Category Archives: education

Money, Money, Money

Posted on January 4, 2012 by DomCal6

Ever wonder how much money an artist makes from music sales? You are going to be shocked at the statistics. Generally, an artist or band will receive seven to ten percent of the sale of a CD, or complete album. … Continue reading →

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Try This Equation

Posted on December 27, 2011 by DomCal6

This graphic is an illustration of an equation that mathematicians at Intelligent Systems Lab have generated to ensure a hit. The group “focused on artificial intelligence developed machine learning algorithms that mined the characteristics of top hits to develop a … Continue reading →

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Tips for Getting Signed

Posted on December 14, 2011 by DomCal6

I found these tips interesting. If you are an artist or group looking to get signed, follow these: 1. Treat it like a job application. Take the time to create a proper resume and make sure your website and other … Continue reading →

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Self-Marketing Mistakes

Posted on November 11, 2011 by DomCal6

Forbes magazine recently pointed out four marketing mistakes that people make when trying to make their name or product known. This advice is great across the board, but when it comes to musicians- a heavy self-marketing area- these tips are … Continue reading →

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New Music MBA

Posted on November 7, 2011 by DomCal6

The Henley Business School will be offering a new MBA for its music industry course. The course will provide instruction in music business management, specifically IP management. This step shows a great improvement in educational classes geared toward the business … Continue reading →

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Music App for the iPad

Posted on October 3, 2011 by DomCal6

  For $8 you can have an iPad app that allows you to create chord progressions, accompaniments, and melodies without needed advanced musical knowledge. The Componendo Music Arranger is a great tool for the music lover who wishes they could create … Continue reading →

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Willie Nelson, Chipotle, and Coldplay

Posted on September 1, 2011 by DomCal6

Here is Willie Nelson singing Coldplay’s “The Scientist” in an animated PSA for Chipotle. I know…it’s a weird combination. But, all three are joining up for a good cause- supporting family farms who don’t use drugs or hormones in their … Continue reading →

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What It Takes to Be A Full Time Musician

Posted on August 17, 2011 by DomCal6

In a recent blog post, blogger Dave Cool outlined what it takes to be a full time musician- not a “star”, but someone who actually makes a living “doing” music. 1. You must work very, very hard. It takes daily … Continue reading →

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Facebook Wants Your Band to Succeed!

Posted on August 11, 2011 by DomCal6

If you or your band have not created a Facebook page, or if you’ve created one but it doesn’t seem very effective, Facebook has written a 40-page guide on how to create, maintain, and get the most out of your … Continue reading →

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Sheet Music Takes Flight

Posted on August 1, 2011 by DomCal6

NoteFlight, a composition website, is giving hundreds of thousands of composers, ranging from amateur to professional, the ability to write and share their sheet music online. Combining creativity and social networking, NoteFlight has been adopted in many schools to teach … Continue reading →

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