Tom Leu from The Musician’s Corner takes a look at the intricacies surrounding talent, tenacity, and timing as they pertain to the music industry. “Is my music a business or my artistic creativity being shared with the masses?â€?? Both.
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I just want to bang on the drum all day…
Curt Rosengren points us at the BBC’s coverage of a study that shows that drumming at work reduces stress and makes for a more fun workplace. Go ahead, take your home to work with you!
That Elusive Work/Life Balance
Kevin Salwen notes that, in today’s society, it’s nearly impossible to achieve the true “work/life balance” we seek. It is, however, still essential to set good, solid boundaries between the two. Eliminating interruptions is what keeps the teeter-totter from punching…
Pay Your TCM Invoices Here…
A feature for our clients…
Wrestling with Rejection
Mary Dawson, host of “I Write the Songsâ€??, professional songwriter, and president of CQK Records & Music in Dallas, gives some advice on how to handle rejection. You pour your heart and soul into your new song. Birth of a…
Changing Roles
Here’s another article that defines the manager as someone who simply obtains a recording contract.
What is a Manager and How Do I Get One?
Interesting article by Mike McCready.
When is it time to look for a manager?
When you start asking that question.
Grey Tuesday: The Aftermath
We had a compelling discussion in Tuesday’s Music Biz Coaching Gym conference call about the Grey Tuesday protest. Quick catchup: Jay-Z releases mix-minus tracks to his fans to encourage underground remixing of The Black Album. DJ Danger Mouse gets an…
I Can Hear The Rain In The Summertime, Just Underneath the Sound of Record Execs’ Heads Pounding Against Office Walls
I have to hand it to The Alarm, for handing the music industry its own ageist head on a platter and jumpstarting their back catalog sales.
Yard Sale
Check out Claire Campbell’s online yard sale for a good deal on a pedal steel…
Meet The New Boss
A glimpse at the new president of Berklee Music.
