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An introductory guide to music publishing - the business of creating, protecting and promoting songs and musical compositions. This short film produced by the UK's Music Publishers Association features contributions from leading figures in the industry, along with songwriters including Portico Quartet and Jake Gosling ( Ed Sheeran 's co-writer). Together they provide an overview of the various aspects of this dynamic part of the music industry .  For more information: www.mpaonline.org.uk Related articles UK artists sell a third of top 40 best-selling albums worldwide Taylor Swift makes history Happy Birthday, Ed Sheeran, You Mysterious Ginger Prince 2016 Grammys: The Winners Are... Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift Top Grammys Brit Awards 2016: Throw out predictable nominations and represent the true diverse UK we live in Jamie Lawson Tours The UK With Allen & Heath dLive Artists logos and motifs Taylor Swift Writes Ed Sheeran the Sweetest Birthday...

PHOTO CREDIT: comraderobot.com/tomslatter Piracy has been a hot topic in the music industry since the early days of Napster. With the coming of the Digital Age, the music industry was turned upside down and on its head, then pretty much smacked with a bus and left for dead.  Out of the ashes came a massive Phoenix of millions of indie musicians who, like a pack of rabid zombies, have revolutionized the very definition of music through their devouring of new technology, leaving the old dinosaur gatekeepers in the dust.  The reality is, unless you are Adele or Taylor Swift , connected to a multimillion dollar corporation, you are depending on you, just you, to reach your music fans. The beauty behind this is that you can dictate the price and value of your projects without worrying about a gatekeeper. The downside? Well, be sure to know that you need to find ways to earn income outside of selling music downloads. In many cases, your music is now a marketing tool...

How to Get a Music Gig: 6 Music Pro Tips Maybe your heavy metal band has been practicing in your mom's garage for three years and is finally ready to land its first music gig, maybe your bluegrass trio is ready to hit the road to music success, or maybe you are a talented solo pianist.  No matter what style of music you play, achieving success in the competitive music business can seem daunting. One of the ways to gain music success is to book a music "gig" (or music engagement) for your band. A music gig is an excellent way to gain exposure, sell music "merch" (merchandise), sell cds, and network with other musicians interested in the same music that you are interested in.  With the digital world making it harder to earn income, traveling music groups find a way to break through the digital divide and meet diehard fans that will buy music. 1. Put a Show Together Called a "set", you want to link together songs that you and your music c...

 5 Tips When Making Your First Music Video   A Band's Guide to Music Videos. Making a music video is a fun and exciting experience for your band. Avoid some common pitfalls by following these simple tips.  1. Have a way to playback your song on site. Whether the band brings a boom box, i-pod with speakers, or just blare it from the car, you are going to need the song to play back to make lip syncing as painless as possible. Once you start taping, take multiple takes, even if you like the first take. The first few takes will be the freshest, but you may need the third or fifteenth take to cut in where the bass guitarist was picking his nose. Then...Have a blast taping your video! 2. Dubbing fun. Dubbing is a pain, but most music videos show at least a few sections where the band is actually "singing" to the tune. Watch several of your fave music videos and try to see how often the video is spliced up. Also, frames are often lost during transfer, so don't be su...