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A musician is a person who performs or writes music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music inger&_160;· Rapper&_160;· Screamer&_160;· Beatboxer&_160;· Vocal Percussion
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1. Preparing for Portland Music School
February 07, 2010
After deciding to attend a Portland music school, your next big move is to consider the following factors. Know what are the perks that you can take when you decide to get your music education in Portland. For one, know that Portland features a very large radio market - as such, its local musical scene comes with countless opportunities for any aspiring musician. Since you're looking to be on the other side of the glass from such musicians during studio recording, developing professional relationships with talented musicians is never a bad way to begin networking in your future career. In addi... (read more)
Author: Alex Baker
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2. What is music publishing?
February 07, 2010
Do you know what music publishing is? As a song writer or musician, you should. Why? To put it simply, because your portion of the profits stemming from your songs depends heavily upon music publishing and your knowledge of the copyright laws which affect it.
The law defines music publishing as a contractual relationship between the songwriter or music composer and a music publisher, on which the writer assigns various music copyrights to the publisher in exchange for the publisher's commercial exploitation of the music. Basically, this definition is a lot of big words that me... (read more)
Author: Ty Cohen
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3. What services does iLike offer to recording artists?
February 07, 2010
As musicians, earning spare cash from our music is a high priority. One way to increase your playback and your CD sales is using services like iLike to promote your music. To understand how these services can help you as a musician, it helps to understand exactly what they do and what services they offer to the recording artists who use them.
iLike is an online media service where visitors to the site can download and share their music with other users. Owned by MySpace, the iLike site is classified as a social networking service but it has features that are different from the average ... (read more)
Author: Ty Cohen
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4. IPods inside Workplace: Diligence Or Distraction?
February 07, 2010
Aplet, 32 and a former rock musician, rarely separates himself from his ipod, and that includes whilst he's at function.
When he's not enjoying his downloaded audio, from Bob Marley on the White Stripes, he listens to podcasts about Internet design. Recently he plugged his ipod into the office's audio method and blared holiday audio, a lot to the delight of his fellow staffers.
"My iPod's a lifesaver," pronounces Aplet. "If I'm coding a Internet site and I must be focused and not distracted by conversations, I'll put on a headset and tune out. Then I'll just pound away on the keyboard." ... (read more)
Author: norazidah jaslani
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5. The Story behind Balenciaga
February 07, 2010
Official Website: http://balenciaga.com Founded by Cristobal Balenciaga in 1919 in San Sebastian, Spain You may have heard of the brand Balenciaga, but it is not likely that you know its culture spirit. “A couturier must be: an architect for design, a sculptor for safe, a painter for color, a musician for harmony and philosopher for temperance”.This Spanish gifted fashion designer had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was regarded as “the master of us all” by Christian Dior. This design house’s trademarks include bubble skirts, odd, feminine yet modern shapes. First... (read more)
Author: Tommy Martin
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6. Louis Vuitton L'Excellence du Savoir-Faire
February 07, 2010
What would happen if six masters of art from different walk of life come together and create an exclusive line? It is even impossible how brilliant it will be. But now the dream has come true. Creative director of Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs collaborates with photographer Annie Leibovitz, musician Gustavo,chef Ferran Adrià, photographer Annie Leibovitz,artist Damien Hirst and Patrick Louis Vuitton, successor of renown fashion house, to commemorate L'Excellence du Savoir-Faire with 6 masterpieces
The activity also aims to benefit the Red Cross. Yves Carcelle, President of Louis Vuitton said... (read more)
Author: Tommy Martin
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7. Planning the Perfect CD Release Party Part Two
February 05, 2010
As we discussed in the previous section of this series, few things are more exciting for a musician than the launch of a new CD. The experience can be made both more memorable and successful by hosting a properly planned CD release party.
The CD release party is a very important step for musicians so we have divides this topic into a short series of articles to help you avoid common mistakes that might hurt your sales. With that said, on to Part Two.
To Play or Not To Play, That is the question.
It's a CD release party. The fans are all gathering because of your music. They ... (read more)
Author: Ty Cohen
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8. How can I financially support my musical career?
February 05, 2010
As musicians with bills to pay, we often have trouble figuring out where our next meal is coming from, let alone paying the utility bill or buying new equipment. If you find yourself in this boat, what can you do to financially support yourself while you are trying to make it in the music industry? Actually, there are a lot of options and you don't have to sell out to make money as a musician.
One of the best things about being a musician is we play for the sake of the music. It doesn't matter where the gig is scheduled. We just want to be in front of the crowd with our guitars in our ... (read more)
Author: Ty Cohen
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9. Learn exactly how to practice for audition
February 05, 2010
If a person wants to act in a movie, he/she should find out where the auditions are taking place. Due to internet and cell phones, most aspiring actors, singers, models can find out where auditions are taking place. Nowadays, in internet there are various sites that provide details as to where auditions are taking place. In addition, you can submit your profile in these sites. If a director, musician is interested in your profile, they may call you. Audition is nothing but mini performance.
If you want to give your best in the audition, you should prepare yourself ahead of time. This m... (read more)
Author: Anais Bertie
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10. Interview with Ken Elkinson
February 04, 2010
Ken Elkinson is a brilliant musician with a wonderful taste for music and it shows in everything he creates. Being a dabbler myself, I appreciate that his Christmas CD includes more than one genre. In my opinion, it spices up the album and makes it more enjoyable and less likely to grow old fast. I recently caught up with Ken for a quick interview and I was really surprised with his down-to-earth approach to the business. Unlike most musicians who have the “all or nothing” mentality, Ken likes working a full-time job and creating his music on the side—that’s not to say that he’s not okay with ... (read more)
Author: Alyice Edrich
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11. Tween Rising Star, Suite Caroline, Will Headline 4th Friday in February
February 05, 2010
Slated to be the next big thing, 12 year-old Caroline Kudelko, known as Suite Caroline, will be the headliner at February’s 4th Friday in Downtown Clearwater.
Tampa Bay, FL, February 1, 2010 - Some say she is a prodigy. When she was 8, she started playing guitar and writing songs. When she was 10, she released her debut album. She has opened for Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood and been a supporting musician for Brad Paisley and Leanne Rimes. She’s Suite Caroline, who others are calling the newest tween rising star and she will be the headliner at February’s 4th Friday Clearwater St... (read more)
Author: JoTo Extreme PR
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12. Become Highly Valuable In MLM Through Your Education
February 03, 2010
Let's imagine that you were a celebrity. You could be an actor, musician, professional sports figure, internet marketing guru, etc. Go ahead and pick one. There's no question that you would have a massive fan base, waiting in anticipation to see what you do next. Everyone that you come across wants to be involved with you one way or the other, whether it be taking a picture with, getting your autograph, or even a few words of advice. You're nothing short of a phenomenon. The question is, how did you become that way? What led you to this point?
If you are able to grasp this one prin... (read more)
Author: Michael Harris
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13. How to Get Noticed by a Record Label
February 01, 2010
If you’re a musician, you probably have a dream of being signed by a record label. Unfortunately, you’ve probably discovered that you’re not alone. In order to actually get noticed by a record company, you have to set yourself apart from thousands of other artists who hold your same dream. Here are several steps you can take to help separate you from the rest: Network, Network, Network
A large part of getting noticed by a record label is getting to know the right people, and you can’t meet those people by being holed up in a studio all day. In order to meet others in the industry, play a... (read more)
Author: IADT TAMPA
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14. Spanzel a New Free Video Sharing Website just been launched with a twist in winning cash prizes for
February 01, 2010
A new and exciting video sharing website has just been launched with a twist in winning cash prizes for being the most viewed video. Spanzel.com allows its members to post videos, photos, and music to promote products, services, as well as business oriented ideas and to share life's experiences. The video platform allows members to contact video posters if they are interested in their products or services.
Spanzel.com is a video sharing website dedicated to the entrepreneur, business person, musician, family sharing, or individual. Members can upload videos, photos, & music to promote com... (read more)
Author: Louis Chavez
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15. The Right Music stand!
February 01, 2010
Just like musical instruments, music stands also need various accessories for musicians to play their instruments without any hassle. Every musician needs premium quality music stands and accessories to hold their music sheets. Hyson Music offers a rich collection of music stand accessories at great prices. From music stand lamps and music stand cases to floor protectors and music stand repair kits, there are many different accessories that you can find at this online music store.
When it comes to music stand accessories, music stand lamps always rank high. Music stand lamps can be fitted... (read more)
Author: Hyson Music
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16. Get a Record Deal - What is a Working Band to Do
January 30, 2010
The music business is a highly competitive (okay, cutthroat) industry comprising a lot of demanding professions besides performer -- meaning singer, songwriter, musician, producer, or whatever combination of those you are. There are also engineers, managers, distributors, agents, concert promoters, and many other professionals in the mix, and you need a lot of determination, persistence, energy, and smarts to advance in any one of those careers. But making it as a band or a solo performer, becoming nationally or internationally known, is about, oh, a million times harder, and requires you to w... (read more)
Author: Greg Joes
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17. How to Market Your Band without Breaking the Bank
January 30, 2010
Marketing and promotion is a fact of any musician’s life. Yes, making music is personally fulfilling and the joy of it can be felt when playing or singing alone at home. But if you want to earn a living at it so you can devote yourself to music full time, you need to have fans. Fans are the people who pay for your band’s music career. You could be the most creative musical genius but if you play in an empty club, you’ll never be full-time performers.
But most bands just starting out do not have a lot of money. So you need to get creative and market your band without breakin... (read more)
Author: Ty Cohen
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18. How To Start Making Rap Beats
January 29, 2010
Making rap beats on the right way is crucial for a musician like you and if you do one thing wrong, then your whole beat can be messed up. You want to make your rap beats on the right way, so let’s talk about that.
How To Make A Rap Beat
The first step to take when you are making a rap beat is by picking the style of the music that you want to create. Once you know that, then it’s really important that you think about famous music producers and their music so you can get some ideas from their music.
It’s important that if you are at the beginner stage of music making that you wa... (read more)
Author: john ormano
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19. Advertise with Posters: Add Life to your Musical Show
January 28, 2010
So you are a musician heading a band and are planning to hold a gig? Want your musical show to be a roaring success? Surely, you do. Looking for suitable ideas to gain maximum attention of the public for your upcoming show? Why not advertise it? Probably, you are already planning to do that and have laid out a budget. Still, you find it hard to decide what the right mode for doing so is. This means that you are looking for something that can have a lasting impact on the public to make them remember the date of your show. Why don’t you print posters? It has several benefits. ... (read more)
Author: Dion Waterman
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20. 5 methods of promoting a band
January 28, 2010
The easiest way of promoting a band or a solo musician is to promote it online. It is so far the easiest, most effective and cheapest way of getting publicity worldwide. A person just needs to follow it in a planned and organized way. Thousands of talented singers and musicians cannot see the light of success just because of this lack of promotion. Many of them have even tried to promote their music online, but they are now lost under the list of thousands of other band websites and will never be noticed. This has occurred because of the lack of proper planning of online promotion. People have... (read more)
Author: Brain Caron shelly
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21. Some ways you can adopt to promote your band
January 28, 2010
Publicity is the main and most important factor for a band or a musician to get success in the world of music. Like any other aspect of life, there is tough competition in the field of music also. So, to get success in this field you must take various steps to promote your music. Just because of lack of promotion of music, many talented singers and musicians have failed. The main idea is to make your music reach the common people; and once they like your music you do not have to look back anymore. There are two main ways for promoting of music that you can undertake, the offline method and the... (read more)
Author: Brain Caron shelly
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22. Key facts onselecting the best sound mixers
January 27, 2010
A lot of my friends were extraordinarily disappointed in me when I ultimately switched over to digital gear. After all , they are all garage rock snobs. They have a belief in employing a low fidelity, analog audio mixer, and tape recording gear whenever it's possible. To me, it just appears silly. Having a good audio mixer, a digital audio recorder, And the latest studio gear is something that each musician wants. If you'd like to have a coarse and raw sound, you can do that on digital gear just as easily as with analog gear. It's not like you have to make everything sound processed if y... (read more)
Author: Brooks Forbes
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23. In Memoriam Michael Jackson
January 27, 2010
It is needless to comment that Michael Jackson was one of the most prolific music idols in the world. He had many fans in every country, spread at various corners of the world. His end was an unfortunate incident. To commemorate him and his creations, several thousands of individuals and organizations have vowed to do their bits in the field of art. At this context, it is pertinent to specify that a comprehensive art and design degree is just the right kind of foundation for a person to flourish in the creative field, just like Michael Jackson did with his musical competence.Michael Jackson wi... (read more)
Author: Erik Johnson
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24. Bruce Springsteen A Great Musician
January 27, 2010
There is no doubt it that whenever and wherever this man going to perform wins the hearts of the people, therefore he is famous as the name of Boss. All of her eager to buy the Bruce Springsteen tickets because they know his show must be awesome and they never get bored over there. The thing that makes him very popular among the people is his live performance which is very energetic and lively and he sung song after song without taking any break. The fans of this great man always buy the tickets and there are millions of copies of his albums which sold out every year. You can’t compare anythin... (read more)
Author: Urge Tech1
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25. Lady Antebellum Need You Now - Review & Free Mp3 Downloads
January 26, 2010
Long before Need You Now was even released, Lady Antebellum issued the title track of the album as a single. The song shot straight to the top of the charts and remained there for over five weeks. So this album has been released with much hype and publicity and for darn good reason.
Lady Antebellum is a songwriting trio with Charles Kelly and Hillary Scott as the lead vocalists and backing vocalist Dave Haywood. Haywood is also a very good musician who plays multiple instruments. His guitar work is very good on this record.
This is the groups 2nd release and it is very similar to th... (read more)
Author: Joseph Graham
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