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   <title>About.com Music Careers: What's Hot Now</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Keep Fans at Shows]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Playing a show is a great way for musicians to earn new fans, but to make the most of every concert you have to do a little bit of gig promotion work at the show. Find out how to make sure your audience comes back to hear your music again and again. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Belmont University]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Belmont Univesity's Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business program is world renowned, especially for its music internship programs. Get information about Belmont University Music Degree program and find out if the school is right for you.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cover Art Designer]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/musiccareerprofiles/p/artworkdesigner.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Having the perfect artwork makes a great record that little bit more special. Even with the rise in digital music, album covers and CD covers still matter to people - some digital music sites even let people download the artwork and liner notes with their songs. Find out how to break into album artwork design and what the job is like. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Make a Music Video]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[[p]Music videos used to be the exclusive domain of major labels, with the mega budgets to shoot the videos and the pull to get them on MTV. That has all changed. Not only can you shoot a music video yourself for very little investment, there are plenty of new ways you can get your cheap music videos to your fans. Find out how to become your own best music video director and follow this step by step guide to recording a music video.[/p]]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Album Press Release Template]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/musicindustrybasics/a/albumpress.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you want to sell records, you have to let people know the music is out there. A well written press release will help you get the word out. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Music Business Rules]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/musicindustrybasics/p/musicrules.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The music business is highly competitive, and getting a foot in the door can be notoriously difficult. If you have music business aspirations, however, there are a few things you can do to make yourself stand out from the competition. Following these rules can help you get noticed for all of the right reasons - give them a try if you want to get ahead.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Demo Don&#039;ts]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/musicindustrybasics/a/demodonts.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Have you been sending out demo after demo, but nothing seems to be happening? These demo no-nos could be stopping you from getting the record deal you want. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Indie Label]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Indie Record labels are self funded label not connected to one of the Big Four labels. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Music Business Funding]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/musicindustrybasics/ht/payformusic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Deciding you want to work in music is the easy part. Paying for a music career? Now that's hard work. Find out about your different music business funding options so you can keep your music career dreams alive. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Self Promote]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/beingamusician/ht/selfpromote.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The ability to self promote your music can make the difference between playing to a packed house and a lifetime of musical obscurity. Find out how to make sure your music is getting heard by being your own best promoter.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Music Journalist]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/musiccareerprofiles/p/musicjournalist.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Not all music jobs are on stage or behind the scenes - someone has to be write about the music and let the fans know what's going on. Music journalists get to stay on the cutting edge of all of the new music releases and music news, and thanks to the internet, there are lots of new opportunities in this field. Find out how to become a music journalist. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Twitter for Music Promo]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/musicpromotion/ht/twitterformusic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Twitter is taking the internet by storm, but can you use it for your music career. Find out how musicians can use Twitter to promote their music. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Berklee]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/educationandexperience/p/Berklee.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Berklee College of Music is one of the oldest and most respected music degree programs in the world. Discover what is on offer at this Boston based school and see if this college could be part of making your musical aspirations come true. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tour Manager]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/qz/g/tourmanager.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Tour managers are there to make life on the road go more smoothly. Learn more about their responsibilities and what the job entails. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Start a Record Label]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/otherindustrycareers/bb/startindielabel.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Are you thinking of getting into the record label business? Find out what you need to know before you launch that label, so you have the best chance for success. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Get a Gig]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/beingamusician/ht/getgig.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Playing live is the best way to build a loyal fan base for your band, but getting a gig can be hard work. With all of the competition out there for stage time, find out how to make sure your band makes it to the top of the heap. Also find out to get in front of the right audience for your music. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tour Press Release Template]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/beingamusician/a/tourpress.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[You want bums on seats for your shows? Then you need to let people know they're happening! A tour press release is what you need to get media coverage of your upcoming show - this press release template shows you how. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Create a MySpace Music Page]]></title>
         <link>http://musicians.about.com/od/musicindustrybasics/ht/myspacesignup.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Many bands find that MySpace Music is the place to be for them. Find out how to cash in on the free MySpace buzz and create your own MySpace music page. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Find Musicians]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[You've got the songs, now all you need are the people. If you're not sure how to start your band member search, these tips will point you in the right direction. ]]></description>
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