All About the Music Business

Learn tips and advice on success in the music business from our expert in this free video clip series.

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Summary: The music business is an odd and complex world. It doesn't work as most businesses do. It is constantly changing and evolving because what we want and are looking for in music as a society is constantly changing and evolving. Artists are evolving as well. As a new style of sound emerges that becomes popular, the business tends to shift in that direction. For artists it is especially essential to understand this and use it to your advantage when talking to record labels or even when writing songs. These days it is not enough to have a great song or a great band. Sadly today sometimes understanding the business of music is just as important if not more important than the music itself.

This is a fantastic video series that gives you all the informational tools and ideas for you to take charge of your musical life whether as an artist or a business man. Our expert has been in the music business for decades and writes as well. He covers everything from record deals to royalties to following your dreams because what is art without passion. If you are even toying with the idea of doing music professionally at any scale or in any avenue this is an invaluable series to watch. You will need all of it and more!

About the Expert

Barry Bergman is a Veteran manager, music publisher, speaker and consultant, who is the president and founder of the Music Managers Forum, in the United States. An outspoken advocate on artist rights, he has testified on Capitol Hill serving the interests of artists. On June 28, 1995, representing the International Managers Forum, Barry testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts & Intellectual Property in a hearing on H.R. 1506: "Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act of 1995." Through his efforts and other industry leaders, President Bill Clinton signed this bill into law on Nov. 1, 1995. Barry currently manages Billy Harvey, a singer/songwriter and producer based in Austin, Texas, as well as Marc Ribler, a New Jersey singer/songwriter, currently making his debut CD. Barry already had 30 of his songs covered by other artists around the world, and is responsible for signing rock artist, Meat Loaf. Barry was honored at The United Nations, by international fellow music managers.

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