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Careers: Music/Questions Answered by Expert Paul Edward Zukowski
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Inquiry | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: How are you ? My recent questions " Do you know where I can find information on reputable indie ... A: Here is a link to guide books that can help you. http://ascap.com/music-career/resource-guide/ ... | |
| record label deals | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me how much money musicians usually earn from their records sales when they are on a ... A: First you get an advance. Normally is $100,000 to $250,000. Sounds like a lot but its not. The ... | |
| Copyrights and networking | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I am an aspiring Christian rapper. I have written quite a few songs and have even produced some ... A: Here is everything you need to know about copy rights. http://www.copyright.gov/ If you were to ... | |
| getting started on my career | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I am 28 year old songwriter presently residing in the Hartford,Ct area originally hailing form ... A: There doesn't appear to be question here. At least nothing I can directly address. Here some ... | |
| Is a career in music a good choice? | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: My name is Kaitlin and I am currently working on a research paper: Careers in Music: The positives ... A: If your looking at careers it depends what you want to do. This would fit trying to be a rock or pop ... | |
| How to find managers & publishers to submit songs | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I've a number of questions concerning songwriters, submitting to movie companies, etc. and ... A: Given outside the United States I'm not how international law effects any of this. You first stop is ... | |
| Getting published, I am lost. | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: I am a singer/songwriter for many years now. I have written many songs to date and would like begin ... A: You hire a manager to market you to music publishing companies. No one takes unsolicited materials. ... | |
| Hi | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: is there any way to learn scales easy??? a easy way to memorize the fret board?? it would really ... A: Sorry for a slow responce but there was a tech problem on this end. There can be money tons of ... | |
| amplifier heads | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: i don't really understand the point of an amplifier head, my birthday is coming up and i cant decide ... A: Head is simply an amp without the speakers. Its then connected to seperate speakers in 1/2 Stack or ... | |
| Singing | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: my name is Mindy, and I am a 17 year old living in New Orleans. I have read several interviews by ... A: You need to see who in your area. Then you need to sell yourself to them. Sometimes entertainment ... | |
| how to become a musician | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: Paul how long dose it take to become a guitarist, songwriter and a vocalist/ I WANT to become a ... A: There no easy way to estimate it but its lots of practice and it will be a few years minimium of ... | |
| author of a song | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: I'm not a singer, not even a musician. However, my uncle was quite talented and in his day wrote ... A: Step one is register your copyright with the Copyright Office at the Library of Congress. ... | |
| Touring Staff | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: The following questions relate to someone as big as Barry Manilow: 1. What kind of personal staff ... A: Barry Manilow is strictly at the Vegas Hilton. He really doesn't tour and has not for a long time. ... | |
| guitar&song writing | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: hello i was wondering if you could help me because i'm in a band we play are instuments well but ... A: Here is a copy of the Q&A If you can't get along then the band will or has already fallen apart. ... | |
| Tours and income taxes | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: 1. How do artists plan their tours? 2. What kinds of income does music artists receive? 3. How ... A: >1. How do artists plan their tours? It depends on the type of act. How sucessfull they are. Can ... | |
| Songs & Bands Chosen for TV & Movies... | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: My friend is an unsigned artist popular in our city, on MySpace, and has toured somewhat frequently. ... A: The producer would not even look at that. The risk of being sued for copyright infridgement is too ... | |
| music career | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could tell me about how i can get started in the rap career i have an album ... A: First I need some background information. How developed is stuff? Do you have orginal music as well ... | |
| Pressure | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a nice voice. I won contests, I sang solos. I had the same teacher for 6 years and he gave me ... A: Yes, force yourself to perform in public no matter how tence you feel. Once you get through the ... | |
| song pitching | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: I was hoping you could fill me in on the subtleties of marketing your songs. I understand the whole ... A: There not a big market for rock songs. They need to exception before they are picked up by an ... | |
| How can I become a personal Assistant to a musican/ Plus How can I make a move to be an singer in the business | 2/15/2006 |
| Q: I wanted to know how can I be a personal assistant to a celebrity. I am a fan of this person music. ... A: You would need training or expirence in the area. In general, it is hard to get these positions as ... | |
| Copywright of Songs | 9/15/2005 |
| Q: My husband plays bass and sings in a local rock band that plays covers as well as their own ... A: You would need to obtain permission via a performance license or a mechanical license if you wish ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Paul Edward Zukowski
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Guitar, songwriting. I am a published song writer, and can advise those on structure etc. I can also advise beginners on playing basic guitar chords equipment selection etc.
Experience
I sold one song. I can refer people to local associations that can help network them into the business. Please ask questions as detailed as you can.
Biography
A general biography my fit more here so I offer the following.
(it appears on on all my profiles) After all who we are affects our opinions or even inadvertently effect of statements of fact.
I hold a AS from Eastern Conn. State Univ. and a BA from Trinity College, Hartford Ct. Plus 11 other professional certifications. I have received 31 awards for various activities. My writings published in ?The Other Voice? and other publications. I have had my original music published, licensed and recorded by David Kaye. I have been a guest on CyberRadio & TV and many other talk radio programs.
I welcome interviews and I am willing to act as a technical advisor to various media. I am single and have resided in Hartford, Ct. since 1976. I have no children. I am a political conservative with libertarian leanings. I am a registered Republican. I am a Roman Catholic. I have worked in the following areas, entertainment, real estate, mortgage banking, and human services. I have owned 2 businesses. Some of my interests include politics, law, history, and current events.Hobbies I partake in include music, target shooting and cars (my Camaro rumbles)
If you wish to find out more about me, feel free to visit
my web page PEZmans World
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Careers: Music
Hartford, Ct.
Trinity College, Hartford, Ct.
Eastern Connecticut State University
Organizations belong to
Cleo of AX Alpha Chi (former Alpha Chi Chapter of DKE)
National Rifle Association
Connecticut State Rifle and Revolver Assoc.
Windsor Marksman Assoc.
The Republican Party
The Roman Catholic Church
History of Hartford Project
Publications and Media Appearances
?The Other Voice? published articles.
?The Frogbelly Local? published articles.
?Hey Little Lady? {song} published Americord Records
Talk Radio appearances include;
Mornings with Ushi, CyberRadio & TV, Broadcast in Los Angles CA. worldwide via the internet.
The Lynda Mercer Show on Power Talk WULF 94.3 FM Radcliffe, Kentucky
The Allen Price Show on WRVA Newsradio 1140 AM Richmond, VA
and many more.
I have been a tech advisor to more than a dozen authors.
Education/Credentials
AS from Eastern Conn. State Univ.
BA from Trinity College
11 other professional certifications
Awards and Honors
I have received 31 awards and honors for various activities.
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