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    "cleaned_text": "copyright cowboy ventures inc rights reserved newartistmodelcom hack music business even great strategies visit newartistmodelcom chapter music industry even years ago today artists run careers much like entrepreneur runs startup company little help big companies major record labels new music industry revolves around write music record distribute fans plan tour manage connect fan base create marketing strategies opens vast array opportunities anyone become successful artistic skill dedication perseverance required said entirely responsible career ton things need get head around find time social media digital distribution touring budgeting income expenses magic bullet potential know identify multiple revenue streams team members support career need dedicated succeed new music industry need passionate music someone asks want musician tough environment answer needs mean option cant music newartistmodelcom hack music business sound like keep reading new artist model represents new artist ecosystem one career revolves around record label strategya framework apply career matter kind music play far along may mindseta new way thinking music career career longer limited restraints old music industry dont let mind creativity restrained either newartistmodelcom hack music business course book youll learn new music industry new artist model fits within industry youll also learn tons musicians already using new artist model successful well look strategies work discuss apply career right indie musician already know extremely creativemore business minds youve probably never thought way mind entrepreneur key harness creativity career customize new artist model strategy success newartistmodelcom hack music business chapter new music business economic model driven music business years longer relevant record labels used invest heavily artist development marketing distribution taking risks upandcoming acts one charttopper could justify investment development dozens bands longer case labels simply cannot bring enough money recorded music cover expenses business changed today business finding next superstar sell millions records sell fast fans dont go record store find new music anymore lot fans dont even music easy access low cost music streaming personal life musician longer thing mystery fans world learn favorite singers personality interests following social media internet opened opportunities smaller niche bands get music fans longer top able make living music lot people complained changes music industry like everything else change change isnt positive negative rather change matters todays model would worked past technology expensive valuable connections hard come way though past model wasnt always best choice musicians anyway instead looking industry change dead end game see open door todays music industry onesize fits model every single newartistmodelcom hack music business musician free experiment find works best fans music careers one key points new artist model want successful new music industry need consider revenue streams generate work coordinated effort promote creating reality name game creative figuring economic model make money changing industry ripe innovation think outside box newartistmodelcom hack music business look image traditional labelcentric music business modelcomplicated difficult navigate take time notice things notice removed artist fans direct communication communication go big companies like record labels radio stations look many entities middlemen money flow grey arrow go get back artist past record labels position power due high costs musicians couldnt record distribute music communicate fans without help record label viable way make picked ar rep even didnt guarantee success label dropped record cut marketing newartistmodelcom hack music business look new music business model take time notice things artist direct connection fans social media internet artist collect money directly fans via online stores platforms newartistmodelcom hack music business new artist model music industry artist center ecosystem control business control copyrights control gigging control image communicate fans choose kind promotions use sell music grow fanbase instead signing major label receiving royalty advance hire contract services need model puts responsibility artist especially early stages career dont label publisher major label get music radio print copies album create image wont major publisher pitch plug music major films need things requires lot work dedication able find fun developing brand nurturing career focusing goals knowing solid plan help musicians entrepreneurs successful artists writers future start independent stay independent create businesses around suit ambitions personality style connect directly fans control destiny start thinking music career way entrepreneurs think startup companies entrepreneur think provide product music service live show fans customers product service completely unique develop time past musicians products record labels today create product youre ceo music career newartistmodelcom hack music business know went music could never see desk job business school like mentioned earlier youve already got entrepreneur mindset need learn tap product approach career like entrepreneur starts product ideain case music think exactly making different stuff already dont think musicyour personality image important aspects product genre identify emotional songwriter largerthanlife performer stand next figure customers case customers fans internet information pretty easy come check fans tools like google analytics facebook twitter social media channels use also go old fashion route talk fans shows old share interests example karmin specifically targeting young teen girls interested popular music start lean learn lot entrepreneurs get bogged business plan stage think need plan every step way able predict revenues five years tee havent yet take read lean startup eric ries easy read concepts applied industry even music lean startup need get product market quickly possible newartistmodelcom hack music business doesnt need perfectjust get new artist model really differs past longer spending year sometimes tens thousands dollars full length album release small release often theres couple methods could release small eps every months could release traditional album keep cover songs flowing youtube channel every weeks could also go lowest denominator release one two original songs month one strategy im fan like release release one song fans via social media tell youll release next one get x number comments likes get fans hyped also shares news friends sure pick number think attainable current career level key frequent releases learn way fine tune songwriting performance marketing releases road producer dj zedd frequently plays songs hes working live released gages crowds reactions various parts songs wants back drawing board could release rough recordings videos song sketches ideas fans opinions release two songs simultaneously see gets plays build team every entrepreneur team also something lot indie musicians lack term diy pounded heads years wonder lot musicians still think going alone best option end spectrum musicians think team means top manager agent cost pretty penny newartistmodelcom hack music business entrepreneurs dont teams made top dogs field often work college buddy family member really digs product cause youre starting passion trumps experience day especially youre short cash think among group friends acquaintances would willing able step plate manager know anyone passionate music industry business school friends knack taking good photos experience photoshop network youve ever met entrepreneur youve probably overwhelmed energy outgoing personality entrepreneurs extroverts passionate eager spread word make connections take tips entrepreneur dont afraid tell anyone everyone music dont band plays local club doesnt talk anyone gig introduce bands playing promoter club owner guys running lights sound board even youre shy person step outside minutes make sure make new friends contacts get conversation going music knows may find way collaborate especially music industry success come connections planning better idea think like entrepreneur lets start planning career want successful music career need take time get know upfront need focus finding youre good youre motivated need set goals reflect skills newartistmodelcom hack music business concrete goals give something aim also help decide first step know everyone wants rich famous musician youve probably realized vague goal like leaves discouraged confused move forward many apps services available today many indie musicians suffer choice paralysis tool use build website company best digital distribution social media sites deserve attention choice especially daunting money involved one wants fork cash service may work planned get past decisions research best friend situations keeping goals mind also help every single time youre faced choice ask option brings closer goals set goals youll need little soulsearching figure really want much time dedication realistically going put team like cowriters band members manager make sure everyone page key specific possible instead saying want rich famous try something specific like want able full time musician yearly salary least able tour outside home state top youll want start mapping milestones tasks within goal breaking goals small achievable steps helps keep motivated positive think goal set break lofty goal smaller tasks like gather contact information local venues contact venues week connect another band share gig suddenly finding way reach goal becomes manageable newartistmodelcom hack music business one band used goals planning advantage karmin start knew wanted pop duo targeting young teen audience originally releasing original music werent getting much traction interest manager nils gums suggested duo cover current popular songs get front target audiencethese songs young teens searching youtube followed charts consistently covered popular songs every week took time lot covers one karmins covers went viral important takeaway karmin knew goal made plan get stuck given cover strategy weeks would never gotten today react opportunity next well take look something even entrepreneurs trouble sometimes reacting opportunity musicand life matteropportunities pop least expect job ready opportunities could anything pick gig publishing deal chance collaborate local musician either way artists react quickly ones succeed good think possible outcomes actions something cant fit everything busy schedule one wants something regret later learning pick chances important thinking opportunity bad thinking comes point need decide take leap newartistmodelcom hack music business lets take look amanda palmer famous indie artist avid social media user made k two hours jumping opportunity well celebrated crowdfunding campaign palmer tweeting followers alone computer friday night fans joined conversation group quickly formed losers friday night computers amanda palmer created hashtag lofnotc thousands joined conversation fact became trending topic twitter fan suggested tshirt made group palmer ran idea sketched quick shirt design threw website night shirts available two hours later palmer made would easy disregard fans comment sit couch watching netflix rest night nothing bad would happened hadnt designed shirts spur moment committed project nothing good would happened either newartistmodelcom hack music business keys success mind racing new ways think career ill give finish chapter think sometimes get caught moment forget little things living life music privilege earn little satisfying spending time making music make lifes work truly joyful however chances successful extremely low people going get going work hard earn right musician respect privilege free enough choice honor opportunity one charge muse happy positive people worst enemy countless times heard artists tell reasons career working time putting blocks way pointing fingers people things holding back stop whining blaming people make conscious decision going successful things going work favor creating reality every day make good one excel practice practice practicethen go prepare never ready enough opportunity live shows always better songs amazing playing improve ceo musician business learn run company effectively reach fans effective social media marketer dont hold back ready professional newartistmodelcom hack music business best ability find way great lets face really hard amazing people natural talent see first seconds meeting truly blessed rest us find niche passion calling reach ask people around feedback find good focus get people help dont stand rise pack struggle forever amazing learn breathe keep focus stay calm nothing pleasant working someone knows goal remember old adages thinking speak taking deep breath lay someone us lot going lives benefit staying focused goals remaining calm situations learn yoga exercise run meditate sit still breathe learn dont take seriously one else fun amazed many people spend much time looking backwards trying understand people think worrying past embracing future reviews important dont run let ruin day everyone going like people good time matter difficult things get move forward dont give thing help career take forward momentum going reach goals lot people stuck mud take action make move see happens dont spend time procrastinating worrying hard something positive advance cause feel much better acting instead waiting worrying newartistmodelcom hack music business find way make money start small grow avoid debt probably important strategy many artists gotten trouble past taking label advances big loan get kind cash flow happening right away matter small sell merch play door license songs play sessions teach write start musician business biggest mistake make borrow lot money spend things dont matter unique true vision say something people remember ones unique exciting special provocative fascinating original inventive andor interesting music basic form communication really successful artists something say work delivering message chances success go exponentially unique position message create following fans really listen something important say work play people like every day collaborate often music tribal experience cannot make great music alone surround talented people write together play together try new things bounce inspiration learn listen let music weave way around find producer songwriting partner musicians dive together whole greater sum parts newartistmodelcom hack music business chapter building musician business impossible one person everything needs get done case recording artist need record produce promote work songwriter needs write find placements songs recording another artist spot tv show performing artist needs find gigs plan every aspect tour show traveling expenses setlist light show top every musician needs handle business side career include website social media marketing merchandise finance distribution think entire career youre rude awakening weve heard term diy practically every single indie music business article since dawn st century tools available today artists know publisher distributor label engineer producer marketerand room truth many indie artists getting really frustrated trying make diy work theres enough time day get everything done sometimes music thing gets left forgotten sound like great artists longer doitwithabigrecordlabel perhaps diy isnt best option either lot artists excellent business chops theyre still experts important things like creating music cant expert everythingtheres enough time day key find motivate people new artist model want newartistmodelcom hack music business get musicians thinking terms diwo others even earliest stages career dividing tasks team members looking towards friends fellow musicians help think analogy made entrepreneurs last chapter every business team grows become successful needs way running musician business eventually need help team need depend stage career skills think team building efforts progressive process expands capabilities time independent artist developing career jump hiring full team industry professionals immediately instead business entity evolve career begin bring money expand business grow accommodate expansion method way startup company grows team start lean agile adding resources necessary team doesnt even seasoned pros band youre already way ahead game everyone unique skills take advantage one band member may math wiz put charge budget keep track bands income expenses spreadsheet voice financial reason comes spending money another band member may peoplepersontheyre outgoing confident afraid pitch music passionately enthusiastically person could face band comes business networking job call promoter pitch music publishing placement sponsorship talk soundboard guy show newartistmodelcom hack music business lets take look recent pop sensation betty betty whos somebody loves began drawing attention pop music world release first ep movement spring september song featured viral gay marriage proposal video days later signed rca records betty didnt get today great team behind whole way producer peter thomas manager ethan schiff attended berklee college music betty peter thomas able find really latch onto signature pop sound schiff helped set business side things key take away team doesnt made topoftheline professionals charge thousands dollars time team start friends classmates band members people really passionate music often passion important money connections time management get managing whole team take time really get top managing time tasks probably play part artist business professional sometimes way result find juggling entirely many tasks problem comes longer find enough time matters mostyour music think way dont quality music build business around build musician business find time practice create refine craft also running business side things staying social media strategizing launches making important industry connections first step streamline really ties back newartistmodelcom hack music business goal setting theres anything thats bringing closer goals stop take close look youre spending hours day tasks dont much benefit eliminate simplify postpone next step delegate many artists defensive controlling comes artand good reason personal statement however delegate tasks team members get things done really clear lot personal time get habit dividing tasks instead taking whole load person list tasks need complete try prioritize list urgent matters tasks keep putting putting high priority highpriority jobs break smaller tasks accomplishing small stepping stones help feel like youre accomplishing things keep state forward momentum remember make time music easy get sucked answering emails managing social media making website without music dont anything build business michael shoup musician entrepreneur turned career around started making profit time management graduating college bachelors degree music shoup started career musician funding tours money made freelance web design three years effectively gigged high interest credit card debt little show efforts gave professional music career went web design full time wasnt organized time able succeed music prioritized tasks free time delegated tasks automated scheduled newartistmodelcom hack music business anything could automated made sure left time important thing art time management helped michael shoup become debt free top hes managed selffund album started music marketing agency southmusic created social media app visualive internal team note ill referring band group musicians frequently collaborate internal team musicians band songwriter may lyricist works solo performing artist may hire musicians back live show recording artist may frequently work certain producer engineer band little easier function without outside help distribute responsibilities among member grow hire outside team members like manager agent need assess situation determine whether hiring team member benefit business growing responsibilities start draw away core product require perform tasks outside core competencies may time expand team music business like business get organized legal business entity many bands musicians dont see legal business like google southwest airlines discussed earlier providing consumers product music andor service performances like business organizing legal entity make money easier manage make appear legitimate outside parties newartistmodelcom hack music business several options structuring organizing business basic legal entity sole proprietorship type business conducted one person sole owner company sole proprietor might best songwriters session musicians work alone without band could also good option group leader hires band members employees gives ownership decision making power leader sole proprietorships easy set since one owner complicated contracts forms must fill however sole proprietor personal assets risk ever get sued common business structure musicians general partnership partnership two people conduct forprofit business coowners type business best teams two members divided ownership decision power create partnership need write partnership agreement details rights responsibilities partners partnership agreement easy set little cost associated formation like sole proprietorships personal assets risk ever get sued additionally partnership dissolved one partners decides leave corporation business entity separate owners means corporation everything person including owning property corporation keep existing even one original founders leave corporations complicated legal entity best musicians solid income big teams costly setup requiring fees documents advantage corporation personal assets protected event lawsuit newartistmodelcom hack music business order get best worlds many musicians opt llc limited liability corporation llcs combine elements partnership corporation theyre pretty easy inexpensive set still provide owners protection personal assets internal agreements start business important issues think put writing legal stuff may tons fun taking care front help smooth bumps inevitably come road dont want spend hardearned money lawyer drummer refuses speak also much easier talk worstcase scenarios everyone happy friendly excited starting new venture better internal agreements set team starts entering outside agreements heres main points internal agreements ownership company first need figure owns company varies depending kind team type legal entity organized typical person rock group members could equal owners situations singer guitarist may focal point group act sole owners members functioning hired employees songwriter working lyricist could equal coowners business create together lone songwriter occasionally works collaborator could musician business choose equal ownership hierarchical ownership model models pros cons remember first key point new artist model one path success business structure choose ownership newartistmodelcom hack music business model works best use name happens name one people leave group teams choose use name every member present means one member leaves one use name others choose allow majority members use name teams use key members solve issue key members important members team could songwriter lead singer lead keyboardist case team broke name could used one key members part decisions voting voting common method making decisions organized sole proprietorship team leader may decisionmaking power voting equally weighted member receives one vote uneven important members like songwriter receiving votes rest team either way make sure odd number votes end tied votes teams also use unanimous decision method however almost impossible everyone see eyetoeye everything could result missed opportunities things may vote include purchase decisions hiring new members business decisions like whether enter record deal making changes agreement salaries need decide copyrights aka potential revenue credited divided members could simple even split members choice divide uneven percentages important members receiving higher percentage one member focal point team rest team members could even work salary money comes related copyrights also need know money sources touring merchandise split newartistmodelcom hack music business many successful bands broken members makings others due income royalties sure think equitable split want make internal team take time understand members strengths weaknesses assign roles accordingly team made different people different personalities skills one member may extrovert likes center attention person may best suited handling social media channels someone team may logical think things acting person may best keeping track finances assigning roles match personalities strengths see musician business run smoothly efficiently external team personal manager beginning really focus music creative side career without bogged administrative business responsibilities like saw betty personal manager could friend classmate relative understanding business music industry many big artists today still original manager dont close friends family understand industry seek professional personal manager ask recommendations network personal manager managers work independently others work large management firms personal manager partner key communication link involved running musician business personal managers job help artist attract retain fans build brand grow business responsibilities include raising visibility negotiating contracts newartistmodelcom hack music business partnerships keeping artist organized managing promotions social networks websites mailing lists getting press traits make good personal manager looking ideal manager creativelogical type need able think outside box come strategies reaching new fans growing musician business also need kind person look critically results improve future need willing talk people make phone calls hit road importantly though personal manager needs thoroughly understand music industry passionate music someone connect trust artist manager usually compensated percentage artists overall income days thing standard deal managers stake anything artists gross includes income live gigs record sales publishing royalties merchandise whatever else manager contributes artists career deal make important important picking right person work like getting married youd better sure values aligned trust work person pick manager key success management combination innovation passion tenacity leadership connections ability raise capital want manager work hard create brand business partners better manager solely focused many managers work multiple artists set expectations accordingly newartistmodelcom hack music business attorney depending situation may seek help attorney early lawyers play major role shaping external agreements personal manager record labels music supervisors publishers wellconnected experienced lawyer benefit birds eye view industry artists deals look like lawyer may charge hourly basis per hour depending experience reputation charge percentage revenue profit deal negotiating behalf others work value billing means ask fee deal finished based involved shaping executing deal value billing typically addition hourly rate attached retainer monthly fee get point negotiating contracts external team member publisher manager agent record label need seek advice lawyer ensure get best possible deal even good understanding law legal lingo tricky understand easy overlook potentially massive loopholes pages pages dense text many small bands excitedly signed major label contracts without legal counsel lived regret ton external team members consider team agent accountant business manager publisher tour manager well cover team members later book hang tight newartistmodelcom hack music business chapter gigging live music industry great source income many musicians many artists make money touring playing live recording publishing income streams combined additionally contrast declining recorded music revenues live revenues steadily increasing years course amount money involved lot artists popularity total number shows play often tour total number people attract venue live show around since humans started playing music entire history nothing able replace recorded music progressed one new medium replaced one came phonograph record cd digital download cloudbased services nothing replaced musician stage playing music think concerts go beyond music realm social experience fans opportunity interact music connects people many find easily approach someone similar musical taste concert everyone common interest result amazing energy want start thinking live show little differently theres lot musicians see gigging another revenue stream something another part job like answering emails move want take minute think gig newartistmodelcom hack music business live show another revenue stream gives opportunity promote something specific drive sales connect fans directly learn improve songs performance kind like point parts career meet come together live show tie back build upon aspects career like recording publishing released new album try come creative ways tie live show know youll doubt performing new songs go beyond lets take look wild feathers rock band nashville tn week leading release selftitled debut album wild feathers made album available early shows exclusively superfans strategy gave superfans incentive go shows get excited release top band gave concertgoers little surprize every album sold included two cdsone keep one share friend strategy genius couple reasons selling album early specifically targeting superfansthe ones would travel hours get hands album everyone else passionate music superfans also likely tell friends wild feathers giving extra cd really empowered superfans share turned superfans marketers concept doesnt apply gigging youll doubt see move forward book new artist model think career like box gears different gear representing publishing gigging recording gear separate work together towards one common purpose newartistmodelcom hack music business fans perhaps best part gigging opportunity presents connect fans done correctly touring actually fantastic way build fan base connect people meaningful level key really active know lot musicians get really frustrated gigging feel like people interested drinks performance bring every night dont need flashy light show video production truly great live show fact connecting audience different waya way thats unique youwill probably effective bring fan stage sing song stay show talk fans feature fans video use backdrop think work financially fans like brand trying create unforgettable experience example heavy metal band someone sing may work instead jump stage scream atwith fans bring fans onstage headbanging contest creative want live shows transcend sound become experience want create strong memory minds fans mind never cancel show unless absolutely necessary strong negative memory show cancelled last minute stay fans mind like positive memory fact studies show people likely share negative experience share positive experience artists arrived club gig power outage whipped acoustic guitars turned trash cans drums given fans intimate exclusive unforgettable experience could tell friends amplifier breaks dont cancel show see venue available ask opening headlining act borrow newartistmodelcom hack music business live show also presents unique opportunity learn fans get insight like songs popular kind interactions really get going live show feedback loop extremely short something get instant feedback whether audience digs go crazy guitar solos use advantage put great guitar solos songs love prog rock instrumental breakdowns sure feature long breakdown shows respond well ask clap certain sections scream others try come ways engage fans directly live show touring team agent agent middle man musician promoters venue owners basically theyre responsible getting gigs includes logistics tour negotiating contracts routing artists find difficult break local scene without agent agents connectionssomething thats really valuable music industry well look ways make connections later chapter heres example agents job artist manager start get traction market decide try tour figure vision connect fans agent helps determine extensive tour cities hit tours goal agent contact promoters pitch show needs convince promoter show successful worth promoters time effort agent book dates present finished tour artist manager booking agent typically works commission usually artists gross live show income sure dont give agent percentage songwriting newartistmodelcom hack music business recordings making money live shows book promoter promoters business people music industry buy talent promoters club owners concert promoters festival organizers event planners promoters main responsibilities include advertising promotion show making sure everything artist needs perform lined concert organized promoter responsible paying upfront costs associated live showits big expense costs occur show takes place promoters take large risk losing money show canceled ticket sales good expected working promoter doesnt mean need leave promotion playing smaller clubs venues promoter able provide lot marketing make sure resources available eg customizable flyer either send venue available download good band photography music hear share embed etc case help organized professional help venue help show band act together especially playing smaller clubs venues promoter able provide lot marketing need announce show website social media channels try running promotions get people shows give people reason come shows might announce playing unreleased song new album giving away tshirts show appreciation amazing fans newartistmodelcom hack music business getting gig promoters lot pressure fill venue bodies need substantial crowd either buy tickets pay cover fee door andor spend money food drinks take loss reality whether promoter loves hates music primary objective draw audience find ways prove draw audience collect information past shows prepared give promoter list venues played capacity venues many tickets sold whether sold also try target venues play genre music trying get spot perform singersongwriter bar nashville punk band would futile matter many fans contacting promoters remember personal business emails arent going cut itespecially cold emails call invite one shows show fill room even better get connection music industry know call promoter say hey guy know told call theres way better chance give music chance difficult get music industry connections provide point reference dealing promoters musician easy ticket connectionsother musicians lot easier approach artists get conversation going music form long term connection cool thing may know agents promoters attorneys business people could introduce newartistmodelcom hack music business try strategy lets say want able play new city make connection either person via social media band musician established fan base city try target someone similar style plays similar size venues propose headlinetrade youll open home city theyll open home city puts front new audience introduces local club owners would never able contact winwin planning gig order plan gig effectively figure hope gain talked second chapter goals planning prerequisites success common reasons play live besides potential cash earn could promote new album song meet interact fans work live chops play bands create relationship know want play live set goals show could sell x number cds get fans involved live show create live recording video use youtube channel upcoming album goals directly related purpose playing live want promote new album goal could sell cd maybe give two price one get fans sharing goal interact fans goal could stay every show talk fans setting tour gig difficult time consuming task costs need considered budgeted transportation living arrangements must made fans must notified deals must negotiated lighting production show must designed even relatively small artists take time plan carefully order make process smooth possible heres things newartistmodelcom hack music business need consider planning gig want tour single gig local tour tour coast full country tour fullblown international tour route get point point b tour multiple dates need consider order visit location ideally want route tour way requires least amount travel youre driving make sure route clearly mapped form directions dont get lost miss gig travel arrangements youre taking train plane book travel far advance get best price youre going longer tour may need book hotel rooms itinerary include tour information driving directions need addresses venues contact information venues name location hotels transportation tickets need itinerary also include information time gig loadin begins youre due stage plan day according time gig make sure arrive ahead time best give plenty extra time budget include transportation costs including gas ticket costs living expenses including food sleeping arrangements equipment need buy salaries need pay road help create budget show spreadsheet like excel google docs expenses income try cut really need upgrade head bars every night gig newartistmodelcom hack music business playing new city also tough unknown artist perform try booking shows hometown artists work similar genre open open come hometown build fanbase city city venues back kind income actually expect see tour probably imagined significant revenue stream live show ticket sales typically money generated sales tickets divided among promoter venue artist booking agent manager splits negotiable young bands getting much less established acts often negotiate larger payments promoters youre smaller artist youll probably receive percentage door basically means get set percentage ticket sold merchandise another revenue stream tap gigging key sell things fans would actually interested course theres generic tshirt try get creative young teen girls might interested paying instagramthemed photobooth session band cds merch try offering cds sale release date give fans incentive purchase newartistmodelcom hack music business chapter recording recording vital part music industry driven overall growth popularity businesses past years said doesnt function way past instead focal point artists career one moving interdependent part performing live extremely important without recordings share fans begin forget know exist first place remember analogy gears recording another piece gearbox career recordings longer tool direct monetization also serve promotional marketing tools tours merchandise today record music little costs computer tablet small studio barriers barred artists entering music industry without record label blown artists opportunities manage rights options selfdistribute work indie labels new label alternatives like converse rubber tracks studio recording industry disrupted internet necessarily worst companies complaining ones unwilling adapt innovate move ask youre willing think outside box times small agile entrepreneurs big established companies innovate move industry forward future entrepreneur newartistmodelcom hack music business glamor major label record labels business exploiting sound recording copyright unique combination sounds fixed time term record company adopted companies specialized recording songs distributing marketing recordings huge profit term major label simply refers fact functions recording manufacturing distributing promoting record inhouse major record labels traditionally powerhouses music industry getting deal major label associated success making big dont lie youve doubt found fantasizing major label deal point career past way successful gain attention major label get signed utilize connections distribution marketing muscle capital today artists indie labels perform many functions major label team yet association major label glamor success remains think truth told signing major label mean success fact vast majority artists sign major dropped albums disappear historically recording artists ever recoup initial royalty advance label major record label deal look like major label typically demand ownership sound recording copyrights artist receive royalty every album sold typically range cover upfront recording costs label usually provide advance future earnings money upfront may seem like great thing important remember newartistmodelcom hack music business loan must pay back meager royalty rate see profit album major label try lock long term typical major deal one initial term lasting one year one album whichever greater options additional albums option means label choose extend contract another term note option labels artist say matter unless existing success leverage longer term keeps artist renegotiating favorable contract moving another label top theres kinds deductions fees come royalties major labels dont seem nearly glamorous indie label indie record labels like talked earlier chapter small agile companies ones innovate different record labels part indie labels tend creative deals many indie labels focused specific niche genre focus time energy becoming expert genre growing relationships key tastemakers top indie labels tend transparent dont bargaining power major labels really need establish relationship trust artists indie label deals vary significantly depending artist needs bring table resemble major label deals others creative offerings heres three examples pretty common indie label deals newartistmodelcom hack music business traditional deal traditional indie deal resembles major label deal quite closely terms royalty computation indie label may give artists higher royalty rate creative controls less deductions flip side typical indie deal much smaller front advance net profits deal indie labels offer artists net profits deal meaning expenses recouped artist label share profits deals potential cash artist later either small advance advance fact smaller advance good thing deal advance expense label smaller advance smaller expenses means artist reach profit split sooner label may money marketing promotion pressing distribution deal pd another fairly common indie deal pd deal deal label handles manufacturing distribution album youre still responsible recording part significant money pocket front deals typically give artists higher royalty rate standard deal labels also pick marketing promotion usually cut royalty producer move selfreleasing albums lets take quick look another key member recording process producer producer works bands choose develop record songs handle logistics recording sessions work musicians recording engineers make recordings producers help bring vision together one finished product newartistmodelcom hack music business may also deal recording engineer opposed producers creative role engineer deals technical elements like choosing right microphones placement amplifiers producers generally get paid royalties means percentage sales recording percentages typically start range often referred points points often producers royalty paid artists royalty theres record label involved recording process im sure youre thinking dont record label truth told technology floating around nowadays lot record label functions team key planning think records like new product company launching new product take time really think plan customers love long take develop release need asking questions trying accomplish first step recording process knowing exactly want accomplish recording album recording one song full length album shorter ep vision new project kind sound looking plan planning one overlooked aspects recording process recording independently without label many musicians jump unprepared end getting hit unforeseen timeconsuming issues could avoided little planning newartistmodelcom hack music business also create timeline documents much time allocating phase process much time realistically dedicate day rehearsal many days need rehearse get ready studio long realistically record day many days recording need get material recorded long take mix master recordings long take physical cds made even make physical cds long leave finished recording release show release date good leave little extra time think actually need planning timeline common recordings take longer expected due unforeseen issues keep track costs start spreadsheet documents much money available recording costs one place need rent rehearsal space need go studio studio close travel need rent buy gear equipment many physical cds make much cost hire artist photographer cover art promo pictures hire producer recording engineer need help mixing mastering newartistmodelcom hack music business depending career level recording skills may may need producer recording engineer may friends classmates recording knowledge help rememberconnections best friend industry distribution song album recorded need figure get fans digital distribution straightforward option plenty services help get music fans like bandcamp bandzoogle reverbnation tunecore beatport topspin cd baby use process restricting whether intentionally old ways thinking music business one common barriers indie musicians face today like locking small room theres whole world explore theres one size fits model anymore many things need get head around theres also huge amount freedom dont stick traditional album release even release album way bring fans process develop even stronger relationships many musiciansand many successful people industrystill think recording finished product static object finish share sell may case past one way think open recording writing process fans create interesting opportunities deeply connect fans create new fans make money foster new connections industry newartistmodelcom hack music business get bit strategy lets distinguish regular fans super fans regular fans ones listen enjoy music may stream may album two wont necessarily go way buy music day released theyll enjoy cool content share free may pay extras theyll go live shows convenient fits life fans probably represent biggest percentage people reaching super fans however ones preorder album given choice usually opt bonus editions extra tracks special artwork love learning music willing pay cool extras like personal note meet greet custom merch super fans shows willing travel little pay little better seats backstage passes even private house concert people probably represent small portion overall fan base people develop deep connections meaningful source revenue passionate music start thinking using entire writing recording process advantage consider super fans theres tons artists posting instagram pics day studio video clips blog posts thats really going halfway super fans may quite willing pay intimate deep experience connection example could try offering exclusive membership allows check content song ideas lyrics rough mixes finished songs anyone else gets could explore ways super fans give feedback writing recording process drawing circle newartistmodelcom hack music business chapter copyrights music industry built entirely copyrights without copyright law would ownership songs fewer ways make money music would get money people bought music would get paid songs played radio would make money songs tv movie without copyright law anyone could make copies distribute albums without paying cent even asking permission anyone could use song association anything without copyright law would difficult support music many bands musicians overlook copyright law something business suits need know ultimately copyright law building block career especially today bands managing early career good understanding copyright law imperative one thing lot musicians miss fact copyrights power copyrights power think without copyrights would labels publishers anything sell many musicians realizing figuring leverage copyrights thing international copyright every country unique copyright laws dont acknowledge copyright ownership countries grant copyright ownership life creator plus years others use standard life plus years countries strict kinds newartistmodelcom hack music business work receive copyright protection others lenient countries set laws others set precedent cases lawsuits still others use mixture two good place find updated information countrys copyright law governments copyright website may also find books articles written specifically musicians describe countrys copyright policies simple terms rights copyright designed promote progress science useful arts creating limited duration monopoly giving creators exclusive rights works limited period time countries creative ideas songs stories transferred tangible form eg written recorded become property writer protected law copyright countries may register government claim copyright part moment record song sketch musical notation paper even napkin automatically rights generally song two copyrights composition copyright refers songwriting sound recording copyright refers unique recording song also known master copyright copyright law countries balancing act protecting rights creator good society attempt promote progression arts order incentivize creators create must given sort economic compensation creator result granted certain period time gain exclusive rights exploit works however art nature builds upon came reason copyright ownership last forever newartistmodelcom hack music business predetermined number years set laws particular country work falls public domain used anyone purpose without payment permission creator duration copyright varies greatly country country berne convention sets minimum standard countries life creator plus years although countries provide longer time period involved berne provide shorter duration united states example grants creators economic benefit works life plus years copyright given exclusive rights work united states many countries rights granted right reproduce work means make copies work example could make copies album right make derivative works based original derivative work one base one preexisting works examples derivatives translations arrangements translation book album motion picture samples remixes rule thumb work becomes derivative opposed reproduction transforms recasts adapts original reason cover song change composition considered reproduction derivative right distribute copies work right distribute copies album made public sign deal record label must grant right reproduction distribution get music fans newartistmodelcom hack music business right publicly perform work composition copyright right applies composition copyright grants right publicly perform composition time hear favorite song played publicly tv show radio cover band local club composition owner paid performing rights organizations ascap bmi sesac us responsible issuing public performance licenses composition collecting fees songwriters behalf right publicly display work relevant music art forms since difficult visually display sound however utilize right display song lyrics public via youtube video website even tshirt many musicians concerned right result plenty lyric sites floating around internet pay licenses songwriters whose lyrics display right publicly perform audio recordings digital transmission sound recording copyright right applies sound recording copyright grants copyright owner right publicly perform sound recording via digital transmission digital transmission includes noninteractive digital radio like pandora interactive digital streaming like spotify pro performing rights organization order simplify process licensing public performances countries performing rights organizations pros imagine every radio station directly newartistmodelcom hack music business contact every artist wanted play ask license play music lawyer would hired instance negotiations set price terms license would time consuming costly artist would overwhelmed calls radio stations tv networks clubs restaurants requesting licenses side equation users radio tv venue etc would keep track millions separate licenses would responsible paying time right amount performance rights organizations help simplify process making manageable artists users basically collect flat fee users venues radio stations tv networks restaurants etc distribute money back artists whose songs played songs played anywhere make sure youre signed pro ascap bmi sesac others around world otherwise youre missing royalties compulsory licenses mandatory compulsory licenses actually require copyright holder issue license certain circumstances us include rebroadcast television signals cable tv companies use copyrighted works pbs broadcasts playback music jukeboxes digital broadcasts noninteractive streaming mechanical license manufacture distribute audio recordings youre based us may may subject compulsory licenses sure research countrys copyright laws part compulsory licenses good artists compulsory licenses make easier others get access use music great things required law pay people using music money bringing newartistmodelcom hack music business compulsory mechanical license lets take closer look mechanical license popular one definitely good understanding musician us composition copyright owner compelled law grant license reproduction song records long following requirements met nondramatic musical works eligible mechanical license means songs written theater opera like song question must previously recorded commercially released public songwriter youre entitled first use song youre song released public yet charge someone anything want record user must pay statutory rate reproduction us statutory rate currently cents user may change basic melody fundamental character work case cover song work changed different musical genre good example marilyn mansons cover eurythmics sweet dreams new recording created song used phonorecords thats fancy word audioonly words theres compulsory license dvds videos newartistmodelcom hack music business chapter publishing music licensing music publishing ways deriving income songs write record create song certain rights granted author exploit licensing renting song third party publishing usually referring composition copyright songwriter although also license use sound recording master use license earn royalties people record songs used commerce television radio commercials video games films publishing potential bring huge amount income musicians successful songwriters far likely earn big money working music business recording artists writers sometimes behind scenes music business quite often unless also artists end quietly collecting checks years publishing industry translate actually making money people companies get permission usually pay perform actions protected copyright think copyright like propertyintellectual property owned large apartment building people would get permission live one apartments would sign contract money would likely change hands principle music record label distributor pays newartistmodelcom hack music business able make copies song distribute online retail stores radio station pays pro perform song radio company pays sync music promotional videos advertisements common licenses mechanical license license grants user right reproduce distribute song song covered another band mechanical license used record labels also need mechanical license make copies album distribute public performance license paid radio digital services tv clubs restaurants etc performing song license grant right perform composition sound recording synchronization license paid film tv video game company use song synchronization visuals sync license typically bundle many different licenses rights depending use print license paid print publisher right print sheet music lyrics song master use license paid anyone wants use masters sound recording derivative license license grants right change original composition derivative license used translations foreign languages samples arrangements newartistmodelcom hack music business sample license license anyone wants use clip song typically includes master use license derivative license traditionally music publishers handled task licensing music publishers role vary depending needs publishers help develop music others collect money distribute publishers perform role copyright administratorregistering works copyright office sorting related paperwork issuing licenses collecting money paying money publishers may also help finance writers careers publishers offer writers advance future earnings much like advance record company gives artist money front form loan meant help writers living expenses write advance size varies depending artists perceived potential future earnings go publishing deal structures important know ownership song split among cowriters affect money earned publishing split among band members copyright didnt cowrite another person affect whenever cowrite create written agreement clearly stating members ownership song done split sheet could choose give writing member equal share ownership split according amount contributed drummer singer write majority melody lyrics may make sense give two members receive newartistmodelcom hack music business traditional deal music publishers split composition royalties songwriter songwriter may receive advance future royalties sign publishing contract traditional publishing deal publisher typically lot terms development finding people use songs terms tend longer advances common copublishing deal variation traditional deal situation writer sets publishing company enters agreement thirdparty publishing company help promote place songs administer licenses collect money typical case copublishing means songwriters collects songwriters share also half publishers share half total publishing income advances less common copub deal traditional deal third commonly used publishing deal administration deal deal allows artist retain rights results highest share income however publisher administrator case also provides fewer services services administrator take cut income collect usually administration deals usually advance term generally fairly short self publishing starting probably dont need sign publisher even indie publisher fact early stages career musicians dont sign one start probably enough publishing business merit deal publisher doesnt mean shouldnt pursue publishing publishing revenue stream want exploit use knowledge connections find local publishing placements newartistmodelcom hack music business publishing early career viewed investment require lot upfront work part likely bring little money first approach strategy mind career may greatly benefit road reach point career would benefit relationship real publisher chances getting good deal increase show past placements publishing potential like many aspects indie artists career long road small steps music publishing tricky area navigate comes payment especially youre starting many small companies within reach dont budget music rely small indie bands license songs free cases dont cave restrict monetary payment think nonmonetary things offer exchange music done correctly publicity could valuable check one band really utilized companys blog advantage happen ins austinbased rock band featured catalog clothing company free people corresponding video july case free people get permission sync happen ins music video free people fairly well known clothing line band likely got monetary payment well focus nonmonetary publicity something companies offer even smallest bands members happen ins catalog feature many blog posts surrounding catalog release played catalog release party order grow fan base happen ins offered free download free peoples customers newartistmodelcom hack music business also use youtube self publishing platform dont need publisher get music placed youtube videos need proactive social media reach youtubers think would interested using music creative content huge community amateur professional video makers youtube topics ranging beauty fashion gaming health fitness also big surge professionalism among youtubers result many getting creative music use videos youtube tough copyright policy many seek either royalty free music get permission use track indie artist usually exchange link back musicians website soundcloud page shout video youtubers tastemakers people subscribe channels watch videos trust opinions youtubers feature really great music videos either mentioning band syncing music videos tons subscribers go listen even buy album lets take look examples day whose real name sean plott exprogamer game commentator host online daily starcraft show day daily doesnt sync music videos often chats audience telling bands hes listening lately one videos mentioned blue sky black death song result songs view count youtube went thousand also enormous fashion beauty community youtube like jenn im clothesencounters michelle phan seek indie musicians use music backing track tutorials link channels description box newartistmodelcom hack music business approach companies content creators publishing placements first need research know product service content create know kind music used past next figure track would bestsuited purposes contact directly twitter youtube message email try target companies content creators whose customers fans shares traits fanbase key start small work way newartistmodelcom hack music business chapter marketing independent artist writer producer performer promoting music skills one important aspects career one needs constant attention resources focus marketing taboo word music many people expect successful talent alone however one knows music career marketing doesnt fake flashy commercialized fact marketing today establishing healthy relationships fans opposed push marketing mass marketing past online tools today make easier ever connect fans meaningful authentic level online marketing promotion tools also enabled bands succeed without label today contact influential music bloggers reach fans directly social media via email run promotional campaigns grow fan base get people shows partner bands copromote brand branding artist image arent new concepts since beginning music artists defined genre personality attributes beethovens music personality described moody liszt showy star makes unique especially today many people trying make musician really need consider people would buy newartistmodelcom hack music business album go show instead someone elses two common approaches comes defining brand musicians like list every single genre draw influence confuses audience end something like psychedelic reggae metal band also look funk bluegrass classic rock influence really hear sound end spectrum artists afraid even approach task labeling either feel music cannot defined sentence uncomfortable waving flag would rather play music brand bad confusing one dont confine brand musical style fact personal make brand better weave elements personality beliefs attitudes passionate something chances people share passion use connector think favorites artists bands brand stand lets look fairly well known band sum made big hard time getting record deal many labels thought another blink imitation band labels heard one dimension bandtheir sound image personality attitude really set apart got deal end band took camcorder footage goofing around edited audiovisual epk resulting sevenminute hilarious video showed labels punk music characters good projecting character media newartistmodelcom hack music business find image brand want everyone like us music industry thats always possible people specific opinionated tastes music theres always going someone whos fan sound musical taste subjective dont let discourage flip side music personal thing also people think music amazing key focus efforts people easier turn fan superfan turn hater fan start really focus niche anything wanta genre attitude beliefwhat brand aligning niche creates opportunity connection chances theres lot people excited niche niche transcend music connect time people consider extreme example lets look eileen quinn songwriter sailing enthusiast combines two passions one writing sailing songs targeted market isnt already saturated musicthe sailing marketand able really star may seem like severely limited terms audience mainstream music industry would another artist specific niche however able really stand everyone specific niche geographic area lifestyle belief take little thought discover niche youll well way establishing strong artist brand fans musicians different kinds fans ranging new fans casual fans superfans superfans people buy merch wear proudly newartistmodelcom hack music business taking opportunity talk others comment shirt people go live show write excited facebook instagram post pictures show ones buy new album tell friends probably wont many super fans ones vital career success lets take look rule understand significance generally fan base account revenue superfans fanbase made casual fans mainly new fans willing spend much music use different kinds fans advantage key offer different content products different kinds fans today many indie musicians find stuck seemingly impassible rut giving music away exposure cant seem get point people actually pay think dont give music free youll never able grow fanbase continue free music route bills wont get paid one industry take seriously paradox plagues indie musicians youre alone free music great one effective ways grow fanbase probably huge part marketing efforts right even bigtime musicians like radiohead trent reznor used free music advantage granted already well known artists key find right balance free paid content saw already different fans willing pay different things fans pay music attend shows others pay come shows others pay music buy merch go shows still willing newartistmodelcom hack music business throw money asked important differentiate fans target offers context need consider purpose free music think fanbase terms pyramid potential fans bottom third casual fans middle third superfans top one purpose free music could move fans pyramid fans bottom pyramid probably give cash trade free music email address stay touch fan middle give free songs buy something youa ticket merch bundle songs fans top make special limited run products charge give something exclusive free seal deal matthew ebel bostonbased piano rocker struck balance paid free patreon page calls officers club gives superfans exclusive rewards exchange regular patronage matthew isnt superstar artisthe doesnt ton facebook likes works fulltime musician makes good portion net income hardcore fans fans choose donate different levels ranging price per piece content releases matthews offers include exclusive feeds digital songs recordings physical cds signed prints goodie bags private events even inclusion song personal phone call things lot indie artists give free remember money isnt form payment value information valuable cash many instances example matthew ebel offers entire free album anyone signs mailing list purpose move potential casual fans pyramid serious fans newartistmodelcom hack music business gives taste musica trybeforeyoubuy willand return gets ability contact email send casual fans information live shows new material life fans marketing team indie artist today youre likely charge marketing probably dont record label planning releases scheduling social media week certainly dont spare cash big marketing campaign marketing seem like completely daunting task maybe manager trying get word actually whole team marketers waiting share musicyour fans best possible promotion get fans talking friends think social media best nothing fantofan marketing creating authentic communications trusted sources wordofmouth powerhouse drive brand constant presence social media internet music fans today bombarded information possibly process top new technology enabled anyone get online call musician result music fans look recommendations trusted sources new music trusted sources could good music blog times comes friend think found favorite artists many discover friends recommendation someone trust key marketing today authenticity making real transparent interesting people check new album friend recommends would flashy tv commercial means dont need dish thousands big marketing campaign effective form marketing newartistmodelcom hack music business completely within reach financially paramore harnessed fans marketers june song still paramore launched contest paraoke asking fans submit best cover song winner would receive bike featured video two concert tickets merch pack result youtube flooded new paramore covers didnt need spend thousands big marketing campaign fans spread word chances fans already talking music create great strategy harness excitement music order get fans talk music need give something talk first need create tribe super fans willing support online presence key points coordinating marketing online know fans many social media platforms every single one streamline use ones relevant fan base example teens females likely use instagram postcollege people may active facebook remember social media shouldnt thought like traditional marketing social talking fans dont like assigning rule something like social media good rule thumb keep content conversational entertaining interesting reserved promotional purposes also try provide different kinds content different social newartistmodelcom hack music business media channels youtube great sharing cover songs original songs even vlogs instagram best suited sharing imagesyou dont need much text take pictures studio band venue sound check new guitar facebook great longer textheavy information twitter great platform establishing conversation ask fans question tell inspiration behind newest song website basically center online presenceall pages like facebook twitter instagram youtube lead back website driving traffic back website focus marketing promotional efforts website sell music tickets merchandise directly fans gather demographic contact information many musicians prominently feature blog website great way keep website interesting relevant welcome hire someone make website plenty tools allow create website little web design knowledge wordpress cd baby bandpage bandzoogle squarespace viinyl presskitto options available email database end one biggest assets marketing arsenal potentially profitable optin marketing email marketing oftenoverlooked aspect artists business many artists bands dont even email list cant get level direct connection passive channels like social media think people sign mailing list want hear want indepth relationship music didnt would followed facebook fans sign mailing list fans consistently listen offers perhaps buy newest recording go live shows newartistmodelcom hack music business great tools online creating managing email lists email templates check mail chimp fanbridge ton options beyond two website creation tools services also basic email address collection functions building website make sure mailing list signup prominently featured home page make sure visible home page without scrolling obvious call action like sign mailing list could take step give incentive sign like free download try giving email subscribers early access content news special exclusive promotions additional content behindthescenes footage available anyone else small email list try best give email subscribers personalized attention could example send new subscriber personalized thankyou email send birthday messages little things like make email subscribers feel valued help boost word mouth promotion newartistmodelcom hack music business chapter financing musician easy fall habit poor budgeting accounting budgeting generally paycheck receive regular basis company financial standards need meet nonetheless business treat budgeting finance proper business doesso manage money better efficient profitable need know handle cash payments may receive much pay much save future top need know fund projects tour new album finance first step budgeting figuring much money musician band earn much money expect bring month much money bring year cannot know studio afford record many gigs play whether afford producer dont know much money earn cover expenses keep track much money comes every month create basic spreadsheet record payment musician band receive divide income categories live merch recorded music publishing whatever revenue sources total category total categories combined also able identify month money came newartistmodelcom hack music business many different ways distribute income among team members important thing remember musician business need operate accordingly need pay employee need keep cash business account cover expenses avoid distributing money team money saved put business bank account future use important separate business personal bank accounts business account used music career income expenses help tax purposes also give discipline running business hopefully buffer cash help cover unexpected expenses large investments like new pa system band van bus music industry largely cash business especially smaller indie bands quite tempting pocket cash split immediately try best avoid cash receive needs accounted income spreadsheet needs saved business bank account crowdfunding past money huge barrier musiciansand one main reasons many forced tie record label today many musicians finding ways creatively fund albums tours popular option crowdfunding crowdfunding huge undertaking done correctly come whole lot money also presents dedicated creative artists chance connect fans whole new way newartistmodelcom hack music business run crowdfunding campaign lot people mistake crowdfunding endless well money sky limit amount money raise entirely dependant size fan base crowd generally fans money able raise although variables like fan dedication income level amanda palmer able raise upwards million huge dedicated fanbase spare cash throw around thats pretty much perfect scenario theres way tell exactly dedicated fans much money would willing donate look figures get better idea look many people email list many people come shows many people following social media dont assume every one fans donateeven amazing musician world couldnt accomplish think much average fan would willing spend help cause fanbase generally high schoolers college kids may much spare cash working adults think super fans may willing spend offer higherend products website like vip passes look many typically sell gage amount dedicated fans use set reasonable goal setting goal high meeting depressing thing one wants face mention definitely negative effect brand tons crowdfunding platforms unique features benefits dont use kickstarter worked amanda palmer reason platform choice newartistmodelcom hack music business pledge music musicspecific crowdfunding fan engagement platform options set crowdfunding preorder campaign connections music companies help things like manufacturing marketing distribution may best choice overall music projects kickstarter huge profile hundreds thousands visiting site day downside get money meet goal could get lost crowd depending kind campaign set indiegogo allow keep money raise even goal isnt met however indiegogo takes higher fee kinds projects budget isnt want fund ask exactly need fund recording tour youll find debt platform takes percentage fee successful projects taxes another issue technically money raise crowdfunding income needs reported probably wont hugely significant smaller projects costs add take account top rewards cost money well people paying tshirt vinyl still need make ship figure exactly reward cost much cost ship international fans look international shipping costs worst situation could able get rewards fans took time money help top budgeting need think rewards creatively make rewards relevant project fans teenage girls may love magnets made secret instagram photos recording process slightly older fan base may really appreciate vinyl even highend custom vinyl artwork think newartistmodelcom hack music business project signed electric guitar rewards acoustic album doesnt make much sense get creative make sure rewards take different levels fans account alienate anyone digital downloads physical cds posters magnets little things like great lower end options great casual fans may willing means donate much midpriced rewards like vinyl tshirt personal things like signed copies special notes great serious fans crave personal interaction higherend options private house concert vip pass great way get super fans involved keeping mind make sure dont overinvest reward process need make sure time create rewards handwritten lyrics may seem like good idea keep mind could writing hundreds crowdfunding isnt beginning end mass pushes beginning end campaign wont get far youll left unmet goal bunch annoyed fans block hourly updates social media news feeds statistically pledges crowdfunding campaigns come beginning end people motivated new content deadline use advantage drive pledges middle campaign release new special reward halfway campaign keep mind entire process opportunity engage fans new way release update videos showing fans progress album helping make release short teasers rough drafts songs ask fans opinions lyrical workinprogress try make content exciting engaging want keep awareness campaign dont want feel pitchy newartistmodelcom hack music business key points change open door dont view new technology new model dead end look like new opportunity chance try new things innovate maybe find something really works entrepreneur times small agile entrepreneurs big established companies innovate move industry forward future entrepreneur go lean release small release often dont wait record first album afford time big time studio dont wait start publishing career publisher start go learn take every single opportunity learn went great live show didnt go planned use knowledge improve next time social media posts get fans excited song people seem like learn every single thing diwo instead diy cant expert everything find people team doesnt seasoned pros times passion trumps experience recruit friends classmates family help give pointers ton really successful artists still work someone started classmate newartistmodelcom hack music business element career separate moving part bigger machine dont think recording publishing touring vacuum think connect together one unified plan relationship business get meet people talk many people studio live showspromoters club owners sound light folks bands musicians make connection could really start career successful indie artist remember face face conversations always get emails treat people like people give receive use process recordings songs finished products ton opportunities engage connect fans even make money along entire process onesizefitsall model anymore need build career around music works best something worked someone else doesnt mean go way career make big break days one going hand big break need working hard pushing new limits trying new things connecting people want make career lot hard work music become career newartistmodelcom hack music business mind buzzing kinds new ways promote music grow career small preview learn new artist model new artist model similar musicians mba program blueprint success help take music career next level dont waste money expensive college degree programs instead take new artist model online program develop plan skills save tens thousands dollars sign new artist model also get exclusive community musicians private networking group connect collaborate members around world make music career find success rooting keep momentum going find program thats right complete online music business program new artist model learn promote music musician powertools become better songwriter songwriters kickstart learn music industry professionals music guide success newartistmodelcom hack music business online 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