Music Industry Q&A

By Duman & Fiero

© 2005-2006, Duman & Fiero. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.

Thanks for visiting our Music Industry Q&A column!

It was our intention to create a platform which would give us the opportunity to share our 25 years of combined music industry experience with people just like you who are seeking information, advice, guidance, insight, or simply an unbiased opinion.

Whether you are new to the music business as a songwriter, recording artist, or industry professional, or you have been in the business for 18 years and have had a platinum album, this column contains answers to the questions that many of your peers and competitors ask during every step of their journey.

Articles:

• Gian's Music Industry Book Recommendations - Gian's reviews on the best books for educating yourself on all aspects the music industry.
  
  
• "The Entrepreneur's Guide To Doing Business In The Music Industry" - Gian's popular guide to understanding and successfully conducting business in the music industry for newcomers. Available for FREE to our Muse's Muse readers! (This is a 70 page e-book!)
  
  
• "Get It In Writing" Means More Than Writing It Down - Attorney Jon L. Duman discusses the importance of getting things in writing from a business and legal standpoint.
  
  
• Dealing With Industry Professionals - Do you find attorneys, managers, and agents to be intimidating and unapproachable? Gian gives some Dos and Don'ts on how to get the most out of your relationships with the industry people who will help you succeed.
  
  
• Who's Managing Your Manager? - Does your manager know what he/she is doing? Gian offers some tips on how to properly evaluate the competence and effectiveness of your personal manager.
  
  
• Finding Personal Managers - Are you looking for a manager? Gian makes a suggestion on how to go about doing it.
  
  
• What's Love Got To Do With It? - Gian wrote this article for artists and industry professionals who are feeling burnt out and are thinking about giving up on their dreams.
  
  
• The X Factor - Do you have what it takes to be a superstar? Gian expounds on the mysterious "X Factor" that industry professionals often refer to.
  
  
• The Business Of American Idol - Love it or hate it but you can't ignore it. Gian talks about the magic of the American Idol marketing machine.

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