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You're 30. You Haven't Made It Yet. Now What?

December 1, 2010

We just received a discouraging note from an artist that recently turned 30. Things weren't materializing; he was ready to hang it up. But is that the right move? The odds of success—however defined—remain quite slim for artists. But does age play as much of a role in the current environment? In other words, if you're ...

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O1 Artist Visa for foreign musicians, performers and artists who wish to work in the USA

November 21, 2010

Mastery Productions represents individual musicians, choral and instrumental ensembles from around the world. We sponsor qualified international musicians for extraordinary ability (O1) visas, and offer services to prepare your visa petition in collaboration with experienced immigration attorneys More information? Visit our website at masteryproductions.com. Or click here for information about the O1 visa, sponsorship and procedures. ...

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Why Writing Well Will Help Your Music Career

October 27, 2010

One of the top qualities that recruiters look for in job candidates is good communication skills. This is no exception to the music industry. Mike Venti gives 7 reasons why communicating through good writing is important and can impact your music career. Besides creating songs, writing well is essential to contacting potential music reviewers, the press, ...

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ISSUE Project Room Welcomes New Executive Director - Ed Patuto

October 19, 2010

ISSUE PROJECT ROOM NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR—ED PATUTO Brooklyn, NY—The Board of Directors of ISSUE Project Room, Brooklyn's premier avant-garde performing arts space, today announced the appointment of Ed Patuto as the new Executive Director for the organization. Patuto will assume his official duties at ISSUE on November 1, 2010. Patuto succeeds Suzanne Fiol, ISSUE's Founder/Artistic ...

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MTT: Alternative Ways to Create a Career in Music

October 9, 2010

Jonathan Ostrow (@miccontrol), the cofounder of MicControl, has written a post about the different ways to create a sustainable career in music. With the changes in the music industry, many artists must figure out how to maintain a career. Musicians can find great opportunities in various areas such as: music licensing, live performance, music production, freelance ...

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Former EMI Exec Syd Schwartz Opens Linchpin Digital Music Consultancy

October 7, 2010

Digital marketing veteran Syd Schwartz has formed Linchpin Digital to provide marketing and strategic solutions for the music, media, gaming and technology industries. Initial clients include Dympol, his former employers EMI Music and Wind-Up Records, Red Light Management and Umphrey's McGee “Linchpin's focus is in creating business opportunities and marketing strategies around the relationship between fans ...

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You Are the Art, You Are the Product: Learn How to Advance Your Career with Alex Shapiro

October 8, 2010

NEW YORK, NY—Chamber Music America (CMA) has invited composer Alex Shapiro to present her newest professional-development workshop for musicians, You Are the Art, You Are the Product: Making Your Music Available to the World. The seminar—the second in CMA's 2010-2011 First Tuesdays series—will be held on Tuesday, November 2, from 3:00-5:00 p.m., in Saint Peter's Church, ...

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Macon Jazz and Blues Legend Joey Stuckey Pens Atlanta Chiefs Theme Song

September 30, 2010

Macon, GA—When the Atlanta semi-pro football team 'Atlanta Chiefs' needed a theme for their outstanding new team, they turned to .Macon music legend and composer Joey Stuckey. An award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer and producer, Joey Stuckey is also a noted radio and TV personality, music columnist, inspirational speaker, educator and sound engineer. Says Joyce ...

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Mitchell Wolk Leaves ADA, WMG Names New Leader

September 15, 2010

Alternative Distribution Alliance, the indie distribution arm of Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) just announced a succession plan that will see company veteran David Orleans named President succeeding Mitchell Wolk. Orleans will not inherit Wolk's other title as CEO and will instead report to Mike Jbara, President and CEO of WEA, WMG's U.S. Retail Sales and ...

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Tom Whalley Exits Warner Bros. Records. as WMG Names New Executive Team

September 15, 2010

(UPDATED) Tom Whalley, who has served as Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Records since 2001, is leaving the label in a shakeup that substantially changes the makeup of the exectuive suite. The new team includes Rob Cavallo (currently WMG's Chief Creative Officer), who will serve as Chairman, Todd Moscowitz (currently EVP at Warner Bros, CEO ...