Music Business FAQs & Articles

A&R - Getting a Record Deal

• What does A&R stand for?
• How do I get my music to an A&R person?
• What will make an A&R person want to sign me?
• Articles about A&R

Music Publishing

• What is publishing?
• Do I need a publisher?
• Do I need to start my own publishing company?
• How do I make money from publishing?
• Articles about publishing

Music Business

• Pursuing a Music Business Career
• Your Business Manager
• Why Record Label Executives Don't Call You Back
• Business Manager / Promoter / Road Manager Responsibilities
• Articles about the music business

Home Recording

• Articles about recording

Artists Management

• Do I need a manager?
• At what point should I get a manager?
• What are some key points in a management contract?
• Articles about management

Film & TV Music Licensing

• Why is it easier to land a film or TV deal?
• Music libraries—so what's the deal?
• Is TV-music an easy money-maker?
• What are the cold, hard facts about music licensing?
• What's it take to successfully compose film/TV music?
• What's the link between video games and the music industry?
• Music Licensing Articles and interviews

Making Money With Your Music

• How do I get paid when other people record my songs?
• How do I get paid from record sales?
• How do I get paid from radio airplay?
• How do I get paid from film and TV usages?
• Articles about making money with your music