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Not Experimenting With Instruments? You're Doing Things Wrong Posted: 14 Dec 2017 01:44 PM PST When we think of the standard instrumentation we hear in bands and orchestras, we tend to stick to what we’re used to. I’m here to tell you times are a’changing, and whether you trade your viola for an electric violin or your guitar for a modular synthesizer, the world of opportunities can have a profound impact on your music, even when you return to your original instrument. There are few things more depressing in music than seeing a great band go stale. Some bands release albums with the same old structure and sound over and over again. Often they deteriorate in quality, but more to the point, they never evolve, and most of us need some sort of evolution to keep us interested. When George Harrison swapped Guitar for Sitar, or when Dylan swapped his Acoustic for an Electric, the possibilities suddenly changed, not just for our ears but for the musicians and their brains. When we learn to play an instrument we learn things habits. Certain chords we go back to, ways we construct melodies, strumming and plucking and bowing techniques. After many years of this, it can be easy to find ourselves repeating the same old things, especially if once upon a time they worked for us. For a guitarist to suddenly pick up a Ukulele for instance, we suddenly go back to being beginners, and the intrinsic character of the instrument shines out. A Ukulele makes it easy to play lots of seventh chords for instance, a Sitar uses different tonality and scales, and every instrument will both increase your understanding and alter the way you do things all at once. The extending of your comfort zone can change everything. Bowie was the king of reinventing himself, both in sound and style. Neil Young switched his acoustic guitar for synths to make a techno album. Even if people go back to their original instrument, the broadened horizons keep the spark alive for musicians who want to test themselves. At the extreme end of the spectrum, bands such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard experiment with microtones to experiment and ultimately carve their niche out in the world. The experimentation you partake in as a musician doesn’t have to change your style. If you’re known for being a guitarist, this doesn’t have to change, but do yourself the favor of trying to play another instrument and see how it broadens your horizons. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
New Music Licensing Course Now Available From New Artist Model Online Music Business School Posted: 14 Dec 2017 07:44 AM PST December 14, 2017 Boston, MA
GET YOUR MUSIC LICENSED is an online training program that teaches students how to prepare and license their music for film, TV, games and online placements. The 6 month program shows musicians where to pitch their music and how to pitch it to ensure they get noticed. With a combination of training videos and smart checklists and workbooks, the program shows students how to identify and target music publishers, music supervisors and music libraries for placement. The training program teaches musicians how to make more money in ONE DEAL than in ONE YEAR on Spotify with over 100 vetted leads and opportunities that are tried, tested and proven to work. The program teaches: How to find quality licensing opportunities with libraries that fit your genre How to setup your tracks so they appear at the top of the search results How to double your musical output and build your catalogue How to identify your ideal customer and start building a relationship How to build a professional presence How to keep your momentum and move on when you fail How to place your songs on TV, films, games, digital media and more Checklists, tips & tricks and inspiration to stay motivated and on track Catalog Tracker to manage your catalog and music submissions “Get Your Music Licensed” was acquired by Dave Kusek’s New Artist Model from author Joyce Kettering in November. “By bringing this new course into our online school, we have added more licensing expertise and curriculum to the New Artist Model catalog”, says Dave Kusek - founder New Artist Model. “Joyce is an amazing teacher and we are already seeing her students get placements for their music in a few short weeks”. According to Joyce Kettering, Get Your Music Licensed author and teacher, “This deal is great for me because I get to work with an amazing mentor and experienced music educator, and can now tap into Dave’s audience of independent musicians and songwriters.” Here is what some of the students have to say about Get Your Music Licensed: “The program is AWESOME! I’ve taken other licensing courses and that there is no comparison. This gives you all the tools you need to get organized and submit your music and increase the odds of licensing. And Joyce Kettering is there for you throughout the program. She really cares, vets her leads and knows what she’s talking about. The community alone is worth the price of admission. Songwriting and licensing can be very solitary pursuits, so it’s great to have someone like Joyce in your corner.” - Sharon Coates “What initially attracted me to this course is that it’s taught by a person who has already slogged thru, already made the mistakes, already done the research and is actually earning revenue from sync licensing. If you want a detailed roadmap for starting and building up a sync licensing business around your music, look no further. The time you’ll save in research alone is worth more than what the course costs.” - Robert Palomo
Potential students can sign up for the program here: https://newartistmodel.com/get-your-music-licensed/
For more information contact Chelsea Ira - New Artist Model chelsea@newartistmodel.com
New Artist Model is an online learning platform that teaches practical strategies and techniques for making a living in the modern music business. It combines self-paced online courses and step by step guidance to teach musicians about the industry and how to plan their career.
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