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Learning How To Use Use the Internet Successfully
Today was the day that I was going to learn how to control my own web destiny. I have an incredible designer. She is really, as far as I am concerned, one of the best on the net. She knows how to translate ideas into reality. I spend a lot of time getting her to do the mechanical stuff that is simply “horse work”, but it wastes her time. While I am waiting for her to finish a design I could be doing a lot of that horse work. It is my company, but teamwork means that everyone does their part. So today I met with Johnny “Hollywood” Rotnem (a.k.a. “Crazy J” to the Internet Marketing arena). He is a good friend and most importantly, he has been doing this for years. He had taught himself all about web design, internet marketing and traffic generation. We have decided to become a Team, exchanging ideas. This starts as a big advantage for me as he will be mostly giving me his expertise. His niches are different but similar enough for competition not to be a question. Yes people, business is a competition, hence the most important phrase in the business glossary, “competitive”. That is as in competitive edge, or competitive advantage. He has always been really good at motivating and explaining things, it is not the first time I have learned from him and so I knew the meeting would be productive. In a long day covering, basic domain registration, hosting, basic web design, and including the use of programs such as Cpanel, Joomlaa, Wordpress, and Mambo. We went through email and email checking, spamming, blogging and article marketing. We even covered social networking. Finally we went into the vital topic of traffic generation and back link directing. I have a lot experience myself in many areas of the Internet and of course in some of the things we covered, but Johnny simply has really deep extensive knowledge through his investment in and study of qualified literature on all of this. I am now fired up and ready to get into it. I will be diving into this and am certain that I will be seeing the results within days. That will be real money making results. We will be working on this to build on each others expertise. Workshops seminars and online courses will be following. He will be concentrating on the area of mentoring and comedy and I will continue to work with the music branch in which I have 20 years of experience. One thing I can guarantee is that I am going to love applying what I've learned and will be learning. I see direct implementation for my artist in my RRIPMusic Management Company to expand my programs for them to become successful and more importantly, make money out of their music. I predict that those artists who do not take on at least 50% of these ideas are bound to fail in the new world entertainment. Multiple streams of income is the buzz word and I promise that it is at the moment the only real way to grow. Keep watching for more information. There will be continuous updates on what we do and learn. Of course you can take the courses in the future but between us, we will be giving you a lot of valuable content and information. I love this stuff. James James Murdoch:
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How to Get Signed by a Record Label
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditIt takes talent, marketability and a good bit of luck to get signed. Even then, you are not guaranteed fame and success. Here are a few tips to getting your band noticed, and hopefully signed, by a record label.
Steps
- Make good music that is well written and can be marketed.
- If you need to replace a member do it before you cut the demo. It will save you legal hassles later.
- Practice regularly. It isn't just about sending out packages, you also need to be well rehearsed.
- Save your money. There are hard cost associated with making demos and getting noticed.
- Start booking shows locally.
- Market your shows on Myspace, local music stores, with other bands and have everyone bring all their friends. It's more than just playing a gig. You have to develop a following.
- Start looking around for an experienced manager to help you get started. An experienced manager will probably not be your best friend, your dad, your guitar teacher but someone who understands the ins and outs of the industry. This person may also be able to help you secure an entertainment attorney when the time comes.
- Develop a local following and then branch out into more regional shows. Market these shows in the same way.
- Develop the songs on stage and use the audience to gauge what works and what doesn't. It will be a good representation of how others perceive your sound. Your favorite song may flop with the crowd.
- Record an amazing sounding demo with a great producer and pay to have a professional label made with your contact information. Don't send covers but send your best sounding original music.
- Print multiple copies and set some aside for selling at shows.
- Go to the gym. Image is everything especially if you want to be noticed by the majors. You want as many things to work in your favor and this includes having an interesting look for the band.
- Avoid drugs. Word travels and artists with drug problems usually cost more money than artists without issues. Labels want a good return on their investment these days, not headaches.
- Coordinate the style of everyone in the group.
- Arrange a wardrobe for shows that make your group look like a marketable group.
- Get professional photos made and video if you can
- Make a press pack which consists of a photo, your demo (printed) a biography of the group and interesting info about the members, press clippings, photos of live shows.
- Find the address of any record label your music would feel home with and send them a press pack (make sure they accept unsolicited demos).
- Playing shows isn't a guarantee but exposure is never a bad thing. You could possibly be signed without ever playing a show but chances are slim. Additionally, having some popularity will help you negotiate a better deal with a label when you are signed.
- Sign up for websites like lp33.tv, unsigned.com, www.myspace.com/flowyoungin, and unsignedbandweb.com. These websites will give you access to fans as well as talent scouts.
JSC ENTERTAINMENT'S Tips
- Be marketable. Spend time thinking and working with your image as well as your sound.
- Having a band is much like being an owner of a business. You sometimes need to cut dead weight to bring in someone to help you move forward.
- Call local festivals and find out who you might be able to open for.
- Sign up for band contest sponsored by local radio stations or concert halls
- Have someone video your shows and ask about having them played on public access TV shows.
- Never sign away your rights to the master recordings!
- Some people are just not photogenic or do not look good on video. Accept if you're one of these people. Experiment with your look, and find out what you need to do in order to look better on film.
- Have your own look & be original.
- Try not to look like you just walked out of the crowd and climbed on stage. Spend time and money on your look. It's not selling out, it's investing.
- Be smart with your set list. Play your best song last. End on a bang! Do this at every show. Never leave your best song out because you are sick of it.
Warnings
- If you don't get signed, don't be too discouraged. Record a demo cd and send it around, or do it independently for a while. If your fan base is big enough, people will have to listen.
- Don't sign contracts without careful consideration and legal advice.
Things You'll Need
- Band or musicians to play with if you're a soloist
- Manager
- Booking agent
- Photographer
- Original Music
- Access to a recording studio
- Money to get started
- Access to local and regional venues
Related wikiHows
- How to Get Gigs for Your Band
- How to Create a Benefit Concert Series
- How to Start a Rock Band
- How to Add Music to Your MySpace Profile
- How to Get a Job Working for a Rock Band
Sources and Citations
- Try www.unsigned.com, www.want2bdiscovered.com, www.indiecharts.com. http://www.phantomcitystudio.com/Demo_Submission.html
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