Steps to Stardom http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom Discover how to make it into the Music Industry Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:43:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 The difference between ASCAP and BMI http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/2010/03/06/the-difference-between-ascap-and-bmi/ http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/2010/03/06/the-difference-between-ascap-and-bmi/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:39:06 +0000 admin http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/?p=223  ASCAP and BMI are acronyms that many music lovers hear often but don’t really know much about. The letters ASCAP stand for, The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers and BMI is Broadcast Music Incorporated. ASCAP and BMI are the major Performing Rights Organizations in the U.S. There is also a minor third, SESAC which was originally known as the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers. The Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) in America collect over $1.5 billion dollars annually for songwriters and publishers who refer to this income as Performance Royalties. Here are links to ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC for you to get more information.

 

 

]]> http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/2010/03/06/the-difference-between-ascap-and-bmi/feed/ Don’t give up http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/2010/02/06/dont-give-up/ http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/2010/02/06/dont-give-up/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:57:37 +0000 admin http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/?p=221 This is just a quick word of encouragement for all you independent artist trying to make it into the music industry. Do not give up! No matter what obstacles life throw at you, stay moving. Even if you fall or fail, get up. Always remember failure is one step away from success. If you need any assistance, please leave a comment so that I can help you. Have a blessed day!

]]> http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/2010/02/06/dont-give-up/feed/ The importance of developing your stage performance http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/2010/01/27/the-importance-of-developing-your-stage-performance/ http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/2010/01/27/the-importance-of-developing-your-stage-performance/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:34:28 +0000 admin http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/?p=212 Most independent artist do not really understand the importance of good stage presence. Have you ever watched and listened to a live performance that you simply can’t look away, one that can’t be ignored? A kind of charm and magic from the performer that is totally entertaining. This quality is called stage presence, and it separates the musicians who will be highly successful in their career from the ones who will merely provide background music in the corner while you eat and drink. There are many factors that create stage presence, and what works for one performer may come across as arrogant on another.

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This video pointed out some good things that made me figure to do a brief post on the topic of making money in the music industry. In this day and time the best option for independent artist is to give away their music for free. I know your saying…. “If I give my music away, how can I make money off of it?” …easy. Giving you music away in a constructive fashion can help you build your brand, which in turn can help you get paid shows and in time major distribution from a major label. Figure it it like this, majority of consumers are going to download your music for free anyway; why not use this to your advantage.  You can create a buzz and connect with potential fans all from free music. Before you shot it down, try it for a few months and let me know how it goes.

]]> http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/2009/12/20/how-to-make-money-in-the-music-industry-with-your-music/feed/ The importance of social networking sites for independent artist http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/2009/12/01/the-importance-of-social-networking-sites-for-independent-artist/ http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/2009/12/01/the-importance-of-social-networking-sites-for-independent-artist/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:46:32 +0000 admin http://schofieldandcompany.com/steps2stardom/?p=207 There are hundreds of social networking sites online that can assist you as a independent musician, band, producer, or singer. Two of the most recognized social networking sites that can assist you as a independent artist is myspace and facebook. These two online sites have millions of potential consumers online daily that you can network with and promote your product to. I advise any and every artist that I develop to get a professional myspace and facebook page, and link it to their website.

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