FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why does Fame Wizard® exist?

Being a success in the music industry today is harder than ever, yet there are countless passionate and talented Artists yearning to be heard. We want to help them.

What does Fame Wizard® offer Artists?

Fame Wizard® provides Artists with the tools, knowledge, and guidance to develop their music careers. Fame Wizard® Coaches work one-on-one with Independent Artists crafting and executing a plan to grow their careers in meaningful ways. The Fame Wizard® Professional Network exists to expose those Artists with the talent and will to succeed to tastemakers and professionals in the new music paradigm who can further advance their career. Visit the For Artists or Career Development page for more info.

What does Fame Wizard® offer Fans?

Fame Wizard® offers Fans the opportunity to stay connected with the rising talent of the Independent music scene and to actually be rewarded for supporting them. With Fame Wizard®'s revolutionary pricing model all songs initially are FREE and they incrementally rise in cost as the song gets more popular. So, if you discover new music first, you get rewarded by getting your music FREE!

Is Fame Wizard® a music label?

Absolutely not. Though we have relationships with many of them (large and small) - Fame Wizard®'s mission is to empower independent Artists and guide them towards success.

Is Fame Wizard® for me?

Are you an aspiring Artist with the talent and drive to succeed in today's music industry? Do you feel frustrated or confused and need help understanding today’s complex music industry while developing your career without breaking the bank? Do you want more realistic and tangible opportunities for you to grow your career, make money from your music and gain meaningful exposure?

If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions, Fame Wizard® is for you. At Fame Wizard® we encourage and empower Artists to take control of their music careers. Through easy to digest courses and lessons, interactive webinars, interviews with music industry experts and personalized, one-on-one coaching, Fame Wizard® offers a unique service designed with a singular goal — help Artists succeed.

Click here to apply today.

How does "Career Development" work at Fame Wizard®?

The Academy courses are administered by email, and allow the individual Artist to customize when and how deeply they want to review the content. The courses are concise, fun, and interactive and focus on the key elements which Independent Artists need to develop their music business. An impressive "Senior Faculty" of music industry experts create and advise the Academy and Coaching programs. Click here for more information on the Academy and Coaching Program.

What is the Fame Wizard® Professional Network?

Aspiring DIY Artists are tirelessly working to get their music heard by tastemakers and influential music industry professionals. Unfortunately, many independent Artists don't know how to get their music to these professionals, and even if they could, may not be prepared to make the most of those opportunities. The Fame Wizard® Pro Network is comprised of booking agents, tour managers, producers, label executives, venue managers and more - all looking for talent on the rise.

When an Artist is referred to a working music industry professional within the Fame Wizard® Professional Network, that person knows that the aspiring Artist is serious about their career, has demonstrated a desire to learn and grow, will be disciplined, hardworking and humble. Pro's get access to serious, rising talent - Artists get access to ethical and exciting Pro's - Fame Wizard® ensures the quality on both ends - EVERYBODY wins.

Click here to learn more.

I was approached by a Fame Wizard® Talent Scout - what's up?

Congratulations. If you found out about Fame Wizard® from one of our Talent Scouts, you've been recognized as someone who is serious about growing your music career with the talent and drive to do exactly that. If you have not already contacted the Talent Scout that you met to learn more about how you can benefit from Fame Wizard®, go to the Career Development page to learn more about our program. When you're ready to apply click here.

So who exactly are you and what do you do?

We are comprised of legends of the music industry, successful indie musicians, and visionary business people who come to work each day with a common question in mind: "What can we do today to help our Artists achieve success?"

Fame Wizard® is an Artist Development Company that grows the careers of musicians through a strategic program that includes one-on-one coaching as well as insightful and inspiring lessons and webinars that teach you how to be a successful “DIY” musician, plus exclusive opportunities that expose your music to new fans and influential professionals within the music industry.

How much does it cost for a Fan to join Fame Wizard®?

It is FREE! Sign up now.

How much does it cost for an Artist to join Fame Wizard®?

For $149/month - you get FULL access to ALL of the career developing features that Fame Wizard® has to offer: the Coaching, the Academy, the promotional tools, the on-going opportunities to win money to fund your career, and much more. Better yet, sign up for a full year and the monthly cost drops to $111.75/month.

Yes, $149 is not cheap, but success doesn't come cheap. It takes hard work, it takes commitment, and it takes help. We're here to help. Are you ready to commit? Apply now.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept credit cards from American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. We also accept debit cards with a MasterCard or Visa logo and payments directly from PayPal.

How do Artists compete for money, opportunities and other Awards at Fame Wizard®?

Active Fame Wizard® Artists are automatically notified of any and all competitions on a continual basis. Many of the Fame Wizard® competitions also include once-in-a-lifetime career opportunities, partnerships or funding. Artists with great music, a strong work-ethic and the ability to maintain a professional working relationship with their Coach and other Fame Wizard® staff are the more likely to receive additional guidance, mentorship and opportunities.

Do I retain full ownership of my songs?

Yes, 100%. We are here to showcase your songs, not take ownership of them.

How much do I (as an Artist) make when Fans download my music at Fame Wizard®?

You make 50% every time, always. No ambiguity. No hidden charges. Fame Wizard® covers all the costs associated with credit card sales and infrastructure from our share of download revenue.

How do fans download music from Fame Wizard®?

Though you do not have to be a member to listen to music on Fame Wizard®, you must register in order to download original music from the Fame Wizard® artist community. Fame Wizard®'s download model is truly revolutionary. It offers the perfect blend of promotion and compensation while creating demand for fans through the escalating price model. The more popular a song becomes, the faster the price will rise. Fame Wizard® also hosts top music charts, which list the most popular songs available on Fame Wizard®. The top music charts are driven by the community and are designed to showcase rising artists, create buzz, and also provide critical feedback to the musicians about their music.

How many songs can Artists post to the site?

For now, as many as you want! We recommend less than 10, but hey - it's up to you.

How do you track "success" at Fame Wizard®?

Fame Wizard® defines "success" in two distinct ways:

To some Artists, success is largely based on what the music industry has historically used as a measuring stick: SALES. Those Artists will have primary interest in tracking objective metrics such as; number of fans on your e-mail list, Facebook likes, ReverbNation ranking, Spotify plays, ticket sales, merchandise sales, album/song sales, licensing revenue, mechanical royalties, etc. These are surely critical number for any aspiring Artist to be aware of and at Fame Wizard® we can help both monitor and improve those results.

Many Artists will be more interested in developing their music business knowledge and acumen to help them reach their next level of personal success and gain meaningful opportunities and exposure. This covers a broad range of actionable items such as; fully completing your Fame Wizard® Artist profile, completing Fame Wizard® Academy courses, updating social media outlets with your Fame Wizard® Artist profile, daily Tweets, building your fan base, engaging with your Fame Wizard® Coach, applying what you've learned course material, etc. In addition, the majority of the opportunities available to Fame Wizard® Artists will be awarded to those who show the greatest commitment to their career growth and long-term success. When an Artist engages in the Fame Wizard® development program, maintains a high level of accountability and discipline, we know they are ready for the next level.

Is there a contract? Can I cancel my membership at anytime?

There is no contract other than your agreement to the current Terms of Service. You can quit at anytime.

What is the pricing structure for downloads?

The songs are priced incrementally as follows:

0-1,000 Downloads	FREE
1,001-2,000 Downloads	5 cents
2,001-3,000 Downloads	10 Cents
3,001-4,000 Downloads	15 Cents
4,001-5,000 Downloads	20 Cents
5,001-6,000 Downloads	25 Cents
6,001-7,000 Downloads	30 Cents
7,001-8,000 Downloads	35 Cents
8,001-9,000 Downloads	40 Cents
9,001-10,000 Downloads	45 Cents
10,001-11,000 Downloads	50 Cents

And so forth...

Each time a song is uploaded it starts at the beginning of this meter at zero downloads. Songs that remain on the site climb this meter.

What are the "download rules"?

Anyone can to listen to music on Fame Wizard®, but you must sign up as a fan (which is free) to download music from the site. Once signed in, simply click on the "Download" icon next to any song you want. A Fan can download as many times as they want as long as they are logged in, but only the first download per Fan, per track is counted. Visitors to the site who are not logged in can listen to music by clicking the play button next to the track on the music page, but they cannot download it.

When I sign up, do you "guarantee" my success in the music business?

NO. What we guarantee is that we'll provide you with all the tools, training and support you need to be successful in today's ever-changing music business. We guarantee that we'll be available, diligent, enthusiastic and honest about what you can do to improve your career. You should know that whether you work with Fame Wizard®, any other manager or music professional, or even if you choose to go it alone; your results and development schedule will depend solely on your musical skill, ability to grow and accept critique, level of ambition, ability to execute a plan, maintain a high level of professionalism (once learned) and stay disciplined. Music is a tough business and if you’re not looking to make it a career and commit to the work that implies – Fame Wizard® may not be for you. Every Artist at any level can benefit from the services offered by Fame Wizard® and unlike any other service, our program will be individually tailored to meet your needs and goals as an Artist - but nothing worth doing is easy.

Remember, all we're offering is the truth - nothing more.