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ren101REN101 - Publicists
Aug 30 by RenmanA publicist is the person who is going to put your story out there with the best possible spin that they can come up with. They make sure that everything that has to do with your music is known by the potential audience. On this week's REN101, Renman talks about how vital a strong publicist is to having a strong career.......more
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big pictureChapter 10 - This Business Is Tough
Aug 29 by RenmanWhen you decide to pursue music as a career, you have to understand that the chances of you making it are so slim you might as well take your parents advice and become a lawyer or a doctor
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producersGrammy Winning Producer Brendan O’Brien Gives Advice To New Artists
Aug 28 by RenmanRenman sits down with Grammy Award winning producer, Brendan O'Brien who offers this piece of advice for aspiring musicians.
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artist spotlightVideo of the Week - “Be Ready When I Say Go”
Aug 27 by RenmanThis week's Video of the Week is "Be Ready When I Say Go" by the band, Emperors. This video was posted by RenmanMB and Australian Music Network member Ben Graham. It's a cool tune and a cool video. Check it out! ...more
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ren101REN101 - Business Managers
Aug 23 by RenmanMost artists are too busy writing songs and performing to worry about writing checks and paying bills. These are the kind of things a business manager handles. On this episode of REN101, Renman talks about what the job of a Business Manager entails. ...more
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Jay Boberg, Thom Yorke, State of Music Biz
Aug 22 by RenmanIndustry veteran Jay Boberg and Thom Yorke have different views on the state of today's music business. Check out this clip to see why. Click here to check out the whole interview on our Livestream channel.
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big pictureChapter 9 - Money Wants An Opinion
Aug 22 by RenmanMoney talks. When you're starting out as an artist, you may be advanced money at some point. One thing you need to keep in mind is that whoever is writing those checks, will have an agenda and may want to have their opinion heard. This week, Renman talks about the power of the dollar. ...more
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artist spotlightVideo of the Week - “The Kid That I Am”
Aug 20 by RenmanThis week's Video of the Week was submitted by RenmanMB member, Ken Hyland. The video for "The Kid That I Am" was cleverly done and again goes to show you that one can put out a great video for a fraction of the cost back in the day. Check it out! ...more
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ren101REN101 - Music Publishers
Aug 16 by RenmanSometimes a band’s first means of income is from a publishing advance. In today’s REN101, Renman talks about the importance of Publishers and Licensing. Managers aren't the only people scouring the world to collect your money, publishers also fall into this field. If you can write a song or you're in a band who is writing songs, and they......more
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big pictureChapter 8 - Timing and Lighting is Everything
Aug 15 by RenmanBeing in the right place at the right time is key in many aspects of life and even more so in the music business. Today, Renman talks about the importance of calculating your actions so you can make it the right place at the right time.
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artist spotlightVideo of the Week - “UFO Man”
Aug 13 by RenmanThis week's Video of the Week is brought to us by RenmanMB member Matt Steinkamp and the artist, The Wiley One. This is such a clever video/concept and looks like a million bucks. Gotta love it! ...more
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Renman Interview w/ Jessica Frech
Aug 9 by RenmanHey everyone! I've had the recent privilege to interview an aspiring musician and proven Youtube sensation, Jessica Frech. Many of you may know Jessica from her Youtube video, "People of Walmart" which clocked millions of views. She also appeared in the Hyundai commercial that was pretty popular around the holidays last year. We had a......more
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ren101REN101 - Tour Managers
Aug 9 by RenmanEvery touring band needs to have someone to help with all the details while they are on the road. Essentially Tour Managers are the eyes and ears for the band's manager when the tour starts. This week, Renman talks about the importance of having a good Tour Manager. ...more
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big pictureChapter 7 - The Best Idea Is Your Idea
Aug 8 by RenmanGet the best idea on the table. It doesn't matter whose idea it is, as long as there are great ideas are being presented. Today, Renman talks about how the best idea, is your idea and taking credit for it may not always be necessary. ...more
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managersRenman Live! with Mike Einziger of Incubus
Aug 7 by RenmanOn today's show, Incubus guitarist Michael Einziger stops by to talk about making music and breaking rules. Don't miss out on this one!