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Music Publishing 101
by Greg Forest

from, "The Complete Music Business Office"

The song earnings pie can be cut up in more ways than you can skin a cat.  The basics of song publishing are covered in this article from Music Office CEO, Greg Forest.

Independent Project Financing 101
by Greg Forest

from, "The Complete Music Business Office"

You've got dream - releasing your own material but there is a dream and there is a plan.  Here is a quick look at some methods of financing your indie record.

Music Management 101
by Greg Forest

from, "The Complete Music Business Office"

This article will give you a realistic approach to what good management really means and when it needs to be a factor  in the emerging artist's career.  Please refer to Spinal Tap before reading.




20 Steps to Creating a Successful Blog for Your Band
By
Lance Trebesch
Part One | Part Two

Lance Trebesch, CEO of TicketPrinting.com, has a successful 18 year track record of technology and early-stage experience.  TicketPrinting.com is a member of The Music Office Trusted Vendors and we highly recommend his products and services.

Eye Mind
13th Floor Elevator Biography
By Paul Drummond

Review by Greg Forest

After years of waltzing across Texas, California and the Atlantic,  Paul Drummond's expansive biography of one of rock-n-roll's most innovative bands, The 13th Floor Elevators was released last week to acclaim.

Digital Audio
Reaping the Benefits

Review of Reaper v2.06 by Greg Forest

Musicians on a budget rejoice! New and powerful recording software is available for both Windows and Mac users that is creating a stir in the recording industry. The best part of the deal is that it is free! The Windows version is on its third release and the Mac version is still in Beta.




Eleven Ways Bands Can Utilize their Website to Promote
Their Music

By
Lance Trebesch

Our favorite "by the numbers" guest columnist, Lance Trebesch, is back again; this time with tips on how to use your web site to grow your business and exposure.  These guidelines will help you get an effective web presence up and running in no time.

Five Tips to Great Press Releases for Your Band
By
Lance Trebesch

Guest columnist, Lance Trebesch, clocks in for the new year with five great tips for getting a great and effective press release to those who can be your best friend or worst enemy - the press.  As usual Lance cuts through to the essence of what constitutes a good press release.

Telecommuting From the Beach
 by Greg Forest

Greg tries to run the office from a beach in Negril, Jamaica.  With the help of some broadband and a few widgets, it looks almost feasible to work productively from the white sands of the Caribbean.  But who would want to?