Featured on this section are articles on how to become a better songwriter/producer and how to promote your music better, without paying to. In the future we will also add a section devoted to independent digital video filmmaking. Soak all this stuff in; there's a ton of great information from many different sources. Give me some feedback if you find this information useful. I think it's all incredibly helpful information. I am not claiming to be an authority or "professional" in self-promotion or songwriting/production. This is simply information I love and take to heart on a regular basis. This is information that every musician/producer should know. If you have anything to share (articles you've written, experiences you've had, links to sites with some great information), please contact me.

I hope you find this information helpful.

-chris

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MUSIC/SELF-PROMOTION

(d. sivers) tips on promoting your music
(d. sivers) how to get into the college market in 4 steps
(d. sivers) lots of great touring tips
(d. sivers) good reviews but no sales?
(d. sivers) keeping in touch!
(d. sivers) life is like high school
(d. sivers) FILTERS!
(chris / ousted) the whole MP3 thing
(c. love) Courtney Love on why major labels suck

SONGWRITING/PRODUCING TIPS & ADVICE

(chris / ousted) producing trip-hop / downtempo (opens to new website)
(i. jackson) the hit song checklist
(i. jackson) second verse - how to write the #@*&!! thing!
(i. jackson) don't sound like a beginner!
(i. jackson) dynamics and tension
(d. byers) tension and release
(k. hill) 39 Songwriting Tips
(r. da silva) 56 Remixing Tips
(p. booth) Monitoring
(music tech) 39 EQ tips

LINKS TO INFORMATION-FILLED SITES
REGARDING MUSIC PROMOTION

music biz academy
bob baker's buzz
bard's crier music promotion articles
indie-music.com current articles

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