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How Can Musicians Engage Intermediate Fans?
The importance of uber fans is well documented, as is the power of appealing to the more casual masses. But what about those many fans in the middle? They really like the artist, might even go to a show, but they don't spend a lot of time visiting the artist's Facebook page for updates. If you ...
Music Education Monday: A master class with trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire
Today for Music Education Monday, it's a master class from trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire. A rising star in the jazz world, the 33-year-old native of Oakland, CA studied at the Manhattan School of Music and the University of Southern California, and in 2007 was the winner of both the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and the Carmine ...
Things I Hate Hearing About The Music Business [Ethan Kaplan]
In this article, Ethan Kaplan takes on what he feels are some of the main misconceptions regarding the current state of the music industry, with specific regard to Apple Music, the dismissal of EDM, and the importance of music and music discovery in people's day to day lives. Guest Post by Ethan Kaplan on Medium The ...
StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: A birthday tribute to Clark Terry
This coming Monday, December 14 would have been the 95th birthday of the legendary trumpeter and St. Louis native Clark Terry. Though Terry passed away in February 2015 after several years of declining health, his spirit continues to inspire and his music lives on, and today StLJN pays tribute to his memory with some online music ...
Jazz this week: Holiday shows from Kirk Whalum, Jim Manley, and more
This week's schedule of jazz and creative music in St. Louis is highlighted by a lot of holiday-themed performances and several tributes marking Frank Sinatra's centenary, but there's also traditional jazz and swing, an evening of solo free improvisations, and much more. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, December 9 The Route 66 Jazz Orchestra plays ...
Jeanne Lee: All About Ronnie
The song All About Ronnie has an interesting history. The song was written by Joe Greene, who worked extensively for Stan Kenton during the 1940s and 50s, when the band was in constant need of original vocal material. Greene typically wrote quasi novelty tunes like I Been Down in Texas, Across the Alley From the Alamo, ...
The Most Overlooked Elements In An Artists’ Digital Presence
When it comes to developing your online presence as a band or artist, professionalism is key, and will help you to stand out from the herd. This article outlines some useful rules to implement when it comes to the type and frequency of your posts, and how to keep them looking polished and professional. Guest Post by Tyler Allen on TuneCore ...
5 Ideas to Promote Your Music During the Holidays
As with many industries, the holiday season is one of the best times of year for music sales, and although high profile albums tend to take in much of this money, independent artists can also take advantage of the season to give their own music an extra push, as well as set themselves up for a ...
Bobby Scott: Back to Joe's
You probably know Bobby Scott best as the songwriter of two huge pop hits in the 1960s—A Taste of Honey and He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother. He co-wrote the former with Ric Marlow and the latter with Bob Russell. Born in 1937, Scott began working professionally at age 11 and could play virtually every instrument ...
What Does A GRAMMY Nomination Actually Mean?
While many operating in and around the music business may question the real value of being nominated for a GRAMMY these days, many industry veterans such as Sammy Hagar, Cage The Elephant, and Tori Kelly still feel that such a nomination can do a lot of good for one's career. Guest Post by Steve Baltin on Medium ...
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