Let’s be honest, beginning a career in music is not an easy road and far from a straight shot to fame. And truth be told, one of the most difficult tasks an artist often faces is stitching up the hole in their shallow pocket to fund their expensive lifestyle.
True, most musicians begin to play not with the sole intention of becoming rich but simply because they love making music and hold a strong passion for creating something very near and dear to them. But to get remotely where you want to be as an artist, you need to have the funds to get you there.
As an artist, purchasing the instruments and equipment necessary to create your music as well as hiring the right people to market it can all get pretty pricey- and that’s without mention of the cost of living and travel expenses. Fortunately, the wave of technological determinism and rise of the web has better enabled artists around the world to break down the barriers of entry to give them their shot at fame and fortune.
While the Internet has done wonders for musicians on many levels,
IAPSM is looking to build off the web’s success in assisting artists to combat their financial frays. IAPSM (International Association of Professional Songwriters and Musicians) is a powerhouse of resources and services created by the artists for the artists. Because the newly launched site understands what musicians need and want the most, they are teaming up with the best businesses out there to emancipate such goods.
The site works to accommodate artists through its stipulation of a variety of preferred rates artists need at their partnered businesses. This includes discounts for accommodations and travel, music equipment and instruments, funds to purchase and sell custom merchandise, online services, duplication services and much more. TuneCore, CD Baby, Musicians Friend, and
uPlaya are just several of the companies IAPSM has already created partnerships with to propagate this artist revolution and democracy.
About IAPSM
IAPSM was created by Stewart Reynolds. A musician and entrepreneur, Reynolds saw that there was no international collective for songwriters and musicians that could provide increased buying power to secure discounts on the goods and services that those people used the most.
Stewart Reynolds is a successful songwriter (Brittlestar) and producer (RM214, Amy Schell) with various songs placed in television shows such as the MTV Real World series and worldwide radio play.
