Smarter Ways to Attract Record Labels
June 1st, 2011
Donna Flynn is a vocal coach and record label consultant from Toronto, Canada. You’ll find out exactly what record labels are looking for in a singer and learn smarter ways to attract their attention. And finally…we’ll unveil the one thing more important than having a great voice.
Podcast (audio only): Download (Duration: 1:03:30 — 53.2MB)
Podcast (video): Download (512.9MB)
Achieving Success as an Independent Artist – with David Wimble (Indie Bible) – Audio Only
March 31st, 2011
In this podcast episode we interview David Wimble, musician and author of the Best Seller “The Indie Bible”. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to locate great venues, managers and contacts. How anyone can get reviews, radio airplay and interviews and the surprising truth of how a record label can actually ruin your career.
Please excuse the audio difficulties in the first few minutes, but stick with it because this interview has some very invaluable information.
Click here to learn more about David Wimble’s Indie Bible (Affiliate link)
Podcast (audio only): Download (57.3MB)
Podcast (video): Download (57.3MB)
The Queen Latifah Guide to Delivering a Supersized Performance
March 7th, 2011
Today’s Quote:
“I think the reason I am here is to inspire African-American women who are rappers, full-figured women to know that they can do it too”. – Queen Latifah
Turn your Liabilities into Assets
What is the difference between Queen Latifah and Kirstie Alley? Besides both being oversized women, Queen Latifah radiates confidence in her appearance. She seems very comfortable with how she looks. Kirstie Alley gives the impression of always being anxious about her weight issues. She has been very public about her size and at times criticized by the media. Continue reading “The Queen Latifah Guide to Delivering a Supersized Performance” »
So you still wanna get a record deal…really?
August 19th, 2010
Quote of the Day:
“There would be no new school without the old school.”" Vivian Scott, Epic Records
What does Madonna, Green Day, Limp Bizkit, MC Hammer, and Courtney Love have in common?
They are one of the many artists who have dumped their record companies and began selling their songs independently. Why, you ask? That’s a good question since many unsigned artists are under the impression that once you get signed the dough just keeps rolling in.
Do the math
Did you know that an artist gets a measly $1 dollar bill (and often less) for every CD that is sold. Imagine spending a huge part of your childhood, teenage years and adulthood developing your musical skills only to be rewarded $1 a CD once you became famous. How long would it take you to make all those millions you were dreaming about. With shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent, the media has been extremely successful in creating the illusion that signed artists are living the big life. Yes it is true, that some artists are very wealthy but the reality is that even if you get signed, it will be a long time before you see any real money. Continue reading “So you still wanna get a record deal…really?” »
