knoxmusictoday.com
Promoting quality music in Knoxville … by any means necessary.
Nuts and Bolts
This may be the most ambitious portion of the site. In ‘The Biz’ we are hoping to provide resources for musicians – tips on the business side of the industry; contact information for publishing, recording and other aspects of the music business; pearls of wisdom from local musicians who have turned their music into successful careers; information on grants and ‘free money’ that may be available; etc, etc … you get the idea. However, none of us here at knoxmusictoday.com are musicians. We can’t play any instruments and you really don’t want to hear us sing (although we think we’re quite good!). We are fans though and we want to help local musicians succeed … by any means necessary. So help us develop this page and maybe, just maybe, someone in the area will succeed. That’s what it’s all about.
Send in any material you think would be helpful to aspiring musicians in the Knoxville area – contact information, tips, advice, stories, etc. If we think it will be helpful, we’ll post it. Send your submissions to kmtsubmit@knoxmusictoday.com
Local Industry Contacts
Aside Project Studio – A local graphics-oriented business with inclinations toward music, the firm specializes in website design, music packaging, and promotional posters and collateral.
Attack Monkey Productions – 865-223-4944 Specializing in artist management, booking, talent buying, event production, marketing and public relations services.
Articles on the Music Business
Here is a great blog article by Christina Horn of Knoxville’s own Hudson K on post-performance anxiety:
When is it good to be critical of your own performance
We have found a number of articles that may be useful to new bands, especially at the site www.musicbizacademy.com. Here are links to a few of our favorites:
10 Reasons Why Most Demo Recordings are Rejected
10 Tips Even the Most Naive Musicians Should Know
16 Timeless Music Business Self-Promotion Tips
The Business of Live Performance
Double Your Music Business Income
Getting Gigs and Marketing Your Music
How to Write an Artist Biography
How to Write and Send a Press Release
Ingredients of a Traditional Demo, Promo, or Press Kit
Money For Your Music – The Cold Hard Facts About Music Licensing
The Overall Picture of Music Marketing
Planning Your Radio Promotion Campaign
Releasing Your Own Record: A Legal Checklist
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