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L o n g e v i t y

M u s i c

In

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Saturday, December 7, 13

Is  what  you  doing  today  going  to  keep  you  around  for  the  next  10  to  20  years?

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Have a Vision

Don’t be Blind

Saturday, December 7, 13When  entering  the  music  business  you  should  have  it  mapped  out  like  a  business  plan.    You  should  have  some  idea  where  you  are  going  and  want  to  be  in  the  next  10  or  20  years.

Multi-faceted

Producing

MusicianSinging

Songwriting

Saturday, December 7, 13For  longevity  in  the  Entertainment  Industry  a  person  would  need  to  be  multi-­‐faceted.

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Prepared For Success

Saturday, December 7, 13What’s  in  it  for  my  audience  is  to  help  them  some  insightful  knowledge  that  should  help  them  prepare  for  their  career.

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Over 20 Years in the Business

KID ROCKCourtsey of Roderick Wisdom

Saturday, December 7, 13My  audience  should  listen  to  me  because  I  have  been  in  the  business  for  over  20  years.    I  discovered  Kid  Rock  and  help  him  launch  his  career.    I  have  had  other  artists  approach  me  wanting  to  be  famous,  but  when  I  explain  to  them  what  it  takes  many  never  return.

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opened the door

still here

Saturday, December 7, 13My  Iirst  artist,  Kid  Rock,  was  a  singer,  rapper,  musician,  producer  and  actor.    He  is  28  years  strong  in  the  music  industry.      We  had  a  business  plan  that  incorporated  every  angle  of  the  music  business.    When  Jive  wanted  us  to  change  our  plan,  we  left  them.    Atlantic  Records  saw  our  vision  and  the  rest  is  history.

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More you know

Less you know

Saturday, December 7, 13The  more  an  artist  can  do  for  himself  or  herself,  the  bigger  the  paycheck  will  be  and  how  valuable  they  would  be  to  themselves  and  others.

Songwriting

Musician

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Saturday, December 7, 133  Main  Points.    Entities  other  than  just  singing.    1.  Songwriting  2.    Producing  3.  Playing  an  Instrument

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Songwriting

Saturday, December 7, 13Songwriting  is  an  entity  in  the  entertainment  business  that  can  keeps  checks  coming  in  and  also  help  you  get  your  name  out  there.    Salaries  of  some  songwriters.

Songwriters earn on average 9.1%

“Umbrella” earnedThe Dream

15 million

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Saturday, December 7, 13Salaries  of  some  songwritters.

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Producing

Saturday, December 7, 13Producing  tracks  for  yourself  saves  you  money  and  also  producing  for  other  artists  is  also  another  way  of  staying  in  the  industry.    

Producers earn$250 to $10,000

Per Song

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Saturday, December 7, 13• Producers Potential Salaries

Musicans"http://www.flickr.com/photos/29882849@N00/288812882/">chris runoff</a> via <a href=

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Kenny G’s net worth

is $50 Million

Saturday, December 7, 13Playing  a  instrument  helps  you  to  understand  music  clearer,  and  maybe  get  you  in  on  some  collaborations  with  other  artists.      Salaries  of  a  band  members.

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Misleading

Saturday, December 7, 13Reinforcing  that  you  should  have  more  than  one  talent.References  from  the  X  Factor  and  American  Idol

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Successful

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Kelly Clarkson

Carrie Underwood

Saturday, December 7, 13Some  comparisons  of  their  artist,  winners  and  non-­‐winners.

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Ruben Studdard

Taylor Hicks

Saturday, December 7, 13Some  comparisons  of  their  artist,  winners  and  non-­‐winners.

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= Longevity

Still think?

Saturday, December 7, 13Young  Artists  need  to  understand  that  just  because  your  good  at  your  chosen  talent,  this  does  not  guarantee  longevity.

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Longevity in the Music Business

Rapper

Producer Writer

Actor

Business Owner

Saturday, December 7, 13Restate  big  idea:    For  longevity  in  the  Entertainment  Industry  a  person  would  need  to  be  multi-­‐faceted.

Be the MASTER

Of your CRAFT

Saturday, December 7, 13Clincher:      Plan  for  the  future,  don’t  let  the  future  plan  for  you.      

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Multi-talented

Longevity

Saturday, December 7, 13Conclusion:  Know  where  you  are  going  before  you  get  there.    Be  Prepared.    Remember  as  fast  as  you  gain  stardom,  you  can  lose  it  even  faster.