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The digi-paks arrived on time and the layout is gorgeous. You are a real pro, and I always enjoy working with you. –Michael Cowan (Shades of Praise)
Diana is that happy combination of knowledgeable and professional, yet easy-going, that makes working with Crescent Music Services a great experience for musicians navigating their way through self-production. -Yvette Voelker (Pfister Sisters)
Diana, fantastic!!!! – both the product and you – having poured the total you into my little project. –Bobby “Bouche” McIntyre
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Musicians can reclaim old copyrights
Posted on December 9, 2011 | No CommentsMusicians allowed to regain control of their work after 35 years, so long as they apply at least two years in advance -
GNO Youth Orchestras
Posted on December 9, 2011 | No CommentsGNO Youth Orchestras Fall Festival Concert this Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, in Mandeville. -
New Orleans Film Society Film Festival
Posted on October 13, 2011 | No CommentsThe 22nd Annual New Orleans Film Festival is October 14-20, 2011! As New Orleans’ profile as an epicenter for film production grows, so does its reputation as a first-class city... -
Cutting Edge NOLA
Posted on June 29, 2011 | No CommentsSeptember 21-24, 2011, New Orleans, LA. (formerly the Cutting Edge Music Business Conference) -
Icontact Email Service
Posted on June 26, 2011 | No CommentsI use Icontact to send out my emails. I switched some years ago when I realized that my emails were getting bounced back more and more. Some of the email... -
Google Alerts – what are people saying about you?
Posted on July 13, 2010 | No Commentsyour own personal google search results in your inbox -
Don’t Give Away Your Music for Free
Posted on July 10, 2010 | No CommentsGood article by Jonathan Ostrow on Music Think Tank -
The secret Barcode Check Digit – how it’s calculated
Posted on June 27, 2010 | No CommentsThe secret formula is... -
Email Overload – Take control of your inbox
Posted on June 27, 2010 | No CommentsHow many emails are in your inbox right now? Yes, it's probably 80% spam, but that leaves 20% that's not. How many missed opportunities are in there? How many irate people are waiting for your reply? -
Airbed N breakfast – great resource for places to stay or to rent out a room
Posted on January 7, 2010 | No Commentshttp://www.airbnb.com/ Do you have an extra room/apartment/house to rent? If you have a spare room to rent out during mardi gras/jazz fest you need to get on this site. I... -
Creating MP3 files
Posted on October 1, 2009 | No CommentsYou want the following specs no matter what program you use: File type: mp3 Bit rate: 192 kbps or 256 kbps Be sure your embedded tags include your artist name... -
Folk Alliance Conference – Memphis – Feb. 15-21, 2010
Posted on July 10, 2009 | No CommentsDo you know about the Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis? It’s one of the five largest music conferences in North America. This amazing event is chock full of music, seminars,... -
Facebook Marketing Tips for Musicians FREE e-Course
Posted on July 7, 2009 | No CommentsConfused by Facebook? READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE... -
2009 Huli’s Louisiana Festival and Events Calendar
Posted on July 7, 2009 | No CommentsThe most complete listing of events in the state, listing over 500 events with dates, town names, phone numbers and websites -
Copyright Infringement vs. Theft
Posted on July 3, 2009 | No CommentsInteresting article from wikipedia -
Mechanical License basics
Posted on July 3, 2009 | No CommentsA nice article written by someone from the Harry Fox agency describing the basic concepts pretty well. -
How to legally sell downloads of cover songs
Posted on July 3, 2009 | No CommentsTo learn more about digital download licenses READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE... -
How to Investigate the Copyright Status of a Work
Posted on July 3, 2009 | No Commentshttp://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ22.pdf (Copyright Office circular 22) -
FREE LEGAL HELP for New Orleans Musicians
Posted on July 3, 2009 | No CommentsContact Gene at the Arts Council for more information. 504-523-1465 -
Project 30-90 – a totally Green festival – Sept. 5, 2009, New Orleans
Posted on July 2, 2009 | No CommentsLouisiana’s first completely carbon free, eco-friendly music festival. READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE... -
New Orleans Fun Guide – Free event listings
Posted on June 26, 2009 | No CommentsFREE Promotional Resource for Arts & Cultural Organizations READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE... -
How CDs are made YouTube video
Posted on June 25, 2009 | No CommentsFascinating video on YouTube about how CDs are made. READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE... -
30 People to Watch – New Orleans Magazine
Posted on June 25, 2009 | No CommentsWhat happens once a musician is finished recording songs in the studio? In New Orleans, it’s usually a visit to Diana Thornton at Crescent Music Services on Crete Street. Thornton... -
Business struck a chord with special mix of musical services
Posted on June 25, 2009 | No Comments"...she’s uniquely qualified to advise up-and-coming musicians because 'I’ve sat in my client’s seat. I’ve been on both sides of it.' -
Mastering the Art of Musical Image
Posted on June 25, 2009 | No Comments"Diana Thornton ended up in New Orleans the way many do: She came for what was supposed to be a short visit and never left. Among other things, it was music that helped keep her here.... " -
HR 848 Preformance Rights Act
Posted on June 25, 2009 | No CommentsRecently I contacted my state representative to urge him to support HR 848, which would close the loophole that radio stations now enjoy of not having to pay musicians for... -
Other Misc Links and Resources
Posted on June 15, 2009 | No CommentsMISC., YET COOL LINKS! READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE... -
Join the Crescent Music Community
Posted on June 15, 2009 | No CommentsStay current with new resources and helpful info READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE...
