Category: Music Industry Career

How To Become A Concert Promoter

How To Become A Concert Promoter how-to-become-concert-promoter-dhi

The essentials you need to know So you want to be a concert promoter! The concert promotion business is extremely rewarding once you learn to navigate it.  Most will say a concert promoter isn’t in the music business. They’re in the people business. You need to understand how and why people make the decisions they […]

How To Become A Music Manager

How To Become A Music Manager How to be a Music Manager

The Steps To Start Your Career As A Music Manager So you want to know how to become a music manager or often referred to as an artist manager? That’s great! Artist managers are the connection between artists and the world, guiding them into the career they seek. A music manager has many roles; especially […]

How To Start A Record Label

How To Start A Record Label How to Start a Record Label

Here Are The Steps To Starting Your Own Independent Record Company UNDERSTAND YOUR WHY? So you want to start your own record label. There has never been a better time to create your own independent record company in the history of the music business. We now have the technology, education, and resources to do exactly the same […]

Exciting Jobs In The Music Industry

Exciting Jobs In The Music Industry Exciting Job in the Music Industry

You grew up listening to music, obsessing over superstars, attending concerts, and watching countless music videos. Now, you’re walking across the stage eagerly awaiting to grab your diploma and move on to greater things. A music industry job is a place you feel destined for, but you don’t know where to begin. You’ve yet to […]

Why Attending A Music Production School Matters

Why Attending A Music Production School Matters Why Attending a Music Production School Matters

Somewhere along the line in your life you heard a song, you saw a magical performance, or you tasted a sample of the pleasures music can bring about. Thoughts of your future pondered you, and you quickly become obsessed with all things music. The only problem is, you have no idea where to start. All […]

Music Business Monday—How to Negotiate A Performance Rider

Music Business Monday—How to Negotiate A Performance Rider How to negotiate a performance rider

In this week’s edition of Music Business Monday, Robin Crow, founder and CEO of Dark Horse Institute, talks about how to Negotiate a Performance Rider. So you’ve got a gig. Now you need to create a performance rider to address the items not covered in the Performance Agreement. The venue should agree to specifics relating […]

Music Business Monday—How to Negotiate A Performance Agreement

Music Business Monday—How to Negotiate A Performance Agreement How To Negotiate a Performance Agreement

In this week’s edition of Music Business Monday, Robin Crow, founder and CEO of Dark Horse Institute, talks about how to Negotiate a Performance Agreement. Before you start booking, make sure that you have a performance agreement. Are you looking to tour with your band and play various sized venues? Before you start booking, make […]

Music Business Monday—How to Get A Booking Agent

Music Business Monday—How to Get A Booking Agent How to get a booking agent

In this week’s edition of Music Business Monday, Robin Crow, founder and CEO of Dark Horse Institute, talks about how to get a booking agent. After booking yourself, it might be time to get a Booking Agent. Once you’ve developed a local and regional following, it might be time to get a booking agent. The […]

Music Business Monday—How to Get Gigs

Music Business Monday—How to Get Gigs How To Get Gigs

In this video, Robin Crow, founder and CEO of Dark Horse Institute, talks about how to get gigs and why they are important. Building Your Following With Gigs Is A Must. Getting in front of a live audience is the best way to promote yourself and build loyalty. You can book gigs yourself, or you […]

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