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Tax Tips for Musicians

Mar 15th, 2009 | By Martin | Category: Music Business 101

Each year, as the tax season approaches, Allegro publishes these updated tax tips provided by Local 802’s accounting firm, Gould, Kobrick & Schlapp P.C.
Overview and Highlights
The following outline focuses on aspects of the tax law that specifically affect musicians. For additional information on deductions, exemptions or filing status, see a tax advisor or www.irs.gov.
Here is [...]



Interview with Erik Dillard of the Vocal Clinic Talk Show

Feb 25th, 2009 | By Martin | Category: Podcast

This is our interview with Erik Dillard of the Vocal Clinic Talk Show.

 
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The concept for the Vocal Clinic Talk Show is basically a spinoff from Erik’s Youtube version of the vocal clinic (www.youtube.com/user/lloyd614). The Youtube clinic is designed to provide voice techniques and music industry advice to aspiring artists, singers, etc. Currently, the [...]



Naima Johnston

Feb 7th, 2009 | By Martin | Category: Featured Artists

Attempted Suicide at 14, Sexually Assaulted As A Teenager, Told She Wasn’t Good Enough To Sing At 18, Struggled With Eating Disorders In College, Abused by Live In Boyfriend at 22, Saved by Grace at 24, Broken Hearted and Desolate at 30, Fulltime Minister and Recording Artist at 32, Delivered By The Love Of Christ [...]



Interview-Naima Johnston Author of the Book Called To Sing

Feb 7th, 2009 | By Martin | Category: Podcast

This is my interview with Naima Johnston fulltime Christian artist and author of the book Called To Sing.

 
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Naima’s Website
http://www.katapultent.com/naima.htm
To order the book Called To Sing email Naima:
naimamusic@yahoo.com



Christian Booking 101

Dec 18th, 2008 | By Martin | Category: Podcast

Interview with Mike Thigpen of the National Inspirational Youth Convention. Subject: What pastors and conventions are looking for when booking artists.   http://www.niyc.org/

 
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Katy Perry, Christian recording artist?

Dec 1st, 2008 | By Martin | Category: News

You call her Katy Perry, we call her Katy Hudson, the singer who at the tender age of 16 released her self-titled debut album in the Christian marketplace.
You got it. Katy Perry, whose single “I Kissed A Girl” is tearing up the Billboard charts, got her start in the Christian industry.

The daughter of two conservative [...]



How To Grow A Fan Base

Nov 22nd, 2008 | By Martin | Category: Podcast

Podcast #1
The only thing that determines your material success with music is the number of fans you have who are willing to spend money on your CD’s, downloads and merchandise and pay admission to your live performances.
This show tells you how to build a thriving fan base that are willing to support you financially.

 
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Sayvee - New Artist Website Tool

Nov 22nd, 2008 | By Martin | Category: Marketing and Promotion

Canadian startup Sayvee will “soon” launch a new service that allows artists to quickly and easily create their own websites to sell their art, build community, support positive political causes and more.

5 Reasons to get a site through Sayvee.com from Nico Boesten on Vimeo.



360 Music Deals Become Mandatory As Labels Prepare For Free Music

Nov 22nd, 2008 | By Martin | Category: Music Business News

360 Music deals give labels their standard cut of CD and digital download sales, but also give them a percentage of event ticket profits, merchandise sales, endorsement deals and anything else that uses the artist’s brand or music.
A year ago they were still seen as controversial and experimental. Labels defended them as justification for investing [...]



How to Write a Great Band or Artist Biography

Nov 22nd, 2008 | By Martin | Category: Music Business 101

Writing a Great Band or Artist Biography
A bio is the cement that holds your presentation together, creates your identity, brands your style and leads the reader directly to the music. Ideally, your bio should be applicable for multiple purposes: a key ingredient in your press kit, an essential element on the homepage of your website [...]