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March 12, 2014
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We're Giving Away 15 Copies of Michael Bloomfield Book/CD Package!
Music Connection, in association with Hal Leonard Inc., is giving away 15 copies of a new book/CD pack that gives guitarists an inside look at the guitar style of the extraordinary and highly influential Michael Bloomfield, rated #22 on Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list. The Legendary Licks series presents the music of a band or artists in a comprehensive play-along package. Each book contains note-for-note transcriptions and detailed performance notes on how to play a multitude of classic licks, fills, riffs, and solos--complete with recorded demonstrations of each exercise and gear setup tips. The CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so Mac & PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch. To enter to win, simply email intern@musicconnection.com, subject line "Bloomfield."
Music Connection, in association with Hal Leonard Inc., is giving away 15 copies of a new book/CD pack that gives guitarists an inside look at the guitar style of the extraordinary and highly influential Michael Bloomfield, rated #22 on Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list. The Legendary Licks series presents the music of a band or artists in a comprehensive play-along package. Each book contains note-for-note transcriptions and detailed performance notes on how to play a multitude of classic licks, fills, riffs, and solos--complete with recorded demonstrations of each exercise and gear setup tips. The CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so Mac & PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch. To enter to win, simply email intern@musicconnection.com, subject line "Bloomfield."
#ZyaStar Contest Invites Players to Compete for Cash, Label Deal
Zya, a mobile game allowing anyone to create studio-quality music like a pro, has announced a new contest offering players the opportunity to both win a recording contract and go on tour. The #ZyaStar Contest will select finalists each month beginning in May and running until the end of the year. Contestants will be judged based on the songs they create using Zya's music platform. All of the finalists will then compete for the chance to win the Grand Prize, which includes $10,000 cash, select tour performances on DigiTour 2015 thedigitour.com and a recording contract with Emblem Records emblem-music.com, the record label behind award-winning artists including Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas and Gloriana. Download the app for free here. For complete details, visit http://bit.ly/1nHmHDUM.
Zya, a mobile game allowing anyone to create studio-quality music like a pro, has announced a new contest offering players the opportunity to both win a recording contract and go on tour. The #ZyaStar Contest will select finalists each month beginning in May and running until the end of the year. Contestants will be judged based on the songs they create using Zya's music platform. All of the finalists will then compete for the chance to win the Grand Prize, which includes $10,000 cash, select tour performances on DigiTour 2015 thedigitour.com and a recording contract with Emblem Records emblem-music.com, the record label behind award-winning artists including Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas and Gloriana. Download the app for free here. For complete details, visit http://bit.ly/1nHmHDUM.
UMG Seeks Lifestyle Marketing Rep, Minneapolis
Universal Music Group is currently seeking a College & Lifestyle Marketing Representative for Minneapolis, MN. The College Reps are often the "it person" or "key tastemaker" on campus and are heavily involved in many campus and community activities. Get full details at http://bit.ly/1fSaiMJ. The company is also seeking reps for New Orleans, Austin, Dallas, Kansas City, Jacksonville, Minneapolis and more. For a complete list, see http://linkd.in/1gkTVHd.
Universal Music Group is currently seeking a College & Lifestyle Marketing Representative for Minneapolis, MN. The College Reps are often the "it person" or "key tastemaker" on campus and are heavily involved in many campus and community activities. Get full details at http://bit.ly/1fSaiMJ. The company is also seeking reps for New Orleans, Austin, Dallas, Kansas City, Jacksonville, Minneapolis and more. For a complete list, see http://linkd.in/1gkTVHd.
Publishing Deal Competition
Three music brands have combined forces to give songwriters and artists of all genres a shot at a $20,000, one-year publishing contract. The contest will be powered by Songspace, a Nashville-based startup and partner company of American Songwriter Media. Songspace provides a song catalog for music businesses fed by a collaborative app for songwriters. Entries are open to songwriters not currently under contract with any other publishers, Deadline: April 25. See www.thepubdeal.com.
Three music brands have combined forces to give songwriters and artists of all genres a shot at a $20,000, one-year publishing contract. The contest will be powered by Songspace, a Nashville-based startup and partner company of American Songwriter Media. Songspace provides a song catalog for music businesses fed by a collaborative app for songwriters. Entries are open to songwriters not currently under contract with any other publishers, Deadline: April 25. See www.thepubdeal.com.
USC PopFest Will Present Top Student Acts
The University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music's annual PopFest will be Friday, March 28, 4pm - midnight and will have over 20 acts that were selected from over 50 submissions. The event will happen at Tommy's Place on the university's Los Angeles campus. USC's Senior Showcase will be at the Troubadour on April 7th 7:30pm. For more info, contact Chris Sampson at sampson@thornton.usc.edu.
The University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music's annual PopFest will be Friday, March 28, 4pm - midnight and will have over 20 acts that were selected from over 50 submissions. The event will happen at Tommy's Place on the university's Los Angeles campus. USC's Senior Showcase will be at the Troubadour on April 7th 7:30pm. For more info, contact Chris Sampson at sampson@thornton.usc.edu.
Producer Needed For Radio One In Detroit
The producer of Radio One is responsible for the daily technical operation of the show, and for the implementation of program strategy as assigned by the Program Director in a professional and competent manner. Negotiated job responsibilities will be maintained at all times. Six months experience required. Visithttp://bit.ly/1lvMMEB for more information and to apply.
The producer of Radio One is responsible for the daily technical operation of the show, and for the implementation of program strategy as assigned by the Program Director in a professional and competent manner. Negotiated job responsibilities will be maintained at all times. Six months experience required. Visithttp://bit.ly/1lvMMEB for more information and to apply.
MC Blogger Michael Dolan: "Crazies Rule!"
On the newly launched Music Connection Blogs corner, Music Connection magazine founder Michael Dolan gives artists unique perspectives and advice on how to proceed with their art and career. "Thank god you don't need a stinking manual! In fact, others are looking to YOU for the answers. Why? Because they know you're different. They know you're one of the crazies--a 'creative type.' They know you have..." Continue reading at http://musicconnection.com/mcblogs.
On the newly launched Music Connection Blogs corner, Music Connection magazine founder Michael Dolan gives artists unique perspectives and advice on how to proceed with their art and career. "Thank god you don't need a stinking manual! In fact, others are looking to YOU for the answers. Why? Because they know you're different. They know you're one of the crazies--a 'creative type.' They know you have..." Continue reading at http://musicconnection.com/mcblogs.
Copyrights: The Basics For Musicians
While not the newest submission from the Disc Makers blog crew, it still holds weight in today's music industry. Keith Hatschek breaks down the basics of copyrights that every musician should know. "While most songwriters or their publishers copyright a song and register the copyright with the Library of Congress (LOC), due to the way the law is written, a copyright actually exists the moment you fix your song in any tangible medium. ... So why bother to register your new song with the Library of Congress? Because until such time as it is officially registered as a new work with the LOC, you have some, but not all of the various protections...(continue reading at http://bit.ly/NXl8Fs.
While not the newest submission from the Disc Makers blog crew, it still holds weight in today's music industry. Keith Hatschek breaks down the basics of copyrights that every musician should know. "While most songwriters or their publishers copyright a song and register the copyright with the Library of Congress (LOC), due to the way the law is written, a copyright actually exists the moment you fix your song in any tangible medium. ... So why bother to register your new song with the Library of Congress? Because until such time as it is officially registered as a new work with the LOC, you have some, but not all of the various protections...(continue reading at http://bit.ly/NXl8Fs.
Music Punk Offers Artists Chance To Perform At Legendary Hollywood Venue (All Expenses Paid)
MusicPunk, a concert calendar APP, has announced its Rockstar For A Weekend competition. Every gig an artist uploads into the app database will be one entry into the contest. The grand prize winner will receive airfare and accommodations for a trip to Los Angeles to perform on the stage of the legendary Whisky A Go-Go. Merch packs will also be awarded. Available free for iOS and Android, MusicPunk is a band--and fan--friendly concert calendar app. Though partnerships with venues, promoters, agents and managers will help populate the site, musicians themselves can upload gigs, whether weeks in advance or night-of, with ease from either the app or the website. All genres of music and all sizes of venues are supported. Seehttp://musicpunk.com/contest.
MusicPunk, a concert calendar APP, has announced its Rockstar For A Weekend competition. Every gig an artist uploads into the app database will be one entry into the contest. The grand prize winner will receive airfare and accommodations for a trip to Los Angeles to perform on the stage of the legendary Whisky A Go-Go. Merch packs will also be awarded. Available free for iOS and Android, MusicPunk is a band--and fan--friendly concert calendar app. Though partnerships with venues, promoters, agents and managers will help populate the site, musicians themselves can upload gigs, whether weeks in advance or night-of, with ease from either the app or the website. All genres of music and all sizes of venues are supported. Seehttp://musicpunk.com/contest.
Industry Vets Launch Airtime PR
Veteran music executives Robert "Bob" Bradley and Scott Austin have launched Airtime PR, a boutique marketing and public relations firm that specializes in the online promotion of musicians, celebrities, and innovative businesses. Based in Orange, CA and Austin, TX, Airtime provides focused campaigns that harness tastemaker relationships and social media outlets to maximize brand awareness for its clients. The company is helmed by Bob Bradley, former Head of New Media for Authentik Artists and Fearless Records, and Web Manager for Purevolume.com. Co-Founder Scott Austin is a seasoned entrepreneur and music executive who has held roles at Warner Bros. Records, Madonna's Maverick Recording Company, and Capitol Records, and he has advised dozens of clients including NBC's The Voice. Seehttp://www.AirtimePR.com. Contact: Bob Bradley, 657-333-2631, Bob@AirtimePR.com.
Veteran music executives Robert "Bob" Bradley and Scott Austin have launched Airtime PR, a boutique marketing and public relations firm that specializes in the online promotion of musicians, celebrities, and innovative businesses. Based in Orange, CA and Austin, TX, Airtime provides focused campaigns that harness tastemaker relationships and social media outlets to maximize brand awareness for its clients. The company is helmed by Bob Bradley, former Head of New Media for Authentik Artists and Fearless Records, and Web Manager for Purevolume.com. Co-Founder Scott Austin is a seasoned entrepreneur and music executive who has held roles at Warner Bros. Records, Madonna's Maverick Recording Company, and Capitol Records, and he has advised dozens of clients including NBC's The Voice. Seehttp://www.AirtimePR.com. Contact: Bob Bradley, 657-333-2631, Bob@AirtimePR.com.
Unique New Collab Platform For Artists
Seeking to "change today's music industry by empowering artists" with a web platform that enables musicians and music fans to collaborate online, AudioCommon, a company rooted in the MIT Sloan School of Management, will begin offering open access to its unique platform on March 12 at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2014 in Austin, TX. "AudioCommon is giving artists tools to create active listeners and is giving the public the opportunity to experience a new emotional connection with music," says the site's co-founder, Phil Cohen, whose blog post offers further information: http://wp.me/p2HrZM-18B.
Seeking to "change today's music industry by empowering artists" with a web platform that enables musicians and music fans to collaborate online, AudioCommon, a company rooted in the MIT Sloan School of Management, will begin offering open access to its unique platform on March 12 at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2014 in Austin, TX. "AudioCommon is giving artists tools to create active listeners and is giving the public the opportunity to experience a new emotional connection with music," says the site's co-founder, Phil Cohen, whose blog post offers further information: http://wp.me/p2HrZM-18B.
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