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Cutting Edge Career Development Services


BUILD A PROFITABLE MUSIC CAREER!

Enroll in these cutting-edge career services:
  • Build a fan database
  • License music
  • Enhance skills
 
  • Book performances
  • Create a business plan
  • Sell and promote
Red dot = Pro Members Only  


BUSINESS SERVICES

One-On-One Career Guidance!
A successful music career starts with a business plan.
Manage your music career with assistance from the most highly trained music industry consultants!
“Thanks to Circle of Songs consultations I learned more about the music business in an hour than I did in over 5 years working as a musician. I've now renewed my passion for my music career!”

“The M. O. R. E. Business Planner is the most awesome way to manager your own music career. It gave me solid tools for making my career a success - financially and creatively!"

It's FINALLY here!
M.O.R.E.

A progressive approach to career development for musicians.

Step-by-step business planning.

Fund raising programs.

Daily promotional routines.

Financial management systems.

Much MORE...

Receive the proprietary M.O.R.E. business planning system. Not yet a member? Click below to join now!

CONSULTATIONS
• 24/7 career counseling, private and confidential
• Business planning, step-by-step instructions
• Financial planning and business management

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SPECIAL EVENTS
• Admission into exclusive industry conferences
• Discounted tickets and VIP admission status
• Network & copromote with leading businesses
CONSULTATIONS
The consultation services provide musicians with professional career guidance that offers an entirely new approach to music management. All of the Consultants have vast backgrounds in music business either as former major label executives, music mangers, publishers and or business professionals. The consultations are totally confidential and held either in-person, via email and or by telephone.

Members have the option to purchase a single consultation or choose from one of the consultation programs (see below).

Fees: The consultation fees are listed in the member account area. Not yet a member? Click here to join now! New Member discounts are available!

HOURLY CONSULTATIONS

CAREER EVALUATION (ONE-TIME PER MEMBER):
30-MINUTE SESSION
The career evaluation is a complete overview of your current career status and provides an outlined plan of action for achieving greater success.

HOURLY CONSULTATION:
ONE 1-HOUR SESSIONS
The hourly consultations provide intensive one-on-one career guidance with an industry expert on an as needed basis. The information discussed in the consultations is private and confidential.

CONSULTATION PACKAGES

GOLD PACKAGE:
SIX 1-HOUR SESSIONS
The GOLD PACKAGE consists of 6 private consultation sessions (1-hour sessions), scheduled over a six-week period that teaches the fundamentals of developing a professional music career. The program includes specialized learning materials at no additional cost.

PLATINUM PACKAGE:
NINE 1-HOUR SESSIONS
The PLATINUM PACKAGE consists of 9 private consultation sessions (1-hour sessions) scheduled over a nine-week period that teaches the process of building a comprehensive step-by-step career strategy. The program includes specialized learning materials at no additional cost.

DOUBLE PLATINUM PACKAGE:
TWELVE 1-HOUR SESSIONS
The DOUBLE PLATINUM PACKAGE consists of 12 private consultation sessions (1-hour sessions) scheduled over a twelve-week period that thoroughly teaches the process of building a comprehensive career strategy, including techniques to increase profitability, and an evaluation process. The program includes specialized learning materials at no additional cost.

PRODUCTION AND PROMOTION PROGRAM (P3):
TEN 1-HOUR SESSIONS
Learn executive analytical techniques for researching music sales and creating profit-earning promotional campaigns in just 10 private consultation sessions (1-hour sessions). The program provides specialized learning materials at no additional cost.

• Join now and receive personal guidance with your music career!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Circle of Songs Special Events consist of seminars, conferences and other music-related gatherings offered to Circle of Songs Members at discounted admission and VIP status. The events are posted on the Event Calendar and in our monthly newsletters. Admission is offered on a first-come first-served basis. Some events may be exclusively available to Professional Members.

Fee: Additional fees might be required. Discounts available.

• Join now for VIP admission into leading conferences, seminars and workshops!

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Strengthening knowledge and skills!
Enrich your creative process, learn new skills and strengthen your talents! The Educational Department offers a variety of private lessons, classes and seminars.
“The Circle of Songs vocal coaches are the best in the biz! After three lessons, I added an octave to my range, which allowed me to write new songs in keys and ranges I never thought I'd be able to sing.”

“Song Analysis helped me get through a long writers block. The feedback suggested I try writing in a different genre of music and they we’re right on!"

Circle of Songs is committed to provding musicians with educational opportunities that are geared towards expanding and enhancing thier talents and business knowledge. All of our affiliated educators, instructors and workshops are accredited and recognized for being one of the best in thier field.

Enroll in private lessons. Not yet a member? Click below to join now!

SONG ANALYSIS
• Pro songwriters review your songwriting skills
• Turn your B-side into a hit song
• Personalized feedback
INSTRUCTION
• Enhance vocal or instrumental skills
• Learn from credible instructors
• Affordable rates
(PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS)
TURN IT UP! SEMINAR SERIES
• Career development seminars
• Strategies for building a profitable career
• Network with leading businesses
SONG ANALYSIS SERVICES

Learn to write better songs, discover new songwriting techniques, and improve your melodies and song structure. The Song Analysis is a comprehensive song review providing detailed feedback on your songwriting and recorded productions. The Song Analysis Team consists of leading published songwriters who are dedicated to helping other songwriters reach their musical potential.

Fee: Additional fees required. Discounts available.

• Join now to to enhance your songwriting style with new writing techniques!

INSTRUCTION (PRIVATE AND GROUP)

Enhance your musical talents or learn new skills by enrolling in private or group lessons. Whether you are looking for improvement as an instrumentalist or vocalist, solo performer or full band, the Circle of Songs instructors have the expertise needed to take you to the next level. The lessons are taught by accredited instructors who have years of teaching experience.

Fee: Additional fees required. Discounts available.

• Join now to receive special offers for lessons and workshops!

TURN IT UP! SEMINAR SERIES

Turn It Up is an exclusive seminar series featuring panelists, keynote speakers and interactive activities focusing on specific music industry career topics (see Monthly Topics). Each seminar is designed to accomplish a specific goal. For example, the Business Planning seminar provides musicians with an exclusive career management system called the M.O.R.E. Business Planner. All the seminars offer hands-on, interactive instruction, which makes learning fun and exciting. The seminars include company booths featuring approved products and services from our sponsors and participating partners.

Fee: Additional fees required.

Special notice: Admission discounts are available. Select seminars will be open to the public.

• Join now to attend a seminar!

PERFORMANCE SERVICES

Perform worldwide!
Circle of Songs hosts thousands of live music events and is known for booking and promoting the highest quality talent all across the globe!
"The Circle of Songs showcases gave me an opportunity to play regular paid gigs at local nightclubs...”

“I played the Circle of Songs/XM Radio stage at the LA Auto Show in January 2005 and met a music supervisor who now licenses my songs to major TV programs...”

Circle of Songs is known for booking high quality talent at top venues worldwide and is now thrilled to announce the addition of Private Events. The success of our performances is attributed to our unique booking system that connects musicians with mass audiences around the world!

Request a performance. Not yet a pro member? Click below to join now!

SHOWCASES
• Expand your fan base
• Sell CDs, merchandise, and promote
• Perform for labels, managers, and industry
PRIVATE EVENTS
• Get paid to perform at private events
• Receive mass exposure
• Network with corporate businesses
TOUR MAPS
• Virtual booking agency
• Perform at top local nightclubs
• Build a full tour itinerary online
SONGWRITER SHOWCASES & LIVE! EVENTS

Songwriter Circle Showcases - Circle of Songs' critically acclaimed "songwriter-circle" showcase features performances by Professional Members who share the stage taking turns singing their songs acoustically. The format of this showcase increases the musician's exposure to new audiences. Often times, the showcases feature unannounced performances by award-winning musicians who use our stage to tryout their newest material. Admission is FREE!

LIVE! Shows - Full-band, plugged-in performances by Circle of Songs Professional Members who have the stage to themselves for a full set. The LIVE! Showcases offer great exposure and are full of surprises, often featuring guest appearances by celebrity musicians who give once in a lifetime performances.

Fee: Onetime setup fee required. Discounts available.

• Join now to perform at top venues worldwide!

PRIVATE EVENTS

Circle of Songs now books private events including, weddings, private parties, corporate conferences, and more. Professional Members will be notified of these opportunities as they arise.

Fee: Onetime setup fee required. Discounts available.

• Join now to get mass exposure performing private events!

TOUR MAPS

Coming soon!

Tour Maps is a revolutionary online booking service that replaces the musicians' need for traditional booking agencies.

Fee: TBD

• Join now to receive notice of the Tour Map first release!


LICENSING AND RETAIL*

Sell and license your songs through Shop for Songs state-of-the-art secure online music library. Shop for Songs is known throughout the industry for being one of the most efficient ways to find quality music for film and TV.

Licensing -- License your songs through the Shop for Songs state-of-the-art secure online music library. The library is easily searchable for Film and TV song placers to quickly utilize for their projects. Once your songs are submitted into our library, your work is done!

Retail -- Our retail services allow you to sell your music through major online retail outlets, without having to do the legwork yourself. Just submit your music to us and we'll do the rest!

*Additional onetime setup fee required. Discounts available.

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PROMOTIONAL SERVICES*

Circle of Songs developed innovative multimedia promotion programs designed to increase the exposure of quality music and increase online music sales.

Launch An Artist - National and global retailers team up with Circle of Songs to participate in a groundbreaking collaborative music-marketing program. Launch an Artist is a cross-promotion program that's designed to heighten brand recognition and increase sales through launching the career of a Professional Member. The retailers handpick the Member(s) whose careers target their customers' demographics.

Lifestyle Music CDs - Circle of Songs creates customized compilation CDs for major retailers to sell or use as promotional giveaways. Lifestyle Music CDs are made to appeal to the specific type of consumer for each retailer, increasing the likelihood of reaching potential fans.

Song Addiction - A Circle of Songs original online music-marketing game that introduces the players to new music. The more each player listens, the more points they earn towards special prizes.

The Music Seeker - Search for music at all major music stores from one location. The Music Seeker is the world's first comprehensive music search enging, providing a one-shop solution to today's vast online music marketplace.

Featured Artist Radio/Podcast - Circle of Songs features music by Professional Members on our Featured Artist Radio. The featured artists are also highlighted on the Featured Artists page of the website.

*Additional onetime setup fee required. Discounts available.

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Testimonials

"I got my first song placed on national TV through Shop For Songs. This is one of the greatest hihglights of my career!"
Steve Muskin (Professional Member)
"Circle of Songs included one of my songs on a compliation CD that was given out to thousands of people. Just by that CD my fan base doubled!"
Anonymous Professional Member
"Circle of Songs got my music aired on XM Radio (Channel 52 Unsigned). The exposure has been awesome for picking up more fans!"
John M. (Professional Member)

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