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The 18 Greatest Bargains in High-End Audio (TAS 197) | AVguide - 0 views

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    Increase Your High End with Low End Dollars. As the number of home studio's drastically increase, the hunt for the best amps , turntables, speakers and cables are on. Everyone musician would with out a doubt welcome the highest end equipment into their studio with open loving arms, but the price is usually the main deterrent. The audio/video guide is currently showcasing what they believe to be the 18 best bargains for high end home studio equipment selling at bargain prices. So if you need that new speaker cable or power amplifier, i suggest you take a peep at this, before you wind up buying the low end no name module for the same price. Ouchy.
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Will Someone Please Pay the Piper? | Music Publishing & Songwriting - 0 views

  • 1. The best approach is slow and cautious. Right now, we are in the jungle. In the jungle, you don’t rush blindly ahead. You dip a toe in the sand, and see if you sink. We have no hope of predicting which of these services might catch on. We need to move slowly, with very short-term agreements and see what works and what fails. And we need to be sure not to undermine our other business partners while we do that. Which leads to… 2. We should support our allies and punish our enemies. Rob McDaniels for InGrooves estimates that it takes 150-200 streams of one song to equal the royalty income on a single download. Right now, our industry still relies on the sale of physical product (believe it or not, it’s still the primary source of revenue) and on digital downloads. Perhaps streaming is the future. Perhaps not. But we would be very unwise to cut ridiculously low-cost rates to a business model that obviously threatens both physical retailers and iTunes. Let’s take care of the people paying our bills. At the same time, we should continue to press ahead with legal efforts against things like Pirate Bay– efforts that are finally starting to show some results. 3. We need to recognize that “bundling” and ad-revenue sharing is a marriage, and it works both ways. If we bundle the cost of music access into the cost of a mobile phone or the sale of a computer, we’re now not only in the music business, we’re in the electronics business. Any economic factors that hurt the sales of phones and computers will now hurt us as well. 4. Most of all, we need transparency in the negotiations and setting of rates, so that everyone in the music community understands what they’re being paid and how it’s being calculated.
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    1. The best approach is slow and cautious. Right now, we are in the jungle. In the jungle, you don't rush blindly ahead. You dip a toe in the sand, and see if you sink. We have no hope of predicting which of these services might catch on. We need to move slowly, with very short-term agreements and see what works and what fails. And we need to be sure not to undermine our other business partners while we do that. Which leads to… 2. We should support our allies and punish our enemies. Rob McDaniels for InGrooves estimates that it takes 150-200 streams of one song to equal the royalty income on a single download. Right now, our industry still relies on the sale of physical product (believe it or not, it's still the primary source of revenue) and on digital downloads. Perhaps streaming is the future. Perhaps not. But we would be very unwise to cut ridiculously low-cost rates to a business model that obviously threatens both physical retailers and iTunes. Let's take care of the people paying our bills. At the same time, we should continue to press ahead with legal efforts against things like Pirate Bay- efforts that are finally starting to show some results. 3. We need to recognize that "bundling" and ad-revenue sharing is a marriage, and it works both ways. If we bundle the cost of music access into the cost of a mobile phone or the sale of a computer, we're now not only in the music business, we're in the electronics business. Any economic factors that hurt the sales of phones and computers will now hurt us as well. 4. Most of all, we need transparency in the negotiations and setting of rates, so that everyone in the music community understands what they're being paid and how it's being calculated.
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    Learn from the best music video directors and interact with musicians who need and appreciate your talent as much as you need and appreciate theirs. Share your work with the fans and let them help you to become the next big music video director working with some of the biggest names in the music business.
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Comedian Showcase - 0 views

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    At Access4Artists you will find a unique online comedian showcase that brings you the best laughs you've ever had from the comfort of your computer. Whether you are a budding comedian or just a fan of comedy, you will find the comedian showcase at Access4Artists to be your new favorite place to be online.
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AppleInsider | iTunes price increases mean slower sales for music labels - 0 views

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    Here's an interesting one. Remember when the labels were on Apples heels to allow for a more flexible pricing structure than the 0.99 cent that apple had set? It even got so out of hand that _ started removing content from the iTunes store (Like a big baby!), only later to put it all back in, remember this? Well ever since apple conceded in allowing labels to increase popular tracks from .99 cents to $1.29 digital revenue has slowed. Warner saw and 8 percent growth in the holiday quater verses 20 percent the year before while digital album downloads gre 5 percent in december, down 10 percent in the sept quarter and 11 percent in the june quarter. Warner CEO Edgar Bronfman seems optimistic thought saying that the price change has been a "net positive" for warner, but agreed that a 30 percent price increase during a recession probably wasn't the best move. No duh.
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Perfect Practice Plan | How To Practice - 0 views

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    Do you practice perfectly? If not you might need a little push in the right direction. The howtopractice blog advises you not to open your music and bash your way through it but instead break your practice up into many tiny tasks that you can aim to improve -only then will you see rapid results. The best part of this post is the colorful circle of "perfect practice" that holds your hand through the 5 steps of mastering your pieces. Save the chart to your computer or hand draw it in your practice notebook if you have to. Once you have begun practicing with this colorful piece of wisdom don't be shy to scribble the answers to each of the 5 questions out. Seeing is believing, plus writing it down always seems to work for me. Toodles.
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The Independent Music Awards: Nominees - 0 views

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    Congratulations go out to Songplacement member Julianna Raye who has been nominated for best concept album at the independent music awards. Hit the jump to cast your vote for her and help support independent music!
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Rep. Conyers Compares Lack Of A Performance Right Tax To Slavery | Techdirt - 0 views

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    The techdirt blog goes for the jugular of John Conyers, not the same dude from the terminator movies, but one of the RIAAs biggest backers of forcing radio stations to pay to help promote music. It all started with John delivered a speech at an event put on by the recording industry lobbyists, Conyers made the analogy that the lack of a performance right mandatory fee for radio stations was comparable to slavery and indentured servitude. Techdirt sheds some light on the old practices of shady labels paying off radio stations to spin records fully knowing the momentum that radio promotion can lend to a project. But that was years ago when (the only way to steal music was to run out of best buy with a stack of cds in hand and hope you didn't get spotted by the surveillance)you actually went to jail for stealing music. Techdirt goes on to say that the argument of the lobbyist groups are completely made up and ridiculous, just an excuse for the labels that are unwilling to actually do something to properly capitalize on free promo. As artists who's arguments are more valid the RIAAs or the Radio stations?
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Mental Floss « The Practice of Practice - 0 views

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    "The difference between theory and practice is that in theory, there is no difference and in practice, there is." (practiceofpracitceblog) As a musician you can't always have your instrument in hand, especially if music is only your part time gig. But being instrumentless doesn't mean that you can't practice. It's called mental practice and it's the best use of your time ever, especially if you hate your job.
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LaCie Sound2 USB Speakers [audiojunkies] - 0 views

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    Looking for some new USB speakers for recording on the go? Then these new LaCie Sound2 speakers seem like your new best friend.
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Bob Baker's Indie Music Promotion Blog: 7 Ways to Destroy Your Music Career - 0 views

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    7 Ways to Destroy Your Music Career Bob Baker takes us on a very entertaining journey, by revealing the 7 ways to best destroy your music career. He sarcastically touches upon everything from "being fearful of being perceived as a greedy, capitalist pig" all the way down to "using lack of time, money and connections as your biggest excuse". Wanna destroy your music career before it even gets off the ground? Follow these tips.
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Ralph Murphy - Musician and Songwriter - 0 views

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    If you're singing your own demos...STOP! I'm sure you have all heard of Murphys Law, right? Well have you heard of Murphys Laws of songwriting? Probably not, so let me acquaint you. Ralph Murphy is currently ASCAP's Vice-President of International and Domestic Membership, as well as a legendary songwriter and publisher with more than twenty number One hits under his Levi's. I stumbled across his website the other day and came across this article outlining why it is best not to sing your own demos, and the reasons are not "obvious". Head over to Ralph Murphy's website to check out the advantages of not singing your own demos as well as many more valuable pieces of advice on crafting your hit song, like [this one] for example.
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    If you ever want to download any YouTube video/ music in mp3 format, just use this site. This is the best YouTube to mp3 converter for all. It has a simple interface and download any video in mp3 in seconds.
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Thousands join Facebook group to save Abbey Road Studios | Unreality Shout - 0 views

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    Facebook rallies for Abbey Road.
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Artists House Music - Music Business for Musicians - AH Vault: Get a Job in Music Publi... - 0 views

  • Furthermore, for those who want to play major roles in artist development, publishing is a top spot to be.
  • publishers have taken on greater roles as nurturers of talent.
  • publishing companies and this openness to stick with new acts through the sometimes protracted development process, some of today’s biggest artists may still be unknown. Taylor Swift, for example, got her start by honing her songwriting abilities under the guidance of Arthur Buenahora at Sony/ATV Music Publishing before being offered her record deal
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  • Keri Hilson speak about how having first developed as a songwriter with Universal Music Publishing prepared her for the launch of her career as a solo artist this year after signing with Interscope Records.
  • entering the publishing industry?
  • Eric discusses some of the ways people can get into the publishing industry, the positions available, the growth publishing has been experiencing, the amount of jobs available, and the best ways to prepare for a job in publishing.
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    Forget the Record Deal, What about the Publishing Deal. While labels are understandably trying to mitigate their risk, by targeting artists who are already as "developed" as possible, it seems that publishers have taken on greater roles as nurturers of talent. Taylor Swift go her start by honing her songwriting abilities under the guidance of Arthur Buenahora at Songy/ATV Music publishing. Keri Hilson speaks about having first developed as a songwriter with Universal Music Publishing, and how that experience helped her launch her solo career with Interscope Records. HERE is a full interview with Eric Beale, who began his tenure in the industry as a songwriter, writing songs for the Jacksons and Diana Ross. Hopefully this interview gives you some further insight into the world of publishing and some hints on how you can either get into the publishing business as a working artist or as a career, helping other artists hone their skills!
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Rules for Untangling the Music Library Dilemma | Insider Music Business - 0 views

  • e issue of the quality of the song itself and then one of the quality of the recording
  • you can use critiquing services to determine if your songs meet commercial standards
  • As far as the quality of the recording itself goes, the best thing you can do is listen to the music samples on the sites of the music libraries and compare. Do you measure up?
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  • study the music you are competing with.
  • The important part is directing the song to the person they ask you to send them to, in the format they ask for.
  • Libraries, like music publishers, find homes for songs.
  • They are the connection between you and television, movie, video game, and video producers who need music.
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    What exactly does a music library do. Music libraries are becoming more important to the indie musician as money gets tighter and the demand for indie placements rises. Songplacements.com is now the premier music library in southern California, helping artists land opportunities previously only available to the majors. With that being said, the insider has a great piece on exactly what a music library is and does. Knowing how company's such as Songplacements.com operate empowers you, the independent musician, allowing you to better exploit our services, and hopefully land more placements!
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SEDONA TO LAS VEGAS VIA OVERNIGHT IN GRAND CANYON - 1 views

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