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Record labels tend to sign a lot of bands, but they give their really good contracts to one or two artists who they then prioritize over all others. When you let yourself sign a bad record deal, you are almost guaranteeing that the label will shelve the record in the end.   So what are [...]

Dear Aaliyah, In 22 years, you’ve accomplished far more than many people do in a lifetime. In life and death, you inspire us. From standing in front of our televisions and mirrors memorizing Are You That Somebody’s dance steps and draping our hair over one of our eyes, to rocking your signature tomboy chic style [...]

In the music industry, A&R meaning artist and repertoire (A&R) refers to the division of a record label that is responsible for scouting and artist development. The A&R department is the link between the recording artist/act and the record label, generally to help with the artistic and commercial development of the label’s artists. An A&R [...]

by Bobby Borg Many artists may think that an intimidating personal manager is exactly what they need. But Jeffrey Jampol, who has managed artists such as Tal Bachman says, “The days of the Peter Grants in this business are over.” People in the music industry prefer to do business with nice guys. A manager must [...]

You will need… A recording of the song(s) to be copyrighted. The correct form (see below), properly filled out. An envelope or package to mail them in. A check book and $45 in the bank. Official Copyright Forms SR – Sound Recording Copyrighting the sound recording does not protect the composition itself but only that [...]

For an aspiring fashion designer, getting your designs noticed is one of the biggest hurdles to overcome in this extremely competitive industry. Like all artistic trades, it takes years of experience and training to develop fashion designing and manufacturing skills used in the market. Luckily, there are several opportunities for designers of all ages and [...]