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Join Diana Thornton and other music industry pros for a free webinar series covering a variety of topics musicians need to know about CD design, manufacturing, mastering, packaging and more. These focused webinars are chock full of information, tips and techniques from experts to give you the tools work more effectively with professionals or do it yourself. …
Promotional photos are a huge component of a musician’s marketing and branding. It’s necessary to have just the right images to effectively market your music and its message. …
I never stop learning. Especially with all the new software, technology, and skills to keep up with. I discovered a website that offers free workshops – often multiple days worth. They cover a wide range of subjects, from photography to business to music to meditation. The live viewings are free, but you can buy the option to watch at your convenience later. I like to
Experience the sights and sounds of the legendary Blue Note Records with this iPad app. …
THE PLACE WHERE MUSIC PROFESSIONALS MEET In addition to honoring the best of recorded music each year through the GRAMMY Awards, The Recording Academy is a 24/7 member services organization. The Academy offers an array of professional development and networking opportunities for its members and the music community at large. The Academy also offers numerous benefits to its members…including discounts on duplicating CDs, rental cars, hotel rooms,
I use dropbox to sync files to my ipad. …
I use Carbonite to back up my computer to the cloud. It works in the background and anytime a file is added or changed, it copies it to a secure server so that if (when) your computer crashes, is stolen, hit by a virus, dropped or you accidentally delete a file (ack, I’ve done that), you can just go online and it’s all there for
Musicians allowed to regain control of their work after 35 years, so long as they apply at least two years in advance …
I use Icontact to send out my bulk emails. I switched some years ago when I realized that my emails were getting bounced back more and more. …
your own personal google search results in your inbox …
Good article by Jonathan Ostrow on Music Think Tank
The secret formula is… …
http://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 use this site to rent my house in New Orleans during jazz fest and mardi gras. The people I get are wonderful. Do you need cheap places to rent while traveling / on tour? There
You 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 and song title Remove track number from file name Windows Media Player Put CD into drive click on the “Rip” tab WMP should automatically detect and scan it. Media Player should then query an online
Confused by Facebook?
Interesting article from wikipedia …
A nice article written by someone from the Harry Fox agency describing the basic concepts pretty well.
To learn more about digital download licenses
http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ22.pdf (Copyright Office circular 22)
Contact Gene at the Arts Council for more information. 504-523-1465
Fascinating video on YouTube about how CDs are made.
What 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 and her graphics team work with some of the city’s best-known musicians, including Ellis Marsalis and Kermit Ruffins, helping them to design and produce their CDs for maximum consumer appeal. “Packaging is the face of
“…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.’ …
“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…. ” …
Recently 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 their performance. I was shocked when he responded with a letter saying he didn’t support this!
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