According to a recent article in The NY Times – The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is making an example out of 21 bars, nightclubs and restaurants by filing copyright suits against each establishment.  While I agree that these organizations need to run a tight ship and get artists paid this seems oddly RIAA like for the performing rights organization.

I was unaware prior to reading the article that it is in fact a federal offense to perform copyrighted music without permission.  I am all in favor of getting the artist paid but it really seems more like a misdemeanor and a heavy fine kind of violation to me.

According to a recent article in Billboard The IFPI recently published a study done on music piracy in Spain.  Apparently almost 96% of all music downloaded in Spain is done so without compensating the artist.

The same article also states that the figures for film and video games stand at 83.7% and 52.3%, respectively.

If you can – go out and purchase some IP today.

I finally got updated pictures for my Music Marketing and Promotion website courtesy of my new Friend Bob Scott.  If you have any need of photos please consider him.  I have never been fond of getting photos taken of me but he does great work!  Some examples of his work are below:

The site here has been pretty static as I have been spending a great deal of time generating content for my musician coaching website.  I find myself with a wide range of clients since diversifying my consulting business.  I still have a handful of technology clients who need audio and video libraries built but of late I have also been working with musicians ranging from just out of school and playing out for the first time to a few artists who have won Grammy awards.  I find myself creating a great deal music marketing plans for developing artists and guiding the music marketing and promotion efforts for bands and singer songwriters in various stages of their careers.

If you find yourself here because you need access to premium audio and video content either custom made or licensed you have reached the right place.  If you are an artist or an executive who needs help getting their music or their client’s music heard – see more about those services at musiciancoaching.com.

I have found myself with a handful of clients who are either young executives or artists who need help growing their businesses.  To that end I have created a new Musician Coaching website  If you are an artist or a music business executive who needs some advice – please check it out.