Guitar Nine Columns: Music Business

Here`s some ideas for making your act the best deal in town.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney talks about the latest changes in download pricing, and its effect on marketing independent music.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney points out some not-so-obvious connections between the red carpet and you.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney thinks now is the time to revisit your web site and the messages it may be delivering.

Canadian guitarist David Martone takes you to the National Association of Music Merchants biggest annual event.

Will you be able to continue making music in the future or will this be the end of the road?

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess is here to help you turn contacts into meaningful connections.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney talks about the relationships between elections, politics, and your music career.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney talks about the reality of the "plastic" world.

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess knows you want a successful, stable and rewarding career as a professional musician.

Canadian guitarist David Martone gives a heads up on his two latest projects.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney on seeking the `magic bullet`.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab tests your knowledge with this insightful, 100 question pop quiz.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney on the art of goal setting.

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess with seven things you should do now to begin your music career.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab offers up a very complete primer on this most essential music business tool.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney on the seduction of new media web sites.

The second part of successful blogging offers more promotion techniques and how to keep your readers.

Successful blogs keep their status by following these 20 rules from the start and throughout their blog`s lifetime.

Zack Uidl completes his outline of key characteristics and work habits people look for in a studio/session musician.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses getting the `right message` out in order to build a fan base.

Zack Uidl outlines key characteristics and work habits people look for in a studio/session musician.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney takes on the overwhelmed artist with some helpful advice.

Web sites give people all over the world a central place to find band information. Maximize this resource and fans will want to return to your site.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney urges you focus on the messages and ideas your music provokes.

Check out Sander Owen`s ultimate guide for the impatient and willfully weak musician.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney recommends cooperation, instead of competition.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney suggests making your next live show an event.

Have trouble fitting the "biz" into your daily life as a musician? Check out Metal Mike`s advice.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney helps you get through to writers and reviewers at newspapers, magazines and web sites.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab reminds you that it takes money to make money with your music.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney asks, "Are you including your new and existing fans, or are you excluding them?

Music industry guru Christopher Knab shows there are only two grades on a music retail report card - either you sold records or you didn`t.

A well maintained and growing email list can be a mighty, mighty tool.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab shows that access to the audience mean you need to know who`s guarding the gate.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney teaches you to be analytical about alleged personal attacks.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney is back to help influence your priorities.

The fourth installment of strategies that successful independent artists use to profit from their passion for music.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab helps you write a cover letter, complee with a prototype and instructions.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab talks about keys to staying in a label`s good graces.

The third installment of strategies that successful independent artists use to profit from their passion for music.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney is back promoting the idea of inclusion.