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Musician How-To's, Tutorials, Careers & Music Business Tips
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Listed alphabetically starting with the letter 'M'....
(starting letters rotate periodically to give all sites equal exposure)
Latest Update
01/01/2007. Don't miss this weeks featured listing on our home page.
The
Marty Method (Piano Instruction)
Gathering a lifetime of musical knowledge into a “how-to”
book is a challenge, but Marty Jourard has met this
challenge and written a piano instruction
book that conveys his vast knowledge of popular music and of the
keyboard. “The Marty Method—How to Play Piano and Understand Music” delivers on
the promise of the title by explaining how to play the piano—and along the way,
how music is constructed— from the ground up.
As an original member of the ‘80s
pop group the Motels, Marty’s keyboard and saxophone playing were an integral
part of the band that earned two Top Ten singles (“Only the Lonely” and
“Suddenly Last Summer”) and two gold records (1982’s “All Four One” and 1984’s
“Little Robbers.”). Now teaching and playing in Seattle, Marty’s new piano
instruction book integrates a deep knowledge of musical form and structure with
an explanation of basic piano technique. In this book you will learn how music
uses two simple intervals—the half step and the whole step—to build scales and
chords, chord families, melodies and songs. You will learn the simple formula
that allows you to play—without memorizing—the 48 basic chords of pop music.
Proper fingering and playing position, the importance of scales, chord
inversions, simple melodies, notation, the most popular chord progressions, the
concept of keys and key signatures, how to transpose songs, effective practice
techniques—all this and much more is included in this beautiful 150-page
spiral-bound book specifically designed to be used at the keyboard. A 34-track
CD contains many musical examples as well as
the unique “Thirteen Rhythms You Can’t Live Without,” a demonstration of
the most useful piano rhythms in pop music. Containing a lifetime of musical
information and written in an easy, conversational style, The Marty Method
costs less than half the price of a one-hour private piano lesson and is a
great way to learn the basic structure of music through learning to play the
piano. Added 02/08/2005
MuBiz.com
We
here at the Music Biz Academy
are big fans of Kenny Love's
B# Newsletter, which you can
subscribe to here from MuBiz.com.
Kenny's newsletter is always
full of great ideas on
how to get your music noticed.
In fact, we think Kenny
is one of the best, all-around,
"idea people" we know.
Sign up - you'll love it. Added
4/7/2005.
Music Business Solutions
Peter Spellman, the Director of Music Business
Solutions, is a feature writer for Musician magazine. At this web site, you’ll
find a nice archive of his articles and newsletters plus a well-organized
resource directory. The site hasn’t been updated in a couple of years, but
there’s still a lot here worth reading. Updated 02/24/2006.
MusiciansCast.com
MusiciansCast is a free and informative podcast
dedicated to helping musicians navigate the difficult
road to success. Professional musician Jonn Savannah, Internet Entrepreneur
Peter Bowman and legendary recording engineer Shelly Yakus team up to discuss
issues and opportunities facing the upstreaming artist and/or band. The shows
may be downloaded, streamed or subscribed to through RSS. A great podcast to
keep up on what's happening.
Added 01/01/2007.
MyMusicJob.com
Looking for work in the music business? Join MyMusicJob.com to get access to job listings and internships, as well
as post you resume. There
are quite a few offerings here
and all jobs are posted by the employers themselves. If
you want a sampling of what's available,
the best way to go about that
is to use the
free "Seach Job" option
to view "All Categories"
and "All Locations."
The cost for a 60-day membership is only $14.99,
though you can still apply for
any job posting over three days
old if you're not a member. Updated 02/24/2006.
Publicity Insider
Bill Stoller's Publicity Insider newsletter is designed for people who are - well - wanting to generate a lot of
publicity. Mr. Stoller has worked with some notable clients, including Coca-Cola, Hasbro, and Colgate-Palmolive.
His public relations firm, Stoller & Bard Communications, has helped make some great products very famous,
including Pictionary, which as you know has become a household name (or is it 'household game?'). At PublicityInsider.com,
Mr. Stoller is selling subscriptions to his magazine, 'Free Publicity', which offers a regular dose of hot opportunities,
'insider' information, Internet publicity tips and more. But aside from that, there's lots worth parusing at the
web site, including 'Killer Publicity Resources,' frequently asked PR questions, and a free Publicity Insiders
e-zine which you can subscribe to. Also, don't miss the free reports available at the web site. Well worth visiting.
Added 03/01/2003
 Recording
Connection
How
would you like to work in a recording studio? Recording connection provides on-the-job training for those looking
for full or part time employment in the music industry. Your
'school' is an actual recording
studio in your town! Courses include basic studio operating procedures, mic
and instrument setup, recording console parts and functions, audio theory, mixing, acoustics and much more. Get
exposure to job opportunities
as a recording engineer, mixer,
digital workstation operator,
mastering engineer, and more.
Check out the very impressive
alumni credits. Updated 07/18/2003.
Rock
Star Image Consultant
John Battaglia
is an image and performance coach who's worked with some of the
biggest names in the business; Usher, Beyonce, Jessica Simpson and
others. He coaches emerging artists on how to build a Rockstar image to better
attract industry attention. If
you're uncertain about your
"image" or the "style,"
feel the need to reinvent yourself,
or just need advice on how to
better connect with your audience,
John's your man. Added 07/21/2005.
Applause Music Careers
Applause offers two products of interest to musicians from their web site; the Performance
Guide, a start up guide for musicians interested in a performance
career in the music business, and the Production Guide, a guide geared more toward a career in a more technical field such as tour management,
lighting director, sound engineering, and so on. Both have been updated for 2001. The Applause site also has a
rather active message board worth visiting dedicated to finding employment in the music industry. Updated 04/13/2001.
The
Celebrity Cafe
One of the best ways to learn and understand your craft is to take note what successful professionals in your line
of work have to say about it. At the Celebrity Cafe, you'll find interviews with over 200 artists in the industry
including David Crosby, Mick Fleetwood, Bruce Hornsby and others. Good reading and life experience from those who
have gone before us. The above link takes you directly to the music industry interviews. Added 05/05/2003.
Doing
it Yourself - A Guide to Making Music
This site, maintained by musician Ram Samudrala, provides an honest and interesting insight into what it takes
to make and market your music on the cheap. Ram is a staunch advocate of the 'Free Music Philosophy' and using
it he sold over 3,000 copies of his CD on the Internet in two years. On the web site, he tells you how. You'll
find tips on building (and using) a studio, copyrights, tutorials, duplication, marketing and promotion. A very
interesting read. Updated 03/14/2002.
GetAMentor.com
GetAMentor.com provides one-on-one on-the-job training for careers in radio broadcasting, the recording industry,
and film and video production. Essentially, GetAMentor matches you up with a professional in the field of your
choice (they have contracts with radio and TV stations, recording studios, record companies, and film production
companies) and you become an apprentice. The program is designed specifically for people just starting out in their
field, so no prior experience is necessary. You can work part-time, nights and even weekends to match up with your
own schedule. These are not paying jobs, but apprenticeships - essentially an opportunity to get your foot in the
door and learn your trade on the job working side by side with the pros. Added 1/30/2003
HomeRecording.com
Dedicated to do-it-yourselfers who dream of recording in their own studio, HomeRecording.com offers advice for
those interested in the art. HR.com features a vast amount of content, with articles on everything from recording
& mixing to FAQ's on how to get started. In addition, the site contains helpful equipment reviews, an active
Home Recording forum, a detailed glossary and numerous tutorials. This fantastic resource should not be missed.
Updated 01/24/2002.
Home
Studio Recording Solutions
There's no shortage of home recording websites out there, but many
of them lack a lot of info
in certain areas. For people who are new to recording, it can be like
piecing a complex puzzle together. This site bridges the gap between home recording novices and experienced home
recordists. New articles are added
frequently, and cover topics from initial studio design to creating the
final master.
A very nice "how to" resource for those wanting to record at home.
Added 07/21/2005.
I Write The Songs:
Songwriters Radio Show
Here's an Internet broadcast that songwriters might find useful. Each show includes interview segments (past interviewees
have included Willie Nelson, Carol Bayer Sager, Janis Ian and others), an instructional segment, stories from successful
songwriters, and on-air critiques of original songs. The site also features a 'question of the week,' and articles.
Services offered include seminars, critiques, consultation, as well as links to songwriting tools and products.
Added 01/02/2003. See also Radio & TV.
Jingle University
Ever thought about writing those catchy jingles used in TV and
radio ads to make some extra cash? Ben Freedman, seller of over 4,000 jingles worldwide (and 35 years in the business),
tells you how to get started in his Jingle University course. You'll learn about the four different kinds of jingle
companies; commercial jingles, radio ID jingles, production music and promo music/effects. You'll learn everything
you need to know about negotiating and closing sales and licenses, networking, recording a good jingle, and lots
more. Added 06/14/2001.
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