Most people have become very familiar with the internet, and all associated software. In fact, with the advancement of technology, most people have become familiar with all sorts of new little devices and technologies that have flourished because of the internet.
Forgive me for the bold title, but what it says is true. Every single guitar and bass player owning an iPhone has to use this application for reading guitar / bass tabs and chords, period.
During the last few months I noticed an interesting tendency while exploring various branded apps for artists in the App Store’s Music section.
While each and every musician has his or her own motives and influences behind the choice to pursue music, the ultimate end tends to be the same regardless of who you are. The dream of being signed and “making it” will typically be at the forefront of any musician’s mind.
Music is a business, which means that ultimately, no matter how much you wish it wouldn’t be, it all comes down to the money. Yes, it may bastardize pure art, but that hasn’t stopped record companies before and it won’t in the future. You’ve got to be proactive about what you want to do with your band if you want to avoid being taken advantage of in the future.
Ten years after Napster tried to make a deal with the record labels, the record labels have found themselves offering exactly the same thing Napster proposed. Consumers have proven that they pay money when there is a good value for their money.
