Advanced Music Business Training
Includes Private Coaching from Dave Kusek
The Elite Music Business Training Program is for those of you who want to make music your full time career. Get in-depth training on every aspect of the music business including private one on one coaching with Dave Kusek. If you are fully committed to living a life in music then this is the program for you.
Enrollment is very limited and we only accept a handful of students each year so that you can get the attention that you need. The Elite Music Business Training Program includes everything you need for success in music. Get personalized attention and private coaching and learn how to live the life in music you desire.
What people say about the New Artist Model
“I now have over 5000 followers. I have hundreds of people who are happy and eager to share my content, and because of I have 50,000 plays a day in less than two months. I wouldn’t have believed myself at this time last year if I knew where I would be today.”
New Artist Model has changed my life forever. This is the best investment you can make for your career. It’s a leap of faith you have to take. The knowledge has given me so much confidence. How much is your dream worth? Priceless. After I applied Dave’s YouTube strategy my videos started to really take off. This last one has over 200,000 views!”
“I love what Dave is doing. It is intelligent. heart driven and serves the demands of an industry in flux. His empowering techniques are the foundation. The New Artist Model is refreshing. Dave correctly nailed the genre that we are running with for the song I Am Light (Celestial pop) which is currently finding a home on Top 40 radio formats in 15 countries and growing.”
“GREAT NEWS !!! You guys know I’ve been on tour, right, so for the months of March and April, I’ve been able to cover my rent AND my gas AND my food and other expenses through MY MUSIC !! I AM OFFICIALLY MAKING A LIVING DOING WHAT I LOVE ! Merci Dave ! your advice and inspiration has been invaluable to me ! keep pushing indie artists like me in that direction ;)”
“New Artist Model gives me a much better view of how the music industry really works. I use it to develop my own strategy to reach my personal goals using tools that are well within my reach. I’ve seen that my dreams are ACTUALLY possible! And though it’s a long way, I know what steps to take.”
“NAM is awesome. Dave is awesome. I’ve learned to be the centre of a community (not a distant superstar , that the ‘story’ is AS important as the content in engaging an audience and that anything is possible. My musical career has gained momentum mostly because of the strategies NAM has helped me put in place to engage an audience, build my network, and plan my future. So, THANK YOU for helping me pay the bills with a career in music. This is the life I want, love and cherish.”
“Artists can’t do everything, at least not at the same time. I’ve already started to strengthen my team in the first 3 weeks. it’s easy to fit in the schedule, accessible, entertaining, and insightful. I can login from phone, computer, etc. I wanted a system to MOVE forward in earning, credibility, and leveraging time to make an impact and this is it.”
“Your course has changed my life. I must tell you that it was because of you and your gentle and supportive energy that my instincts told be to JOIN this group. This experience has introduced me to some of the most wonderful and giving individuals I’ve met to date. If I did nothing else with this course I would already call this a huge success. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“The Indie Artist Network has been greatly helpful to me. It’s so nice to be a part of a community of artists who are trying to do the same thing as I am. Dave Kusek also actively participates and it’s really so very helpful and I’m grateful!”
“Each lesson has surprised me with incredibly valuable advice. Dave has accomplished miracles in assembling so much valuable information in one course. I can’t speak highly enough about the value of the Program! Just the Facebook video alone is worth the price of the course! Having a unified strategy across platforms makes so much sense. Start it, you will be glad you did!”
“You have been such a great help and mentor since we joined the beginning of this year, and we greatly appreciate you. We are looking forward to this journey doing what we love and sharing love of music to the world!”
“Hey Guys, I bought Dave Kusek’ New Artist Model program knowing absolutely nothing about the music industry and now several months later I am confidently managing my 19 yr old daughter Kristen’s music career. Dave Kusek here’s a big thank you all the way from Barbados!“
New Artist Model
Elite Training Program
$1997
Music Business Accelerator
12 Module Self-Paced Online Course
The Action Plan for Your Future
Build your Personal Brand
Launch Your Music Career
Build a Strong Team
Manage Your Time
Sell Your Music
Get Better Gigs
Grow Your Fanbase
Get Sponsorships
Copyright and Publishing
Create a Marketing Plan
Money & Crowdfunding
PLUS
Private 1 on 1 Coaching Sessions with Dave Kusek
2 one hour Private 1 on 1 Coaching Sessions
Work directly with Dave Kusek on your music career.
Get direct feedback on your issues and your plan.
Dates and times at your convenience.
PLUS
Musician Power Tools
Promote Your Music
Self-Paced Online Crash Course
Learn How to Promote Your Music
Master Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Email
Build a Great Artist Website
Drive Engagement and Grow Your Audience
Explode and Monetize Your Fanbase
Stand out from the crowd and get noticed
Sell more Music, Merch and Tickets!
PLUS
Music Business Guide to Success
Self-Paced Online Course
See How to Navigate the New Music Business
Finding Music Supervisors and Sync Deals
Music Production Techniques
Getting Songs Placed on TV and Commercials
Fan Funding and Superfans
Email List Building
Songwriting
Record Labels
Spotify
and more
PLUS
Master Class Archive &
Webinar and Clinic Series
Exclusive Master Class Archive
Actionable Instructions and Techniques
Music Licensing and Sync Deals
Music Promotion and Publicity
Getting Media Coverage
Gigging, College Tours and House Concerts
Songwriting
Mixing and Production Tips
Get a Grammy Winning Voice
Build the Ultimate Musician Website
SIGN UP AND GET THESE BONUSES worth over $1500!
BONUS #1
Jumpstart Guidebook
This jam-packed guidebook has the jump-start tips to help you get more fans to your gigs, fund and release a successful album or EP, and start building up your network.
BONUS #2
Exclusive Indie Artist Network
Private Facebook Networking Group.
Meet and collaborate with other independent musicians and music industry professionals from around the world, share ideas and find opportunities.
BONUS #3
Musician Resource Database
Tap into hundreds of hand picked products and services to help you pursue your dream music career. Find labels, publishers, merch companies, tour support, distribution and much more.
BONUS #4
Musician Business Plan
Create your personal Career Map.
Fill in the blanks and build week to week while you fine tune your approach to the life in music that you deserve.
BONUS #5
Musician Power Tools
Bonus Promote Your Music Course.
Setup all your marketing and social media, website and email list with this proven program.
$1997
New Artist Model Lesson Plan
Module 1: Finding Your Fit / The Dream
– What Motivates You?
– What Are You Good At?
– Setting Your Expectations
– 10 Keys to Success
– The Changing Music Business
– The Artist Ecosystem
– Your Career is like a Startup
– Multiple Revenue Streams
Module 2: Team Building
– Business Organization
– Your Brand Name
– Internal Agreements and Areas to Discuss
– Networking
– Personal Manager
– Attorney
– Business Manager
Module 3: Booking Gigs and Touring
– The Value of Live
– Your Fans
– Booking Agents
– Promoters
– Tour Goals and Planning
– Approaching Promoters
– Budgeting and Tour Management
– Music Merchandising
– Revenue Streams
Module 4: Promoting Your Gigs & Merch
– Getting People Out to Your Gigs
– Posters
– Merchandise
– Creative Ways to Sell More Merch
Module 5: Recording
– The Major Record Labels
– The 360 Deal
– The Indie Label and Deal
– Record Label Alternatives
– Planning and Budgeting
– The Recording Process
Module 6: Post Production & Distribution
– Production Tips
– Audio Quality and Metadata
– Digital Distribution
– Spotify, Pandora and Streaming
Module 7: Copyright
– The Nature Of Copyright
– Duration of Copyright
– The Six Exclusive Rights
– Managing Your Rights
– PROs – Performing Rights Organizations
– Sampling
– Fair Use
– Creative Commons
Module 8: Licensing & Publishing
– The License
– Co-writing and Song Splits
– The Co-Publishing Deal
– The Administration Deal
– Video Games
– Self Publishing
– Managing Your Rights
– Module 9: Social Media Marketing
– 8 Social Media Tips
– Facebook
– Twitter
– Instagram
– YouTube
– Blogs
Module 10: Marketing & Promotion
– Your Brand
– Image
– Create a Community of Fans
– Monetizing the Superfan
– Social Media
– Website / Direct to Fan
– Email Marketing
– Free Music
Module 11: Budgeting & Finance
– The Irregular Income Stream
– Finance Tools
Module 12: Crowdfunding
– The Platforms
– Creating a Budget
– Your Pitch
– Rewards
– Project Execution
BONUS: Career Map and Budgeting
BONUS: Promote Your Music Crash Course
BONUS: Music Business Guide to Success
BONUS: Indie Artist Network Community
BONUS: Musicians Resource Database
The New Artist Model Elite Training Program is an alternative to a music business degree that will help you advance your career in music today. We offer an alternative to a music business degree through 12 core learning modules and private coaching. By creating a unique and custom strategy that works for you, you will learn how to develop multiple revenue streams and find out what works for you – to guide you, help you build a team, focus your efforts, and drive your music career forward.
- Understand the music business ecosystem and your place in it.
- Build a team to support your goals and create opportunities for you.
- Leverage multiple income streams: publishing, touring and merchandise, and recording.
- Develop your social media strategy to engage your fans.
- Understand copyright law and protect yourself and your music.
- Learn to budget your resources, crowd fund and finance your projects.
- Get access to hand picked resources and people that can help you.
- Collaborate with other artists from around the world in our exclusive Indie Artist Network.
- Get lifetime access to all the training materials and BONUSES!.
Get EXACTLY what you need to succeed RIGHT HERE for a FRACTION of the cost of other comparable programs. Learn while you are working and improve as you go. You will be better off in the long run getting started now, and this program lets you learn while you go with proven strategies and a community to support you.
Make Music Your Full Time Career

Dave Kusek
For the past two decades, I’ve been teaching music business and music management to musicians from all over the globe through my books, live events, and online classes. I’m the founder Passport Music Software, Berklee Online, and co-author of the best selling music business book “The Future of Music”.
I’ve had the honor of guiding tens of thousands of musicians through the ever-changing landscape of the Music Business, enabling them to build successful, sustainable music careers.
This is what I want for you.
And with the New Artist Model training program, I am certain that you too can make your musical dreams a reality, no matter what stage you’re at in your music career right now.
The Concepts you’ll find in the New Artist Model are truly on the leading edge of the music business. It’s all about putting POWER into the hands of the artist like never before, by helping you develop a crystal-clear vision of your career goals, then giving you a strategy for bringing that vision to Life.
Whether you want to market your music locally and play blow-out shows, build and monetize your online following, get monthly checks in the mail for publishing royalties and sync licensing, or create some combination of them all…
The New Artist Model will show you how. All you have to do is follow steps laid out for you in your Career Map, and if you put in the work, you cannot fail.
Yes — it DOES take WORK — so if you’ve still got your heart set on finding a quick-and-easy free ride to fame and riches, do us both a favor and close out of this page.
However, if you’re the type of person who gets a sense of satisfaction from putting in the effort and watching the little wins pile up… Who feels RESPONSIBLE for your own success and will stop at nothing to achieve your dreams…