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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.

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Lesson #3: Take Rejection
“People said, ‘You will never make any money in the music industry,” recalls Cowell. “Or, ‘You have no talent.’ Also, when you’re putting out a record, failing to make the top 100 is a kind of rejection. It’s painful.”

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?
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.

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.

Acccccccelerated Learning: The [Remarkable] Power of Screwing Up
I had a chance to preview Dan Coyle's forthcoming The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About Anything. In short, I thought the book was a marvel—explaining pockets of amazing talent, such as Brazil and football-soccer, and, based in part on new findings in neuroscience, turning conventional ideas about teaching and learning on their head. I'll have more to say when The Talent Code appears, and Dan, I hope, will consent to becoming a Cool Friend. In a rather trivial (however, not to me at the time) way I had a chance to practice parts of what Dan discovered—and was stunned at the efficacy of his findings in this small case.
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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