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BASIC LEGAL TIPS FOR RECORD PRODUCERS

5/29/2019

It is important as a record producer to understand that each situation is unique, and the relationship between the record producer and the artist varies greatly depending on the arrangement between the parties as well as the genre of music. Producers have traditionally been paid for their services as employees or as independent contractors, and their contributions to the creation of the sound recording in the studio are generally deemed to be a work-for-hire under the copyright law. As such, the copyright in the sound recordings is owned by the artist or the record label.

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HOW OFTEN TO RELEASE SONGS?

5/22/2019

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This is a question I've seen many artists; especially new ones are struggling to find the answer. Some love to release a song each few days and some believe only in "perfection" and they don't hesitate to work even a year or two on just one single track before releasing it. But the main question is that how often to release songs and albums to be active enough yet not to be a spammer!
Well, when it comes to such topic, there's no right or wrong and it's really up to the personal mindset for indie artists or the managers of label for signed artists. And here is my personal opinion based on my 15 years of experience:

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X-Factor

5/15/2019

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So, we all had heard about the so called "X-Factors" in entertainment industry. But what are people's concern when they mention this whole x-factor?
Well, first of all we have to see which part of entertainment we're talking about. Are we looking for stardom in music? Or as an actor? Or as a social media influencer? Or maybe anything else? All of this industry have a lot of requirements in common but certain qualities must be emphasized in each of the sub-industries in entertainment in order to make one as "star". Here we are going to have a breakdown of the most common must-have qualities.

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WHY YOU NEED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS?

5/8/2019

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In this day of the smart phone, people believe that they can take photographs by simply pointing & clicking. If you want to take pictures of your food, please use your smart phone. A smart phone is great for making phone calls or tracking your daily schedule, but it is horrible for capturing those precious moments in your life for a professional use, especially for the ones in entertainment industry. You may be able to get a good picture with your smart phone, but it will look nothing like a portrait from a professional. Photography is an art form. Don’t trust your smart phone.

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GAINING FANS WITHOUT GIVING AWAY THE FARM

5/1/2019

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Here are some ideas for gaining fans for your music without giving it away.

Get involved with social media. If you want to sell 500,000 songs, the best way to do it is to have 2,000,000 friends. Your friends won’t always buy your music. Connect with people on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Follow them and ask them for their support for your page and your posts. Investing in other people and their careers will encourage them to do the same for you. Comment back to anyone who comments about you. The more you interact, the more friends you get.

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BASIC LEGAL TIPS FOR RECORD PRODUCERS

HOW OFTEN TO RELEASE SONGS?

X-Factor

WHY YOU NEED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS?

GAINING FANS WITHOUT GIVING AWAY THE FARM

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