Archive for September 2004

Music Business Mastermind

Sep 30th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: Weblogs

Welcome to spinme.com, where we help working musicians make more money making music. If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed or our weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting!In case you missed the announcement in our newsletter, our latest project, Music Business Mastermind, is now online!
Here’s the idea: In an [...]



Scott Muni, RIP

Sep 29th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: News

When I talk in seminars about the fact that radio stations have surrendered much of their power to make hits, it’s because folks like Scott Muni — who broke new singles but never “got in the way of the music” — got pushed aside in the frenzy of consolidation. That legendary voice left us today, [...]



Build Your Band’s Site is BACK!

Sep 28th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: Announcements

As folks who subscribe to our newsletter found out last week, I’m rolling out a new batch of “Build Your Band’s Site” conference calls in October.
If you’re one of the folks who approached me at 2NMC and wanted to know just the basics about getting a site up and running,this is the workshop for [...]



Day Job Ejectors, cont’d.

Sep 28th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: Editorial

Most of the folks I meet at music conferences or career workshops focus on the Big Issue: making enough money from music that they can give up their day job. And a big issue for some folks who have cool careers already is that it’s tough to transition to music full time when you’re pulling [...]



Three kinds of blogs…

Sep 27th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: Weblogs

For folks getting ready to attend October’s Build Your Band’s Site workshop, Seth Godin outlines three styles of weblog with the pros and cons (mostly pros) of each.
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Get your Green Envelopes back by Oct. 1!

Sep 27th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: Announcements

If you’re one of the folks who procured a Green Envelope from me during our little “Amazing Race” elevator pitch competition at 2NMC, please note that you need to follow the instructions in your packet before October 1st to claim your prize!
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I keep telling you not to overthink your songwriting…

Sep 24th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: Tips

…and Paul McCartney agrees.
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Philly: Grammy Guitar Workshop

Sep 24th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: Announcements

Monday, October 18, 2004, 7-11 pm
JUST GUITARS
Grape Street Philadelphia
4100 Main Street
Manayunk
Philadelphia, PA
Join fellow instrumentalists, industry pros, and guitar aficionados as some
of today’s hottest players discuss their influences and practice habits,
demonstrate their techniques, and tell road and studio stories. Special
guests, host and panelists to be announced shortly!
Visit http://www.grammy.com/philadelphia.aspx for details. Limited Seating.
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I think I can take the icepack off now…

Sep 24th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: Announcements

All last week, I told folks to expect a bit of a delay getting in touch with me because I’d be getting back from 2NMC and I would need a day or two to catch up. I said a day or two because, frankly, I’m accustomed to getting out to a music conference and either [...]



Bob Baker’s New CD

Sep 23rd, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: CD Releases

I know I audioblogged this on the way to Nashville, but I wanted to reiterate…

Bob Baker from the Buzz Factor has a new audiobook on CD, which is probably one of the most fruitful hours you’ll spend doing ANYTHING if you’re a working musician.
He’s boiled down many of the principles of self-promotion that he [...]