Where to find accounting advice
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Where to find an accountant who understands the music industry, and how the Musicians' Union, the MMF, PRS and PPL can point you towards the right advice.
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This lesson is part of the course Music Business 101 for Artists
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Lesson transcript:
Finding the Right Support for Musicians
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Consider Hiring an Accountant:
Look for an accountant who specializes in the music industry. They understand the unique needs of artists and can provide the necessary guidance. -
Reach Out for Guidance:
If you're unsure, consider contacting:- The Musicians' Union
- The Music Managers Forum
- PRS (Performing Right Society)
- PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited)
These organizations are available to help and can offer basic advice or referrals.
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Pro Bono Assistance:
Several professionals in the industry are willing to offer pro bono time to young artists. This could include:- Discussing your goals
- Outlining how to achieve them
- Providing helpful resources, such as a spreadsheet to track progress
Once you have this foundational support, you can go away, implement the advice, and return when you're in a better position.
About the instructor
Imogen Heap is a Grammy-winning English singer, songwriter, producer and technologist whose influence runs through two decades of pop, electronic and film music — and through much of the technology modern artists now take for granted. Born in London in 1977 and classically trained on piano, cello and clarinet, she released her debut album 'iMegaphone' in 1998 before forming the duo Frou Frou with producer Guy Sigsworth, whose song 'Let Go' reached a global audience through the film Garden State. Her self-written, self-produced album 'Speak for Yourself' (2005) delivered 'Hide and Seek', the a cappella landmark that later powered Jason Derulo's chart-topping 'Whatcha Say' and Ariana Grande's 'Goodnight n Go', and continues to find new generations of listeners. 'Ellipse' (2009) won the Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical — recorded and engineered in her own home studio — and she went on to co-write and produce 'Clean' on Taylor Swift's Album of the Year-winning '1989'. She also composed the score for the stage play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'. A relentless innovator, Heap developed the MI.MU gestural gloves — recognised with three honorary doctorates — and founded Mycelia and The Creative Passport, initiatives building a fairer data ecosystem for artists. In 2024 she returned with 'What Have You Done to Me?', created with her AI vocal alter ego Mogen, while a viral resurgence of 'Headlock' brought her music to millions of new fans. read more