There's Music on the Net and I Have to Get it Out

One area that has been completely redefined by the internet yet not really mentioned in class is music and the music industry.  While TV may have killed the radio star, by allowing bands to share music and advertise online there is more variety in music available today than perhaps ever before.  Bands such as Ok Go owe their sucess to the nature of viral videos.

As a musician, I find the internet as an excellent tool for various aspects of creativity.  Sites such as Pandora Radio are great for listening to a variety of music, Myspace has come to redefine itself as a place for band to create profiles and share music, and sites such as iTunes have become the primary sellers of music to people.  One thing in particular that I like is the availability of guitar tabulature and sheet music.

There is a great variety of tools and services available for musicians.  While there was, and has been much concern over the state of the music industry it has become more apparent that the internet has, more than anything, helped musicians than hurt them.  It is easier today to advertise and sell music than ever before, the creative tools available are staggering, and people can collaborate on projects acorss continents.  It is a bright, musical future for us.