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The Challenge for the Music Business
The tried and true methods of creating success in the music industry are over and are never coming back. The economics just don’t work for most acts anymore. The greatest risk in the next 5-10 years...
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What’s working in music today
From the Economist “The music business is surprisingly healthy, and becoming more so. Will Page of PRS for Music, which collects royalties on behalf of writers and publishers, has added up the entire...
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My Midem and Namm Presentations on the Future of Music
In this presentation I take a look at the music business from the perspective of the creative people working in it, the artists, songwriters and producers and how it works for them. After all that is...
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Words of Wisdom from Roger McNamee
My friend Roger McNamee, a founding Partner and Managing Director of Elevation Partners has been getting some great press lately on his thoughts on the new music business, investing in technology,...
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The Reality of the New Music Business
The raging debate set off by one Emily White, an NPR intern and the eloquent retort from Dave Lowery about the generational shift in thinking about the music industry has been widely reported this past...
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Modernizing the Merch Madness
For artists struggling to make a living in the digital age, a strong merch strategy can be the difference between living life as a starving artist and making a comfortable living. Yet compared to the...
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Strategic Improvisation – Management Secrets of the Grateful Dead
From a fascinating article just published in the Atlantic. “The Grateful Dead’s influence on the business world may turn out to be a significant part of its legacy. Without intending to—while...
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Modern Merch: Beyond the Tour T-Shirt – CMJ Panel
Ale Delgado wrote this great recap of our CMJ panel on merchandise last week. Thanks Ale! Here is most of it. Visit her site for more: Considering that I’m always looking for the next big thing, I...
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The Future of Music for Urban Millenials
Here is a presentation developed for clothing manufacturer Carhartt as they try and capitalize on the popularity of their products with the youth market. Interesting trends and stats posted by...
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Become a Better Musician – Study Online This Winter
Berkleemusic’s online classes start next week. Learn about music, the future and your part in it. Study with Berklee faculty from anywhere in the world. Improve your skills and become part of an online...
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Create the Future of Music. Learn online with Dave Kusek.
Berkleemusic’s online classes start next week. Learn about music, the future and your part in it. Study with Berklee faculty from anywhere in the world. Improve your skills and become part of an...
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Meet me in Montreal at ADISQ on Thursday
Please join me at the ADISQ conference in Montreal this week. I will be doing the afternoon keynote and speaking on “Go to Market Strategies for Musicians”, describing what is working in today’s...
View ArticleMy Midem and Namm Presentations on the Future of Music
http://digitalcowboys.com http://futureofmusicbook.comIn this presentation I take a look at the music business from the perspective of the creative people working in it, the artists, songwriters and...
View ArticleGuide to Music Merchandise
http://digitalcowboys.com http://futureofmusicbook.comMerchandise can potentially be a huge revenue stream for independent bands and musicians. However, knowing what to make, how many to make, what...
View ArticleThe Challenge for the Music Business
http://digitalcowboys.com http://futureofmusicbook.comThe tried and true methods of creating success in the music industry are over and are never coming back. The economics just don’t work for most...
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http://digitalcowboys.com http://futureofmusicbook.comFrom the Economist “The music business is surprisingly healthy, and becoming more so. Will Page of PRS for Music, which collects royalties on...
View Article3 Steps to a More Efficient Merch Table
http://digitalcowboys.com http://futureofmusicbook.comThe live show and merchandise are becoming more important in the music industry. On top of that, there has been a surge in small indie musicians...
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