The Times They Are A-Changin'

No truer words ever spoken, eh?

And they're especially true when we talk about the music industry. Record sales are tanking, high fidelity is dead, the labels have yet to create an up-to-date and effective business model...and that's just the tip of this monstrous iceberg.

Where does this leave you, the independent musician? Those not tethered down to one of the "Big Four" - Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, EMI Group, and Warner Music Group. The good news is that it leaves you with a whole lotta' freedom. The kind of scary, kind of exciting news is that it also leaves you with a truckload of choices to be made along your journey.

You are in control of your music. You are in control of your career. There once was a time when Record Labels were in control of your music and often dictated the direction of your career, and this wasn't necessarily a bad thing. They got your music on the radio, got your CD in stores, got you on stage and made sure there were enough full-page glossy ads that everyone knew where to find you. Without the support - and control - of the Labels, you are now in charge of ensuring your own success. Not only are you responsible for making the music, you're also responsible for packaging it, distributing it, promoting it, and then some!

The Indie Musician's Guide is here to support you in creating your own success. It will be your beacon, lighting the way to a prosperous and rewarding music career. And it will be a lot of fun too!

Here's to your success!