Berklee Today, the journal for alumni of Berklee College of Music, recently gave me the opportunity to explore the relationship between musical training and the skills of entrepreneurs. I interviewed several Berklee alumni who have gone on to create groundbreaking music technology companies serving independent artists. Derek Sivers – founder of CD Baby Panos Panay…
Rosanne Cash responds to Hypebot’s Bruce Houghton
October 9, 2014 OffPost by Rosanne Cash.
Musicians Are Natural Entrepreneurs
June 17, 2013 OffBerklee Today, the journal for alumni of Berklee College of Music, recently gave me the opportunity to explore the relationship between musical training and the skills of entrepreneurs. I interviewed several Berklee alumni who have gone on to create groundbreaking music technology companies serving independent artists. Derek Sivers – founder of CD Baby Panos Panay…
The rare and valuable skills of musicians
June 15, 2013 OffI recently had the opportunity to create a presentation for Daniel Indart’s Music Entrepreneurship students at the Cornel School of Contemporary Music at Shepherd University in Los Angeles. My presentation: Thinking Different(ly)…The Rare and Valuable Skills of Musicians discussed the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset in today’s music industry. While business and music are diametrically opposed activities, they…
Chamber Music America Jazz Grant Workshop
January 26, 2013 OffAs musicians we spend as much time as possible working with our craft but can struggle with the business side of our careers. I think of business as the complete chain of events that brings the music out of our imaginations into the world. Money is fuel, but is only one piece of the equation.…
RCM: Music industry books
January 11, 2013 OffA list of music industry related books referenced in my recent seminar at The Royal College of Music – Stockholm, Sweden: All You Need to Know About the Music Business (8th edition) – Donald S. Passman The Plain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing (2nd Edition) – Randall S. Wixen Music, Money and Success (7th…
Following the Money – Alternative music revenue streams for musicians
February 8, 2012 OffA bucket under every drip… I recently had the opportunity to research and write a piece for Berklee Today magazine exploring lesser known revenue streams for composers and musicians. In today’s music industry, tapping every revenue source is key, particularly for independent artists. Thinking like an entrepreneur and getting ahead of the curve with new technologies…
Tips for Musicians: Creating Great Online Content
April 27, 2011 OffInteresting, valuable, content is the heart of communication with fans and followers. Using social media effectively requires planning and commitment. Here are a few tips to get you going: Develop an Integrated Strategy Be realistic about the time you can commit to online communication. Find the right partners to help you. Develop your approach from…
Bob Baker on the Realities of Making a Living as a Musician in 2011
March 15, 2011 OffInteresting post by Bob Baker today. The tools and the channels have changed dramatically but artists have always been self-employed and struggled to balance the pursuit of their craft with the economic realities of survival. More of my thoughts to follow… The Realities of Making a Living with Music in 2011 via music think tank
Are music consumers stepping on us?
February 25, 2011 OffFrom today’s Digital Music News: Are Music Consumers Stepping On Us? That was the question posed on Thursday by NPD analyst Russ Crupnick at Digital Music Forum East in Manhattan. “Consumers are flipping us the bird,” Crupnick declared while trotting through slide-after-slide of distressing data. Exhibit A? Crupnick listed a litany of concessions and pro-consumer…
Rethinking Music Pts. 1 and 2 – Creativity, Commerce and Policy
February 10, 2011 OffCheck out these two excellent podcasts in preparation for the upcoming Rethink Music conference coming up this April in Boston. Radio Berkman #168 Rethinking Music Pt. 1Radio Berkman #173 Rethinking Music Pt. 2 – The Portrait of the Self-Published Artist