Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Thursday October 12th, 2006

– An indie record store and a local coffeehouse team to sell used CD’s (Reuters)

– cNet is offering a free online course to enjoying digital music at home answering some of the tech troubles that are slowing digital growth. (here) OK admit it…even though your an industry "pro" your tempted to sign up because you can’t make your Yahoo Music subscription work on your Zen Micro…

– Chicago’s Lyric Opera finds success marketing to it’s aging audience with weekday matinees.  (Chicago Tribune, free registration required) Will the Rolling Stones do the same with their 2019 Wheelchair Tour?

– Napster and MusicNet agree to UK royalty payment deal. (PC)

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