Apr 13

0 MUSIC BUSINESS: Record Keeping Basics for Musicianshttp://www.creativeguitarstudio.com/

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Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question…

Q: In the month of May I will be wrapping up my University Music Program, then after graduation in June, my goal is to play locally as a guitarist, work for my cousin in his music studio – when he needs me, as well as, teach guitar privately both out of my apartment, as well as online using Skype doing web-cam lessons. After graduation, I’d like to really get going with all of this, however we had nothing explained to us at University about Music Business, Record Keeping or Taxes. Andrew, after watching your videos for awhile now, I think that if there’s anyone out there who could explain all of this stuff in an easy to understand manner, it’s you. I hope you will make the time to read and perhaps even make a video about this topic. Thank you so much for what you do on YouTube, it’s helped me many times through University!
- Ethan, Ottawa – Canada

A: Often, this area is never really discussed in University music programs. And, unfortunately, many university grad’s finish their classes and have no real knowledge about; how to make money, or do their record keeping and how to keep their business in order for completing their year-end at tax time. I’m not sure who said it, but there’s a saying that goes, “the sharps and flats of the music business often get overshadowed by dollars & cents” And, this saying is very true about this industry. Now, up-front I want to implore musicians to first off, (before beginning any money making endeavor’s), go find yourself a good accountant. Your accountant is your key to staying organized, and if you start making money before you’ve established a records management system, you might find yourself with a fair sized headache because of it! So, watch the video and I’ll breakdown what Ethan wants to do with his music business career & how having a basic Records Management System can help you all to stay on-track with your music business!

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2 Accounting 101 Part 04 Revenue Expense Net IncomeFourth in series of 17 videos describing the essential ideas typically covered in early weeks of a university-level accounting principles course. This discusses the relationship among revenues, expenses, and net income.

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Dec 7

2 Accounting 101 Part 14 Effects of ErrorsFourteenth in series of 17 videos describing the essential ideas typically covered in early weeks of a university-level accounting principles course. This is an important video because the topic is a strong predictor of overall performance in the first year of accounting study. It demonstrates how to analyze the effects that errors have on financial reports.

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Dec 5

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Dec 4

2 Accounting 101 Part 05 Beginning Adds Ending DeductsFifth in series of 17 videos describing the essential ideas typically covered in early weeks of a university-level accounting principles course. This is an important video because it explains a major idea that is not typically well covered in most accounting courses! It discusses the relationship among the beginning and ending balances of, additions to, and deductions from, any element on a balance sheet.

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Dec 3

2 Accounting 101 Part 15 Closing EntriesFifteenth in series of 17 videos describing the essential ideas typically covered in early weeks of a university-level accounting principles course. This explains closing entries.

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Dec 2

2 Accounting 101 Part 11 Grid for Adjusting EntriesEleventh in series of 17 videos describing the essential ideas typically covered in early weeks of a university-level accounting principles course. This is an important video because it explains succinctly the logic of all possible adjusting entries. It explains how to analyze the six adjusting entry scenarios.

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Dec 1

2 Accounting 101 Part 08 Journal LedgerEighth in series of 17 videos describing the essential ideas typically covered in early weeks of a university-level accounting principles course. This discusses the general journal and general ledger.

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Nov 29

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Nov 11

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