With the caveat that I’m not an attorney, and an experienced entertainment lawyer can walk you through these steps, I’ve been walking through a process with my clients that shows them how to structure their music business in a way that protects their long-term income and opens up a possibility for outside investors to step [...]

I goofed and gave out the wrong code to our IndieBiz members, so this call is really a monologue where I respond to questions about attracting new audience members, juggling duties between a band and a solo project at the same time, and using the "perfect audience" exercise from Grow Your Band’s Audience.

Our latest podcast covers ways you can make your press kit stand out from the pack, how to design an effective publicity photo, and why you’re part of the white noise in your public radio station’s mailroom.

On the podcast (which I promise will sound so much snazzier when I get my new project studio operational), David Hooper and I talk with a caller about getting a new jazz project underway in Chicago, tips you can learn from successful small businesses, and how you can jumpstart your creativity in the new year. [...]