Music Is Your Business Podcast

Music Is Your Business Podcast #11

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:17:37 -0700

Music Is Your Business Podcast #11: Chris Knab goes solo on this podcast. As a music business consultant Chris goes through a series of questions that he asks his clients about their knowledge of the music business, what their goals are, and what they have done to promote and grow their careers. This podcast is a VERY useful one for any serious musician or band. Chris helps you THINK about all the key issues involved with the business of music, and where you stand as you prepare to market your music or to launch your career. Take a notepad with you as you listen to this podcast and note all the things you may or may not have done up to this point in your career. Remember too that Chris is available as a consultant to help you help yourself with the business of music. Just email him for details on his service at Chris@Knab.com

Music Is Your Business Podcast #10

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:00:41 -0700

Music Is Your Business Podcast #10: Part 2 of 2 of an interview Chris Knab had with Independent Producer/Engineer Steve Fisk. Steve recorded such seminal northwest rock acts as Nirvana, Soundgarden, Screaming Trees and literally dozens of other indie artists.
Part 2 of the interview with Steve Fisk and Chris Knab starts out with some controversial thoughts on what is wrong with music today. They also discuss the currently popular theory called “The Long Tail” and how it relates to all independent artists and bands. Also discussed is the eternal question of which is better: to work with a major label or an independent label? As the interview continues Steve has several comments on the issue of copyright infringement and warns listeners to be careful what material you may wish to “appropriate” for their recordings. Steve also talks about a film project he is working on about Kurt Cobain, for which he wrote the soundtrack.

Music Is Your Business Podcast #9

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:55:48 -0700

Music Is Your Business Podcast #9: Part 1 of 2 of an interview Chris Knab had with Independent Producer/Engineer Steve Fisk. Steve recorded such seminal northwest rock acts as Nirvana, Soundgarden, Screaming Trees and literally dozens of other indie artists.
On Part 1 Steve Fisk talks about being a musician himself (Pell Mell, Pigeonhead) and discusses the differences between recording his own music vs a client’s records. He gives tips about things new artists do wrong, and how they can learn how to record properly. He also defines what a producer and an engineer do. Steve gives a brief history of how alternative music recording evolved from the early 80’s to the present, and his involvement with that music, and wraps up the first part of the interview with tips on how to edit professionally, and the psychology that is needed to work with a variety of artists with their many different personalities and work habits.

Music Is Your Business Podcast #8

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:35:30 -0700

Music Is Your Business Podcast #8: (Part 2 of 2) In Part 2 of Chris’ interview with controversial author and former recording engineer, Moses Avalon they discuss the increasing importance of bands establishing relationships with independent records stores, touring, proper ways to approach record industry professionals, and more tips for developing a recording career.

Music Is Your Business Podcast #7

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:28:14 -0700

Music Is Your Business Podcast #7: In Part 1 of his interview with the author of "Confessions of a Record Producer" and artist’s rights activist Moses Avalon, Chris asks Moses his opinion of major label deals vs. indie deals, and a wide range of issues from recording contracts to new digital distribution deals.

Music Is Your Business Podcast #6

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:19:13 -0700

Music Is Your Business Podcast #6: This important podcast by Christopher Knab discusses issues surrounding band member relationships and how a committed group of musicians need to write up a ‘band agreement’ that describes HOW they will conduct the business of being a band.

Music Is Your Business Podcast #5

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:13:58 -0700

Music Is Your Business Podcast #5. On this podcast Chris discusses what Artist Development is all about and how it differs from what is known as Product Development, and the importance of each for developing artists. He also has some tips for songwriters who need to learn how to write songs that inspire and move people.

Music Is Your Business Podcast #4

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:32:03 -0700

Music Is Your Business Podcast #4: Copyright Basics. Chris discusses some of the essential information on registering your songs with the U.S. Copyright Office and clears up some misconceptions and urban myths surrounding copyrights as they apply to songwriters.

Music Is Your Business Podcast #3

Fri, 11 May 2007 15:01:48 -0700

Music Is Your Business Podcast #3: Interview with Seattle Singer/Songwriter Carrie Clark. Carrie discusses the ups and downs of starting her career, and the benefits of persevering through it all. Inspirational information from a dedicated artist.

Music Is Your Business Podcast #2

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:54:02 -0700

Music Is Your Business Podcasts: This series of podcasts hosted by music business consultant and educator Chris Knab is dedicated to helping you help yourself with the business of music.

Music Is Your Business Podcast #1

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:25:30 -0700

Music Is Your Business Podcasts: This series of podcasts hosted by music business consultant and educator Chris Knab is dedicated to helping you help yourself with the business of music.