So you love music and you want to dedicate your entire life to a career in music; to making music, helping musicians, recording albums and most importantly, getting paid. Well, unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade or so then you have no doubt realized that the music business is changing. Digital downloads have led to shrinking profit margins, which have led to less artist development, which has led to major label mergers, which as led to even more downsizing and ultimately less opportunities for those interested in careers in music.

However, at the same time, new and different opportunities are opening up in music as well. While there might be less and less jobs available for would be A&R reps, music managers and producers, there is a new type of opportunity opening up for individuals with a bit of ingenuity and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Traditionally someone interested in a career in music would be looking at a handful of options. One could attempt to make a living as a musician, an artist manager, a record company or record company employee, a producer or a promoter of music in the form of either a radio promoter, publicist, concert promoter or booking agent. There are of course other job descriptions as well but that list covers the main ones. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you see it or not, Miley Cyrus is not a little girl anymore. With the fan base created through her likeness, “Hanna Montana”, Cyrus proves that she has still got what it takes to entertain her audience. With the new CD “Breakout” hitting music stands, the album offers a sound that is updated and ready for the changing world. She has come a long way to be a popular teenage idol. With her father Billy Raye Cyrus, famous for the tune “Achey Breaky Heart” and others, Miley has a new album worthy of her family’s career.

“Breakout” offers many tracks that will entertain the audience for hours. With the mix of Country and Pop, Cyrus offers a great music to a wide audience. “Breakout” is the first album that has no connection to her alias Hanna Montana. Though fans like to see Hanna Montana perform, Cyrus shows that she has what it takes to make it in the music world without the use of aliases and wigs. The new album offers songs that are upbeat with a cover of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper. With the other songs on the album offering upbeat tempos, Miley Cyrus gives the audience what they want and more.

Her style of music in the new album has more of a country rock feel to it. Fans are already excited on the different sound they are hearing from the Country Pop princess. Already at 17 years of age, Cyrus has proven that even the young can rock and have fun. Miley Cyrus, with the release of her new CD “Breakout”, has been involved with a lot of activities. With her voice over work on Disney’s “Bolt” she launched a single “I thought I lost you”. The energy that drives this teenager is what has given her the stardom she deserves. Read the rest of this entry »