Bob D’EithArtist, Music Lawyer, Author, Label & Publishing Exec, Studio Owner

with Andrew King Editor, Canadian Musician Magazine

Bob D'Eith has worked in the music business for more than 25 years as a two-time JUNO Award-nominated artist, music lawyer, author, label and publishing executive, and studio owner. For 14 years, Bob was the executive director and CEO of Music BC. He was a co-creator of the award-winning PEAK Performance Project, a program that helped to launch the careers of a number of amazing Canadian artists. 

Bob D’Eith

Andrew KingAndrew King is the Editor of Canadian Musician, as well as Canadian Music Trade, Professional Lighting & Production, and Professional Sound magazines. He also co-hosts Canadian Musician Radio. He has given presentations and been a speaker, panelist, and moderator at events including CMW, ECMA, the Halifax Pop Explosion, and many others.

“It’s essential that artists surround themselves with the right people. Assembling a strong inner circle of trusted helpers, advisors, and associates allows you to focus on the music while they take care of the business end of things.”

Broadcast icon Alan Cross, from the foreword to A Career in Music: Building Your Inner Circle by Bob D’Eith

Introduction

Managers Agents Record Companies (Publicists, radio trackers, etc.) Publishers (Music Supervisors, co-writers, etc.) Producers/Engineers (Mixing, mastering, etc.) Lawyers & Accountants Bandmates Fans

(Potential) Members of Your team

How do you know when you need to bring in additional help?

Agent, manager, lawyer, label – where to begin? Does it differ from case to case?

How do you pique outside professionals’ interest in your career?

Where Do You Start?

Percentage of Earnings vs. Set Fees

Red flags to watch out for?

How can you measure the success of these different partnerships?

Basic Contracts

Questions?

“Every band is, by definition, a dysfunctional family”

Band Ethics

Band Agreements Revenue splits Band name & branding Decision-making power

Bandmates

Super Fans

Street Team/Promotion

Social Media

How close is too close?

Fans

Take care of your own house FIRST

Doesn’t happen overnight; your inner circle grows as you grow

Remember, it’s YOUR art & craft

Be patient, calculating & confident

Conclusion

Questions, comments, concerns?

Build your Library

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