David Barber, the host of The Music Biz Podcasts, has been an active force in the Denver music scene for over 20 years. As a fan he listened to hundreds of local acts and eventually began asking questions like "Why does this band bring in more people than that band?" and "Why aren't people dancing to this song?" Eventually he figured some things out and began Commotion Music Promotion to help those bands he liked. For the past 10 years he has been actively working in the clubs and absorbing all the information he can get about the business of music. He is a past President and founding member of the Colorado Music Association. He serves on the nominating committees of several festivals/showcases and runs the popular website RockOnColorado.com
The Music Biz
Information and advice for new and upcoming bands and other musical acts on understanding and getting the most from the music biz.
The Music Biz
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Naming Your Band Revisited 
- A short video on some ways to make sure your band ends up with a good name.
Why people don't come to your show
- At some point every musician will ask him/herself: "Why didn't anybody come to my show?"
Effective Use of Email
- Tips on how to use your email list in the best way possible.
How To Sell Music Downloads
- The three main ways to sell your songs as downloads
Don't Insult The Sound Guy
- Tips and advice on how to get along with any sound engineer
Making the Most of Low Paying Gigs
- How to make the best of a low paying gig. Advice for bands.
The Music Biz Introduction
- A little bit about these Podcasts and the guy behind them


