The Minister John Butler’s blog

Nov 1, 2009
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The Examiner newspaper article that will take your career higher! http://ping.fm/XY0hj

Pushing the envelope to teach music business the right way!

Oct 25, 2009
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Next Level Publishing Company pushes the envelope by creating an educational DVD entitled: So You Wanna Be a Music Star-Volume I. The purpose of the product is to get the singers, songwriters, publishers, producers, record labels and the likes, on track to actually making a living in the music industry.

Most aspiring artists have been persuaded to believe, that TV shows like "American Idol" is the where with all, to their careers. That's so far from the truth. Many also believe, that it all begans in the recording studio, and it ends on the stage. That's another myth taken to heart.

The fact of the matter is, It all about licenses, and concludes with the royalty checks. This is the lifeline to succeeding in the music business. This is when you're legitimately operating in the business of music.

Though recording studios are an intricate part, because that's where the compositions are laid, that's only the beginning. The stage is also very important, but it only adds to your fame, by giving you more exposure, not necessarily more money.

In most cases, people who get the opportunity to hear live performances at festivals, and the likes, in many cases, never heard of the artist before then, and by then, many of them still will never buy the music. In many cases, most artists will become "The other artist that really sounded nice".

This two Compact Disc package covers every area of music industry subject matters, from copyrighting to publishing, licenses, and even goes into the new ways of effectively marketing products.

The all intent purpose is to equip the individual, or company to operate at it's fullest potential, with or without assistance from any other outside entity. It has a direct approach, because the narration is designed to speak to, and not, at the viewer of the program. It's also set apart from any other projects on the market, because it's content is distributed and delivered in the format of an actual television show.

So for many, it's not an intimidating setting, because it brings a level of comfort with the direct challenge to learn the business. Not a classroom setting, just your everyday conversation "One on One" eight chapters about a very interesting subject matter, business operations.

A very unique approach, blending music and technology, enhancing the mindset, raising the aptitudes, checking the attributes, and realigning the attitudes of multitudes, who dare to explore the depths of the multiplexities embeded in the business of music.

Furthermore, this DVD package cultivates the connections of technology, by revealing marketing methods only known by a few. Even though, all are aware of a few popular social networks, aggregators and RSS feeds, many do not know how to navigate through them, without taking up the entire 24 hours of a day. This package reveals shortcuts, which gives the power back to the end user, and repositions technology, back to it's rightful place, as a tool.

Finally, most artist never admit that their sales are low, even when they are null and void. Research has proven, that the average artist, orders 1000 cds, only to see them packed away in the basement, or garage for years down the line.

This DVD package gives instructions on setting up on-line sales, setting up to receive credit card payments, setting up alternative performance, without having to go through red tape, and so much more.

Now available is a one of a kind product, that is making dreams, a reality and enhancing careers all over the U.S. and abroad. Presented by Next Level Publishing Company, bridging the gap between the business of music and technology. Visit: www.nextlevelpc.net to find out more! Testimonies are also posted as references to this phenomenal product. Check it out and please tell others.

Oct 22, 2009
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Females aspiring to be in music! Stop waiting on guys who play games with you! Get the DVD! It's your DREAM! http://ping.fm/1p607

Oct 5, 2009
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Here are real comments & remarks of regular people who purchased So You Wanna Be a Music Star on DVD http://ping.fm/5JsN2

Sep 9, 2009
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See how I created success for myself! Get the DVD for yourself at http://ping.fm/6BFR6

Sep 9, 2009
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The video featured here explains how I created success for myself! Get the DVD for yourself at www.nextlevelpc.net/Tips-on-music-success.wmv

Sep 4, 2009
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The Business of Music & Technology at it's best...check it out. http://ping.fm/aVG0X

Aug 29, 2009
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This DVD tells you what the music industry did not want you to know: http://ping.fm/Nkek7

Aug 29, 2009
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The Minister John Butler's original jazz gospel song: Something Inside of Me,..
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Music Business & Technology today's way of doing music business!

Aug 24, 2009
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Enhancing music careers all over the U.S. STEP by STEP instructions!

Springfield, VA August 24, 2009 -- Here I am again today, working on a way distribute meaningful content, to a group of people entering into a world of organized chaos. A world called, the music industry.

Being one who has traveled the roads of lies and let downs, which you'll find running rapidly, throughout the music industry. I now find myself, trying to prepare others, with the equipment and preparation, that was not passed down to me.

I grew up in a family of musicians and singers, who never received their rightful place of recognition in the music industry. Even though, they were in the industry for 50 plus years. I thought 20 years was a bit much, but matching up to that, I still have 30 years to go. I have come to the conclusion, that I refuse to allow a multitude of others, that I come in contact with, to be blindsided, because someone else did not reveal the truth.

My music career has not been a bed of ease, but I can say that I am satisfied with what I have accomplished thus far.

To make a long story short, and get to the point. In 20 years, I have spent so much money, and so much time, constantly going to seminars, retreats and conferences, trying to make my dreams come true. I have rubbed shoulders with some of the best of the music industry practitioners.

However, I did not start to enjoy success, until I became somewhat introverted.

Let me start by saying that I give God all the glory, so as he led me.

I began to solely work my craft, being 100% self sufficient. This may not work for others, but it worked for me. I hit the road 30 to 40 weeks a year, and after every performance, I would return to my hotel room, log on to the internet, and touch base with my new fan base.

Creating alternative performances was my forte, because I did not get the calls, I could not get massive commercial radio airplay, but the internet stations enhance my listening audience dramatically.

Weblogs, Social Networks, video & audio podcasting, along with being able to set up On-line sales with CD baby, and a host of others & now iTunes has given me the boost that was needed, in order for me to succeed.

Learning the applications of Web 2.0, and how to apply them has given me a major artists advantage. Even though, it still does not give me the status quo recognition, it gives me the ability to reach the masses, therefore allowing me to have access to millions, even if, I only sell to 30,000 individuals a year on average. That's success to me, when you calculate the numbers, remember, I collect more from my individual sales, than the average popular artist. I own the record label, and I own the copyrights and the publishing to 90 compositions, they are my intellectual properties. And, I did not have to sell my soul.

This is what I have benefited from, by using technology. Now my ultimate goal is to pass it on, to as many people, who are willing to listen. Yes, you will still have to work hard and close the deals, but the fact of being able to get the attention of so many, is what you can celebrate. Don't let anyone fool you, this industry has always been about reaching the masses. That's the leveraged advantage, we now have access too. Don't let it slip through your fingers.

This is the new model of business marketing and promotions. If you have any talent that's distributed to 10 million people, there is no way they all will say, they don't like your style. As a matter of fact, many of them will grow to love you. I can vouch for that. And the haters you ask, oh, they'll still be there.

Now that I've come into the full knowledge of a few web 2.0 "POWER MOVES" I do not spend as much time on my computer anymore. These applications allow me to prepare blogs, and send them to all of my social networks with one mouse click.

Video uploads use to take several days, because I have so many accounts. Now I have access to an application, that allows me to send out to all of the video aggregators with one mouse click. And the beat goes on. Twitter, yes I still do, but it's now mobile, so that I can respond, even while I'm on the road. Finally, to all who has come to love and purchase my music, I say to all of you. Thank you so very much, because even with having technology, the production, arrangements, and delivery, still have to be good enough for you to buy it.

To all inspiring artists, writers, publishers and the likes, many will not support you, no matter how good you are. Some will even work hard to stop your dream in it's tracks. Remember, for every person that does not support you, two other people will. Take full advantage of the technology that's accessible to you, and reach millions, upon millions, they are waiting to hear from you.

We now have access to over Seven Hundred Million people..Worldwide...

Three Hundred Million people in the U.S. alone.

YOUR ACCESS HAS BEEN GRANTED!

My story is not the norm, but it's a living reality. Learn the business and blend it with technology, you cannot fail. Dream and dream big, until your dream comes through.

Dr. John Butler aka The Minister

http://www.theminister.org