll need de\ufb01 ne strictly music professionalsink swim time dif\ufb01 cult devote eight hours day working someone else attempt music full time may need cut job looseusually harrowing often necessary proposition improving chops classes workshops lessons essential pursuing art also making new contacts aspirations viable dreams marvelous live moment well great thing outreach personal contacts networking strategies practice every single day life others like working even talented musician wont get work one likes around los angeles example talent pool phenomenal goes far beyond technique comes time call players highpaying sessions vibethat best musicians also bring enthusiasm cando attitude make everyone feel like theyre winning team vibe intangible quality energy aura something makes others respond youthe chapter de\ufb01 ning directionnetworking strategies new music business elusive star quality detect cant explain still aspire career major recording artist others need feel coming fear success many ways sabotage intentions either consciously unconsciously using alcohol drugs overeating taking health risks obvious alienate others forget return tele phone calls general take care business may feel deserve successful psychologist psychiatrist least trained accredited one know much harder successful success lose many friends failure expected others resent intimidated may dif\ufb01 cult decide whether people like position talent reward perils instant fortune well known questions aspiring moguls read trades every week know names movers shakers music business track movements study pictures able recognize sight necessary relocated music center discussed many times book either create go recognize talent others try predicting movies well singers selected american idol shows ilk usually correct champion sell artists make mistake sales able convince others transmit enthusiasm emotion major attribute music industry professionals present correctly music people recognize others hip fastmoving world straitlaced suitwearing businessman may alienate musicians even youre side desk youre expected look handle economics planning strategizing tracking income expenses valuable abilities anyone hoping handle earn large sums money go \ufb02 ow virtually every situation music business happens last possible second overly rigid therefore detrimental environment plans always changing musicians typically follow clocks working requires understand ing creative chronology see big picture artist managers handlers talent must able deal details hand also must able visualize occur much road requires master plan capable longterm commitment others chapter de\ufb01 ning directionnetworking strategies new music business time devote career virtually impossible launch viable enterprises dont time energy cannot buy way business insular relation ships run long deep enterprising enough create niche market music business utilizes everything voice performance coaches dentists specialize trum pet players teeth possibly skill could tailored music business rememberthere rules creativity devising outlets applications talents teamwork \ufb01 lm business music business prob ably interactive enterprise entertainment industry artists visible tip iceberg sup ported immense cast players may less evident none less equally vital cases probably enjoy longer careers artist section examines principal players two sides one youre artist needing engage team members two necessary quali\ufb01 cations want work essential \ufb01 elds management need \ufb01 nd agent manager say need duties responsibilities quali\ufb01 cations totally different first managers back day managers often solo operatorssavvy visionaries would attach selves artists guide every aspect artists career longterm relationships norm brian epstein beatles colonel tom parker elvis albert grossman bob dylan interestingly enough grossman never used term manager preferred general works artist describe duties manager many things counselor sounding board partner svengalidepending course needs artist employee hired artist oversee elements need manager easy longer run busi ness affairs youve become successful artists tell think need manager \ufb01 rst question always much income currently generating answer none nil nada correct response need manager ive done everything within management sphere hand holding brow beating booking dates hauling gear bailing clients jail question manager answered phrase whatever necessary would always give keys house artists managed case needed safe peace quiet place laundry handling clients signed record deals taxing existence discovered spending time chapter de\ufb01 ning directionnetworking strategies new music business label artists learned events projects tours went well always artist things fell \ufb02 less successful always management manager take blows artist look manager manager interested act best sign biggest one necessarily ive known new artists signed highpro\ufb01 le managers fared poorly managers attention invari ably focused bigger higherearning clients ones still struggling \ufb01 nd audience technically anyone call manager quali\ufb01 cations whatsoever thats dicey proposition new artists better manager wrong one inevitably alienate need cul tivate record labels rarely sign artists without proper management place sometimes ar executive interested signing act without management recommend someone knows excel lent way come position power beware manager comes simply sign label however unknown unscrupulous ar execs cahoots managers skim split per centage signing bonus offered record label happeneda good manager long term sympathetic artist see big picture facilitate wide range scenarios negotiating record deals sync licenses publishing touring great manager doesnt need know everything know \ufb01 nd everything takes earnings exchange expertise want manager managers special breed business organized understand business works well connected aggressive irrepressible necessary attributes managers hard driving street hustlers smooth ivy league law school graduatesbut capable multitask ing recognizing talent knowing make good manager says yes virtually situation \ufb01 gures make lawyer lawyers music business different law yers civilian world paid hourly retainer basis reputable lawyers los angeles shop packages labels beware upfront fee donald passman author need know music business highpro\ufb01 le hollywood music business attorney whose reputation chapter de\ufb01 ning directionnetworking strategies new music business irreproachable jay cooper another highstakes player peter paterno talking major billings services probably excess hour unless youre negotiating multimillion dollar agreement doubtful need someone level end spectrum cadre eager young lawyers fresh law school eager earn reputation highstakes music world charge fraction fees often lawyers clubs discovering talent operative music business lawyer label familiar may advantage keep mind major labels hire lawyers work simply keep pocket comes time negotiation deals artistsa distinct disadvantage clear con\ufb02 ict interest good lawyer necessary time sign contracts ive seen sympathetic lawyers defer billing altogether relationship artist money problems agents agents work buyer period yes youll need agent successful major deal ready tour otherwise may better booking agents extremely selective generally sign artists know work speci\ufb01 c markets rarely take chance unknown elements relationships case agent buyer state california agent posts bond state order licensed quali\ufb01 ed holdover dark days movie business possible someone agent managerthis considered con\ufb02 ict interest agents generally earn artists gross earnings performances deduct expenses incurred well agent takes clues manager \ufb01 nds fees necessary far artist travel audience speci\ufb01 cs packaging plans recording touring special needs plus sound lighting effective agents highly specialized dealing speci\ufb01 c genre musiclatin jazz world rock example quali\ufb01 cations agent youre probably already booking bands shows parties publicist need publicist story tell product sell nothing could counterproduc tive engage pay publicist garner national publicity anywhere potential buyers go hear music buy cd good publicist map campaign gener ally two three months duration work shorter period concentrating local regional national press publicity campaign generally works around release cd andor tour publicist develop press materials advise photos bios chapter de\ufb01 ning directionnetworking strategies new music business press releases often generate relationships music press see press kits section chapter generating materials major publicists get major results journal ist interact daily variety publicists major companies hollywood small indie operators publicists also specialize youre speed metal example wont want publicist operates cabaret world per week threemonth campaign would ballpark artists responsibilities artist likely take many duties onset career valuable youll handle endeavors entails choose hire functionaries take chores youll know expect day uneducated artist long gone todays successful artistswhether independent signed labelsask questions theyre snowed smoothtalking con operators bullied doubletalk learn different aspects career stronger always music happening youre making headway meeting operatives come quickly naturally trust instincts work people share common philosophy ask truly person trust represent get job mentioned introduction book rarely see listings posted record company jobs theyre far especially age layoffs consolidations reason theyre generally \ufb01 lled within business whose motion upward lateral executives jump position position various companies career \ufb01 rst position ever held business performer songwriter selling advertising recording demo services studios equipment manufacturers los angeles songwriters showcase songwriters musepaper wages lowly minimal weekly draw plus com mission sold collected initially earning little position work parttime job night able afford work almost free day holding two jobs struggle knew build credibility industry id begin somewhere internships timetested method industry employ free labor cal poly pomona college often teach students hold internships labels music publishing publicity companies important realize often order get job business must \ufb01 rst job business work within paradoxical conundrum youll start somewhere keep mind companies leery hiring musicians songwriters may agendaschapter de\ufb01 ning directionnetworking strategies new music business youre located outside major music capital still meet regional promotional sales representa tives record labels turnover rate publicity departments tends high write talk great phone apply area clips articles youve written local school paper helpful indications interest ability write music record labels music publishing \ufb01 rms obvious places apply music becomes component businesseseg coffee companies like starbucks retail outlets fashion designers sporting eventsa forwardthinking aspirant opportunities advance little job security entertainment posi tions priority may need rethink strategy security need come everincreasing list contacts land job music business youll need devote fully company hires time realistic enough know jobs tenuous best belonging industry organizations widening list social business contacts observing patterns startup companiesall create atmosphere information job effectively noticed bosses superiors everyone else interact youll way uppersonal references always strongest calling card position put people together spe cial gift valuable attribute music business networking pro creative con\ufb02 uence would caution always aware balance relationships individuals use one reference let give example \ufb01 rst began managing artists musician somewhat questionable character told good friends promoter handled variety door festivals call use name urged called promoter dropped musicians name absolute silence took entire conversation recover gaffe found defend reputation stranger id dropped name someone respect wrapchapter networking strategies new music business five tips personal references people prefer music business friends peo ple enjoy working become whole person ladderclimbing opportunist musicians curious creatures often lend services people projects believe regardless immediate \ufb01 nancial incentives give take barterill play project play mine factors advantageous upand coming artists friendships camaraderie among musicians enduring force ask someone reference run risk putting uncomfortable position although suggestions may well lead conclusion better let make recommenda tions people like ideas best notice others use reference sometimes brush really referral someone submits music project clearly right rather rejecting often confounded listener might interject perfect \ufb01 lmtv placement means nothing aware personal relationships volatile shifting planning interview hit songwriter id never met whose cowriter top hit happened old acquaintance mine night prior interview happened run friend alerted potential lawsuit brewing two massive chasm friendship gone next morning trumpeted longterm friendship cowriter would uneasy session back home \ufb01 rst book networking published returned visit hometown lima ohio interviewed entertainment editor local paper youve done career isnt realis tic people insisted disagree world commitment resourcefulness imagination creativity shared trademarks contemporaries work safety net guarantees rules predestined career paths follow road golden years teenager cloistered room musical instruments magazines records little stand could forge career obsessions father used remark youre living dream world totally correct dreamed living new york hollywood life far beyond corn\ufb01 elds oil re\ufb01 neries surrounded staying hometown creating outlets art music locally wonderful thing everyone needs love music incorporating fabric life may ful\ufb01 teaching music performing local church choir singing senior citizen homesall worthwhile outlets talented people allow music ful\ufb01 elemental endeavor make others feel good sharing soundchapter wrapnetworking strategies new music business making happen decentralization recording industry may necessary move music capital scenes developed unlikely places recent years omaha nebraska akron ohio austin texas chapel hill north carolina sacramento california athens georgia among prominent make happen sizable audience support musica cdbuying concertattending audienceparticularly large college university nearby local media promote music scene visual artists identify audience hungry culture enlightenment prerequisites scene chris stamey produced artists including whiskeytown yo lo tengo alejandro escovedo forefront rootsdriven sound chapel hill north carolina stamey lived new york playing big stars alex chilton forming dbs north carolina refugees peter holsapple rigby gene holder years big apple stamey returned north carolina coming back south great stamey enthuses gain two three hours every day much easier get things done whether going get gar bage bags meeting someone lunch dont wear armor much love new york fertile stamey observes north carolina necessarily next musical mecca lot things seem like movements one person might one club owner making stand couple musi cians bring wurlitzers play certain way life songs music comprise compass guided chris stamey back north carolina playing alex chilton asked didnt live new york la stamey recalls said good things come provinces barsuk records began venture josh rosenfeld partner christopher possanza release album band busy monster taking name russian word badger label based seattle home death cab cutie jesse sykes sweet hereafter rilo kiley nada surf many others future soundtrack america fund raising compilation rem tom waits might giants others one newest projects rosenfeld explains label \ufb01 nds bands personal references signed artists used accept unsolicited demos got much stuff harder years ago easy someone make music home computer theres much became overwhelming started label band couldnt \ufb01 nd label wanted put music remember thinking time looked rosters labels admired seemed cliquish oh course signed know guys band ive come realize exactly functions time one huge place \ufb01 nd music like bands roster road play shows bring us cd back say band really good share taste music bands roster lot overlap clique thats hear music likechapter wrapnetworking strategies new music business given whatever attributes choose use either positive negative ways music business made individuals dont \ufb01 models said beginning book networking strategies becoming another person allow ing light within shine illuminate career path lives progress needs change successes failures shape personalities many things separate us music rejection changing trends \ufb01 nite abilities lure straight job partners spouses dont understand spend spare time basement tinkering instruments recording equipment recording artists signed progressively younger ages observe many bud ding stars hollywood managed family members mamagers newly coined term stage mothers navigate childrens careers jessica ashley simpsons father joe minister traded pulpit show business highpowered entrepreneur interestingly reverse also true oldschool crooner tony bennett become newly hip watch manager son danny tom jones offspring mark woodward provided service perennially swinging father maybe art love music expressed children dont children encourage nurture teach hope books write courses teach helped enlighten students aspiring artistsa responsibility take lightlyin conclusion plucky poultry childhood lore chicken little ran proclaiming sky falling hear echoed human counterparts lament music busi ness falling let clear music business \ufb01 ne thank video games independent \ufb01 lms cable television satellite radio digital transmissions ring tones remixing rise independent artists add ing burgeoning bottom line tendency use terms record busi ness music business interchangeably record businesssales music hard tangible form like cds dvdsis always state \ufb02 ux quite famously sales cds impacted \ufb01 lesharing music division entertainment dollar ever smaller increments back day consumers far fewer choices spend entertainment dollars music business much greater single commodity whenever wherever individu als make living connected musicperforming writing teaching consulting advisingthere solid music business djs remixers reinvent muse samples reconnect past future soundtrack becomes increasingly crossgenerational new palettes shine wellburnished hues new combinations spin togetherpunk rockers country queens classic rockers hiphop artists possibilities in\ufb01 nite always language reinvented rise hiphop fuels art spoken word world becomes smaller beat becomes bigger music potent passport across lines dimensions chapter wrapnetworking strategies new music business everyone feels skateboarding mis\ufb01 ts wearing tshirted kid street bigband loving grandmother music generated every single day satisfy everincreasing consumerism crossroads art technology even dead rock stars exhumed classic artists remixed todays hottest djs feel power music heartbeat even elvis new dance hit corporate radio squeezes playlist ever tighter new generation musicians hunches computers suburban bedrooms roams hinterlands packed vans gives back muse classrooms choir lofts video games computers advertising cable television independent artists digital transmission sat ellite transmission ipods pod casting years music business never seen many oppor tunities exist today music business two words may music always come \ufb01 rstappendix academy country music w alameda ave suite burbank ca el web site wwwacmcountrycom ascapnew york headquarters one lincoln plaza new ork ny el fax web site wwwascapcom ascaplos angeles w sunset boulevard third floor los angeles ca el fax ascaplondon cork street london wxpb el fax ascapnashville two music square west nashville tn el fax ascapmiami lincoln rd suite miami beach fl el fax ascapchicago n milwaukee suite chicago il el fax ascappuerto rico ave mu\u00f1oz rivera ibm plaza ste b hato rey pr el fax ascapatlanta pmb enth street nw atlanta ga el fax bminew york broadcast music inc headquarters west th street new ork ny el web site wwwbmicomresources organizationsnetworking strategies new music business bminashville music square east nashville tn el bmilos angeles sunset blvd rd floor west west hollywood ca el bmiatlanta peachtree road ne suite atlanta el bmilondon harley house marylebone rd london nw hn england el bmimiami blue lagoon drive suite miami fl el bmipuerto rico ponc\u00e9 de leon east wing suite banktrust plaza hato rey puerto rico el arizona songwriters association p box phoenix az el web site wwwpunkfolkercomassociation independent music publishers aimp los angeles chapter p box los angeles ca new york chapter co burton goldstein co llc w th st suite new ork ny web site wwwaimporg austin songwriters group p box austin tx el tune web site wwwaustinsongwriterorg baltimore songwriters association p box baltimore md el web site wwwbaltimoresongwriterscom black tock coalition p box cooper station new ork ny el web site wwwblackrockcoalitionorg boston songwriters workshop el web site wwwbostonsongwritersorg california copyright conference ccc po box sherman oaks ca el web site wwwthecccorgcalifornia lawyers arts fort mason center c san francisco ca el th st santa monica ca el j st suite sacramento ca el broadway st oakland ca el web site wwwcallawyersfortheartsorg colorado music association e first ave denver co el web site wwwcoloradomusicorg connecticut songwriters association p box mystic ct el web site wwwctsongscom dallas songwriters association sammons center arts harry hines box dallas tx el web site wwwdallassongwritersorg film music network co film music media group washington blvd suite los angeles ca el el web site www\ufb01 lmmusicworldcomthe folk alliance wayne ave suite silver springs md el web site wwwfolkorg georgia music industry association inc p box atlanta ga el web site wwwgmiaorg gospel music association division st nashville tn el web site www gospelmusicorg international bluegrass music association music circle south suite nashville tn el getibma web site wwwibmaorg international songwriters association ltd b new cavendish st london wi england el web site wwwsongwritercouk plain folks music organization n butler indianapolis el web site wwwjpfolkscom los angeles music network p box oluca lake ca el web site wwwlamncomappendix resourcesnetworking strategies new music business los angeles women music lawim national blvd ste los angeles ca el web site wwwlawimcom nashville songwriters association international w end ave rd fl nashville tn el web site wwwnashvillesongwriterscom outmusic p box old chelsea station new ork ny el web site wwwoutmusiccom paci\ufb01 c music industry association carrall st vancouver bc vb e canada el web site wwwpmiaorg san diego songwriters guild governor dr suite f san diego ca el web site wwwsdsongwritersorg sesac inc music square east nashville tn el web site wwwsesaccom west th st th floor new ork ny el santa monica blvd suite santa monica ca el sesac international upper berkeley street london wh qx england el web site wwwsesaccom society composers lyricists beverly dr suite beverly hills ca el web site wwwthesclcom songwriters guild america broadway suite new ork ny el sunset blvd suite hollywood ca el th ave suite nashville tn el web site wwwsongwritersguildcom west coast songwriters laurel st suite san carlos ca el el forsong california nashville web site wwwwestcoastsongwritersorgwomen music p box radio city station new ork ny el web site wwwwomeninmusicorg events breckenridge educational music seminars beams series music songwriting weekends held colorado oll free usa breck colorado outside usa fairfax st denver co web site wwwbeamsonlinecom durango songwriters expo currently producing two events fall expo elluride co spring expo santa barbara wine county el web site wwwdurangosongcom canadian music week p box st mississauga lm z canada web site wwwcmvnet cutting edge music business conference clairborne ave new orleans la el web site wwwjasscomcuttingedgefilm tv music conference wilshire blvd los angeles ca el web site wwwbillboardeventscom billboardevents\ufb01 lmtv folk alliance annual conference wayne ave suite silver spring md el web site wwwfolkorg independent music conference main ave pmb norwalk ct el web site wwwgomccom kerrville folk festival p box kerrville tx el web site wwwkerrvillefolkfestivalcom music business solutionscareer building workshops p box boston el web site wwwmbsolutionscom south southwest music conference sxsw p box austin tx el web site wwwsxswcomappendix resourcesnetworking strategies new music business west coast songwriters conference laurel st suite san carlos ca el el forsong web site wwwwestcoastsongwritersorg winter music conference ne errace ft lauderdale fl el web site wwwwintermusicconferencecom periodicals american songwrit er magazine web site wwwamericansongwritercom back stage west web site wwwbackstagwestcom billboard web site wwwbillboardcom canadian musician web site wwwcanadianmusiciancom cmj new music report web site wwwcmjmusiccom daily variety web site wwwvarietycom hits magazine web site wwwhitsmagazinecom jazztimes web site wwwjazztimescom music connection web site wwwmusicconnectioncom music row web site wwwmusicrowcomthe performing songwriter web site wwwperformingsongwritercom songlink international web site wwwsonglinkcomindex chorus line absentpresent phenomenon academy country music access proof accessibility practicing accomplishments discussing acronyms email advertisements advice asking af\ufb01 rmations working room age assumptions effects agents aguilera christina aiken clay air force air studios airplay monitor airports meeting people album atlanta alcohol use working room alcoholics anonymous night robertson need know music business passman ally mcbeal alpert herb alternative venues altman marshall records amazed green amazoncom american idol american songwriter magazine americana americana music association conference anastacia anderson april anderson chris anderson keith angelou maya arizona songwriters association arthur joseph artists responsibilities good gets ascap black tie dinners compilation cds general member meeting los angeles headquarters list los angeles swapmeet thru walls series web site writers night new ork askapro sga los angeles nashville association independent music publishers aimp assumptions avoiding asylum atlanta atlantic attachments email attorneys audio engineers austin songwriters group b back stage west back ou robbins baggot inn new ork baker anita baker bob web site ballard glen baltimore songwriters association bandwagons banners names barber simon barsuk records bass jeff bbc unsigned web site bds beach boys beatles rejection dealing networking strategies new music business beer run anderson beijing bellrays bennett danny bennett ony big personality billboard airplay monitor world chart listings bios example press kits web sites birth order bitter end new ork black crowes blackberries black rock coalition bluebird cafe nashville blume jason bmi acoustic roundup nashville black tie dinners compilation cds headquarters list lehman engel musical theatre workshop new ork los angeles music connection showcase nashville roundtable nashville songwriters workshop jason blume nashville web site writerpublisher relations department bob malone malone body language bond sherry book ruth boston boston songwriters workshop boy howdy brabec jeff brabec odd braheny john breath mints breckenridge educational music seminars beams broadway new ork brooke jonatha brooks garth browne jackson buckcherry buffy vampire slayer burning bridges bush george w business cards working room c cable television caf\u00e9 press web site cal poly pomona calendar notices california copyright conference ccc california lawyers arts canadian music week canadian musician capitol ower career changes carter deana cd baby web site cds compilation cds dmi networks press kits promotional sampler cds signing unsolicited cds cdwow celebrity strategies interacting cell phones conversations etiquette celtic harmony ireland chance opportunities changing careers character traits charles ray childrens music chilton alex chris thomas chris isaak show christian rock christmas holiday music index church songs soul inspiration cinderella story circle songs bmi clairvoyance clarifying comments clark ena clear channel cliches bios clothing information transmitted live performances tips visual cues clubs see venues cmj new music report cowritten songs cobain kurt cocacola cocker jarvis coffeehouses cohen leonard cole nat king collaborators collective soul colleges education colorado music association columbia records commitment personality comparing comments compilation cds compliments accepting conversations computers cond\u00e9 naste conferences see music conferences con\ufb01 dence posture con\ufb02 icts studio connecticut songwriters association consistency contacts multiple contacts developing conversations see also telephones compliments dynamics email conversations ending lines instigating leading questions negativity sharing sensitive areas \ufb01 rule meeting greeting working room cook au van coolhomepagescom cooper jay copyrights cornelia street caf\u00e9 new ork counting crows country music put downs steele jeffrey cover letters press releases cover ascap cover songs craft business songwriting braheny creative black tie credibility advice crisis resolution strategies crossed armslegs curb records curtis catie cutting edge music business conference daily variety dallas songwriters association dance music dankimpelcom darkest part night malone dave matthews band dawsons creek season death cab cutie demographics music demos nashville placing songs submission services suggestions submitting denny sandy denver joel networking strategies new music business desire details determination diamond rio digital transmission digital watermarking digital wings disc marketing disco music disney cinderella story distractions studio distribution internet radio promotion diy diy ourself convention djs dmi networks dmoz dozier lamont draw honesty drug use drummond bill durango songwriters expo dvds press kits dylan bob e email business cards including nonreturned emails setup copy edison media research education edwards kenneth babyface ego in\ufb02 ation mile einstein albert eisenhower dwight eleanor rigby electronica eminem eminem show emo emoticons emotions crisis resolution email logic telephones reading verbal communication employment industry engel lehman entertainment value enthusiasm entrepreneurs epstein brian equitywaver houses er escovedo alejandro ethnicity questions etiquette cell phones studio hang events list tieins evergreen streisand expanding comments expediacom extreme strategies eyebrows trimming f facial hair styles falcon ridge festival family management farrish bryan fate ony faxing copy setup fcc federal communications commission fees scams ferrari marc cent fight club \ufb01 lm independent \ufb01 lm los angeles film tv music conference 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clothing tips education reading resource list mailing lists web sites major bowles amateur hour malone bob web site mamagers management dealing mamagers need quali\ufb01 cations manchester mancini henry manhattan visiting manhattan association cabarets mac manhattan transfer mann billy marital status assumptions marketing music web site martin joel martin sir george mashups mastersource mathers marshall mayer john mca mccartney jesse mcgraw tim mclaughlin john measure man aiken mechanicals merchandising radio promotion meta tags metallica middle children mingling moguls questions monterey pop festival moreira rafael morissette alanis morrison jim motion picture motown mouseketeers mp mrs fields cookies muffs mullins shawn multipliers murdoch alexi music money success brabec brabec music bridges usa music business ascap music business solutionscareer building workshops music conferences tips music connection magazine music publishing jobs \ufb01 rms music row music stores musicbias web site musicians goals questions international market malone bob personal references studios steele mystery air mystical beliefs myths success n nada surf names banners band names cover letters dropping names remembering names shows napster web site narcotics anonymous nashville moving showcases nashville new music conference nashville pussy nashville scene networking strategies new music business nashville songwriters association international nsai membership information national academy popular music napm nationality questions neediness appearance negativity eliminating personality sharing negative comments neptunes network television see television neville brothers new jersey new music nights bmi new ride josh emily new ork downtown area moving new ork songwriters circle niche markets nile willie doubt nonreturned calls north hollywood npr national public radio sounds eclectic older audiences oldest children ongoing shows children open body language openness communication opportunities creating hidden opportunities optimism outdoor shows outkast outlaw outlaw cultures outmusic outros performances overdressing overnight success mythology p p diddy paci\ufb01 c music industry association paisley brad parker colonel om parks cary parks larry parton dolly passman donald paterno peter payola radio paypal peoplesound web site performing songwriter performing rights organizations see also ascap bmi sesac los angeles nashville periodicals see magazines personal references personality assumptions avoiding big personality birth order negative traits success attributes pessimists phish photos press kits phpbb web site pick month bmi pink polar express politics assumptions polygram music publishing pop idols pop music creative black tie dinners put downs positive outlook possanza christopher posture power telephones practicing networking praisebased music prejudicial statements presley elvis presley lisa marie index press kits bios press kits cds dvds cover letters electronic press kits folders music conferences photos press releases pretenders pri programming princess cruises proctor gamble producers studios progression career promotional appearances promotional sampler cds proofreading materials proposals shows soft tickets prot ools public radio publicists publicity soft tickets publishing see music publishing pulp purple haze hendrix put downs putumayo records q quiet set ascap r race assumptions radio atlanta compilation cds internet radio kcrw promotion public radio satellite radio test shows ragtime ramones rap music atlanta bush george w put downs rascal flatts rb creative black tie dinners reagan ronald record deals record labels access proof jobs recording studios references regal cinemedia reinvention rejection overcoming rejection reliability religion assumptions praisebased music rem remembering names remixes renbourne john repeating names resources respect celebrities networking rejection treating people resto luis resto mario reversion clauses rhapsody web site rigby rimes leanne ringtones road rally robbins lindy robertson mae rock music christian rock rocket crypt rodgers hammerstein music rogers kenny networking strategies new music business rolling stones room working roots rosenfeld josh ross sean roswell rr russell brenda sacri\ufb01 ces samplers san diego songwriters guild san fernando valley santa carla web site santa monica santa monica city college kcrw satellite radio satellite technology save ferris scams avoiding compilation cds event tieins nashville scarves sears roebuck co selfdoubt selfful\ufb01 lling prophecy selfrevealing comments sesac compilation cds headquarters list los angeles web site writers storm setup hard copy sexual preference assumptions sexy clothing shady records shamblin allen shed give anything boy howdy shepard vonda shine robbins signing cds silverlake simpson ashley simpson jessica simpson joe sinatra frank sixpence none richer sixth sense developing press kits sixth sense slick sheets smiling telephone smith patti snopescom sobule jill society composers lyricists soft sell using soft tickets something believe mullins song biz column music connection magazine songlink international songsalive expo songwriter musicians guide nashville bond songwriters age international market music publishers resto luis robbins lindy steele jeffrey songwriters club bmi songwriters guild america sga los angeles nashville songwriters hall fame new ork songwriters musepaper songwriters beat new ork songwriters studio ascap songwriters symposium nsai sony sound checks soundman dealing sounds eclectic vista street sessions soundscan soundtracks south southwest music conference sxsw spears britney stage patter index stamey chris star search starbucks steele jeffrey stockholm stolen songs streisand barbra strengths assessing stroke strong personality studio city studio hang studiotechnical personnel summer donna support positions swag sxsw sync fees sync licenses synthesizers tshirts tag teams talent taxi teamwork technical musicians ed teeth cleaning telephones see also cell phones basics calling ending calls gatekeepers nonreturned calls power use purpose conversation stating sounds timing calls tracking calls television clothing tips los angeles songs en commandments design \ufb01 rule meeting greeting test shows thank yous demos music conference participants performance attendees soundman way streisand might giants busy monster thornley beth thru walls series ascap tickets ties timberlake justine timing artistry effective use time personality telephone calls tin pan alley new ork tin pan south nsai touching base phone calls touring see also venues radio promotion success ower records oyota tracking phone calls train training transferable skills travelocitycom trends troubadour los angeles ears ago steele u ucla extension classes ultimatums umo music underdressing unisong international song contest united airlines united kingdom london music working universal city universal music publishing group universities education university southern california usc networking strategies new music business unsigned artists unsolicited cds urban keith u v vanguard velvet rope web site venice california vennum bob venues alternative venues businesses equitywaver houses \ufb01 tting bands inventing show soft tickets sound checks soundman dealing tips dealing verbal communication see also conversations telephones crisis resolution viability rejection vibe vicemaslin mich\u00e9le victorias secret video games video presentations presskits village voice villegas luis virgin records vista street sessions visual mediums visualizing success vocals volunteering music conferences w wainwright rufus waiting rooms opportunities waits om warwick dionne water wide web designers web sites bios business cards including costs mailing lists merchandising requirements resources list sales updating weekend edition weekends performances telephone calls west coast songwriters conference west hollywood whiskeytown wifm concept wilde justin wine spritzers winter music conference witten patti wnnxfm atlanta women music woodward mark woolford keo working musicians malone working room workplay theater birmingham world cafe world markets wrasfm atlanta wright hugh writers night new ork writers storm sesac lo engo youngest children"
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