How to Understand Budget Distribution for Your Music

Tip 1 - Music, Money, Success & the Movies: Part One

Music in the movies is an essential element of the filmmaking process and is one of the main factors that helps to determine box office success or failure. Whether the score is dramatic, soothing, romantic, comedic or foreboding, it is an integral part of the fabric of any motion picture.
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Tip 2 - More Questions for Artists: Record Producer Agreements (The Full Article)–in progress | Semaphore Music on WordPress.com

By Chris Castle This post is a running version of the individual posts on Record Producer Agreements from the MusicTechPolicy blog.  As we post a few single topics on MTP we will add to this post so eventually you will have the complete article all in one place.  You may link to this post, but do…

Tip 3 - How would indie labels spend £1k to break a new artist digitally?

Marketing budgets aren’t what they were across the music industry, but indie labels have often thrived on squeezing the most out of th

Tip 4 - Understanding Record Labels, A&Rs, Distribution, Pluggers and PR.

An inside look into the history and workings of Record Labels, A&Rs, Music Distributors, Radio Pluggers and PR agencies.

Tip 5 - Artist Managers Must Understand Their Role Is Now Business Development - TuneCore Blog

By George Howard Like everything else in the music business, the role of the artist manager is changing. In the good old days (you know, a year or so ago), artist managers largely concerned themselves with helping the artists with whom they worked get record deals, and then – post deal – acting as a … Continue reading Artist Managers Must Understand Their Role Is Now Business Development →

Tip 6 - Don't Fudge on Your Budget: Toeing the Line Items

A well thought-out budget is a clear plan for making a film. And a good budget reveals a lot about how a film is going to be made, what kind of story you'll be telling, what kind of crew you plan to use and what sort of equipment you've selected. But how do you prepare a budget that fits your documentary? This article provides a nuts-and-bolts primer on documentary budgeting. Preparing to Create a Budget

Tip 7 - 6 Budget Planning Steps to Professional Project Estimates - Tuts+ Business Article

Freelancers are often faced with the question of how much to charge for a project. When the project is similar to others you have done, then you have a good idea of the number of hours it will take you, and the costs you will face. But what about when you are pitching for a project that is a bit different from your normal work?
 
 As a freelancer, it is essential to get your estimates right. Too high, and you might not get the project; too low, and you won’t make a profit. With a professional estimate, you will be able to show your client how you have arrived at your cost, which will help them see that your price is fair.
 
 This step-by-step guide will help you think through all the considerations involved in making a professional freelance project estimate, as well as how to set it out clearly so that potential clients can understand your breakdown. | Tags: Estimates, Freelance, Budgeting, Sales, Finance, Planning