Setting up your music business
October 31, 2009 by Jim · 1 Comment
Recorded Monday, October 19, 2009
We discussed the legal and business decisions you have to make when setting up a business. These included choice of business entity, partnership agreements, ownership of equipment and songs, and record keeping necessary to help make your business life easier!
Moderator:
Marci A. Rolnik – Legal Director Lawyers for the Creative Arts
Panelists:
Lisa Malina – Certified Public Accountant
Shawn Murphy – Music Publishing 101 / Columbia College
Steven Wiser – Attorney
David Silbaugh – Talent buyer, Summerfest, A&R for Banshee Music, and Secretary of the Chicago Chapter of NARAS
All documents discussed in this forum can be downloaded here.
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What do you do after you get the gig?
October 14, 2009 by Jim · Leave a Comment
Recorded Monday, September 28, 2009
We explore the process of putting together a show-
- Advancing the show
- Preparing equipment and set list
- Merchandise and mailing list materials
- How to deal with the venue
- How to do a soundcheck
Moderator:
Paul Natkin Chicago Music Commission
Panel:
Jesse Ewan FOH Engineer / Head of Production Double Door
Phil Kosch Booking Double Door
Alex White Independent Musician
Alisa Baum Director of concert production Old Town School of Folk Music
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