July Post of the Month: How to Cover a Song

by Renee · August 2nd, 2010 · No Comments

For this month’s blog post of the month I picked an article called How To Cover a Song – HFA by Rick Goetz of MusicianCoaching.com.

I like this article because it addresses a very basic business& legal issue that independent musicians should know how to address- how to obtain a license to cover a song.

A while back a musician friend of mine told me about he was recording a cover song. I asked whether he obtained a license. Cause you know, I’m dorky like that and I’m interested in licensing.

And this was his answer- No, but there are compulsory statutory licenses, right? They have to give you a license to record the song, so if the owners of the song noticed he’d recorded the song, he’d just start paying the statutory fees. *insert visual of my jaw dropping here*

In case any of you are nodding your head in agreement right now- Stop! My friend is WRONG!

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How Badly Do You Want It?

by matt · July 26th, 2010 · No Comments

Everyone once in a while a posting resonates simply because it touches upon a basic truth. This recent article from Rick Goetz at MTT drives home the point of constiency and continuing forward with the goal in mind, relentlessly.

VolumeEleven.net and other websites like it have been created to help musicians get the most out of their time and energy spent on the business side of music. DIY has created this need.

Nevertheless, there is still no substitute for a focused goal, and the hard work and determination to wake up every day and help yourself get there.

Most successes in life are achieved because of little incremental advances taken on a daily basis.

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Revisited: The Local, Organic Lifestyle & Independent Music

by matt · July 14th, 2010 · No Comments

The guitar is a plant with flowers and leaves growing off it. It's growth and beauty is sustained by music.

Guitar Tree

I recently read a Wired interview with industry veteran Tom Silverman about the state of the music business and the plight of independent artists. He points out the difficultly of developing new music and touring while also holding down a real job.

The article is definitely worth a read.

It also remimded me of a past V11 article (see below) that requires revisiting, and highlights how, despite new ideas, new companies, etc., not much has really changed in the past few years…. basically we really are not there yet, and I don’t think anyone knows for sure what “there” is and when or if we will ever get “there”…

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June Post of the Month: 15 Critical Marketing Mistakes That All Musicians Need to Avoid

by Renee · July 8th, 2010 · 1 Comment

What is your online video strategy?

by aaron · June 29th, 2010 · Comment

Registering Your Music for Copyright and Royalties

by Renee · June 14th, 2010 · Comment

May Post of the Month: Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga Marketing

by Renee · June 2nd, 2010 · 1 Comment

Webcasting Advice for Justin.tv

by matt · May 16th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Interview with Musican Entrepreneur Mason Reed

by Renee · May 6th, 2010 · 1 Comment

April Post of the Month: Concerts in Your Home

by Renee · May 1st, 2010 · 2 Comments

Thank you Facebook!

by matt · April 19th, 2010 · 3 Comments

Interview with Sister Hazel

by Renee · April 7th, 2010 · 3 Comments

March Post of the Month: Media Killed the Radio Star

by Renee · March 31st, 2010 · 1 Comment

Time to Reassess Your Marketing Plan

by matt · March 23rd, 2010 · Comment

twt.fm for fans to easily access your music online

by Guest Post · March 9th, 2010 · 1 Comment

VolumeEleven.net is Looking for Writers and Marketing Folks!

by matt · March 2nd, 2010 · Comment

February Post of the Month: Viral Growth Trumps Lots of Faux Followers

by Renee · February 28th, 2010 · Comment

Are you on Pandora?

by Renee · February 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Be Different

by aaron · February 11th, 2010 · Comment

 

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