The New Creative Economy

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From Createbiz – Online Business School for the New Creative Economy.  We are redefining the nature of “work” and no other group is more out front in their thinking than creative professionals.  Designers, artists, writers, film makers, videoographers, web developers, fashion designers, musicians, and the emerging market of “makers” are redefining work-life balance and what […]

Teach-It-Yourself

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For creative professionals and masters of a craft – sometimes it’s worth looking beyond selling your services and towards teaching them.  There’s a big “how-to” market out there, especially online.  Consider supplementing your revenue by teaching others what you know.  It’s a great way to increase visibility too.  Even if you’re a perfectionist and don’t […]

The Most Interesting Startup in the World

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The Most Interesting Startup in the World They have no employees, only customers. Strangers ride the elevator up and down, just to hear their pitch. When they meet with Angels, they take equity… in their investors. Their seed round was an IPO. They once pivoted all the way around, just to see how it feels. […]

Meet me in Montreal at ADISQ on Thursday

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Please join me at the ADISQ conference in Montreal this week.  I will be doing the afternoon keynote and speaking on “Go to Market Strategies for Musicians”, describing what is working in today’s environment and suggestions for the future. Here is the conference program.

Remembering Music Producer Phil Ramone

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Here is an interview with the great Phil Ramone, recorded at his home in Connecticut. Phil discusses making hits, songwriting, music production, the music industry, the listening experience, working with artists, the studio, spare parts, preparation, working style and gives his advice for artists and writers. A true master, he gives us a glimpse into […]

The New Education Business

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We are beginning to see the disruption of traditional higher education. This seems to be the path that many institutions are on, as their businesses are in the process of being re-engineered by – you guessed it – the Internet. Just as instant access and peer to peer communication and worldwide communication systems disrupted the […]

Free Webinar – The Rise of Fan Experiences as a Revenue Stream

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The Music Industry is Changing. Musicians today need to take risks and push the edges of creative expression by embracing the reality that nothing about music is normal anymore. The future belongs to those ready to create new engaging musical experiences – unique products and services. Higher touch, active opportunities for fans and artists to […]

Create the Future of Music. Learn online with Dave Kusek.

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Berkleemusic’s online classes start next week. Learn about music, the future and your part in it. Study with Berklee faculty from anywhere in the world. Improve your skills and become part of an online community of like-minded musicians. Learn to navigate the emerging digital music business, and gain effective techniques in publishing, marketing, management, touring, music supervision, […]

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