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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
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How To Get Labels Knocking At Your Door!
Current mood:  rockin
Category: Music
Last week I had the opportunity to chat with Rosie Lopez, Vice President at Tommy Boy Entertainment in New York City. She gave me some great insight that I would like to share with you today.
But before I get to that, here is Tommy Boy's company profile according to Yahoo! Finance:
Hip hop is all grown up, and Tommy Boy is now a man. Pioneering record label Tommy Boy has produced gold singles from historically significant rap artists such as Afrika Bambatta, De La Soul, and Digital Underground. Other current and former artists include Queen Latifah, Biz Markie, and Handsome Boy Modeling School. Tom Silverman founded the company in his New York City apartment in 1981. In 1986 Time Warner purchased 50% of Tommy Boy; it bought the remaining half in 1989. Tommy Boy operated as part of Warner Music until 2002 when Silverman bought back his label, making it independent again.
When I asked Rosie what is the number one thing she looks for in a band that she's interested in, her response was, "I want to know how many people they are pulling in at their live shows."
Her second question to bands is how many CDs have you sold.
I think these are both no-brainers for any indie artist. Whether you want to get signed to a major, indie or do your own thing you should always strive to consistently draw people in to each show and sell lots of CDs and digital downloads.
My next question to her was the age factor. We know major labels are interested in signing very young musicians. Rosie said age does not matter to her. But she said if you ask the men it's their number one question. They want to know how old you are. Sad isn't it?
The thing to keep in mind when it comes to labels, they are a business. It's about making money. You need to be able to draw a crowd to your shows. You need to make sales. But also remember, these things are just as important if you go the DIY (do-it-yourself) route. If you are serious about your music you should be treating it as a business. Your number one question to yourself should be how many people are coming out to your shows. Your next question should be how many CDs are you selling. If you expect to earn your living in the music business you have to re-think what you are doing, what your goals are and how to get yourself from point A to point B.
Give me your two cents on this. I would love your comments!
 Copyright © 2008 Madalyn Sklar, IndieMusicCoach
Madalyn Sklar is a music business coach, consultant and author. She founded IndieMusicCoach and has spent over 12 years working with a wide range of independent musicians all over the world - U.S., Canada, Ireland and Japan thus far. Her goal is to help indie artists achieve greater success in the music business by working smarter not harder. She is also the founder of GoGirlsMusic.com, the oldest and largest online community of indie women musicians, with a vision of bringing together and empowering musicians from around the world.
Madalyn is available for one-on-one consulting and coaching at affordable prices. Check out http://www.indiemusiccoach.com/ for more info.
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
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Next Teleseminar: Social Networks for Musicians - June 24
Current mood: rockin
Category: Music
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GoGirlsMusic.com & IndieMusicCoach presents...
"Social Networks for Musicians"
How to get beyond the confusion of web 2.0
Join us June 24th for this free 60-minute "teleseminar" and listen to Madalyn Sklar, founder of GoGirlsMusic.com and IndieMusicCoach discuss the various social networks such as Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Blogger and more. Madalyn and her web 2.0 team - Tracie, Tish and Carol - will talk about how to make the best use these networks.
Sign up at http://www.indiemusicseminars.com
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Monday, March 03, 2008
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Need Myspace Promo Help??
Current mood:  busy
Category: Music
Hey friends,
In addition to running GoGirlsMusic.com and coaching + consulting indie musicians at IndeMusicCoach, I also run a Myspace Promo service.
Not everyone has time to work their myspace. That is where we come in.
Our strategic promotion campaign includes increasing targeted friends, sending comments, managing your bulletins & blog. Our experience shows that when this is done consistently it will dramatically boost your profile views & song plays. It will attract more fans, promoters, bookers, managers, labels, radio, musicians, etc. Through our campaigns our clients have received radio play, added to compilation CDs, booked new gigs, etc. Don't miss out on countless opportunities!
Learn more at www.gogirlsmusic.com/promo
Rock on,
Madalyn Sklar
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Sunday, January 13, 2008
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Next Teleseminar on Jan 23: How to get Band Sponsorships and Endorsements
Category: Music
GoGirlsMusic.com & IndieMusicCoach presents...
"How to get Band Sponsorships and Endorsements"
 
Join us January 23 for this free 60-minute "teleseminar" and listen to Madalyn Sklar, founder of GoGirlsMusic.com and IndieMusicCoach interview musician and author Tish Meeks.
Wednesday, Jan 23
8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific
Sign up at http://www.indiemusicseminars.com
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007
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IndieMusicCoach SPONSORS The International Free Ride Music Contest
We don't know about you, but we're tired of hearing the same old stuff labeled "new" on the radio. We know the labels aren't taking risks on new ideas they way they used to anymore, and we think that is a big part of what's missing in today's music. Artists with anything original are expected to prove themselves on their own with their own budget. The burden of all the marketing, promotion, management, touring...everything is put on the artist. Who can be all those things and still be creative? We want to do something about it. We want to create something new, something fresh, something fun to work on. So we're opening up this contest to everyone out there who has something creative to offer, something to say. We've got the industry team put together to give the professional polish to one winner who can show they have something creative that will catch our interest.
The winner will receive:
+ An all expenses paid trip to Washington, DC to work with international producer Blake Althen on a 3 song EP.
image coordination and a photo shoot with killer photographer, Roy Cox, and his image team.
+ A club remix of one of their songs by world renowned DJ Yiannis.
+ A consultation with Entertainment Attorney Brian Goldstein of Fettman, Tolchin, and Majors
+ After the creative work is done, a consultation on your marketing plan by Eugene Foley of Foley Entertainment
+ A DVD full of great marketing advice by Madalyn Sklar of GoGirlsMusic.com & IndieMusicCoach
Finalists may be contacted for more information before prize is awarded.
For more info on the sponsors:
Brian Goldstein: www.ftmartslaw.com
Foley Entertainment: www.foleyentertainment.com
DJ Yiannis: www.outstandingproductions.net
Roy Cox Photography: www.4-optic.com
Human Factor: www.humanfactor.net
GoGirlsMusic.com: www.gogirlsmusic.com
IndieMusicCoach: www.indiemusiccoach.com
Creative Production Team:
Blake Althen, producer
Roy Cox, photographer
Jennifer Quinn, makeup artist
Unawndi Teal, stylist
DJ Yiannis, remixer
Get all the details at http://www.myspace.com/freeridecontest
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Release date: 15 August, 1995
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Friday, November 30, 2007
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Get my FREE report on Myspace Marketing for Musicians!
New eBook coming soon...
I want to give you my FREE report on Myspace Marketing for Musicians!
What's covered in this FREE Myspace report?* How to use Photobucket, a free site to store your images and photos on Myspace
* How to improve your Myspace layout without HTML knowledge
* SPECIAL BONUS: My top 25 music industry Myspace links (you'll want to be friends with these!)
Get the REPORT FREE at www.myspacemarketingformusicians.com
And be my Myspace friend at http://www.myspace.com/myspacemarketingformusicians
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Monday, November 26, 2007
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Madalyn wants your comments in her next e-book!
Current mood:  working
 Want FREE PR? Read on...
I'm hard at work on my next e-book project: Myspace Marketing Secrets. It will be full of information and practical advice on how indie artists and bands can get more friends and fans, increase their exposure and attract more opportunities. What I'm looking for from you is comments on your Myspace promotion efforts. What works for you and what doesn't? Do you have a success story to share? By sharing your information and/or story you will have the chance to get included in this new e-book. And what does that mean to you? FREE promotion for you and your band! If your comments or story are used in the book I will use your band photo, Myspace screen shot and link to your page. Email me at madalyn@gogirlsmusic.com with your comments and/or story as well as a link to your Myspace page. Thanks!
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Surfacing To Breathe
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Susan Robkin
Release date: 09 July, 2004
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Thursday, August 09, 2007
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New e-Booklet: How To Choose The Right P.R.O. (Performing Rights Organization) For You
Current mood:  creative
Category: Music
Check out my brand new e-Booklet...
"How To Choose The Right P.R.O. (Performing Rights Organization) For You"
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How do you go about choosing the right PRO for you? Well it takes some research and maybe a phone call or two. Word of mouth doesn't hurt. This e-Booklet is simply a guide to help you decipher the information before making a decision on which to join. | ..>
What's covered in this e-booklet:
*What is a "Performing Rights Organization?"
*Concise and detailed info on ASCAP, BMI and SESAC
*Info on how to join each
*Tons of testimonials from indie artists!
This e-Booklet is ideal for people who are looking to join a PRO or get additional information on the one they are with.
Order your copy today for only $6!
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Monday, June 18, 2007
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ALWAYS TRY TO DO YOUR BEST AT EVERYTHING
Current mood:  happy
Category: Music
Make it your life rule of living to always do your best.
It's your constant effort to be first-class in everything you attempt that will help you conquer the heights of excellence.
Let superiority become your trademark.
Do a little more each day than you think you possibly can.
There is always a best way of doing everything. Find it.
Do a little more than average
and from that point on your progress multiplies itself out of all proportion to the effort you put out.
Do more than you're supposed to do
and you can have or be or do anything you want.
If you want to enjoy enduring success,
try traveling a little in advance of the rest of the world.
Your greatness will come from being great in the little things.
THE DAILY GURU
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©2006 by Max Steingart
[Madalyn's 2 cents: I love the part that says, "do a little more each day than you think you possibly can." Could you imagine how much more you can accomplish and how much more successful you would be if you did a little more?? I just love that. It's something I talk about in my seminars: the power of "one more". Do one more thing today. Make one more call. Find one more resource. Reach out to one more fan. Sell one more CD. We can all do it! Okay check out my newest thing (yes, I come up with ideas daily!) that you will hear more about in the coming days. It's called the Brainstorm Sessions Mastermind Group. It's an email based mastermind group I'm starting for indie artists. I'll have info about it here next week. Until then, rock on!]
Like receiving motivation stuff? Check out my new site, Motivation for Musicians.
Check out my brand new DVD - Indie Music Success, Getting Motivated!
http://www.gogirlsmusicstore.com
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Chapter V
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Staind
Release date: 09 August, 2005
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Monday, May 21, 2007
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What to do and not do at a music conference
Current mood:  cheerful
[reposted from my blog, Madalyn's Music Biz Blog at http://www.madalynsblog.com. rock on!]
My thoughts after attending this weekend's Hyperfest in Albuquerque, NM
by Madalyn Sklar
I just returned from the second annual Hyperfest Music Conference & Festival. It was a lot of fun but makes me think of plenty of do's and not to do's.
Hanging out with Jodelle
Here is my list.
TO DO:
Have plenty of CDs (with the wrapper removed) and business cards on you. I'm amazed how many people don't do this!
Smile and be approachable. This is a network event so make the most of it!
Meet and mingle with music industry professionals as well as other musicians. You never know who can help you.
Attend workshops & panels. You can never know it all. Take the time to learn something new.
Be professional. Always, always be professional.
Follow up! What is the point of meeting all these new people if you don't take the time when you get home to send a follow-up email, phone call or hand written note.
WHAT NOT TO DO:
Think you're better than everyone else. No one likes a diva.
Arrive late for your showcase. It's a great way to not get invited back!
Not be prepared to showcase. Be rehearsed. Be well groomed. Always look your best. Don't look like you just rolled out of bed.
I hope you found this useful! Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions or comments.
Rock on,
Madalyn Sklar
IndieMusicCoach.com
~providing one-on-one indie music consulting & coaching~
http://www.indiemusiccoach.com/
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