Music DIY
how to do it yourself

Aspects of the music business for DIY musicians
Getting started with DIY music 1… … …Key points and DIY music biz features for beginners
Getting started with DIY music 2… … …The online angle—commercial and social music web sites
DIY music checklist… … …Step by step guide to setting up a DIY record label
CD costs and prices… … …Pressing, mail order, mechanicals, tax and calculations
Download music costs… … …Pricing downloads, cost considerations and examples
CD release activities… … …Duplication, packaging, numbering and release paperwork
Download music formats… … …Choosing a download format and some angles to consider
Making your web site… … …How much a web site costs and things to look out for
Search engines… … …Making sure search engines and visitors can find your site
DIY and independent labels… … …Do it yourself and independent record label advantages
DIY music reference
Indie music zines and blogs… … …A selection of independent music review magazines
DIY people and projects… … …A variety of independent music related Internet projects
Indie music forums… … …A selection of independent music forums for musicians
DIY music books… … …Some useful books about songwriting, recording and web sites
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