Comments on: The Self-Released Album 101: The Basics

By: An Introduction to the Self-Released Album | Tumbleweeds Media

An Introduction to the Self-Released Album | Tumbleweeds Media — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:14:09 +0000

[...] Digital Retailers – You’re probably familiar with iTunes by now, but there are many other online stores that will sell independent artists’ music. At which sites should you sell your music? What is the difference between download, streaming, and subscription services? How much will I make from these stores? These are all the most basic questions that I’ll address immediately in the next article covering the basics. Learn more.. [...]

By: An Introduction to the Self-Released Album | Tumbleweeds Media

An Introduction to the Self-Released Album | Tumbleweeds Media — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:13:52 +0000

[...] Metadata – It sounds like an intimidating word, but metadata is simply the basic information for your album. Along with the title, artist name, songs, composers and publishers, you’ll need to get a Universal Product Code (UPC) for your album and International Standard Recording Codes (ISRC) for each track. These are unique codes that help track your sales so you’re sure to get paid. Don’t fret, they’re easy to procure and I’ll explain a few ways of doing it. Learn more… [...]

By: Aaron S.

Aaron S. — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:56:36 +0000

Where to sell an album is truly a dilemma, or at least it was in the past. Luckily nowadays the Internet is taking over and is making new stars left and right.

Excellent post and thank you for sharing!

By: 5 Online Tools Helping Musicians Make Money - Musician Wages.com

5 Online Tools Helping Musicians Make Money - Musician Wages.com — Mon, 03 May 2010 04:03:59 +0000

[...] and example comparison of their fee structures in another article I wrote for MusicianWages titled The Self-Released Album 101. Look under the section “What Is [...]

By: frankie flowers

frankie flowers — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:13:12 +0000

Thanks again for the insight and wisdom. It is a challenge for us artists/musicians but with focus and determination and a well thought out plan w/action…we can make it. Or atleast I can. Hope you had a Happy New Year too.

-frankie

By: dave armstrong

dave armstrong — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:34:13 +0000

ps : if i went into the studio and overlaid some vocals would the tracks then become different \ new recordings ?

By: dave armstrong

dave armstrong — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:31:33 +0000

thanks for that cameron,thats something that i shall look into,i know we did not sign any paperwork giving the musical director any specific rights to use our recordings and as far as i am aware we did not sign any contracts regarding any limitations of use,however the group paid for the studio time so i suppose they may be classed as owning the master recording they are however still using my tracks on their site so i suppose i may have a comeback,but as you say i may be limited in the ways that i use them,im hoping on the basis that i am not profiting from them i may be ok ,i do appreciate your advice ! if you think of anything else give me a shout ,,,thanks my friend .dave

By: Cameron Mizell

Cameron Mizell — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:44:40 +0000

@Dave – It sounds like this issue is a matter of master recording ownership. In other words, who owns the recordings that you made? If it’s not you, then you’ll be limited in the ways you can legally use them. Just because you’re one of the performers does not mean that you have any ownership of the recordings. However, people use other people’s music in YouTube videos all the time, so I really don’t see what’s to stop you from using these.

By: dave armstrong

dave armstrong — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:58:36 +0000

hi there im looking for advice please,i used to sing for a small local rat pack tribute group 3 years ago, while with them i had the opportunity to record 4 cover songs,the pack paid for the recording costs but i laid my vocals onto a basic karaoke backing track ( good quality sing to the world ) so they do sound proffessional,i now want to put these tracks on you tube but the guy that was the self proclaimed musical director is trying to tell me that i cant use these tracks !,i have spoken to a solicitor and explained the situation and the fact that i am not selling or charging in any way ,her response is that i can use my own voice how i like and that they cannot stop this,in the meantime they continue to perform and charge for doing so and as far as i can gather pay no performing rights\copyright or other fees,you seem to be well versed in the musical biz ,i know its cheecky of me but i really would appreciate your advice.
many thanks
dave

By: MartinPasha

MartinPasha — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:03:01 +0000

Thanks for the answer. I sell CD’s mainly at concerts anyway, so maybe I’ll skip the “physical” distribution all together. And postpone the production until some gigs come in.