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The reason for this Survival Guide is simple: We want to share what we'd tell ourselves if we were just starting out as an independent band.

We found, when we started out years ago, that there weren’t enough bands that shared what they'd learned. The information that we found useful was scattered in different magazines, books, and all over the Internet. After doing all of that research, and going through the inevitable issues that a band faces, we decided to write about what goes on behind the scenes, and collect it in one place.

Read more about the evolution and ethics of "the Guide"

Download the PDF

 

Login and Download the Original Indie Band Survival Guide (2006 Edition). Now contains a new forward as of August 2008.

 

 

Read It All Online

The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

  1. Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group
  2. Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music
  3. Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album
  4. Idea #4: Play a Charity Show
  5. Idea #5: Play an Art Opening
  6. Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

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We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

The reason for this Survival Guide is simple: We want to share what we'd tell ourselves if we were just starting out as an independent band.

We found, when we started out years ago, that there weren’t enough bands that shared what they'd learned. The information that we found useful was scattered in different magazines, books, and all over the Internet. After doing all of that research, and going through the inevitable issues that a band faces, we decided to write about what goes on behind the scenes, and collect it in one place.

Read more about the evolution and ethics of "the Guide"

Download the PDF

 

Login and Download the Original Indie Band Survival Guide (2006 Edition). Now contains a new forward as of August 2008.

 

 

Read It All Online

The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

  1. Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group
  2. Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music
  3. Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album
  4. Idea #4: Play a Charity Show
  5. Idea #5: Play an Art Opening
  6. Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

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We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

The reason for this Survival Guide is simple: We want to share what we'd tell ourselves if we were just starting out as an independent band.

We found, when we started out years ago, that there weren’t enough bands that shared what they'd learned. The information that we found useful was scattered in different magazines, books, and all over the Internet. After doing all of that research, and going through the inevitable issues that a band faces, we decided to write about what goes on behind the scenes, and collect it in one place.

Read more about the evolution and ethics of "the Guide"

Download the PDF

 

Download the Original Indie Band Survival Guide (2006 Edition). Now contains a new forward as of August 2008.

 

 

Read It All Online

The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

  1. Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group
  2. Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music
  3. Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album
  4. Idea #4: Play a Charity Show
  5. Idea #5: Play an Art Opening
  6. Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

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We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

The reason for this Survival Guide is simple: We want to share what we'd tell ourselves if we were just starting out as an independent band.

We found, when we started out years ago, that there weren’t enough bands that shared what they'd learned. The information that we found useful was scattered in different magazines, books, and all over the Internet. After doing all of that research, and going through the inevitable issues that a band faces, we decided to write about what goes on behind the scenes, and collect it in one place.

Read more about the evolution and ethics of "the Guide"

Download the PDF

 

Download the Original Indie Band Survival Guide (2006 Edition). Now contains a new forward as of August 2008.

 

 

Read It All Online

The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

  1. Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group
  2. Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music
  3. Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album
  4. Idea #4: Play a Charity Show
  5. Idea #5: Play an Art Opening
  6. Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

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We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

The reason for this Survival Guide is simple: We want to share what we'd tell ourselves if we were just starting out as an independent band.

We found, when we started out years ago, that there weren’t enough bands that shared what they'd learned. The information that we found useful was scattered in different magazines, books, and all over the Internet. After doing all of that research, and going through the inevitable issues that a band faces, we decided to write about what goes on behind the scenes, and collect it in one place.

Read more about the evolution and ethics of "the Guide"

Download the PDF

 

Download the original Indie Band Survival Guide (2006 Edition). Now contains a new forward as of August 2008.

 

 

Read It All Online

The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

  1. Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group
  2. Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music
  3. Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album
  4. Idea #4: Play a Charity Show
  5. Idea #5: Play an Art Opening
  6. Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

OR Download the FREE PDF

Download the original Indie Band Survival Guide (2006 Edition). Now contains a new forward as of August 2008.

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We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

The reason for this Survival Guide is simple: We want to share what we'd tell ourselves if we were just starting out as an independent band.

We found, when we started out years ago, that there weren’t enough bands that shared what they'd learned. The information that we found useful was scattered in different magazines, books, and all over the Internet. After doing all of that research, and going through the inevitable issues that a band faces, we decided to write about what goes on behind the scenes, and collect it in one place.

Evolution of "the Guide"

Download the PDF

 

Download the original Indie Band Survival Guide (2006 Edition). Now contains a new forward as of August 2008.

 

 

Read It All Online

The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

  1. Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group
  2. Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music
  3. Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album
  4. Idea #4: Play a Charity Show
  5. Idea #5: Play an Art Opening
  6. Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

OR Download the FREE PDF

Download the original Indie Band Survival Guide (2006 Edition). Now contains a new forward as of August 2008.

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We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

The reason for this Survival Guide is simple: We want to share what we'd tell ourselves if we were just starting out as an independent band.

We found, when we started out years ago, that there weren’t enough bands that shared what they'd learned. The information that we found useful was scattered in different magazines, books, and all over the Internet. After doing all of that research, and going through the inevitable issues that a band faces, we decided to write about what goes on behind the scenes, and collect it in one place.

Evolution of "the Guide"

Download the PDF

 

Download the original Indie Band Survival Guide (2006 Edition). Now contains a new forward as of August 2008.

 

 

Read It All Online

The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

  1. Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group
  2. Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music
  3. Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album
  4. Idea #4: Play a Charity Show
  5. Idea #5: Play an Art Opening
  6. Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

OR Download the FREE PDF

Download the original Indie Band Survival Guide (2006 Edition). Now contains a new forward as of August 2008.

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We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

The reason for this Survival Guide is simple: We want to share what we'd tell ourselves if we were just starting out as an independent band.

We found, when we started out years ago, that there weren’t enough bands that shared what they'd learned. The information that we found useful was scattered in different magazines, books, and all over the Internet. After doing all of that research, and going through the inevitable issues that a band faces, we decided to write about what goes on behind the scenes, and collect it in one place.

The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

  1. Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group
  2. Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music
  3. Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album
  4. Idea #4: Play a Charity Show
  5. Idea #5: Play an Art Opening
  6. Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

OR Download the FREE PDF

Download the original Indie Band Survival Guide (2006 Edition). Now contains a new forward as of August 2008.

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We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

The reason for this Survival Guide is simple: We want to share what we'd tell ourselves if we were just starting out as an independent band.

We found, when we started out years ago, that there weren’t enough bands that shared what they'd learned. The information that we found useful was scattered in different magazines, books, and all over the Internet. After doing all of that research, and going through the inevitable issues that a band faces, we decided to write about what goes on behind the scenes, and collect it in one place.

The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

  1. Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group
  2. Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music
  3. Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album
  4. Idea #4: Play a Charity Show
  5. Idea #5: Play an Art Opening
  6. Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

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We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

  1. Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group
  2. Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music
  3. Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album
  4. Idea #4: Play a Charity Show
  5. Idea #5: Play an Art Opening
  6. Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

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We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

  1. Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group
  2. Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music
  3. Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album
  4. Idea #4: Play a Charity Show
  5. Idea #5: Play an Art Opening
  6. Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

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Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

  1. Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group
  2. Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music
  3. Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album
  4. Idea #4: Play a Charity Show
  5. Idea #5: Play an Art Opening
  6. Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

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Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

  1. Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group
  2. Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music
  3. Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album
  4. Idea #4: Play a Charity Show
  5. Idea #5: Play an Art Opening
  6. Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites
Promotional Tricks Distributing Your Music Selling Your Music Selling at Shows Consignment Online CD Stores Using Online Stores Effectively Digital Music Stores Getting Your Music Played Playing Music from Your Website College Radio Indie Music Shows on Commercial Radio Music Websites Popular Non-Music Websites Internet Radio Podcasts DIY Podcasts Theater and Performance Venues Jukeboxes File Sharing Satellite Radio DJs

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

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Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

Promotional Tricks Distributing Your Music Selling Your Music Selling at Shows Consignment Online CD Stores Using Online Stores Effectively Digital Music Stores Getting Your Music Played Playing Music from Your Website College Radio Indie Music Shows on Commercial Radio Music Websites Popular Non-Music Websites Internet Radio Podcasts DIY Podcasts Theater and Performance Venues Jukeboxes File Sharing Satellite Radio DJs

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

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Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

                    Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group

                    Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music

                    Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album

                    Idea #4: Play a Charity Show

                    Idea #5: Play an Art Opening

                    Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

 

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

 

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The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

Do It Yourself

The Business of the Band

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

Promoting Your Music

                    Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group

                    Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music

                    Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album

                    Idea #4: Play a Charity Show

                    Idea #5: Play an Art Opening

                    Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

 

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

Putting on Great Shows

Recording an Album

Copyright for Independent Bands

 

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The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

 

          Major Labels: Major Ripoff

 

          Commercial Radio in Three Words: Pay for Play

 

          Ticketmaster: In for Their Cut of Everything

 

Do It Yourself

 

The Business of the Band

 

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

 

          Starting a New Website

 

          Making a Great Band Website

 

          Website Laundry List

 

          Web Marketing Techniques

 

          Delivering Music from Your Website

 

Promoting Your Music

 

          Networking

 

          Standing Out

 

          Piggybacking

 

                    Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group

 

                    Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music

 

                    Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album

 

                    Idea #4: Play a Charity Show

 

                    Idea #5: Play an Art Opening

 

                    Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

 

          Promotional Tricks

 

          Distributing Your Music

 

          Selling Your Music

 

          Selling at Shows

 

          Consignment

 

          Online CD Stores

 

          Using Online Stores Effectively

 

          Digital Music Stores

 

          Getting Your Music Played

 

          Playing Music from Your Website

 

          College Radio

 

          Indie Music Shows on Commercial Radio

 

          Music Websites

 

          Popular Non-Music Websites

 

          Internet Radio

 

          Podcasts

 

          DIY Podcasts

 

          Theater and Performance Venues

 

          Jukeboxes

 

          File Sharing

 

          Satellite Radio

 

          DJs

 

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

 

          Reframing the Debate

 

          File Sharing for Smarties: Why File Sharing Works

 

          File Sharing Cannot Be Stopped

 

          Digital Rights Management (DRM)

 

          Why File Sharing is Good for Indie Bands: 6 Degrees of Distribution

 

          Why Indies Should File Share Their Own Music

 

          “Pirating” Yourself: A Short Guide to Sharing Your Own Music

 

          The CD is Dead

 

Putting on Great Shows

 

          Booking

 

          Showmanship

 

          Start Big and End Big

 

          Covers vs. Originals

 

         Gametapes

 

          Practicalities

 

Recording an Album

 

          How Multitrack Recording Works

 

          Multitrack Recording Techniques

 

          Recording Plan Example

 

          Saving Studio Time

 

          Mixdown

 

          Mastering

 

          Recording Mistakes to Avoid

 

          Album Planning

 

Copyright for Independent Bands

 

          Copyright 101 – US Copyright Law in a Nutshell

 

          Myths About Copyright

 

          How to Register Your Songs with the US Copyright Office

 

          The Different Types of Copyrights

 

          Some Rights Reserved vs. "All Rights Reserved" - The Creative Commons License Alternative

 

          Performance Rights Societies

 

          Copyright, Cover Songs, and Loops

 

          Copyright and Copyleft

 

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The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

 

          Major Labels: Major Ripoff

 

          Commercial Radio in Three Words: Pay for Play

 

          Ticketmaster: In for Their Cut of Everything

 

Do It Yourself

 

The Business of the Band

 

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

 

          Starting a New Website

 

          Making a Great Band Website

 

          Website Laundry List

 

          Web Marketing Techniques

 

          Delivering Music from Your Website

 

Promoting Your Music

 

          Networking

 

          Standing Out

 

          Piggybacking

 

                    Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group

 

                    Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music

 

                    Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album

 

                    Idea #4: Play a Charity Show

 

                    Idea #5: Play an Art Opening

 

                    Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

 

          Promotional Tricks

 

          Distributing Your Music

 

          Selling Your Music

 

          Selling at Shows

 

          Consignment

 

          Online CD Stores

 

          Using Online Stores Effectively

 

          Digital Music Stores

 

          Getting Your Music Played

 

          Playing Music from Your Website

 

          College Radio

 

          Indie Music Shows on Commercial Radio

 

          Music Websites

 

          Popular Non-Music Websites

 

          Internet Radio

 

          Podcasts

 

          DIY Podcasts

 

          Theater and Performance Venues

 

          Jukeboxes

 

          File Sharing

 

          Satellite Radio

 

          DJs

 

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

 

          Reframing the Debate

 

          File Sharing for Smarties: Why File Sharing Works

 

          File Sharing Cannot Be Stopped

 

          Digital Rights Management (DRM)

 

          Why File Sharing is Good for Indie Bands: 6 Degrees of Distribution

 

          Why Indies Should File Share Their Own Music

 

          “Pirating” Yourself: A Short Guide to Sharing Your Own Music

 

          The CD is Dead

 

Putting on Great Shows

 

          Booking

 

          Showmanship

 

          Start Big and End Big

 

          Covers vs. Originals

 

         Gametapes

 

          Practicalities

 

Recording an Album

 

          How Multitrack Recording Works

 

          Multitrack Recording Techniques

 

          Recording Plan Example

 

          Saving Studio Time

 

          Mixdown

 

          Mastering

 

          Recording Mistakes to Avoid

 

          Album Planning

 

Copyright for Independent Bands

 

          Copyright 101 – US Copyright Law in a Nutshell

 

          Myths About Copyright

 

          How to Register Your Songs with the US Copyright Office

 

          The Different Types of Copyrights

 

          Some Rights Reserved vs. "All Rights Reserved" - The Creative Commons License Alternative

 

          Performance Rights Societies

 

          Copyright, Cover Songs, and Loops

 

          Copyright and Copyleft

 

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The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

 

          Major Labels: Major Ripoff

 

          Commercial Radio in Three Words: Pay for Play

 

          Ticketmaster: In for Their Cut of Everything

 

Do It Yourself

 

The Business of the Band

 

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

 

          Starting a New Website

 

          Making a Great Band Website

 

          Website Laundry List

 

          Web Marketing Techniques

 

          Delivering Music from Your Website

 

Promoting Your Music

 

          Networking

 

          Standing Out

 

          Piggybacking

 

                    Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group

 

                    Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music

 

                    Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album

 

                    Idea #4: Play a Charity Show

 

                    Idea #5: Play an Art Opening

 

                    Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

 

          Promotional Tricks

 

          Distributing Your Music

 

          Selling Your Music

 

          Selling at Shows

 

          Consignment

 

          Online CD Stores

 

          Using Online Stores Effectively

 

          Digital Music Stores

 

          Getting Your Music Played

 

          Playing Music from Your Website

 

          College Radio

 

          Indie Music Shows on Commercial Radio

 

          Music Websites

 

          Popular Non-Music Websites

 

          Internet Radio

 

          Podcasts

 

          DIY Podcasts

 

          Theater and Performance Venues

 

          Jukeboxes

 

          File Sharing

 

          Satellite Radio

 

          DJs

 

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

 

          Reframing the Debate

 

          File Sharing for Smarties: Why File Sharing Works

 

          File Sharing Cannot Be Stopped

 

          Digital Rights Management (DRM)

 

          Why File Sharing is Good for Indie Bands: 6 Degrees of Distribution

 

          Why Indies Should File Share Their Own Music

 

          “Pirating” Yourself: A Short Guide to Sharing Your Own Music

 

          The CD is Dead

 

Putting on Great Shows

 

          Booking

 

          Showmanship

 

          Start Big and End Big

 

          Covers vs. Originals

 

         Gametapes

 

          Practicalities

 

Recording an Album

 

          How Multitrack Recording Works

 

          Multitrack Recording Techniques

 

          Recording Plan Example

 

          Saving Studio Time

 

          Mixdown

 

          Mastering

 

          Recording Mistakes to Avoid

 

          Album Planning

 

Copyright for Independent Bands

 

          Copyright 101 – US Copyright Law in a Nutshell

 

          Myths About Copyright

 

          How to Register Your Songs with the US Copyright Office

 

          The Different Types of Copyrights

 

          Some Rights Reserved vs. "All Rights Reserved" - The Creative Commons License Alternative

 

          Performance Rights Societies

 

          Copyright, Cover Songs, and Loops

 

          Copyright and Copyleft

 

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The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

 

          Major Labels: Major Ripoff

 

          Commercial Radio in Three Words: Pay for Play

 

          Ticketmaster: In for Their Cut of Everything

 

Do It Yourself

 

The Business of the Band

 

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

 

          Starting a New Website

 

          Making a Great Band Website

 

          Website Laundry List

 

          Web Marketing Techniques

 

          Delivering Music from Your Website

 

Promoting Your Music

 

          Networking

 

          Standing Out

 

          Piggybacking

 

                    Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group

 

                    Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music

 

                    Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album

 

                    Idea #4: Play a Charity Show

 

                    Idea #5: Play an Art Opening

 

                    Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

 

          Promotional Tricks

 

          Distributing Your Music

 

          Selling Your Music

 

          Selling at Shows

 

          Consignment

 

          Online CD Stores

 

          Using Online Stores Effectively

 

          Digital Music Stores

 

          Getting Your Music Played

 

          Playing Music from Your Website

 

          College Radio

 

          Indie Music Shows on Commercial Radio

 

          Music Websites

 

          Popular Non-Music Websites

 

          Internet Radio

 

          Podcasts

 

          DIY Podcasts

 

          Theater and Performance Venues

 

          Jukeboxes

 

          File Sharing

 

          Satellite Radio

 

          DJs

 

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

 

          Reframing the Debate

 

          File Sharing for Smarties: Why File Sharing Works

 

          File Sharing Cannot Be Stopped

 

          Digital Rights Management (DRM)

 

          Why File Sharing is Good for Indie Bands: 6 Degrees of Distribution

 

          Why Indies Should File Share Their Own Music

 

          “Pirating” Yourself: A Short Guide to Sharing Your Own Music

 

          The CD is Dead

 

Putting on Great Shows

 

          Booking

 

          Showmanship

 

          Start Big and End Big

 

          Covers vs. Originals

 

         Gametapes

 

          Practicalities

 

Recording an Album

 

          How Multitrack Recording Works

 

          Multitrack Recording Techniques

 

          Recording Plan Example

 

          Saving Studio Time

 

          Mixdown

 

          Mastering

 

          Recording Mistakes to Avoid

 

          Album Planning

 

Copyright for Independent Bands

 

          Copyright 101 – US Copyright Law in a Nutshell

 

          Myths About Copyright

 

          How to Register Your Songs with the US Copyright Office

 

          The Different Types of Copyrights

 

          Some Rights Reserved vs. "All Rights Reserved" - The Creative Commons License Alternative

 

          Performance Rights Societies

 

          Copyright, Cover Songs, and Loops

 

          Copyright and Copyleft

 

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The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

 

          Major Labels: Major Ripoff

 

          Commercial Radio in Three Words: Pay for Play

 

          Ticketmaster: In for Their Cut of Everything

 

Do It Yourself

 

The Business of the Band

 

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

 

          Starting a New Website

 

          Making a Great Band Website

 

          Website Laundry List

 

          Web Marketing Techniques

 

          Delivering Music from Your Website

 

Promoting Your Music

 

          Networking

 

          Standing Out

 

          Piggybacking

 

                    Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group

 

                    Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music

 

                    Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album

 

                    Idea #4: Play a Charity Show

 

                    Idea #5: Play an Art Opening

 

                    Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

 

          Promotional Tricks

 

          Distributing Your Music

 

          Selling Your Music

 

          Selling at Shows

 

          Consignment

 

          Online CD Stores

 

          Using Online Stores Effectively

 

          Digital Music Stores

 

          Getting Your Music Played

 

          Playing Music from Your Website

 

          College Radio

 

          Indie Music Shows on Commercial Radio

 

          Music Websites

 

          Popular Non-Music Websites

 

          Internet Radio

 

          Podcasts

 

          DIY Podcasts

 

          Theater and Performance Venues

 

          Jukeboxes

 

          File Sharing

 

          Satellite Radio

 

          DJs

 

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

 

          Reframing the Debate

 

          File Sharing for Smarties: Why File Sharing Works

 

          File Sharing Cannot Be Stopped

 

          Digital Rights Management (DRM)

 

          Why File Sharing is Good for Indie Bands: 6 Degrees of Distribution

 

          Why Indies Should File Share Their Own Music

 

          “Pirating” Yourself: A Short Guide to Sharing Your Own Music

 

          The CD is Dead

 

Putting on Great Shows

 

          Booking

 

          Showmanship

 

          Start Big and End Big

 

          Covers vs. Originals

 

         Gametapes

 

          Practicalities

 

Recording an Album

 

          How Multitrack Recording Works

 

          Multitrack Recording Techniques

 

          Recording Plan Example

 

          Saving Studio Time

 

          Mixdown

 

          Mastering

 

          Recording Mistakes to Avoid

 

          Album Planning

 

Copyright for Independent Bands

 

          Copyright 101 – US Copyright Law in a Nutshell

 

          Myths About Copyright

 

          How to Register Your Songs with the US Copyright Office

 

          The Different Types of Copyrights

 

          Some Rights Reserved vs. "All Rights Reserved" - The Creative Commons License Alternative

 

          Performance Rights Societies

 

          Copyright, Cover Songs, and Loops

 

          Copyright and Copyleft

 

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The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

 

          Major Labels: Major Ripoff

 

          Commercial Radio in Three Words: Pay for Play

 

          Ticketmaster: In for Their Cut of Everything

 

Do It Yourself

 

The Business of the Band

 

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

 

          Starting a New Website

 

          Making a Great Band Website

 

          Website Laundry List

 

          Web Marketing Techniques

 

          Delivering Music from Your Website

 

Promoting Your Music

 

          Networking

 

          Standing Out

 

          Piggybacking

 

                    Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group

 

                    Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music

 

                    Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album

 

                    Idea #4: Play a Charity Show

 

                    Idea #5: Play an Art Opening

 

                    Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

 

          Promotional Tricks

 

          Distributing Your Music

 

          Selling Your Music

 

          Selling at Shows

 

          Consignment

 

          Online CD Stores

 

          Using Online Stores Effectively

 

          Digital Music Stores

 

          Getting Your Music Played

 

          Playing Music from Your Website

 

          College Radio

 

          Indie Music Shows on Commercial Radio

 

          Music Websites

 

          Popular Non-Music Websites

 

          Internet Radio

 

          Podcasts

 

          DIY Podcasts

 

          Theater and Performance Venues

 

          Jukeboxes

 

          File Sharing

 

          Satellite Radio

 

          DJs

 

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

 

          Reframing the Debate

 

          File Sharing for Smarties: Why File Sharing Works

 

          File Sharing Cannot Be Stopped

 

          Digital Rights Management (DRM)

 

          Why File Sharing is Good for Indie Bands: 6 Degrees of Distribution

 

          Why Indies Should File Share Their Own Music

 

          “Pirating” Yourself: A Short Guide to Sharing Your Own Music

 

          The CD is Dead

 

Putting on Great Shows

 

          Booking

 

          Showmanship

 

          Start Big and End Big

 

          Covers vs. Originals

 

         Gametapes

 

          Practicalities

 

Recording an Album

 

          How Multitrack Recording Works

 

          Multitrack Recording Techniques

 

          Recording Plan Example

 

          Saving Studio Time

 

          Mixdown

 

          Mastering

 

          Recording Mistakes to Avoid

 

          Album Planning

 

Copyright for Independent Bands

 

          Copyright 101 – US Copyright Law in a Nutshell

 

          Myths About Copyright

 

          How to Register Your Songs with the US Copyright Office

 

          The Different Types of Copyrights

 

          Some Rights Reserved vs. "All Rights Reserved" - The Creative Commons License Alternative

 

          Performance Rights Societies

 

          Copyright, Cover Songs, and Loops

 

          Copyright and Copyleft

 

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The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

 

          Major Labels: Major Ripoff

 

          Commercial Radio in Three Words: Pay for Play

 

          Ticketmaster: In for Their Cut of Everything

 

Do It Yourself

 

The Business of the Band

 

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

 

          Starting a New Website

 

          Making a Great Band Website

 

          Website Laundry List

 

          Web Marketing Techniques

 

          Delivering Music from Your Website

 

Promoting Your Music

 

          Networking

 

          Standing Out

 

          Piggybacking

 

                    Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group

 

                    Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music

 

                    Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album

 

                    Idea #4: Play a Charity Show

 

                    Idea #5: Play an Art Opening

 

                    Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

 

          Promotional Tricks

 

          Distributing Your Music

 

          Selling Your Music

 

          Selling at Shows

 

          Consignment

 

          Online CD Stores

 

          Using Online Stores Effectively

 

          Digital Music Stores

 

          Getting Your Music Played

 

          Playing Music from Your Website

 

          College Radio

 

          Indie Music Shows on Commercial Radio

 

          Music Websites

 

          Popular Non-Music Websites

 

          Internet Radio

 

          Podcasts

 

          DIY Podcasts

 

          Theater and Performance Venues

 

          Jukeboxes

 

          File Sharing

 

          Satellite Radio

 

          DJs

 

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

 

          Reframing the Debate

 

          File Sharing for Smarties: Why File Sharing Works

 

          File Sharing Cannot Be Stopped

 

          Digital Rights Management (DRM)

 

          Why File Sharing is Good for Indie Bands: 6 Degrees of Distribution

 

          Why Indies Should File Share Their Own Music

 

          “Pirating” Yourself: A Short Guide to Sharing Your Own Music

 

          The CD is Dead

 

Putting on Great Shows

 

          Booking

 

          Showmanship

 

          Start Big and End Big

 

          Covers vs. Originals

 

         Gametapes

 

          Practicalities

 

Recording an Album

 

          How Multitrack Recording Works

 

          Multitrack Recording Techniques

 

          Recording Plan Example

 

          Saving Studio Time

 

          Mixdown

 

          Mastering

 

          Recording Mistakes to Avoid

 

          Album Planning

 

Copyright for Independent Bands

 

          Copyright 101 – US Copyright Law in a Nutshell

 

          Myths About Copyright

 

          How to Register Your Songs with the US Copyright Office

 

          The Different Types of Copyrights

 

          Some Rights Reserved vs. "All Rights Reserved" - The Creative Commons License Alternative

 

          Performance Rights Societies

 

          Copyright, Cover Songs, and Loops

 

          Copyright and Copyleft

 

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The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

 

          Major Labels: Major Ripoff

 

          Commercial Radio in Three Words: Pay for Play

 

          Ticketmaster: In for Their Cut of Everything

 

Do It Yourself

 

The Business of the Band

 

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

 

          Starting a New Website

 

          Making a Great Band Website

 

          Website Laundry List

 

          Web Marketing Techniques

 

          Delivering Music from Your Website

 

Promoting Your Music

 

          Networking

 

          Standing Out

 

          Piggybacking

 

                    Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group

 

                    Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music

 

                    Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album

 

                    Idea #4: Play a Charity Show

 

                    Idea #5: Play an Art Opening

 

                    Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

 

          Promotional Tricks

 

          Distributing Your Music

 

          Selling Your Music

 

          Selling at Shows

 

          Consignment

 

          Online CD Stores

 

          Using Online Stores Effectively

 

          Digital Music Stores

 

          Getting Your Music Played

 

          Playing Music from Your Website

 

          College Radio

 

          Indie Music Shows on Commercial Radio

 

          Music Websites

 

          Popular Non-Music Websites

 

          Internet Radio

 

          Podcasts

 

          DIY Podcasts

 

          Theater and Performance Venues

 

          Jukeboxes

 

          File Sharing

 

          Satellite Radio

 

          DJs

 

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

 

          Reframing the Debate

 

          File Sharing for Smarties: Why File Sharing Works

 

          File Sharing Cannot Be Stopped

 

          Digital Rights Management (DRM)

 

          Why File Sharing is Good for Indie Bands: 6 Degrees of Distribution

 

          Why Indies Should File Share Their Own Music

 

          “Pirating” Yourself: A Short Guide to Sharing Your Own Music

 

          The CD is Dead

 

Putting on Great Shows

 

          Booking

 

          Showmanship

 

          Start Big and End Big

 

          Covers vs. Originals

 

         Gametapes

 

          Practicalities

 

Recording an Album

 

          How Multitrack Recording Works

 

          Multitrack Recording Techniques

 

          Recording Plan Example

 

          Saving Studio Time

 

          Mixdown

 

          Mastering

 

          Recording Mistakes to Avoid

 

          Album Planning

 

Copyright for Independent Bands

 

          Copyright 101 – US Copyright Law in a Nutshell

 

          Myths About Copyright

 

          How to Register Your Songs with the US Copyright Office

 

          The Different Types of Copyrights

 

          Some Rights Reserved vs. "All Rights Reserved" - The Creative Commons License Alternative

 

          Performance Rights Societies

 

          Copyright, Cover Songs, and Loops

 

          Copyright and Copyleft

 

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The Realities for Independent Bands: Busting Myths and Traditions

 

          Major Labels: Major Ripoff

 

          Commercial Radio in Three Words: Pay for Play

 

          Ticketmaster: In for Their Cut of Everything

 

Do It Yourself

 

The Business of the Band

 

Your Website: Your Band's 24/7 Ambassador

 

          Starting a New Website

 

          Making a Great Band Website

 

          Website Laundry List

 

          Web Marketing Techniques

 

          Delivering Music from Your Website

 

Promoting Your Music

 

          Networking

 

          Standing Out

 

          Piggybacking

 

                    Idea #1: Team Up With a Theater or Comedy Group

 

                    Idea #2: Write Music for a Business & Have Them Promote Your Music

 

                    Idea #3: Make a Holiday Album

 

                    Idea #4: Play a Charity Show

 

                    Idea #5: Play an Art Opening

 

                    Idea #6: Music for Podcasts and Websites

 

          Promotional Tricks

 

          Distributing Your Music

 

          Selling Your Music

 

          Selling at Shows

 

          Consignment

 

          Online CD Stores

 

          Using Online Stores Effectively

 

          Digital Music Stores

 

          Getting Your Music Played

 

          Playing Music from Your Website

 

          College Radio

 

          Indie Music Shows on Commercial Radio

 

          Music Websites

 

          Popular Non-Music Websites

 

          Internet Radio

 

          Podcasts

 

          DIY Podcasts

 

          Theater and Performance Venues

 

          Jukeboxes

 

          File Sharing

 

          Satellite Radio

 

          DJs

 

File Sharing: An Independent Band's Perspective

 

          Reframing the Debate

 

          File Sharing for Smarties: Why File Sharing Works

 

          File Sharing Cannot Be Stopped

 

          Digital Rights Management (DRM)

 

          Why File Sharing is Good for Indie Bands: 6 Degrees of Distribution

 

          Why Indies Should File Share Their Own Music

 

          “Pirating” Yourself: A Short Guide to Sharing Your Own Music

 

          The CD is Dead

 

Putting on Great Shows

 

          Booking

 

          Showmanship

 

          Start Big and End Big

 

          Covers vs. Originals

 

         Gametapes

 

          Practicalities

 

Recording an Album

 

          How Multitrack Recording Works

 

          Multitrack Recording Techniques

 

          Recording Plan Example

 

          Saving Studio Time

 

          Mixdown

 

          Mastering

 

          Recording Mistakes to Avoid

 

          Album Planning

 

Copyright for Independent Bands

 

          Copyright 101 – US Copyright Law in a Nutshell

 

          Myths About Copyright

 

          How to Register Your Songs with the US Copyright Office

 

          The Different Types of Copyrights

 

          Some Rights Reserved vs. "All Rights Reserved" - The Creative Commons License Alternative

 

          Performance Rights Societies

 

          Copyright, Cover Songs, and Loops

 

          Copyright and Copyleft

 

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