A flyer for Wine From the Moon's branded residency, Strip Down at Uncommon Ground
[Editor's Note: This is part two of Ryan Sweeney's series about the merits of securing a residency for your band. We're posting them on his behalf because he's out in the sticks of Brazil with a band right now]
Curating a residency can be great for an artist’s career. If done correctly, it is a powerful promotion tool, a unique opportunity to build new relationships, and a strong way to grow a fan base. Here are 14 Do’s and Do Not’s to keep in mind when curating your residency. [click to continue…]
[Editor's Note: The following is the first in a series of articles by Ryan Sweeney about getting a residency for your band]
A residency is a phenomenal opportunity to give fans something unique. Though they come in all shapes and sizes – three or four shows on consecutive nights, one show a week for several weeks; promoter pays a guarantee, venue gives you a percentage of the door – residencies are, at their heart, a chance to show off a new side of your music to current and potential fans.
These opportunities come with their own special challenges, though. A residency needs to be promoted differently, coordinated differently, and performed differently. Here’s a brief overview of the things you need to remember when angling to land a residency for your band: [click to continue…]
Pyramid Studios in New York
[The following guest post is by Denise Barbarita, a freelance recording engineer and artist based in New York.]
If you’re an independent musician thinking about how you’re going to make your next recording, odds are you’ve heard something like this:
“Musicians can take the bull by the horns and go totally rogue.
“Studios are so ‘90s! Just buy a DAW, plug and play and make your own record on your own time. Or use your iPad or iPhone! Why not? Everyoneʼs doing it!
“No need to hire expensive engineers or fight with self-obsessed producers! Big studios are just going to gouge you anyway. All you need is a couple microphones, a couple microphone pre-amps, a recording book or some Youtube tutorials, maybe even subscribe to a bunch of recording magazines! Itʼs easy! Anyone can do it!”
Kind of. With patience and practice, some can. [click to continue…]
[Editor's Note: The following post is the second in veteran composer, studio musician, consultant and writer Eric Jensen's multi-part series about library music. Previous entries can be found here]
The licensing opportunities for library music continue to expand as do the catalogs and business models. With up-front fees shrinking, how do you increase your chance of high-profile placements that will earn you residuals and additional writing commissions? [click to continue…]
