Music Training & Careers

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Reading List

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Food for the brain

There's no better way to expand your knowledge than to get stuck into a little light reading & where the music industry is concerned there is always plenty to learn! The Reading List section of The Unsigned Guide details books that cover a wide range of topics including artist management, home recording, music contracts & law, marketing your music, record labels & A&R, and touring.

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If keeping one step ahead of music industry developments is your thing then you may enjoy some further reading in our You & The Music Industry hub, tailor-made for anyone wanting to learn more about the music industry. It's bursting with reports, statistics, facts & figures, and practical advice, all contributed from a selection of music advisory bodies and experienced companies including the likes of AIM (Association of Independent Music), PRS For Music, Music Producers Guild, Musicians' Union, BBC Introducing, Sentric Music and loads more. So if you're looking for a little further guidance then you've come to the right place.

The Unsigned Guide covers 50 areas of the music business

Why not explore what else The Unsigned Guide directory has to offer by browsing the Directory Contents menu to your left.

8,750+ MUSIC CONTACTS

The music industry is vast. So we have broken it down into manageable chunks for you. We have music industry contacts from across the board to share with you (over 8,750 to be precise!) and searching The Unsigned Guide is simple & fast.

Use our bevy of marvellous search filters, tools & gizmos to save & manage the contacts you use regularly. We’ll store them in a safe place for you so you can jump to them instantly, and you can even save your favourite blog posts, articles and other nuggets of music business info. Plus set up Projects for tours, releases, press campaigns or whatever you like and create your very own personal & unique version of the Guide.

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MAKE MUSIC, SAVE MONEY!

Yes, we work hard to bring you the most up to date music industry contacts but we also work hard to provide our members with discounts and money-saving offers from the companies listed in The Unsigned Guide. Regularly updated, the Survival Guide gives our members exclusive savings and deals you won’t find anywhere else.

Save cash on your demo recording, get money off a photo shoot or get t-shirts printed at a super discounted price! What are you waiting for?! You’ll save the price of your subscription in no time!

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EXPERT ADVICE & FEEDBACK

Our resident DIY Doctor is on call to annual subscribers and offers a bespoke assessment on a track of your choice. Whether it’s a song you think the world should hear or a new direction you’re dying to get feedback on, the Doc will provide his expert opinion, along with practical advice & invaluable tips.

How do I get my songs on air? What’s in a recording agreement? Where can I get funding? If you have big, important questions about the music industry then look no further than our magnificent archive of information, advice, facts & figures. It’s called You & The Music Industry and is guaranteed to arm you with all the insider knowledge you need to tackle the music business head on!

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PUT YOUR MUSIC IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Want to get your music heard by the music industry people that matter? Of course you do!

Each month our Spotlight blog champions the best 5 tracks from independent artists & bands to have delighted our eardrums. As a member you get to submit one track per month. The selected audio gems are then shared with a select list of influential music business professionals who we've nurtured a strong relationship with over the years.

Your music is guaranteed to be listened to... and who knows what opportunities may arise!

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