Studio Savvy
A rough recording used to share a new song idea.
What is a "demo"?
This person oversees the sound and style of a track or song.
What is a "producer"?
This is a schedule of dates and cities designated for an artist to perform.
What is "a tour"?
Artists, Producers and Songwriters earn this when their songs are played or sold.
What are "Royalties"?
He got his start as the youngest member of the motown sensation, The Jackson 5 before becoming the King of Pop.
Who is "Michael Jackson"?
This software is used for recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio.
What is a "D.A.W"?
In the studio, this person runs the sound equipment and records the music.
What is an "Engineer"?
In a performance contract, this list outlines an artist's requirements, needs and preferences. ie) specific food, transportation, hotel, equipment etc....
What is an "Artist Rider or A Rider"?
A document that outlines who owns what percentage of a song and is used to calculate royalties.
What is a "Split Sheet"?
This famous group is known for their iconic hit "MY GIRL".
Who are "The Temptations"?
A small collection of songs—longer than a single, shorter than an album.
What is an "EP"?
A label representative in charge of scouting, signing and developing new talent.
What is an "A&R"?
This list of songs is carefully chosen before each show.
What is "a setlist"?
This is the legal protection that helps prevent others from stealing your music.
What is "Copyright"?
The nickname given to Motown's original headquarters and recording studio.
What is "Hitsville U.S.A"?
The process of balancing vocals and instrumentation so they sound good together.
What is "mixing"?
Well versed in music law, this person reviews, negotiates and revises music related contracts to ensure their client enters a "Fair or Standard" agreement.
What is an "Entertainment Lawyer"?
A person hired specifically to handle day-to-day operations for an artist on the road and ensure that shows run smoothly.
What is a "Tour Manager"?
A sum of money given by a label to an artist prior to project creation, release or sales.
What is an "Advance"?
What was the name of Motown's infamous in house band?
Who are "The Funk Brothers"?
The final process used to polish a song, so it sounds professional and ready for commercial release.
What is "Mastering"?
An industry professional who represents the artist, working closely with labels, booking agents, publicists, and other industry professionals to help their client meet their goals.
What is an "Artist manager" or "Manager"?
This term refers to the all the instruments and gear used onstage during a performance.
What is "Backline"?
Money a label must receive before an artist can make anything else.
What is "Recoupment"?
Spending 14 weeks at number 1 and 18 months on the charts this album is Motown's most successful release of the past 60 years.
What is "Songs in the key of life by Stevie wonder"?