Why vote if you can't evaluate?  Let your voice be heard!

Make the business of music, your business!

If you are an artist and interested in being a part of The Independent Artist Promotion Network, we are now accepting submissions!

 

Thank you for your time, interest and possible support/participation in a one of a kind collaboration between independent artists, industry professionals and the everyday end user who listens to, purchases and enjoys music.  Before learning the details of what this unique program is all about, let's break down by definition each word in our programs title:

Independent: Not dependent on or affiliated with a larger or controlling entity.

Artist: One, such as an actor or singer, who works in the performing arts.

Promotion: Encouragement of the progress, growth, or acceptance of something; furtherance

Network: An extended group of people with similar interests or concerns who interact and remain in informal contact for mutual assistance or support.

 Artists

Opportunities for success in the music industry are not everyday occurrences.  Who you know, and who knows you almost certainly overshadows what you do, and who you are.  So, how do you break into the world of music when the odds seem so stacked against you?  What do you do to gain recognition and to catch the attention of the recording industry gate keepers?  More importantly, how may people truly obtain the success they desire within the music industry?

  

Being and becoming an independent artist has many pros and cons.  It is understandable to become overwhelmed by so many questions with so few answers.  As an artist in the music industry, you do what you do not only for the rewards of riches and fame, but for the love of the art and of self.  Bringing the experience of it all together is what we are here for, and what this site is all about.

 

The Independent Artist Promotion Network's mission is to give any independent artist who has a sellable product a non-exclusive means of presenting his/her song(s) to the buying public for feedback, review and purchase.

 

This is your opportunity to have your music evaluated and feedback given directly back to you regarding your music, your sound and the next steps that you should look to take regarding your future in the music industry.

Evaluators 

Are you a lover of music?  Do you enjoy hearing new artists and their songs?  Have you sat on your couch week after week giving your own evaluations to American Idol and other music show contestants?  Have you ever wanted to provide direct feedback to the artists instead of being counted in votes that end in a popularity contest?

 

The Independent Artist Promotion Network was created to provide independent artists a way to directly connect with the individuals who literally "put the gas in the music industry's engine."  Your evaluations will provide our independent artists with another way to focus and provide direction on their music while they plan towards reaching their entertainment goals.

 

Your task will be simple, just fill out the feedback form answering questions about the artist and their song.  Give your opinion directly to the artist, unfiltered and uncut.  You have the power to make a difference!

The Business of Music - Real Talk From Real Artists

Excerpts are from the documentary "The Art of 16 Bars

(Although references are about the rap/hip hop genre the information is universal)

Warning...Explicit Language In Audio

The Business of Music Pt. 1.mp3

The Business of Music Pt. 2.mp3

The Business of Music Pt. 3.mp3

The Business of Music Pt. 4.mp3

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