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Music Marketing

Fact Checking

The quest for truth
by Tamara Halbritter

In a murder investigation, a cold case detective may work closely with a professional forensic analyst to review evidence and facts. In the music industry, you also need to seek the truth to …

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Business Sense

Protecting Your Band Name

Use it or lose it
by Justin Haddock

In absence of an agreement to the contrary, a band name usually belongs to its members (at least with regard to live performances). While this is a good general rule of thumb, …

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Business Sense

Insurance Considerations

3 ways to prevent financial ruin
by Jefferson Smith, Financial Advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc.

When I was 22, my mother who was only 41 at the time, suffered a fatal stroke that was completely unexpected and ruined my …

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Band Breakups

Who gets the name?
by Justin Haddock, associate, and Sheri Hunter, counsel, of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP

Your band might break up. It’s hardly the most optimistic forecast, but it’s one that, realistically, every musician needs to consider.

TrademarkWith that …

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Grammar Tips

5 major turnoffs
by Tamara Halbritter

“Grammar: the difference between knowing your shit and knowing you’re shit,” says the mysterious grammar man who recently wrote a craigslist.org rant and rave meant for rednecks in Allentown.

GrammarAs a musician, you may …

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Financial Planning

Insurance and investment tips for musicians
by Jefferson Smith

In my experience as a financial planner for musicians, I’ve found that many people don’t know how their car and homeowners insurance policies work. If you get into a car accident …

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