Dave Codr, a music industry pioneer and an indie promoter, answers more of your questions this week.
Dave responds to these questions:
- How do I find success in music at an older age?
- How do I find my niche audience?
- How do I book a mini-tour?
- What’s a low-cost promotional technique I can use?
A note from Dave:
“Thanks everyone for sending in your questions! Broadjam has arranged for me to answer questions from artists like you once a month. If you’re reading this and you have a question of your own, send it in for our next round.
If you’re thirsty for more industry knowledge, I invite you to visit the music industry insider section of our website. We have assembled a number of articles there specifically written for independent artists and musicians. No login or registration required. http://www.musicphonebook.com/theinsider”
Dave needs your questions! He’ll be answering more of your inquiries next month, so please leave a question below.
Posted by Broadjam on May 29, 2007 in Broadjam Blog
Dear Dave: My group TrueHeart just hit number 6 “with a bullet” on the FMQB AC chart this week with our first single “The Road”. Does this mean anything to the music industry at large? We’re getting over 1000 spins a week and are only a few dozens spins a this point from being top 3. Does the “old Gavin Chart” have any cred with labels, distributors on industry insiders? I’d love to know your take on the matter. You can verify my comments and references at http://www.fmqb.com and reference the AC drop down menu. Thanks Ross Vick and TrueHeart a longtime Broadjam member.
Jun 1, 2007/11:50 pmPS TrueHeart ihas been for several years a consistent Broadjam Top 10 artists with songs in the Jazz and Rock Easy Listening genre’s. Does this mean anything to anyone besides my mom who is so very proud of “her boy?” Thanks Ross
Dave, My band is finishing our first tracks on our first album right now and we expect to have it mastered and “in hand” before june is over. My question is— when do I copyright? what’s the best way to do it? do I need a lawyer? need to know
May 30, 2007/9:19 amthanks
Dave Natelborg
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