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Like music production, music publishing and music promotion is going through a period of change, brought about by the rapid expansion of broadband, audio casts, YouTube, iTunes and affordable home music production software. Many traditional methods of publishing and generating an income in the music industry may no longer suit all musicians. Or you may want to publish your own work and keep 100% of the profit. In that case you must first protect your copyright. Read more about that at AandROnline or if you live in the U.K. read this fact sheet

Take a look around the sites we've listed below. Just click ‘Close’ at the top of your browser to come back here to this page.

A & R Online
A & R Online was founded by Chris Standring, a contemporary jazz guitarist currently signed with Trippin ‘n Rhythm records. He has put together a formidable package for artists and bands that are serious about building a musical career. He puts forward his own first hand views on the music industry, where it’s going in the coming years and what you have to do to keep control of your work. It’s called the Indie Artist DIY Smart Kit, a one stop resource for record labels, marketing for musicians, music promotion, songwriting and more.

It’s really seven guides in one which cover all aspects of promoting you work. He shows you which road to go down, how to deal with record companies, how to protect your interests, maintain your enthusiasm and all on a shoe string! They are The Ultimate Website Promotion Handbook, Street Team, So You Think You Want A Record Deal, The Complete Record Label Database, Boot Camp, Contract Templates and Mastering Success – all in one downloadable package. His site also has links to the Complete Record Label Database, Music Producers, Music Attorneys, Music publishers, Music Supervisors and other resources.

Be sure to sign up for Chris's free seven day "Independent Artists Wake Up e-Course".

Find out a lot more and listen to Chris play at > A & R Online

Chris Standring has also written Play What You Hear a unique home study course for the improvising jazz guitarist. You can read more at guitar lessons

The Galaris Music Industry Directory (USA Only)
Now in its 5th edition, with over 15,000 verified music industry listings, broken down into 17 industry major categories for easy access. Discover thousands of places to promote your music and get the contacts you need to help your career. You just have to point and click, from your desktop, to email or visit the website of the contacts you need.

Get organized with their "Musicians' File Organizer."

Make money from your web site using the Galaris "Support My Music" program

Sell your music with Galaris & CD Baby.

Plus much more in the > Galaris Music Industry Directory

Musicians Upload Directory
This directory is for Singers, Songwriters, Artists, Bands, Producers, Labels and DJs. You will find hundreds of musicians' websites listed that let you upload your music onto their sites, and so gain maximum exposure for your work.

Many websites are brand new that you may not yet have heard about. It will save valuable time tracking down websites that let you upload your music. There are hundreds of musicians' websites, and the faster you can get your music uploaded, the quicker you will get fans to spread the word. Take a look at the > musiciansuploaddirectory

Get Put On
How to start your own Rap/Hip Hop Record Label
This guide shows you how to start your own successful Record Label Business in 30 days! You will learn where to press your CDs, how to get it in stores and played on the radio, how to choose a lawyer and copyright your music, how to find distributors internationally and more.

If you are a newbie, this informative book will give you a jump start and help you understand how the record label industry works. Good and bad.
Find out more and get immediate download at > getputon.com

Reach Fame
If you want to know how to get a record deal, acting audition, modelling appointment or screening, this 50 page downloadable Reach Fame system and audio course could be an important part of your publishing tool chest!

In the music industry, Artists and Repertoire (A&R) is the division of a record label company that is responsible for scouting to find an artist, and then their ongoing development. This system shows you an effective way to first submit your material by email, rather than sending out a CD to be just be one of a thousand other CDs stacked in a pile. What you need to know is who to send it to and how. This is what the Reach Fame System does.

Their data banks provide direct, easily accessible contacts, listing insider information on when to call, and what "tactics" will work to get your foot in the door, and much more!

They claim to have the biggest industry listings database on the internet: 14,867 listings which range from Music Industry to Hollywood casting, modelling and sports agents. Their base is available exclusively to members and is continually updated.
You can find out more at > reach fame

Music Biz Coach
If you are an independent artist, find out how to be successful without a record deal. With the advent of Pod Casts, Video, You Tube and many similar web sites, plus easily downloadable music, the traditional method of generating revenue in the music industry isn’t working as well as it used to. So it may be time to take a fresh approach. And this is what the Music Biz Coach does.

They take you Step-By-Step through the process of creating a successful music career. They will keep you up to date with the latest music industry marketing strategies which are continually changing.
Visit their site at > music biz coach

Music Powers That Be
A highly recommended music industry book of professional advice, contacts, business information, help & resources for unsigned Artists, Producers, DJs, Songwriters, Engineers, Indie Labels & Managers in Hip-Hop, Urban, Rap, and R&B/Pop Music.

The downloadable e-book features exclusive business and production tips, record deal information, music production, song writing and indie label advice, from Grammy Nominees DJ Toomp (T.I. (Tip), Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Lil Jon, Kanye West), and Mr. Collipark (Soulja Boy, Ying Yang Twins, David Banner, Young Jeezy, Twista). As well as information on recording & mixing from the 4 x Grammy Winning Mix Engineer of India.Arie, Outkast, TLC and Madonna - Alvin Speights.

Read more on their site at > music powers

Music publishing for beginners, unsigned, independent and professional musicians

Music publishing for beginners, unsigned, independent
and professional musicians