Having been in multiple bands over the years, I have seen and experienced a lot of different ways, both good and bad, of making a band successful. My aim here, is to help you get your band, or your solo music, off the ground and headed in the right direction.
You've been honing your skills, your chops, and your music for a long time and it's sounding pretty good by now, right? Here are some tools you can use to master the business end of the music business, and make sure that all of your hard work doesn't go unnoticed.
-First of all, get your band a Myspace account if you haven't already. This is a free and easy way to get your name out to thousands of people and network with other bands and music industry people in your area. Also, if can swing it, a professional looking website is always a good thing.
-"It's Time To Get Noticed! Guaranteed Band Promotion" This ebook gives you the tips, tools, and tricks you need to gain massive exposure for your music. Stop playing Tuesday night gigs with no audience for $100, and start being noticed by the people that can propel your band towards Stardom! Click here to check out this ebook.
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-Watch out for sketchy promoters! There are tons of promotion companies out there, and it can be hard to pick out the good form the bad some times. However, even the bad ones can be helpful when you are just starting to play gigs, because they can get you on the stage regardless of your experience level is. Just be wary and don't let them take advantage of you!
-Another tool to get your music heard by the people that matter is The Musician's Upload Directory. This gives you tons of valuable websites that will let you upload your music for people to buy and listen to. Click here to check it out.
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Another great ebook on how to market your music is "Marketing Your Music - Success Strategies." You'll learn about:
Marketing, Identifying the factors which matter to your public, The Music Product, Working with Frequencies, Visual Communication of the Musical Product, Creating Your Photos, Creating Your Bands' Logo mark, Styles and Symbology, Communication with the Press, Blogs & Sites, Marketing Actions, Creating and Stimulating your Fan Base, Phonographic Promotion, Business Plan, and more! Click here to read more.
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If you plan on making money in the music business, contracts are a necessity. There are contracts for just about anything from copyrights, to management, to marketing, to you name it! Click here to get you agreements in writing so that you can protect yourself and your music, and so you don't get into unforseen legal issues.
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If you don't already have this figured out, the music business is not always about how good you are. In fact, it is almost always more about WHO you know rather than WHAT you know. Knowing the right people is essential. The more contacts you have, the better. Schmooze around at every concert you go to or play in. Talk to other bands and see what they have done to help themselves get to where they are. Talk to promoters, managers, agents, anybody and everybody that can help you get to the next level. A powerful tool is the Music Powers 24 site. Becoming a member at this website will let you gain access to hugely powerful contacts in the music biz, as well as: Personal Manager & Music Industry Contacts, Power-broker Music Attorney Contacts & Deal Makers, Record Label and A&R Contacts, Music Business Videos, Professional Advice & Articles. There are also postings for Showcases, Music Industry Internships, Gigs and Engineer Internships. Click here to check it out.
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Stay tuned for more on how to get your band headed toward the Big Time!
-baritone84
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Playing slap bass
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Playing bass is great, but learning to play slap bass can open up a world of new opportunities, regardless of what style you play. Stereotypically, slap bass has been relegated to funk music, but bassists in many other genres utilize this technique to their advantage as well. Perhaps the most well known example is Les Claypool. He has created a virtuosic style all his own, many times using a "double slap" technique using both his thumb and pinky to increase the speed at which he can slap. (This is the same idea as a double bass pedal on the drums). Metal bassists, such as Fieldy from Korn and Ryan Martinie from Mudvayne have also found ways to incorporate slap bass into their sound.And of course, who could forget the almighty Victor Wooten. Perhaps one of the greatest electric bass virtuosos of all time, Wooten has created his own techniques that give him a completely unique and characteritic sound, whether he is playing solo, or holding down the Flecktones' rhythm section.
The idea behind playing slap bass is very simple. Instead of plucking the strngs with your fingers or a pick, the side of the right hand thumb is used to literally slap the string, creating a percussive sound. As with many things, this takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to master. Refining your technique comes with practice, watching, listening, and learning to the greats, such as Wooten and Claypool, or Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
So try some slap bass today and see how it can broaden your musical pallette.
Learn To Play Slap Bass With Jim Lee's FunkyChops! Click Here!
Playing bass is great, but learning to play slap bass can open up a world of new opportunities, regardless of what style you play. Stereotypically, slap bass has been relegated to funk music, but bassists in many other genres utilize this technique to their advantage as well. Perhaps the most well known example is Les Claypool. He has created a virtuosic style all his own, many times using a "double slap" technique using both his thumb and pinky to increase the speed at which he can slap. (This is the same idea as a double bass pedal on the drums). Metal bassists, such as Fieldy from Korn and Ryan Martinie from Mudvayne have also found ways to incorporate slap bass into their sound.And of course, who could forget the almighty Victor Wooten. Perhaps one of the greatest electric bass virtuosos of all time, Wooten has created his own techniques that give him a completely unique and characteritic sound, whether he is playing solo, or holding down the Flecktones' rhythm section.
The idea behind playing slap bass is very simple. Instead of plucking the strngs with your fingers or a pick, the side of the right hand thumb is used to literally slap the string, creating a percussive sound. As with many things, this takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to master. Refining your technique comes with practice, watching, listening, and learning to the greats, such as Wooten and Claypool, or Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
So try some slap bass today and see how it can broaden your musical pallette.
Learn To Play Slap Bass With Jim Lee's FunkyChops! Click Here!
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