The ASCAP Foundation and Heineken USA have teamed up to launch a new music grant program for emerging songwriters in key music cities around the country. The Heineken USA/ASCAP Foundation Grant Program will benefit emerging Latin music songwriters in the…
The New Business Model
We’ve been referencing the U.K.’s Sanctuary Group as the model of a strong music business keiratsu — management, booking and label under one roof. In the old school of business, you’d never want to trust one company with all three…
Calling All “Grow Your Band’s Audience” Readers
If you purchased a copy of “Grow Your Band’s Audience” in either book or download form, we have a new resource for you! The new and improved GYBA members area lets you download the latest version of the book and…
Grow Your Band’s Audience Seminar 7/16/04
Another edition of the classic workshop where artists discover their perfect gig and meet five types of tastemakers who can help grow their audience. You can learn more about these tips and techniques in Grow Your Band’s Audience, and you…
2005 DIY Music Festival Call For Entries
The 2005 DIY Music Festival is now accepting entries for its annual awards ceremony and showcase, which teams top independent talent with nationally-recognized acts as part of the 2005 DIY Convention in Los Angeles.
Seeking Performance Coaches
We’re compiling a listing of music *performance* coaches (as opposed to *business* coaches like us). If you’re a performance coach or know one we should be listing, e-mail me or drop a line in the comments below…
Philly: Behind The Scenes of Classic Bowie Recording Sessions
Third in the View series, “The Bowie Sessions” will feature in-depth discussion among several of the studio musicians and technicians involved in recording David Bowie’s albums. Visit www.grammy.com/philadelphia.aspx or call the Chapter Events Line at 215.985.0501 for more information. Limited…
Dealing With Rejection By Observing Rejectors
No matter how much you love your work, SOMEONE’s going to pan it. So just be ready for it. Check out the Amazon Knee-Jerk Contrarian Game for some great examples of how you can’t please all the people all the…
Paging Dr. Maslow
Maybe you’ve seen this somewhere before, but in these weeks leading up to our big learning events at 2NMC, I’m going to throw out some tools that you can use to see where I’m coming from. Michael Port has posted…
Paying To Play
How labels are gaming the playlist system to affect sales…
Want a gig in West LA?
Y3K GM Entertainment wants World Fusion Music bands and artists to play a West LA venue on Wednesdays (two 45 min sets).
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