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Ron Sobel, President of North Star Media, offers advice to aspiring musicians. Young performers must educate themselves. The music industry is not smooth sailing. Sobel also points out that the most talented musicians are generally not talented business professionals. Therefore, they must utilize appropriate resources, such as reference books and the festival, South By Southwest. Also in this segment, Sobel stresses the significance of the Internet. Authors that couldn't get distribution before can now share their resources online. The ASCAP and BMI websites are other valuable resources that offer a plethora of information. The importance of an entertainment attorney is covered as well.