5 Lessons Learned From Indie Record Labels

5 Lessons Learned From Indie Record Labels5 Lessons Learned From Indie Record LabelsJust like musicians, major record labels are being forced to cope with a changing music industry. Its interesting to leide that the strategies theyre using now have been used by independent record labels for years. Indie labels long ago figured out that it was possible to keep its musicians happy and be both profitable and fair. Here are five indie label lessons the big guys should be learning. 01Sharing Profits With Artists WorksZero Creatives/Cultura/Getty ImagesIts easy for most indie labels to work hardbecause most of them love the music they produce. Theyre invested in their artists success, and not just financially. When you believe in the music youre working with, your job will be easier and more enjoyable. Plus, in the music industry, people appreciate seeing other people excited about the music theyre working on. Its not inspirational to work with a company that treats you like just another a sset, or with producers and other executives who are going through the motions. A genuine belief in the music and musicians a label represents will be noticeable and could help journalists, radio, promoters, and others get excited about it as well.