Christopher Knab

Guest Columnists

• About Playing Live...

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab offers concrete information on booking contracts with venues.
  April-May 2016
• Why I Do What I Do

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab rewinds his career, providing a detailed account 'then to now'.
  December-January 2015
• Design Simple, But Effective Music Promo Materials

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab offers three tips to help you promote your career, and enhance your chances of being offered opportunities.
  October-November 2014
• Streaming Music Revenue Payments

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab talks about the money flow.
  August-September 2014
• Be A Master Musician

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab speaks about the appetite for perfection. A need to be not just good enough but great.
  June-July 2014
• Top 10 CD Design Tips

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab offers simple basics on graphic considerations when designing album artwork.
  April-May 2014
• Copyright and Songwriting Basics

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab gives a basic introduction to your rights and other issues regarding your original songs and recordings.
  February-March 2014
• I Get E-Mails - Boy, Do I Get E-Mails

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab with a few words of advice to one over-exuberant, well-intentioned,would-be music industry professional.
  December-January 2013
• Streaming Royalties Suck Now, But Just Be Patient

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab reminds musicians that streaming music is still in its infancy.
  October-November 2013
• Ignorant Musicians Finish Last

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab believes ignorant, misinformed musicians are a menace to themselves.
  December-January 2012
• Adapt... Or Don't

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab reminds us we have to adapt to technological and economic changes, as uncomfortable as that may be.
  June-July 2012
• Why Are Musicians So Afraid of New Technologies?

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab has a heads up - streaming music is the future.
  April-May 2012
• Excuses Musicians Use For Not Learning About The Music Business

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab has heard them all, and here are the top three reasons.
  February-March 2012
• Building A Successful Radio Airplay Campaign

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab details potential significant radio airplay available to you.
  December-January 2011
• Think Like A Music Publicist

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab has great tips from Howard Bloom, a retired music publicist and well known author.
  October-November 2011
• Music Today - It Is What It Isn't

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab can't believe his own ears in this installment.
  August-September 2011
• A Realistic Radio Promotion Plan For Today

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab discusses three important ingredients necessary for working your record to radio.
  June-July 2011
• Pete Salazar Offers Up Cool Questions For Bands

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab turns the mike over to his colleague Pete Salazar, with his Musician's Blueprint for success.
  April-May 2011
• 10 Tips For Lazy Musicians

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab intensifies his crusade to help musicians with the business of music.
  February-March 2011
• There Are No 10 Steps To Stardom

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab destroys the notion of the 10-step program to entertainment success.
  December-January 2010
• Off The Wall Music Marketing Ideas

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab prods musicians and bands to get creative and think outside of the box.
  October-November 2010
• 16 Timeless Music Business Self Promotion Tips

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab offers essential, life-long suggestions, for any and all musicians to remember as they establish and maintain their music careers.
  August-September 2010
• Band Agreements And Why You Need One

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab reminds us that money changes everything, and if you hope to make any, you need to read this.
  June-July 2010
• So Many Bands - Even More Bands That Fail!

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab delivers the truth to a lot of musicians who may not be ready to hear it.
  April-May 2010
• Oh How The Music Business Keeps Changing

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab tracks the shift from a "sales-to-a-customer" model to monetizing access to music.
  February-March 2010
• The Endless Flood Of Crappy New Releases

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab bemoans the lack of interesting and innovative music.
  December-January 2009
• The Value Of Creating Community In The Music Industry

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab shows how tragedy can shed new light on an important topic
  October-November 2009
• Some Good Things About The Not So Good Ol' Days

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab reminds us why there are so many good record releases, and so few great record releases.
  August-September 2009
• What Do You Know About Getting Signed And Working With A Record Label?

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab tests your knowledge with this insightful, 100 question pop quiz.
  August-September 2008
• How to Write Your Own Music Marketing Plan

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab offers up a very complete primer on this most essential music business tool.
  June-July 2008
• Artist Income Sources

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab reminds you that it takes money to make money with your music.
  April-May 2007
• What A Record Label Should Know About Music Retailers

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab shows there are only two grades on a music retail report card - either you sold records or you didn't.
  February-March 2007
• Knowing The "Gate Keepers"

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab shows that access to the audience mean you need to know who's guarding the gate.
  December-January 2006
• A&R Cover Letter Example

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab helps you write a cover letter, complee with a prototype and instructions.
  October-November 2006
• Becoming A Priority At A Record Label

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab talks about keys to staying in a label's good graces.
  August-September 2006
• 10 Tips To Keep You On The Music Career-Building Path

  Music industry consultant Christopher Knab offers invaluable advice and nutritious food for thought.
  June-July 2006
• Deals That Await Successful Independent Music Labels

  Music industry consultant Christopher Knab discusses what can happen if you get the industry's attention.
  April-May 2006
• Income And Expenses For Developing Your Music Career

  Music industry consultant Christopher Knab sounds his beginning-of-the-year wake-up call to financial planning.
  February-March 2006
• Live Performance And Marketing Music

  Music industry consultant Christopher Knab talks about arguably the most important aspect of a music artist's career.
  December-January 2005
• Music Publicity Plan

  Music industry consultant Christopher Knab offers up a sample publicity plan you can use to formulate your own strategy.
  October-November 2005
• Artist/Band Interview Questions

  Music industry consultant Christopher Knab with questions that are useful for any serious, business-minded artist or band.
  August-September 2005
• Music Industry Quotes To Live By

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab presents his collection of quotes - reading them will be a college education.
  June-July 2005
• How To Write An Artist Biography: A Bio Made Simple

  Music industry consultant Christopher Knab shows you how to make your bio informative, upbeat, motivational and useful.
  April-May 2005
• Check Your Public Relations Knowledge

  Music industry consultant Christopher Knab tests your knowledge of key public relations concepts.
  February-March 2005
• The 'Creative' You And The 'Business' You

  Music industry consultant Christopher Knab comments on both mythological and practical keys to success.
  December-January 2004
• I Get So Many Clueless Letters!

  Music industry consultant Christopher Knab shares his crazy, bizarre and clueless electronic correspondence.
  October-November 2004
• Your CD Cover is Your Best Ad For Your Music

  Music industry consultant Christopher Knab talks about making the best CD cover for your particular style of music.
  August-September 2004
• How To Write A Music-Related Press Release

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab teaches you the proper form for a press release geared towards movers and shakers in the music industry.
  April-May 2004
• What's A Record Label Deal All About?

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab provides a basic outline to the key parts of a recording contract.
  February-March 2004
• Entertainment Law Attorneys: An Introduction To Working With Them

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab has practical advice on selecting the right entertainment attorney.
  December-January 2003
• Back To Basics - 10 Essential Tips For Making A Living With Your Music

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab shares his list of professional habits that are shared by most successful musicians who truly have what it takes to succeed.
  October-November 2003
• Why Most Demo Recordings Are Rejected

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with advice on how you can improve your odds playing demo roulette.
  August-September 2003
• Guerilla Music Marketing Suggestions

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with a whole list of ways to set your music apart from the pack.
  June-July 2003
• Changes In The Way Music Is Sold Over The Last 30 Years

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab discusses critical changes in the way recordings are sold and distributed.
  April-May 2003
• 25 Things To Know About Record Distribution

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab with the numeric lowdown on getting your music in the stores.
  February-March 2003
• How Internships Can Help Your Music Career

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab reveals a tried-and-true method of getting more knowledge about the music business.
  December-January 2002
• A Music Business Revolution

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab talks about how to deal with a record industry in turmoil.
  October-November 2002
• Your CD Cover Is Your Most Important Advertisement

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab talks about an overlooked area of importance, CD packaging.
  August-September 2002
• Planning Your Radio Promotion Campaign

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab teaches you what it takes to compete for radio play.
  June-July 2002
• 10 'Reality Sandwiches' For The Independent Musician

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab offers observations that should be taken as wake-up calls about establishing your career.
  April-May 2002
• How to Improve Your Demo/Promo/Press Kits

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab with tips on building the ideal music promotional kit.
  February-March 2002
• Tips For Working With The Music Press

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with the skinny on getting noticed.
  December-January 2001
• Do You Really Need To Invest In Your Own Barcode?

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back talkin' barcodes.
  October-November 2001
• How Radio Stations And Record Labels Work Together

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back discussing the relationship between these business entities.
  August-September 2001
• The Business Of Live Performance

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with an in-depth column on the most important method for selling your CDs.
  June-July 2001
• Promo Kit Photos

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back to help you deal with the most striking and effective part of your promotional package.
  April-May 2001
• The Different Kinds Of Deals That Await Successful Independent Labels

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back offering a look into the possibilities for licensing and distribution.
  February-March 2001
• Your Record Release: Manufacturing and Cover Design Considerations

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with advice for indies on manufacturing issues.
  December-January 2000
• Music, Business, and Technology: Adapt or Die

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back to stress the ever changing nature of this business of music.
  October-November 2000
• Music and the Business of Music: Thoughts For the Aspiring Musician

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back to discuss the business end of artistic success.
  August-September 2000
• Getting The Most Out Of Your Music Website

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with the key ingredients necessary to make an impact in cyberspace.
  June-July 2000
• 35 Things To Consider When Starting Your Own Record Label

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with dozens of thought-provoking and essential questions you need to consider before taking the plunge.
  April-May 2000
• The 'Four Front' Music Marketing Concept

  Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back to help you professionally develop your music for the marketplace.
  February-March 2000
• What You Should Know About Your Fans

  Think you know your audience? Christopher Knab is here to make sure you take a closer look.
  December-January 1999
• The Distributor One Sheet

  Getting ready for major or minor distribution? Christopher Knab explains the form and function of the distributor one sheet
  October-November 1999
• The Downloadable Music Future Is Here

  Do you have MP3 music files in your future? Christopher Knab is here to give you some really great reasons why you should.
  August-September 1999
• Why Musicians Fail: Lack Of Commitment

  A no-holds-barred look at a common problem between band members.
  June-July 1999
• Ch..Ch..Changes In The Music Industry

  Music industry consultant Christopher Knab contributes his knowledgeable views on the current state of affairs.
  April-May 1999