http://odeo.com/channels/464-Musicians-Cooler Cybercooler no Where Musicians Come To Trade Advice Where Musicians Come To Trade Advice Do you need more fans, gigs, exposure? It's where musicians trade advice on technology, fans, gigs, and the business. Fill up a glass. Moderated by Dave Jackson en 40 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:24:27 -0700 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:24:27 -0700 Music http://odeo.com/episodes/25369370-Focus-on-Your-Strengths I recently update a club’s website (www.northsideclub.com) after they came under new management. Now I did the old version of their website (you can see this on the from page of marketingmusician.com) but it was literally one of the first sites I ever did, and it looked like it. The owner was very cheap and never wanted to update it. The new owners aren’t quite so frugal. In talking with them they were going to keep live music, but probably change the menu (to what they are not sure), etc. So they need to figure out exactly what they want to be (its hard to hit a moving target). None the less I did some research on the club and found that a few websites had reviewed them, and I took those and made the front page filled with testimonials. I think the same applies for musicians. What if you don’t have any gigs? No schedule? Then ask yourself what sets you apart from other musicians? My band had 7 people in it (we had a horn section). Most bands playing the same clubs... I recently update a club’s website (www.northsideclub.com) after they came under new management. Now I did the old version of their website (you can see this on the from page of marketingmusician.com) but it was literally one of the first sites I ever did, and it looked like it. The owner was very cheap and never wanted to update it. The new owners aren’t quite so frugal. In talking with them they were going to keep live music, but probably change the menu (to what they are not sure), etc. So they need to figure out exactly what they want to be (its hard to hit a moving target). None the less I did some research on the club and found that a few websites had reviewed them, and I took those and made the front page filled with testimonials. I think the same applies for musicians. What if you don’t have any gigs? No schedule? Then ask yourself what sets you apart from other musicians? My band had 7 people in it (we had a horn section). Most bands playing the same clubs had about 4 or 5 people. We started pointing that out, “Come hear Akron’s most entertaining seven piece party band.” Then we had a list of all the musicians with a picture. Is there something that sets you apart from other bands? Exploit it and embrace it. Always open for feedback. I recently update a club’s website (www.northsideclub.com) after they came under new management. Now I did the old version of their website (you can see this on the from page of marketingmusician.com) but it was literally one of the first sites I ever did, and it looked like it. The owner was very cheap and never wanted to update it. The new owners aren’t quite so frugal. In talking with them they were going to keep live music, but probably change the menu (to what they are not sure), etc. So they need to figure out exactly what they want to be (its hard to hit a moving target). None the less I did some research on the club and found that a few websites had reviewed them, and I took those and made the front page filled with testimonials. I think the same applies for musicians. What if you don’t have any gigs? No schedule? Then ask yourself what sets you apart from other musicians? My band had 7 people in it (we had a horn section). Most bands playing the same clubs had about 4 or 5 people. We started pointing that out, “Come hear Akron’s most entertaining seven piece party band.” Then we had a list of all the musicians with a picture. Is there something that sets you apart from other bands? Exploit it and embrace it. Always open for feedback. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25369370 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:24:27 -0700 no Musicians Cooler podcast, Music Marketing, Indie Band, Dave Jackson, Free Tips http://odeo.com/episodes/25275469-Song-Manager-For-Bento Today we talk with Paul Bordenkircher the man behind Song Manager For Bento. This software helps you organize your music publication efforts. Every detail — key, tempo, genre, key, lyrics, and a general description of the track — can be maintained in SongManager for Bento. It also records when your songs were registered, whether it’s the Library of Congress or your Performing Rights Organization. CONTEST Be in the running for a free copy of Song Manager for Bento. Here is how: Send in a tales from the road, a gear review, or music business resource. Don’t have a band? Simply tell us the artist and song that has the lyrics “Don’t stand close to me I might burn your face.” Call in your answers 888-563-3228 (or leave them here on the blog). SUPPORT THIS SHOW This show originates at www.musicianscooler.com and is sponsored by Budget Rental Car. Budget.com/musician saves 30% on weekly rental or $10 off any time rental. Godaddy.com where you can get a .... Today we talk with Paul Bordenkircher the man behind Song Manager For Bento. This software helps you organize your music publication efforts. Every detail — key, tempo, genre, key, lyrics, and a general description of the track — can be maintained in SongManager for Bento. It also records when your songs were registered, whether it’s the Library of Congress or your Performing Rights Organization. CONTEST Be in the running for a free copy of Song Manager for Bento. Here is how: Send in a tales from the road, a gear review, or music business resource. Don’t have a band? Simply tell us the artist and song that has the lyrics “Don’t stand close to me I might burn your face.” Call in your answers 888-563-3228 (or leave them here on the blog). SUPPORT THIS SHOW This show originates at www.musicianscooler.com and is sponsored by Budget Rental Car. Budget.com/musician saves 30% on weekly rental or $10 off any time rental. Godaddy.com where you can get a .com domain name for $7.49 using the coupon code cooler7. Need some great clothes for the stage? Check out www.stageclothes.net becuase they see you before they hear you. And you should buy Dave’s Book “Get your band out of the basement and keep them out of the asylum” at www.musicianlibrary.com Today we talk with Paul Bordenkircher the man behind Song Manager For Bento. This software helps you organize your music publication efforts. Every detail — key, tempo, genre, key, lyrics, and a general description of the track — can be maintained in SongManager for Bento. It also records when your songs were registered, whether it’s the Library of Congress or your Performing Rights Organization. CONTEST Be in the running for a free copy of Song Manager for Bento. Here is how: Send in a tales from the road, a gear review, or music business resource. Don’t have a band? Simply tell us the artist and song that has the lyrics “Don’t stand close to me I might burn your face.” Call in your answers 888-563-3228 (or leave them here on the blog). SUPPORT THIS SHOW This show originates at www.musicianscooler.com and is sponsored by Budget Rental Car. Budget.com/musician saves 30% on weekly rental or $10 off any time rental. Godaddy.com where you can get a .com domain name for $7.49 using the coupon code cooler7. Need some great clothes for the stage? Check out www.stageclothes.net becuase they see you before they hear you. And you should buy Dave’s Book “Get your band out of the basement and keep them out of the asylum” at www.musicianlibrary.com tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25275469 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:28:39 -0700 no Musicians Cooler podcast, Software, Music Publishing, Paul Bordenkircher, Song Manager For Bento http://odeo.com/episodes/25238371-Inexpensive-Creative-Video-Insights Today we chat again with George Hrab. I saw some very cool, very creative videos that George has produced on pretty much a “Zero budget.” Brain Crack Don’t let Brain Crack stop you from doing projects. What is Brain Crack? You have an idea in your head. You say, “As soon as I get ___ or do ___ or ___ then I can ___.” The bottom line is your persuit of perfection stops you from doing great work. It may not be perfect, but it may be very good.  A great song will shine through so-so production. However, a horrible song won’t move you no matter how well its recorded. Here is the video that George did where he record the song 9 times, and then played the clips on his computer and recorded his screen. Here is a link to the “remixed” version of the video The video for Out of my mind has George naked. George Explains how he slowed down his song’s audio, and then sped up the video to get the sound back to normal in his “Far” v... Today we chat again with George Hrab. I saw some very cool, very creative videos that George has produced on pretty much a “Zero budget.” Brain Crack Don’t let Brain Crack stop you from doing projects. What is Brain Crack? You have an idea in your head. You say, “As soon as I get ___ or do ___ or ___ then I can ___.” The bottom line is your persuit of perfection stops you from doing great work. It may not be perfect, but it may be very good.  A great song will shine through so-so production. However, a horrible song won’t move you no matter how well its recorded. Here is the video that George did where he record the song 9 times, and then played the clips on his computer and recorded his screen. Here is a link to the “remixed” version of the video The video for Out of my mind has George naked. George Explains how he slowed down his song’s audio, and then sped up the video to get the sound back to normal in his “Far” video. Find George at www.georgehrab.com and buy his music at CDBaby. Today we chat again with George Hrab. I saw some very cool, very creative videos that George has produced on pretty much a “Zero budget.” Brain Crack Don’t let Brain Crack stop you from doing projects. What is Brain Crack? You have an idea in your head. You say, “As soon as I get ___ or do ___ or ___ then I can ___.” The bottom line is your persuit of perfection stops you from doing great work. It may not be perfect, but it may be very good.  A great song will shine through so-so production. However, a horrible song won’t move you no matter how well its recorded. Here is the video that George did where he record the song 9 times, and then played the clips on his computer and recorded his screen. Here is a link to the “remixed” version of the video The video for Out of my mind has George naked. George Explains how he slowed down his song’s audio, and then sped up the video to get the sound back to normal in his “Far” video. Find George at www.georgehrab.com and buy his music at CDBaby. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25238371 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:42:14 -0700 no Musicians Cooler podcast, George Hrab, Budget Video, Video Tips http://odeo.com/episodes/142639-Independent-Artist-Registry-Spotlighting-the-Best-Artists-in-the-Nation tag:odeo.com,2005-08-11,142639 Thu, 11 Aug 2005 16:10:55 -0700 no Musicians Cooler http://odeo.com/episodes/90478-21-ALL-ADIVE-ALL-TIPS-AND-TOOLS tag:odeo.com,2005-07-15,90478 Fri, 15 Jul 2005 05:13:44 -0700 no Musicians Cooler http://odeo.com/episodes/86456-Interview-with-a-Entertainment-Lawyer-Richard-Shulenberg tag:odeo.com,2005-07-12,86456 Tue, 12 Jul 2005 22:28:53 -0700 no Musicians Cooler http://odeo.com/episodes/63518-More-Gigs-Now-Takes-You-to-the-Next-Level tag:odeo.com,2005-06-27,63518 Mon, 27 Jun 2005 07:20:30 -0700 no Musicians Cooler http://odeo.com/episodes/56865-Mentoring-Moment-Pete-Huttlinger-Proving-Practice-Makes-Perfect tag:odeo.com,2005-06-20,56865 Mon, 20 Jun 2005 19:13:18 -0700 no Musicians Cooler http://odeo.com/episodes/6394-Listen-to-the-Latest-Issue tag:odeo.com,2005-03-21,6394 Mon, 21 Mar 2005 19:18:07 -0800 no Musicians Cooler http://odeo.com/episodes/6395-Podcast-of-Latest-Newsletter-Are-You-Ready-for-Your-Big-Break tag:odeo.com,2005-03-06,6395 Sun, 06 Mar 2005 21:16:25 -0800 no Musicians Cooler