Why You Need a Producer
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Designed by a blind architect”? This phrase is often used by people who live in older houses that have had several additions over the course of time. Usually, the...
View ArticleEP vs LP
“An EP is to be used for promotional and demonstration purposes. It can sell well at concert events, if accompanied by a compelling concert performance. A complete LP album serves the same purpose as...
View ArticleAre you a “Crazy Artist”? – Take the test now!
The AMP “Crazy Artist”™ Test INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer quickly, without great deliberation. Circle those that apply to you. If you answer yes to any two, you might just be a “crazy artist”. Call...
View ArticleSingers & Bands – Want more shows? Try this:
Bands and booking agents bang their head against the wall trying to get concert promoters to take their musical product seriously. If this sounds like your situation, consider investigating...
View ArticleBe taken seriously in the music industry…(pt.1)
…but not seriously taken The other day, I was working with a singer / songwriter who introduced herself to the musicians in the room and then promptly said “This really isn’t my best song – you’re all...
View ArticleBe taken seriously in the music industry (pt 2)…
Last time we started by giving Advantage Music Production’s first five ways to be taken seriously in the music industry as a musician or performing artist. The topic generally relates to the small...
View ArticleBeing on time can hurt your career in music?
I am rarely blatantly late. However, I have noticed recently I am showing up “just” on time to work. Being “just” on time doesn’t actually make me lose a job, but it sets a ball in motion of small...
View ArticleThrow Away Mediocrity. Save the Music Industry.
I had the distinct pleasure of cleaning out the attic this weekend. I ran across a box of CD’s, of course some of which I have imported into my MP3 player. But wait – why did I import only some of...
View ArticleGetting started? Step 1: List Your Allies
A music teacher and songwriter friend of mine was recently telling me about some so-called music producers in her home town that were preying on unsuspecting music students, creating poor quality...
View ArticleGetting Started? Step 2: Create a Venue List
Your friends give you positive feedback on the songs you’ve been writing, and you must have some vocal talent because you keep getting the lead solo in the choir program. The time has come to share...
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