No more tuning!
Monday December 03rd 2007, 2:36 pm
Filed under: Cool gear

Gibson introduces a limited edition Les Paul guitar equipped with Powertune automatic robot tuning technology. Way cool!

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Tips from a Pro
Thursday August 02nd 2007, 1:07 am
Filed under: Audio recording

If you’re a working musician, songwriter or audio producer, you’ll find plenty of helpful hints at this terrific resource we found.

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Book More Gigs
Tuesday June 05th 2007, 8:31 am
Filed under: Bookstore

What’s a great way to connect with your existing fans, attract new fans and sell CDs and other merchandise? (And have fun, too!) Playing out — gigging! But how to book more gigs? These books will help you learn what you need to do.

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Music Promotion & Marketing
Tuesday June 05th 2007, 8:14 am
Filed under: Bookstore

If you want a career in music, it’s not just about the art. You have to make sure people know about your music — and the way you do that is with marketing and promotion. Need to learn more? Read on…

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Music Careers
Tuesday June 05th 2007, 8:07 am
Filed under: Bookstore

Get your music career off the ground with the information in these books. Learn about available music jobs, get ideas for career positions you might not have considered, and learn what you need to know and do to qualify.

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Selling More CDs at Gigs
Sunday May 13th 2007, 11:13 pm
Filed under: CD sales

Marc Gunn of TheBards Crier outlines a simple method for increasing your CD sales at live performances. Hint: your sales people can’t just stand behind your display table…

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10 Tips for Getting the Most From Your Studio Time
Sunday May 13th 2007, 11:06 pm
Filed under: Audio recording

Remember, in the recording studio, time is most definitely money! Even if you’re recording yourself in your spare bedroom, paying attention to details will help you not only get your recording done faster and more efficiently, but you’ll also end up with a more professional product.

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How to Format a Press Release
Sunday May 13th 2007, 10:31 pm
Filed under: Media relations

There are very specific formats for writing press releases. You will improve your odds that your story will be picked up if you follow them. But you can’t follow them if you don’t know what they are. Here’s what you need to know.

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Give Your Newsletter Impact
Sunday May 13th 2007, 9:54 pm
Filed under: Fan relations

It’s not just about having great newsletter content — how you present that content is also important if you want to attract (and keep) readers and fans. Here are ten easy tips to make your newsletter more reader-friendly.

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Your New Best Friend: Your Mailing List
Sunday April 29th 2007, 6:26 pm
Filed under: Fan relations

Having trouble getting your newsletter off the ground? Don’t even have a newsletter yet at all? If you’re serious about a career as a musician, you need to stay in touch with your fans. Here are some ideas to build your fan mailing list to better promote your music.

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