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Started this discussion. Last reply by THORNETTA DAVIS Jul. 19, 2009.

 

THE MUSIC SPECIALIST - YOUR ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CONNECTION

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RIGHT ON BROTHER!
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September 18, 2009
Allen, Would you mind addressing the matter of playing covers and the royalties involved, particularly when it comes to recording a cover? Thanks. David W. King
August 23, 2009
My compliments to you for providing some good and fundamental information about the business of music. Too bad that the majority of musicians don't pay attention to the fundamentals of earning a living beyond playing blues in a bar or in their livin…
August 19, 2009
Allen Johnston added 2 photos
August 13, 2009
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR EXPLAINING THIS.
July 19, 2009
July 14, 2009

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About Me:
The Music Specialist, an apt name for this multi-talented man born in Chicago Illinois. Allen was raised with an extended family which consisted of actors, writers and operatic singers. At the age of 7, Allen was playing classical piano and hymns for the church that his family attended. After graduating Cum Laude from Clark College Atlanta he came to Miami as the youngest regional promotion man ever for Capitol Emi Records. He was awarded the EMI America - Platinum Album for Highest Percentage of Sales. Clive Davis heard of his accomplishments and offered him a regional promotion job working the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama., Mississippi, Tennessee, and North & South Carolina. During his tenure as regional promoter, he acquired 6 Gold Albums from Arista Records.
Planting roots in South Florida, he created Joey Boy records, Miami’s first Cuban / African American owned record label boosting sales of over 4 million units. 12 of the labels 15 acts were from the local Miami area and where trained in presentation, manners and musical delivery.

He created and orchestrated Dade Counties first and largest Black Music Month Festival within Liberty city in conjunction with Dade County Parks & Recreation, and the African Heritage Cultural Center receiving the Dade County Black Music Month Music Achievement Award (1993). In 1994 he created THE MUSIC SPECIALIST Website (www.asha.com) a website dedicated to education of the entertainment industry. Music Specialist World Wide Web Site rated “Top 5% of all sites on the Internet” by Point Survey in 1995.
His music business and educational experience has led to 16 Dade County - Certificates of Appreciation, the Miami Dade Community College Certificate of Appreciation, The JACK.THE.RAPPERS Superior Achievement in Black Music Award, Educator of the Year Award – Negro Business Women of Dade County and Reader’s Digest “Look Smart” Editor’s Choice Award.
In 1996 Allen became the Director of Urban Sales for the K-TEL CORPORATION where he instituted the first major catalog of direct to VHS / DVD movies. In this capacity he created the marketing and sales plan for K-TEL Urban video sales which eventually became SIMITAR ENTERTAINMENT.
Mr. Johnston also developed a course of study called EDU – TAINMENT, The Business of Music for OIC Miami. This course of study, funded by the Federal Government, took in at-risk youth, paid them a salary to attend class and taught them the essentials of the entertainment industry. To date this program has the highest percentage of Black male graduation rate of any in Dade & Broward counties.
As an honored speaker for the Florida, Georgia and Tennessee Bar Associations CLE (Continuing Legal Education) courses he has written several position papers.
Continuing Legal Education of Georgia, Florida and Tennessee; “How to Break Into the Rap Market, for Attorneys”
Continuing Legal Education of Georgia, Florida and Tennessee; “The Future of the Rap Market”.
His work has been published in Nichols Cyclopedia of Legal Forms Annotated (5) contracts included within the Movies, Music & Musician section, and in 1993 Publisher’s Digest. “The Rap Marketplace”. His latest book “Publishing Quick & Easy” is a mainstay for new and experienced attorneys.
As the Vice President of MINDSEED CORPORATION, a ½ acre HD movie and audio studio complex, Mr. Johnston develops International & National movie, audio and publishing deals for major and independent artists and film makers.
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Allen Johnston

No Positive Reputation = VULTURES

Today’s entertainment industry has created a totally new type of divisive character. The person who makes the saying “shady business”, a reality. The main reason this person exists is due to the lack of Positive Reputation among today’s industry players.

The contemporary music business has created a host of new players and new positions, unfortunately the honesty of these players is not based on their actions. A few examples of the new breed hustler starts with their ability to consistently fin… Continue

Posted on September 15, 2009 at 8:11pm — 1 Comment

Allen Johnston

HOW TO GET PAID IN THE RECORD BUSINESS PART III

In my final installment of HOW TO GET PAID IN THE RECORD BUSINESS I want to look at some non traditional means of revenue directly related to the Recording industry.

I have been and continue to be a strong proponent of International music sales and touring. I personally feel that this is a massive underused revenue stream, and having been involved in the MIDEM conference for the past 16 years I have first hand knowledge of the International marketplace. One of the prime sellers within this Inte… Continue

Posted on December 11, 2008 at 6:27pm —

Allen Johnston

HOW TO GET PAID IN THE RECORD BUSINESS PART II

PUBLISHING REVENUES

Today the buzz word in music is publishing, everyone knows that you need to keep your own publishing, but few understand the different ways you can get paid from music you create. There are three (3) basic ways to obtain money from your songs and several variations of each one of these ways.

1. Mechanical Rights – Everytime your song is manufactured for sale you, as the writer, should receive money. This includes the recording and reproduction of CDs, ringtones, and Interne… Continue

Posted on November 21, 2008 at 9:02pm —

Allen Johnston

HOW TO GET PAID IN THE RECORD BUSINESS PART I

Let’s talk about the most important factor within the music business MONEY.

There are several ways to make a decent living within this industry and I want to bring you up to speed with only a few.

RECORDS:

The majority of my readers figure that if you sell millions of records you will become extremely wealthy. Well if you don’t OWN the company that manufactures, markets, sells and collects monies from records you will only receive a small portion or percentage of the sales. Major label record… Continue

Posted on November 11, 2008 at 8:45pm — 3 Comments

Allen Johnston

STOP THE LIES

STOP THE LIES
Allen Johnston – The Music Specialist
www.asha.com

On a certain networking site that I visit regularly a question came up about how some people were abusing professionals within the entertainment industry. The question pertained to why today’s music professionals were not as honest as yesterday’s professionals

The history of Black radio & records is covered with so many instances of bad actions that it is a wonder we have an industry today. Radio announcers took money by the… Continue

Posted on October 9, 2008 at 10:53pm — 1 Comment

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At 8:20am on September 22, 2009, Grandpa_Erik said…
Hi Allen, If you not have had the possibility to visit my site I hereby give you a little tast of The Bluesmates. If you like it there is more to hear. If not, I am sorry to have taken your time.
Much respect. Grandpa_Erik

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At 2:26am on September 18, 2009, Paul Johnson said…
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your knowledge!
At 3:03am on December 30, 2008, billy jones bluez said…
Hi Allen,
Here is my wish for the very best to you and all my LiveBluesWorld friends as we take the music of our heritage into 2009 and the 21st century.
It's an honor to be on this journey with you. ..and a pleasure to be your friend. Thank you for allowing me to be a member of the community.

..."true greats" ...are not those born with "golden spoons" in their mouths. ...but those who through "hard work" turn their own "wooden spoons" into "gold".

"...the re-emergence of blues music as serious social commentary."
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At 10:07am on December 25, 2008, Queenie and the Blue Cats said…
Greetings from frozen Wisconsin:)
At 10:02am on December 21, 2008, Austin "Walkin' Cane" said…
Hi Allen,
I was reading your article " 2 Blues Festivals Looking For Talent" & was wondering would it be worthwhile to submit as a singer/acoustic slide guitarist or is this more of a band type show? Happy Holidays!
At 6:12pm on December 8, 2008, billy jones bluez said…
Hi Allen,
I'm very pleased to meet you.
I'm quite impressed with your resume!
I tried to add you as a friend on LiveBluesWorld.com but my computer is old and slow and I couldn't get the link to work. Would you please add me ?

be kool,
billy jones bluez
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At 11:57pm on December 5, 2008, tommie said…
There is so much information here
and so much experience- thanks!
And for the music of course.
Tommie
At 8:37pm on November 3, 2008, Poe said…
Take a listen and e-mail your requests. we're in real time 24 hours a day! It's Great.

http://www.mainstreamnetwork.com/listen/dynamicasx.asp?station=wabg-am

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At 9:48pm on October 31, 2008, April-Pantheress said…
Hello
Mr Allen I made it over finally
Have a good weekend
At 11:36am on October 23, 2008, Poe said…
Very interesting stuff! Thanks.

Poe
 
 
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