There is nothing finer than actually making money at a job that you actually love as opposed to standing on an assembly line watching the same part go by hour after day after year. Jobs in the music industry can range from the retail sales ends, to the production end, to the creative department to performing or the business end and there is a lot of jobs in between those stops. There is a good chance that no matter what it is you like to do,...more
A good agent will hold the client list of artists to just small enough that they can manage it and keep everyone working. After all, they only make money if the artists and groups are working so it is in their best interest to make sure that happens. The Music Booking Agent typically has staple clubs that are in his or her core of places and the agent simply tells everyone where to go because they know who does what and which clubs are looking...more
Now if that particular blade of grass suddenly turns bright red, or shoots up an inch or two above the rest of the yard, you are going to notice that single blade and go investigate it. It is no different with doing your music industry marketing. You have to call attention to yourself and your skills so that everyone will take notice of just how awesome you are.Another good example is professional wrestling, the WWE. Most of these guys are good at what they do and yet there are some that stand out and catch your eye. You might love them or you might hate them but you notice them. It is all about marketing. Think Hulk Hogan. He was the wrestler that actually made a lot on his sports career and then got rich on the marketing. To do effective marketing you need to sit back and look at yourself as if you are someone else. Be objective and pick yourself apart. Identify your strong points and your weak points. Then set out marketing towards accentuating the things that will mean a lot and down play anything that is less likely to be impressive.Check out the seminars that are available that might help you. Do as much networking and freelancing on places like myMusicCircle as you can so...more
Music is healing to the soul, and as you listen to it, understanding these concepts will show you how to let music take you to your dream. In your dream, you may be connected to the wonderful, creative spirit or flow of life suggesting a degree of inner harmony and emotional expression. Music is about quality, and whether it's mainstream or...more
A love song is just a caress set to music. They are often songs that are the best means to revive those feelings of a lost or current love. They are a fundamental part of pop music and culture and are typically, romantic ballads, but some are also about the darker side of infidelities and break-ups. How do YOU feel a love song? Do you let it caress...more
Sunny Southern California is located between magnificent mountains and the cool coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean. Los Angeles, California 'The City of Angeles' is one of the most well-known and sought-after cities in the world. And LA is the only place for me to be. The city is gifted with various forms of recreation, cultural events, monuments, and natural beauty. It is the largest city in California and the second largest city in the United States of America. Los Angeles is situated on an irregularly shaped coastal plain about 30 to 60 miles across and is composed of many interconnected communities. It is served by four major airports and is possibly one of the most coveted areas for a second home in the world. This is more than just a place, it's a state of mind. Los Angeles is as scenic as it is culturally fascinating and is simply a magical place to let yourself go. The city is also the leading producer of popular worldwide entertainment including films, television programs, and music, resulting in international recognition and fame that is unique to the city. This is an exciting place to raise a family or start a new business. It's a perfect spot for vacationing and is...more
Music is not just a profession but a spiritual path. It is largely influenced by my life experiences both good and bad. Music is like oxygen, without it I would surely die. It is more like celebratory and light which comes to me as means of...more
Playing a musical instrument for personal pleasure and release is a great way to go. You may be thinking about learning to play an instrument and wondering how to pick your musical instrument...one that will be most suitable for you. Musical...more
Rap music is defined as "a form of rhythmic speaking in rhyme, usually from its culture and is and will continue to be the voice of today's Black generation. It simultaneously reflects the cultural evolution of the Black oral tradition. How to begin...more
Christmas means a joyful time of year, having fun with your family, spending time with your family, seeing all the beautiful lights, decorating the tree, eating all the food you can eat, celebrating the birth of Jesus and buying presents for other...more
Barack Obama is blessed with an amazing intellect, a charismatic spirit, and the wherewithal and drive to hone his skills to the highest level. Therefore, it was imperative that I compose music for our hero, Obama! A melody that came from within my...more
Jazz is a musical art form which originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States from a confluence of African and European music traditions. Because of the continuing popularity of Jazz we...more