Associated Press pointers
by Tamara Halbritter
Kurt Cobain once said, “I like guitars in the Fender style, because they have skinny necks.”
Style plays a big part of music, from the style of the instrument, to the musician’s personal style …
The importance of trademark searching
by Justin Haddock
Have you decided on a name for your band or been using a certain name? If so, have you checked to see if anyone else is using that name?
Your band may …
Active vs. Passive
by Tamara Halbritter
Who do you respect more? Someone who comes out and tells you the mix in your demo EP sounds like ass or the person who says the mix sounds OK (when you both know …
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, …
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 …
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.
With that …
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.
As a musician, you may …
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 …
by John Overall, WordPress Specialist, Training, Design, Consulting and setup
A website is no longer an option for a business …
