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Say "Oops" And Get On With It!
2007-11-19 13:18:00 I once taught piano to a woman who was, in many ways, an outstanding student: talented, intelligent, hard-working. At first, she impressed me as someone who had everything going for her. Then, as the pieces got harder (when mistakes become inevitable) a very different person would emerge. It would typically go something like this: She would start to play the piece I had assigned her and
What Software Should I Use to Create My CD or DVD Artwork?
2007-11-18 13:15:00 After recording your album, having it mastered and pressed, you head over to your disc duplication facility’s website to place your order. Reading up on the ordering process you notice that you have the option to have artwork printed on the disc face, and can also have tray card and insert artwork printed. This is a great idea, as it allows you to give your project a more professional look and More About: Software , Artwork , Create
A Guide To Finding CD DVD Replication and Packaging
2007-11-17 14:55:00 We have come a long way from the time when only professionals could replicate CDs and DVDs. With the advent of blank media and the technology to duplicate it or burn it, almost anyone can now make their own CD. The ability to place digital media on a disc has changed how we both use and view this type of media today. It has taken only a few years for CDs to take over the spot once exclusively More About: Guide , Packaging , Guid
A&R Reps and Record Deals
2007-11-16 14:34:00 Oh, everyone seems to be chasing that elusive record deal or are at least trying to figure out how to get signed. Unfortunately, there is no one way to get a record deal. The good news is that if you are truly talented and you work hard then you may eventually get some kind of deal. A lot of people would say that when it comes to how to get signed, timing is everything. Being at the right place More About: Record , Cord
Audio Effects – Reverb & Delay
2007-11-15 12:38:00 Audio effects, we all know what they are, sort of. They are used to manipulate audio in ways that are not available with traditional playing and recording techniques. If you’re like me, and enjoy dabbling in audio production, you’re probably familiar with all the basic effects. Reverb is one of them, and probably the most easy to explain; it adds space to your audio. Delay on the other hand, is a More About: Audio , Effects
How To Write A Hit Song
2007-11-14 15:06:00 Writing a hit song can be a daunting project for the new songwriter. Assuming that he has mastered the initial technique of composing a lyric, melody, or both, there are still a few points that he should be acquainted with before he is ready to present his song to the publishers. Among the questions that may be in his mind are: "When starting a song, shall I begin with the lyric or with the More About: Song , Write
2 For 1: Putting Your Music To Video
2007-11-13 13:28:00 DIY Music Video – Do It Yourself! With the falling price of digital video cameras and the rise of PC video editing software, producing your own music video is definitely something most every musician can afford to do these days. All you need is a DV (Digital Video) camera, DV tapes, a location to shoot at, a PC, editing software (ala Adobe Premiere), and well, a band! Here’s some info and tips More About: Putting
Artist Managers and Booking Agents
2007-11-12 15:00:00 As a former talent booking agent with the William Morris Agency, I am always amazed at either the scope and talent of an artist’s business team or the why and how an artist exists within the mediocre framework which they are operating from. And believe me, I’ve seen plenty of both. It would seem that many managers fall into these positions, like in many fields, not out of genuine talent or More About: Agents , Artist , Managers , Booking , Ager
Music Economics Network
2007-11-11 22:15:00 Those musicians that don't take into consideration these expenses, unfortunately are almost guaranteed to come to an untimely end, with their dreams shattered. The following list is useful for any band who is considering to embark in a music career, and also the bands who are lucky enough to have found a sponsor to pay for these costs, many times in the way of recording contracts, to understand More About: Economics , Music , Network
Preparing Your Audio Master For CD Duplication Or Replication
2007-11-10 15:24:00 When setting up your CD duplication or replication project, you obviously know that you must provide the duplication house with a master copy of your CD audio to duplicate from. This should be a carefully burned copy of your final, edited and mastered audio recording. Since this master copy is going to be used as a blueprint for all your CDs, it is the most important piece of the pie. While most More About: Audio , Master , Duplication , Aster , Prep
What Does An Audio Engineer Do When Mastering Music?
2007-11-09 14:03:00 So you’re a musician that just recorded your first album. You probably went into a recording studio and played all of your parts a couple of times, with the audio engineer handling all of the technical stuff. As far as you know, they should be able to take all the parts they recorded, burn it to a disc, and then it should be ready to press. While this isn’t completely wrong, most professional More About: Music , Audio , Engineer , Erin , Aster
Music Producer Information
2007-11-08 13:58:00 Let's take an in-depth look at some different music producer information. A music producer is also known as a record producer. They have various job functions to perform, such as focusing on the recording sessions helping the musicians organizing and scheduling the promotions, productions, and the budget. They also supervise the initial recording of songs, along with any mixing and mastering the More About: Music , Information , Producer
Music Lawyers Specialize in Music Law
2007-11-07 14:42:00 In today's world of music, there are many opportunities for unscrupulous people to take advantage of the unwary—and that's where a good music lawyer can be a godsend. Music lawyers (also known as music attorneys) are specialists in offering legal counsel and advisement to those in the music industry, and they represent a broad range of music and recording industry clients. Music attorneys act as More About: Lawyers
2 For 1: Music Biz and Professionalism
2007-11-06 12:56:00 Music Industry Or Music Business: Which One Are You In? by Jerome Ford There is a big difference between being in the Music Industry and being in the Music Biz. Knowing the difference will help you make better decisions as you Step Into the Music Biz. The Music Industry is mainly made up of Musicians and DJ's- people who love to sing, play and perform. Some Musicians, in the music industry, More About: Music , Fess
How To Really Sell CDs Online
2007-11-05 12:59:00 I'm about to tell you a new and highly effective way to sell CDs online from your own website. Listen up because I usually put this stuff into an ebook and sell it for gobs of dough, but frankly I haven't got time to write a book right now. However, I do want to share this knowledge with you because it works. The question is, how serious are you about your career? because if you don't have any More About: Online , Sell
The First Question You Must Answer When Promoting Your Music
2007-11-04 13:25:00 This article is excerpted from Bob Baker's Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook. I'm going to use up this entire article dealing with one subject, because I think it's vital to the success of your music promotion efforts. Every day I see the same mistakes being made in this area and feel I owe it to you to drive this crucial point home. Suppose you walked into your local record store and one of More About: Question , Promoting , Answer
Seven Basic Songwriting Errors
2007-11-03 12:42:00 The advice in this article comes from The Essential Secrets of Songwriting, a popular website and e-book. So are there only seven possible errors? In my experience as a teacher, the seven errors listed below represent the most common errors committed by students of songwriting. Addressing these shortcomings is essential to making your songs work. ERROR #1: The Form Of The Song Is Confusing. More About: Basic , Errors
Is It Time for a Band Manager?
2007-11-03 03:44:00 Great Manager s & How to Find Them A rock headliner-turned-artist manager shares her insights into the business side of music... In 1991 I was living in a drafty warehouse on Chicago's South Side, practicing with my band in the basement and playing local clubs -- until I got a call that would change my life. An old friend phoned with news that the bassist had quit the band and asked if I'd like More About: Band , Time , A Band , Ager
How To Get Noticed As A Lead Singer
2007-11-01 12:57:00 So you want to be a good lead singer and front a popular band or even an orchestra? If your answer is yes, then do you have a distinctive singing style or are you singing songs with the style of other singers? What I mean is that how are you going to be different and stand out from thousands of other bands and singers doing just cover versions and imitating the singing styles of their favorite More About: Singer , Lead
Music Guide - WikiMusicGuide [del.icio.us]
2006-12-07 18:21:02 WikiMusic Guid e More About: Imus , Wiki
allmusic [del.icio.us]
2006-12-07 18:21:02 Researching professional musicians, singers, songwriters More About: Music , Advil
Free Music Download, MP3 Music, Music Chat, Music Video, Lyr
2006-12-07 18:21:02 Music information More About: Video , Chat , Music , Music Video , Free Music
Open Directory - Arts: Music [del.icio.us]
2006-12-07 18:21:02 Still the "online directory" with categories and subcategories on music More About: Music , Open , En Directo , Arts , Direct
Today's Blog Music / The Hype Machine - discover, listen and
2006-12-07 18:21:02 The Hype Mac hine keeps track of songs and discussion posted on the best music blogs. Easily listen, discover and buy songs that everyone is talking about! More About: Music , Machine , Blog , Today
Artistopia Music - Indie Charts [del.icio.us]
2006-12-07 18:21:02 Top indie and unsigned artists charts with top 5 for each genre. Very talented musicians, singers, songwriters and bands. More About: Music , Artist , Arts , Hart , Charts
Artistopia Music - Help Center - Music Genres [del.icio.us]
2006-12-07 18:21:02 Basuc descriptions for major genre headings More About: Music , Artist , Cent , Help , Stop
Artistopia Music - Artist Registration [del.icio.us]
2006-12-07 18:21:02 Notable features for Artist opia membership. Music ians resources and tools More About: Stop , Trat , Stra
Indie and unsigned music artists and bands need to step up t
2006-12-07 18:21:02 A cool article on what singers, songwriters, and bands need to do to get noticed today when they are looking for that illusive "record deal" More About: Band , Music , Artist , Artists , Signed
Artistopia Music - Directory [del.icio.us]
2006-12-07 18:21:02 Lots of music resources, music sites, on every aspect of music. Like Google but links are votable. Music A to Z More About: Artist , Direct , Directory , Stop
Artistopia Music - Newsletter [del.icio.us]
More articles from this author:2006-12-07 18:21:02 The Artist opia Times is a great articles for indie artists, singers, unsigned bands, musicians. Published monthly. Lot of info and tips for getting and maintaining a music career More About: News , Music , Letter , Newsletter 1, 2, 3 |
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