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Lesson #2: Make Sure You Are Clear On Your Purpose
It is said that those who know Simon Fuller either love him or hate him. On the more favourable side, his role in the music industry has been compared to the late Brian Epstein, the Beatles’ manager responsible for the great British Invasion. On the other hand, Fuller has his critics who denounce him as someone who has sullied the music business with talentless artists and made fame a characteristic that can come irrespective of talent.

Lesson #1: Don’t Compromise
At the very first audition of “American Idol”, fellow judge Paula Abdul got her first taste of what it was like to work with Cowell. Following a terrible performance by a young contestant, Cowell responded with one of his trademark criticisms. “My jaw literally – like a cartoon – must have hit the table,” recalls Abdul. She proceeded to tell Cowell that he could not talk to people that way. Cowell responded that indeed he could. Abdul countered, saying he could not talk to Americans that way. Cowell said that he could and he would and the conversation abruptly came to an end.

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Making a Success of Reality: How Fuller Created an Entertainment Empire
Simon Fuller’s talents as a businessman have made him a millionaire, something he remains appreciative of to this day. “I'm grateful that my artists and projects are succeeding globally in such a phenomenal way,” he says. Perhaps that gratitude stems from knowing he has come so far from where he started off in the school fields of Africa. Just how did he do it?

Being Well Informed
I remember hearing someone say “I am not an intellectual, but I’m well informed” when they were talking about their interests, and I thought that statement was well put. People are surprised when they discover the variety of subjects I am interested in, but that comes with paying attention to newspapers, magazines, television coverage and the Internet. If you stop to consider how much information is given out on a daily basis, there’s very little reason not to be well informed.
Why YOU Are Such an Important Part of Celebrity Branding
No one else can speak to customers in print ads, on the radio, on television and in person the same way you can. No one can connect with the same individuals you can. And most importantly, no one can control how you make your customers feel quite like you can… NO ONE!

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The Business Blues With Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, and John Lee Hooker, Jr.
. . . musicians are so very careful about how they sound, because their music is what they are. They are professionals. Their music represents them. In essence, they are their music. Isn’t this true of small business as well? Or shouldn’t it be?
Music on Hold - Is your legal?
It's not uncommon for many business telephone systems to have Music on Hold (MoH), but do you know if yours is legal. This article relays information to assist you in understand your music rights.
Ladybrille Exclusive:Interview with Storm Records' Music Mogul, Obi Asika
This is Part I of my indepth interview with Obi Asika, Executive Chairman of Storm Media and Entertainment Group; one of the biggest players in music and entertainment in Nigeria--think SonyBMG Music Entertainment Group although not quite the same reach, for now. In Part I, I ask and Obi candidly responds to questions on his background, managing artists, substandard music videos and the lack of sophisticated African fashions in Nigeria/Africa's music videos. In Part 2, Obi & I discuss the music business in Nigeria & Africa, entrepreneuralship, piracy, artists abuse, technology/new media, Nollywood and international expansion and collaborations.

Africa's Music Industry Issues, Part I
Musicians like fashion designers et al "gotta eat!" Therefore, we are not only interested in enjoying and grooving to their songs, we also want to know how the musicians we cherish, can get paid what is owed them for their work product. In this two part interview, with the help of music industry insider, Wale Ewedemi, we shed light on the business of music in Africa. Part I covers the current state of Africa’s music industry and its intellectual property rights [IP]. Part II explores technology, distribution, advocacy, infrastructure, music authenticity and social media.
Africa's Music Industry Issues, Part II
This is Part II of our discussion on Africa’s Music Industry Issues. In Part I, Wale Ewedemi, a music industry insider and founder of the recently formed Nigeria Music Industry Association, discussed with us the current state of Africa’s music industry and intellectual property rights. Here, we continue with our insider as we explore issues around technology, distribution, advocacy, infrastructure, music authenticity and social media.

Are You Still Struggling to Find Music Industry Jobs?
The music industry is in crisis. Music and creativity will never wane but the structure of the music industry has changed forever and this means that if you are a part of it you may need to look at a viable alternative to what you are doing right now. Hear my story and my answer to the problems faced by many.
Frankie Valli and Jersey Boys Good Metaphor for Recession Worn Companies
The Broadway shows All Shook Up, featuring the music of Elvis Presley, Movin' Out, featuring the music of Billy Joel, and Mama Mia, featuring the music of Abba, were all very enjoyable, fun evenings, but the stories were contrived to fit the music. Like so many sales calls I've been witness to, the presentations (shows) were created to fit the product (music) because they didn't have a good story that stood on its own.
The First Written Music - An Evolving Process
Today's written music may appear to be difficult to read at first glance, but it is nothing compared to the first written music. Music has evolved and changed over time leaving us with an easy way to read and understand it. You may not think so right now, but the earliest written music is truly the most difficult to read, understand and master.
Is Reading Music Really That Important?
An important part of being a good musician is acquiring the skill of reading music. There are many musicians out there that still do not know how to do this. Many people learned to read music through music lessons. This may not be available to everyone and it does not guarantee that you will learn how to read music. Surprisingly, there are a lot of music teachers today that teach mostly by rote or by ear. Students in these situations never have to learn how to read music.
An Overview Of The 7 Elements Of Music
Have you heard something about the 7 elements of music in lessons or in class? Don't worry about trying to understand all there is to know about this right now. If you are a beginner in music, only the first few should be your focus. This is just a way of breaking a piece of music into smaller units so that it is easier to learn and understand.
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