MUSIC BUSINESS SEMINAR Link back to seminar page!
Registration Fee: $350 (Three to Five people)
Hours of important information
Handout materials & Data CD included with all seminars!
SEMINAR DATES IN 2010
Please contact us directly for up to date times for seminars.
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SEMINAR OUTLINE (TIME PERMISSIBLE)
1. Introduction to music careers
2. Financial considerations
3. Trademark & Copyright – what you need to know
4. Finding a niche!
5. Musicians – what to look for
6. Recording concepts – saving time in the studio
7. Creating a demo
8. What to look for in a producer
9. Setting up a music business office
10. Monthly expenses and money saving tips
11. Establishing your business entity
12. Performance concepts
13. The power of a simple cover letter
14 . Creating a professional press kit
15 . Creating a professional press release
16 . How to sell yourself in a professional manner
17 . Database & networking
18 . Booking agents – pros & cons
19 . Managers – pros & cons
20 . Publicity – many ways to promote for free
21 . Creating a successful music business team
22 . Negotiating the most money for your act
23 . Touring overview and concepts for booking
24. Contracts – terms and concepts
25 . Q&A
Please bring a pad and pen to the seminar for notes!
Location of seminar:
MSR Management Offices
165 Sanford Street
Rochester, NY 14620
Call for directions
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Please fill the below Questionnaire out and send it in with your registration form and payment.
Seminar Questionnaire
1. What aspects of the music field are you interested in?
2. Are you a performer? If so, what type of music do you perform?
3. Do you play an instrument? If so, what instrument do you play?
4. Are there any other members of your band, team or potential business partners
that could benefit from learning more about the music business?
5. Do you have a demo?
6. Do you have a website? If so, what is your URL?
7. Do you have any press clippings that refer to your music or performances?
8. Has your music received airplay on AM or FM radio?
9. Are you performing locally? If so, where?
10. What would you ultimately like to gain from this seminar?
Music Business Seminar Registration
(Please print the registration and questionnaire, and mail them in with payment)
Location of seminar:
MSR Management Offices
165 Sanford Street
Rochester, NY 14620
Call for directions
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Seminar start date: _____________________
Phone: _________________________________ home/cell
Email: __________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
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Please list the names of everyone in your group: (Use the back of the form if
you need more room)
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Total number attending: ________
Amount enclosed: $_________________
PAY BY CHECK:
Please make checks payable to: MSR Management Inc.
Mail your registration form, questionnaire and check to: MSR Management Inc.
165 Sanford Street
Rochester, NY, 14620
PAY BY CREDIT CARD:
VISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVERCARD are accepted! Seminar payment may be placed over
the phone, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, by calling 585.271.4386. All credit
card information is entered through secure internet.
Email your registration form and questionnaire to: mbtutor@frontiernet.net
A receipt and confirmation will be emailed or mailed to you once your registration
has been successfully processed.
Phone Consultations and Private Instruction are available.
Please call for more details.
(Ask about group rates!)