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In their own words...Rend Collective shares their story

Chord chart for Rend Collective's "You Are My Vision"

Free streaming song - "He's Everything" from the Joyful Noise Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Want to take your sales from $.75 to $4.00 a head? Amy Wolters and Lang Bliss of Tom Jackson Productions tell you how in this video.

So you finally got your gigs booked? Hate to break it you, but you still have a long road ahead of you. Now the hard part comes...you have to get people to show up! But don't sweat it. Many independent artists struggle with the same, simple question: How do I promote my shows? The process can seem o

Most successful musicians claim their love for their instrument started from childhood and a family member but what is not common is when what started their love for music is still the central part of their daily life. While rare for most, this is all Andrew Franklin knows.

This week's FREE download: Joshua Jamison's song "United".

Ever wondered what artist development looks like from the perspective of a major label A&R rep? How do they define a true artist versus simply a great musician? Maybe you're just curious about the role of A&R in the label system...Take a revealing look inside the mind of an A&R rep from one of...

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We tend to be in "highlight" mode lately. After all, a brand new year is approaching and overflowing with new opportunities for independent artists. To gear up for 2012, we recap some of the most important topics we've discussed with Michael Blanton throughout 2011. Should you invest in a manager...