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Entrepreneurship
It is crucial that you think like an entrepreneur in today’s music world. Even the artist whose talent lies in writing songs must consider the business implications of the milieu into which her songs enter.

Record Companies
Whether you are an artist who wants to get signed to a label, or an entrepreneur who wants to start a label, understanding the function of a label—knowing how to effectively promote and distribute music, for instance—is essential.

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In this section of the Artists House website, we present you not only with guidance on how to avoid unethical pitfalls, but also rationale that shows how operating ethically is correlated with long-term artistic success.

Publishing
It is essential that you take the time to understand publishing. We have extensive resources throughout this section that will give you all the necessary information for you to register your songs legally so that you can begin exploiting them.

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In this section, we provide you with resources to help you with your career. Artists need a range of services to get their career off the ground, and then, later, to take it to the next level.

Touring
In this section, we present you with a wealth of tools to help you determine when you're ready to tour, and - once you are - how to go about it in the most efficient manner.

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Featured Content
CMS 2008 Panel: The Future of Music – Audience Questions
Featuring: , College of Music Society (CMS)
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Subjects: Entrepreneurship | Music Business | Music Education | Advocacy

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George Howard Recommended Reading: Good to Great
Featuring: George Howard, Artists House Foundation | Berklee College of Music | Loyola University New Orleans
Keywords: What it Takes
Subjects: Music Business

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Sandy Feldstein Music Knowledge and Business Knowledge
Featuring: Sandy Feldstein, PlayinTime Productions
Keywords: Advice | Entrepreneurship | Motivation | Music Education | Music Education Publishing
Subjects: Learning | Music Business

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Getting Your Promo Kit Together
By: Mike King
Keywords: Press Kit | Promotion | Publicity
Why It's A Great Time To Be A Music Industry Entrepreneur
By: Mike King
Keywords: Entrepreneurship | Internet | Music Marketing | New Media | Online Music | Radio
Majors Vs. Indies
By: George Howard
Keywords: Getting Signed | Independent Labels | Record Companies

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