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 Articles, interviews and reviews with A & R and record industry insiders by the people in the biz to bring you a close up look at the world of fame. Some articles will be featured in the relevant instruments pages but we will be providing links here for the avid readers among you. All the article links on this page open in a new window so you can read the article then come back to the next one - Enjoy!!
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TAXI: The Independent A&R Vehicle
connecting unsigned artists, bands and songwriters
with major record labels, publishers, and film & TV music supervisors.
How to Get a Record Deal/Publishing Contract and other articles, sample contracts etc., at Vocalist.org.uk
A Career in the Music Business
A study of A&R Director Al Smith and how he got where he is in the business.
A&R Insider -- Marshall Altman, A&R, Columbia Records
Having seen it from both sides (artist AND A&R person), Marshall offers advice on how to get your band signed.
A&R Insider -- Amy Rosen, Independent Music Supervisor
How do your get your music into MAJOR films like Titanic, and TV Shows like Nash Bridges and Dark Angel? Find out from Amy.
A&R Insider -- Shane Barrett, Senior Manager of A&R, MCA Records Nashville Shane talks about the difference between A&R in Nashville and Los Angeles -- what the labels are looking for and how they find it.
A&R Insider -- John Weakland, Director of A&R, Columbia Records An A&R guys these days has to go way beyond signing a band -- he has to help turn them into a hit. Interviewed by Michael Laskow.
A&R Insider -- Max Gousse, Vice President A&R, Epic Records
Find out what this major A&R player looks for in an artist -- and why he holds showcases around the country. Interviewed by Doug Minnick.
"A&R Insider: Randy Gerston" by Michael Laskow
President of Gold Circle Soundtracks and See Hear Music Supervision. Randy supervised the music for True Lies, Strange Days, The Mod Squad, Titanic and many other blockbuster films. Find out what it takes to get YOUR music into a hit movie. Interviewed By Michael Laskow.
"A&R Insider: Joel Mark, Vice President, A&R MCA Records" Interviewed by Doug Minnick
"A&R Insider: Your Best Bet For A #1 Song" by Ralph Murphy, Vice President, ASCAP
"A&R Insider: Michael Goldberg, A&R of Maverick Records" by Michael Laskow
Co-Publishing Agreements - Part 1
One of the most important contractual arrangements in the music industry, it gives the songwriter a share of certain rights and income that he or she might not otherwise get. By Jeffrey and Todd Brabec.
Co-Publishing Agreements - Part 2
One of the most important contractual arrangements in the music industry, it gives the songwriter a share of certain rights and income that he or she might not otherwise get. By Jeffrey and Todd Brabec.
Darren Moss, Advertising Copywriter by Kenny Kerner.
Darren's already got some of his songs placed with an American publishing company -- even though he lives on the other side of the world. Find out how he did it.
How to Present Your Demo Tape
What happens "behind the scenes" when people listen to your demo? By understanding the process, you'll have a better chance at impressing the people who make the decisions about your music. By John Braheny.
"KISS and Kontroversy: Giving Yourself A Marketing Edge" by Kenny Kerner - Taxi Article
Mumbo Jumbo -- Administration Agreements
Got your own publishing company? You could still benefit by having an established publisher handle many of your details -- at a reduced cost. By Jeffrey and Todd Brabec.
Music Industry Veteran Clyde Lieberman
A revealing interview with thsi Sr. Director/East Coast Creative Services for BMG Music Publishing gives you a look at the music world from the A&R side.
Outta Here -- Excerpt from "100 Simple Secrets of Successful People"
Self-interest, conscientiousness, persistence, and sacrifice are key factors in bringing success to your life.
"Outta Here: Never Grow a Wishbone Where Your Backbone Ought To Be." by Michael Laskow
Phil Ramone is one of the most respected and most commercially successful producers in the music business. His Grammy-winning and sometimes technologically ground-breaking recordings with everyone from Billy Joel to Paul Simon to Frank Sinatra have sold, collectively, in the hundreds of millions. Read an interview with this legendary producer.
Preparing for the Stage
No matter what your mood, or how difficult your day, you need to be able to jump up in front of the audience and do a great performance. You can learn how to build that state of mind. By Lis Lewis.
Pre-Choruses & Bridges" by Jason Blume
"Reach For The Sky" by Michael Laskow
Scott Austin: A+R Maverick Records **new**
He went from being a singer-songwriter to budding recording engineer, A+R intern to producer. During his tours of duty with Capitol and Maverick, he had a hand in discovering Michelle Branch, among others . . .
"Studio Buddy is Coming to a Computer Near You!" by Michael Laskow
The Song that Changed the World" by Kenny Kerner
On January 25th, 1964, something happened that forever changed the way A&R worked, by proving that musicians could both write and play their own material and be successful at sustaining a career. by Kenny Kerner.
Tips - Assonance, Alliteration & Payoff Lines
These complicated words actually stand for simple ways to make your lyrics more compelling and memorable. By Jason Blume.
Tips -- How Record Companies Make Money **new**
One of the most important ingredients of successful songs is repetition. Ideally, a song should have a good balance of predictability and surprise . . .
"Judy Stakee: Vice President of Creative Services, Warner/Chappell Music" by Doug Minnick
Tips -- Things To Do Today . . . by Kenny Kerner
Arrangers, producers, publishers, A&R Reps, managers, agents--they all have lists. So get into the habit of thinking and acting like a professional.
HitQuarters.com
An excellent resource packed full of A&R articles, tips and advice plus a worldwide searchable database of A&R, Publishing & Labels which includes contact details!
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