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How to Be an Independent Recording Artist

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Learn how to succeed as an independent recording artist and get tips for making it in the music business in these free videos for unsigned bands and artists.

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Tags: song, artist, band, independent, business, recording, record, label, unsigned

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Summary: The music business doesn't work as most businesses do. It is constantly changing and evolving because what we are looking for in music as a society is constantly changing and evolving. Recording artists have to pay attention to trends and shifts in their industry: as a new way of bringing music to market emerges and becomes popular, more and more independent musicians are expected to make shifts in that direction. These days it is not enough to have a great song, a great sound, or a great band. In the highly competitive music industry today, understanding the business of music is just as important—if not more important—than the music itself.

In these free do-it-yourself videos for unsigned bands and musicians, learn how to succeed in the music business as an independent recording artist. Get tips on how to get your songs heard, how to do album cover art and packaging, why using a recording studio is important for your first record, how to make a press kit, how to take a band photo, why persistence pays off, and other important pieces of advice. Watch these clips and you’ll be well on your way to making it as a working musician or band.

About the Expert

Contact: fourfrontmusic.com

Expert: Christopher Knab is co-author of the third edition of “Music Is Your Business,” a book filled with insights into the business side of being a successful musician or band. He is also a contributor to the “411 On The Independent Music Movement” DVD project. You can find out more about it at 411onmusic.com.

Knab, recently honored by Seattle’s Rocket magazine as "One of the Most Influential People in the Northwest Music Industry," is both the consummate music fan and devoted instructor, focusing on helping musicians help themselves with the business of music.

chris@fourfrontmusic.com

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