THE ARTIST TRAINING MANUAL Expanded Edition: A Complete Guide for Independent Artists

The Music Industry Was Never Designed to Make Independent Artists Rich.It was designed to make sure they stayed dependent.Too many artists spend years creating music while leaving money on the table through uncollected royalties, poor ownership decisions, bad contracts, ineffective marketing, and a lack of industry education.The Artist Training Manual: Extended Edition changes that.Written by independent artist, entrepreneur, mentor, author, and music business educator Corey L. Banks (Corey Drumz), this comprehensive guide breaks down the music business in plain language that artists can actually understand and apply.Whether you’re releasing your first single, building a catalog, launching a label, or creating a long-term independent career, this book provides the blueprint to help you take control of your music, your business, and your future.Inside You’ll Learn:• Copyrights and intellectual property• Master ownership and publishing rights• Mechanical, performance, streaming, and neighboring rights royalties• Music distribution and metadata strategy• Playlist and release planning• Organic marketing and audience growth• Community building and fan engagement• Email marketing and direct-to-consumer sales• Merchandise, memberships, and recurring revenue• NFTs, Web3, and artist ownership opportunities• Music industry scams and bad contract traps• Legacy building and long-term career developmentThis isn’t another book filled with theory, hype, or empty promises.It’s a practical step-by-step roadmap designed to help independent artists build real assets, collect the money they’re owed, protect their work, and create sustainable careers on their own terms.If you’re serious about ownership, independence, and building a music career that lasts, this book belongs in your collection.Your Music Is More Than Entertainment.It’s Intellectual Property.It’s Ownership.It’s Business.It’s Legacy.And when artists understand that, everything changes. Read more