FourFront Media & Music in partnership with Home | Blog | Music Promotion | Bookstore | Online Studies | Articles | Directory | Music Law | Subscribe Music Distribution | Radio Promotion | Web Hosting | CD Art | CD Mfg. | Get Representation | Opportunities the FOUR FRONTS of the music business... With your host, Christopher Knab. EMail Christopher. The Artist & Product Development Front The term "Artist Development" encompasses two general concepts. "Pre-Release" issues involve these jobs, tasks, and other considerations that an artist or band must do to create, protect and prepare a recording for the marketplace. "Product Development" issues are concerned with any and all things that must be done to get your music into the marketplace. What is Artist and Product Development? Artist Development A Music Business Test: How Much to You Really Know? The Endless Flood of Crappy New Releases Oh, How the Music Business Keep Changing PlanningYour Music Career: Part 1 Planning Your Music Career: Part 2 Planning Your Music Career: Part 3 IncomeSources for Musicians 25Things to Know About Distributors 10 Tips to Keep You on the Music Career-Building Path What Do You Know About Getting Signed and Working With a Record Label? The "Creative" You and the "Business" You I Get So Many Clueless Letters! Artist / Band Interview Questions How and Why Major Labels and Independent Labels Work Together Entertainment Lawyers: An Introduction 10 Essential Tips for Making a Living with Your Music 2004 Music Career Inventory Sheet 10 Reasons Why Most Demos are Rejected 35 Tips for Self-Management as a Musician Becoming A 'Priority' At A Record Label Music Business Internships Do's and Don'ts Prototype Band Tour and Work Schedule A Music Business Revolution Test Your Knowledge: Record Distribution Thoughts for the Aspiring Musician Copyright and Songwriting Basics 10 'Reality Sandwiches' For The Independent Musician What's A Record Label Deal All About? Inside Record Labels: Organizing Things The Music Business: Quotes To Live By Deals That Await Successful Independent Labels The New Millennium and Changes in the Music Business Ten Tips for Developing Musicians What A&R Reps Do A&R Cover Letter Example How to Shop for a Record Deal The Business of Music Knowing the "Gate Keepers" Product Development How to Write Your Own Music Marketing Plan Changes in the Way Music is Sold over the Last 30 Years A Music Business Revolution Your CD Cover Is Your Most Important Advertisement Do You Really Need To Invest In Your Own Barcode? Top Ten Graphic Tips for Designing CDs The Music Sales Test Distributors: How to Attract Them and How to Work With Them Tax Tips for Musicians Artist Income Sources See Also... 1) Artist & Product Development 2) Promotion 3) Publicity 4) Performance    The Four Fronts... Artist/Product Development Promotion Publicity Performance   Get Educated... Master the Music Biz! Online Courses. Many Programs. Learn Day or Night. Details Here.   Christopher Knab Recommends... Music Is Your Business Christopher Knab and Bartley F. Day's expanded edition of "Music Is Your Business" is filled with more insights into the business side of being a successful musician or band. Included are chapters on both Internet and traditional music marketing methods. The essential legal issues you need to know are explained as are music contract tips, how to license your music, attract distributors, get radio airplay and create a demand for your music. More... How to Promote Your Music Successfully on the Internet Our in-depth guide to music promotion demonstrates how you can combine powerful internet marketing techniques to sell your music merchandise online! Learn what works, what doesn't, and what you shouldn't waste your time and money on. More.... All Content © 1996-2009 Midnight Rain Productions. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy