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Propellerhead's Producer's Conference 2012

Propellerhead's conference for producers gives Reason users up close contact with the pros.I had the pleasure of attending Propellerhead's Producer Conference held at the Musicians Institute in...

You Got a Publishing Contract! Part 2

They are going to want to know what songs you already had recorded. If by chance some band had picked up and recorded one or more your songs and they released them on CD or have them up...

Flow, Part 2

Finding your FLOW could change everything about playing.Thank you for all your emails, I really appreciate it. I tallied up the results and Flow came out a winner! ...

Streaming Live Gigs

Expanding your gigs to the online universe could get you exposure and maybe a little cash. By Jeff KlopmeyerLove it or hate it, we live in a visually-oriented world. One of the benefits of doing...

Why I Hate Geniuses

Some nights when I’m really totally fried like crazy I watch Hulu on my computer. People who know me know that I don’t really watch much TV. In fact, right now, I don’t even own a TV. I know that’s...

Power of Music Video Sweeps Facebook

This awesome video of an elderly man listening to music and the remarkable change it has on his attitude is sweeping Facebook. Check it out! http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/82432871/

When Life Gives You Lemons...

I’ll be honest...I was dreading having to go to NAMM this year. But I learned something really important.For a few reasons, but the primary one being that last year’s show was a drag. It was the...

The Press Kit is Not Dead

Sometimes going old skool can be putting your best foot forward.When presenting your package to the world, don’t poo-poo the traditional press kit. Since EPKs (electronic press kits) have...

Touring: Attention to the Basics

It may seem silly, but even a brief touring gig can really take it out of you... While I adjusted my internal clock to run on American Eastern Standard Time after a 15-day tour in Germany,...

Final NAMM Stuff - Cool and Strange