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Issue 9.6 - September 2006
ISSN 1480-6975
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@-- Editor's Musings
@-- Music Reviews - Jane Eamon, Chip Withrow, Francesco Emmanuel,
Gian Fiero, JJ Biener & Jon Stewart
@-- New Artist Spotlight Additions
@-- Songwriting Book Review - by James Linderman
@-- Musical Notes - Songwriting Contests & Market Info.
@-- Muse's Clues - Songwriting Web sites that inspire - brought
to you by singer/songwriter & teacher, Irene Jackson.
@-- Featured Article - Guerrilla Marketing, Music and You
- by Jaci Rae
@-- On Site Featured Article - An article already online for your
viewing pleasure.
@-- Classifieds & Useful Services
@-- Contact information
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ISSN 1480-6975. Copyright 1998-2006 - Jodi Krangle.
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S p o n s o r M e s s a g e :
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THE INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) IS ACCEPTING
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With over $150,000 in cash and prizes, including a $25,000 cash
Grand Prize, ISC is the world's leading songwriting competition.
Judges this year include: Brian Wilson; Jerry Lee Lewis; Tom
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E d i t o r ' s M u s i n g s :
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Hello again! :) I'm going to keep it pretty short in the Musings
today since there's lots to get to and I know you guys don't want
to read through my blabbing for longer than you have to. ;)
So here are the raffle winners this month:
* Dale Matthies from Goderich ON, Canada, has won a copy
of Bronson Herrmuth's "100 Miles To A Record Deal"
(http://www.songrepair.com/bookforweb2.htm).
* Joe Wiseman from Kippens, NL, Canada, has won a copy of
Indie-Music.com's Musician's Toolkit CD
http://www.musicianstoolkit.com/muse/)
Once again, if you're interested in a raffle prize, please do
write to me with your contact information (mailing address, etc.
so the prize can be sent to you). You never get anything if you
don't ask for it. Consider this training for your future musical
careers. ;)
Meanwhile, enjoy this issue of the newsletter and have a
wonderful and inspirational month!
All the best,
--Jodi
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M u s i c R e v i e w s : Jane Eamon, Chip Withrow, JJ Biener,
Gian Fiero, Francesco Emmanuel
& Jon Stewart
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NEW MUSIC REVIEWS SINCE LAST MONTH INCLUDE:
Gian Fiero:
* Angela Abelian
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001179.html
* Brian Krug
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001178.html
Jane Eamon:
* JD Colt
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001165.html
* Brian Gladstone
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001164.html
Francesco Emmanuel:
* Round Mountain
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001168.html
* Swing Rosie
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001169.html
* Rick Temporao & The New Low
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001167.html
* David Liberty
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001166.html
Chip Withrow:
* Joe Turley
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001172.html
* Joni Compretta
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001180.html
Jon Stewart:
* Underground Orchestra
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001173.html
* Randori
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001177.html
JJ Biener:
* Leon-Vest
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001174.html
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For bios on each of the reviewers, see
http://www.musesmuse.com/musicreviews.html . If you're considering
sending in your own CD for review, you can also view that page to
find out which reviewer reviews your genre. Thanks!
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N e w A r t i s t S p o t l i g h t A d d i t i o n s :
Great music is only a click away!
Here are just some of the great CDs highlighted in the
Artist Spotlight section of The Muse's Muse at
http://www.musesmuse.com/artistspotlights.html
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Corinne Curcio - Genre: POP
This gifted musician / arranger / songwriter has an eclectic
style drawing on Rock, Pop, Folk and World Music. Her latest CD,
"Now", showcases her instrumental versatility on guitar, keyboard
and bass. With her sultry voice and well crafted lyrics, Corinne
Curcio weaves a rich musical tapestry.
http://home.earthlink.net/~corinne54
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John Brendan Russell - Genre: COUNTRY
Humor collides with amazing country melodies! "Family Portrait"
explores family life with wit and warmth. The arrangements run
the country spectrum from "Newgrass" to "Americana". John Brendan
Russell's songwriting is influenced by Jim Croce and Jerry Reed
and their ability to tell great stories with humor.
http://www.johnbrendanrussell.com/
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Voz Del Mar Music - Genre: LATIN
The newly written boleros and baladas of Ric Dominguez are
show-cased in this cd, featuring the dynamic voice of Jose Luis
Rios accompanied by colorful orchestral arrangements. For those
not familiar with the tradition of the bolero, this should be an
interesting introduction, as well as a welcome new addition for
those who already are aficionados.' Sung in Spanish, but with
printed English translations of the songs- adding impact, color,
and meaning to the experience.
http://www.vozdelmarmusic.com/
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S o n g w r i t i n g B o o k R e v i e w : by James Linderman
Songwriting Secrets: Bruce Springsteen by Rikky Rooksby
http://www.backbeatbooks.com/
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This summer I have been reading a little book called "Songbook"
by Nick Hornby, who also wrote "Hi Fidelity" which was made into
a very cool movie starring John Cusack and Jack Black.
"Songbook" is a collection of writings on Hornby's favorite songs
and one of those songs happens to be "Thunder Road" by Bruce
Springsteen.
Reading about Hornbys almost obsessional love for "Thunder Road"
was just the inspiration I needed to make me pull Rikky Rooksby's
book on Bruce Springsteen's songwriting secrets off the shelf so
that I could take a closer look at the work of this songwriter
who often elicits this kind of almost hypnotic adoration.
Here's what's in Rooksbys book.
Songwriting Secrets is divided into 5 sections with each section
offering a different analysis of selected Springsteen tracks.
Analysis is the key word here as the author takes a very
analytical approach to what is a vast and varied catalogue.
Section 1 looks at song structure in more general terms,
highlighting specific songs but only focusing on small
subsections of each piece.
Section 2 looks at song structure in much broader terms and also
features a clinical view of the use of harmonic devises like
specialty turnarounds, chromatic movements and boutique key
shifts that are considered the cornerstones of some of
Springsteen's finest work.
The sections that follow discuss stuff like Springsteen's studio
tricks, some of the elements that make him a "must see" live
performer, his guitar techniques and of course, his lyrics.
In the end notes there is a complete discography and some helpful
theoretical material to help developing musicians and non musical
folks navigate through the book without difficulty.
In my opinion, the element of Springsteens songwriting prowess
that makes this book so fascinating is the element of diversity.
Springsteen has been the Dylanesque poet of the beautifully stark
"The Ghost of Tom Joad" cd and the "Rambo of the six string" the
very next year with the release of the very commercial rock
record that made him an international superstar, "Born in the
USA".
Recent recordings like "The Rising" which features my personal
favorite Springsteen track, "Worlds Apart", shows so many
influences and sub styles within it that many of us now view this
songwriter, not just as an American pop music icon, but as an
artist with global relevance and worldly maturity.
Songwriting Secrets: Bruce Springsteen by Rikky Rooksby would
obviously be a must have for Springsteen fans and also for anyone
who feels like I do, that the analytical study of successful
songwriting is an integral step towards gaining that kind of
success for ourselves, eventually.
I also think this would be a very good book to check out if you
just have a curiosity to look inside some wonderfully crafted
songs and see what makes them tick.
You can find a copy of Songwriting Secrets: Bruce Springsteen by
Rikky Rooksby at http://www.backbeatbooks.com/ .
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ABOUT THE REVIEWER:
James Linderman lives and works at theharmonyhouse, a music
lesson, songwriting and recording pre-production facility in
Newmarket, Ontario. James writes songwriting articles and music
book reviews for The Muse's News, Canadian Musician Magazine,
Songwriters Magazine, and Professional Musician Magazine. His
writing is also featured in the James Linderman Wing of the
library at www.songu.com. James has a Canadian University and
American College education in music theory and composition and is
also pretty good at making up songs and playing the guitar.
Contact James at: theharmonyhouse@rogers.com
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M u s i c a l N o t e s : Songwriting Contests & Market Info.
In the interest of conserving space, I will only be including
changes to this listing in this newsletter. All other contests
and market information that have already been listed here, are
displayed at http://www.musesmuse.com/contests.html &
http://www.musesmuse.com/markets.html . Please check there
regularly for updates!
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COOCH MUSIC'S 10TH AMATEUR SONGWRITING CONTEST
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CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN SONGWRITING CONTEST - DEADLINE Sept. 15
The Contemporary Christian Music Network International is hosting
their annual songwriting contest. This contest is endorsed by
Twila Paris and Russ Lee. For complete details, go to
http://christiansongwriting.com/ . Feel free to contact us through
our website with any questions.
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"UNDISCOVERED": A MONTHLY WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY
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If you have lived in Los Angeles for any length of time, you know
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To register, send an email to education@andreastolpe.com. For
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and pre-payment requested. Register early for the chance to
perform. Workshop limited to 30 participants.
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M u s e ' s C l u e s : by Irene Jackson
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I'm gearing up to do a performance for the first time in about 3
years, which means I have a lot of work to do! Of course I've
been teaching and playing all this time, but I haven't been
performing, and that's a whole other ball of wax. Not only do I
have to remember all of my songs again, I have to get myself
comfortable with the idea of getting up in front of people and
entertaining them for an hour or two, and that's the most
difficult part for me.
What I have learned over the years is that I have to prepare
myself psychologically as well as physically to do a performance.
And I feel the same way about songwriting...I have to create an
environment to be creative in, not just physically, but
psychologically and emotionally as well. On the MusicDish
Industry website which I peruse from time to time, I've often
found myself drawn to the articles by Linda Desseau who calls
herself a "self-care coach". Not only does she write on the
issues I've already described, but she also deals with taxes and
musicians injuries, things we don't always pay enough attention
to as songwriters or performers. So this month, I'm going to
focus on the articles written by her, some archived here on the
MusicDish website:
http://www.musicdish.com/mag/list.php3?author=388
The articles with "the everyday artist" in brackets tend to deal
with creativity such as connecting with your strengths or
surroundings or your fears, but others cover topics such as
dealing with criticism and sharing your work with others. One
title that made me laugh out loud was "Clutter and Creativity"!
My husband and I have often debated this (he's a television
writer)...whether clutter affects our ability to be creative. We
both find ourselves buried in a heap of junk in our offices
sometimes. I have to admit, it's most frustrating when I'm in a
creative mood and I can't find my pen or my microcassette
recorder, or I spill coffee all over my papers! But is there any
truth to the idea that a messy place can stifle your creative
flow? Well, read the article and find out!
When you go to Linda's website, Genuine Coaching
(http://www.genuinecoaching.com/), you'll find even more
articles! You can also sign up for a newsletter and a free
course called "Roadblocks to Creativity", where you'll get 7
lessons on the "7 most common roadblocks to creativity and how
they might be getting in the way of your creative expression and
fulfillment". There are also e-books that you can pay to
download; one looks like it was written for me..."Preparing for
Performance" . Believe it or not, there's even a free
meal-planning worksheet and a self-care quiz!
And, if those aren't enough articles for you, well my pal Jodi
reminded me that Linda has ALSO written a number for the Muse's
Muse. You'll find them here:
http://www.musesmuse.com/col-soulwriting.html
A couple of them are the same articles found on MusicDish, but
many are unique.
Sometimes it's worth taking a little time to either assess your
lifestyle or habits, or pamper yourself a little to see if you
can't get that creative flow moving smoothly again. Me, I've got
to get these calluses hardened up and my head and heart in shape
for that next gig!
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Irene Jackson is a performing songwriter from Victoria, BC in
Canada. Aside from writing, recording and performing, she also
maintains a website for songwriters that includes tips, articles
and a songwriter's messageboard.
Songwriting Tips: http://www.irenejackson.com/tips.html
Homepage: http://www.irenejackson.com/
Songs: http://www.soundclick.com/irenejackson
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F e a t u r e d A r t i c l e : By Jaci Rae - © 2006
Guerrilla Marketing, Music and You
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Guerilla Marketing is the use of unconventional marketing
techniques intended to get maximum results from minimal
resources, which let's face it; most indie musicians have minimal
amounts of. Today, guerrilla marketing is a non-traditional,
low-cost, and highly effective marketing endeavor, which when
used properly can reap many rewards for the diligent user.
So what can you do to use guerrilla marketing to help further
your music career? The first piece of advice I can give you is
to think outside the box. Don't do what everyone else is doing.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
• Use podcasts to broadcast your music, helping to expose
your music to a lot of people who may have never heard it before.
Make sure that you plug your website and where they can purchase
your products.
• Why not go to your local library and see if they will allow
you to do a free concert there in exchange for a percentage of
your sales of product after your show. Libraries are in dire
need of funds.
• Another easy and free way to get your name out there and
seen is to write reviews on every product your own, have used,
read or heard. Then post the reviews on places like amazon.com
and barnesandnoble.com. Make sure to put a small two or three
sentence bio at the end of each review that has the name of any
CD projects you have done. You can't post your URL there; they
will delete your bio. When you post your reviews, put your
vanity email address inside your "real name." While those sites
won't allow you to post your URL, if your URL is part of your
"real name," they don't say a word. Check out amazon.com and
look for one of my reviews. This is what you will see: "Jaci
Rae - The Rae of Hope. raeofhope@jacirae.com." (Don't use a real
email address or you will end up with a lot of spam. That is my
website, but the email address is fake.) Why is this an
important step? Because people will read your reviews and you
get your name out there. Most consumers are Internet savvy and
if they are interested in you, will check you out.
These are just a few ideas. A very important part of the
guerilla marketing process is the business side. In order for
all of the ideas you come up with to benefit you, you have to be
registered with the correct places so that when your hard work
begins to paying off, other people know it as well. Here is a
list of some of the places you must register:
Broadcast Data Systems
Attn: (find out who is in charge at that time)
Los Angeles
6255 Sunset Blvd., 19th Fl
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-817-1506
323-817-1511
http://www.bdsonline.com/
and
SoundScan
http://www.soundscan.com/
Retail 914-684-5505
retail@soundscan.com
Venue 914-684-5506
Fax 914-686-1556
venue@soundscan.com
I list more ideas as well as places to register your music that
will be crucial to your music success in, The Indie Guide to
Music, Marketing and Money and its companion The Indie Guide to
Contact Information. There are a lot of Guerrilla Marketing
techniques I am sure you can come up with yourself. If you want
different results and what you have been trying in the past
always turns out the same, then you must do something different!
Guerrilla marketing is what you need to do differently. Go after
your audience with fervor and diligence, but think outside the
box to get the results you desire and the exposure for your music
that you need. Wishing you the greatest of successes!
*****
Jaci Rae's grit and determination brought her from a poor
childhood to a successful singer and author who tours around the
world. She is the recipient of the "Female Vocalist of the Year"
award at the Golden Music Awards in Nashville, TN as well as a #1
Best Selling author. Jaci Rae is also a co-host for the show
Concert's in the Sky with media mogul Jesse Dylan.
She is the author of The Indie Guide to Music, Marketing and
Money. Jaci spends her spare time working on her music, writing
and hanging out with family and friends. For more information,
go to http://www.jacirae.com/ or http://www.christmaswithlove.com/.
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" O N S I T E " F E A T U R E D A R T I C L E :
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Music Industry Q&A - by Jon Duman & Gian Fiero (© 2006)
http://www.musesmuse.com/col-musicqa.html
NEW Q&A's:
Do you know of any music clearance companies?
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001176.html
Do I need a license to perform a song that I will not record?
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001175.html
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My space...Your space. What's the Big Deal?
- by Ricky Fitzpatrick (© 2006)
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001171.html
Don't want to be known as "getting on the bandwagon"? Fine. Then
you WILL get left behind...left at home...left at the
station...left at the port...left, left, left. Performing
Songwriter Ricky Fitzpatrick takes a quick look at Myspace and
why having and utilizing a Myspace presence is so critical to
your career and success as a songwriter and/or performer.
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Rewriting - by Tim Ogle (© 2006)
http://musesmuse.com/columnistsgreylogs/archives/00001170.html
Another month has passed in Music City USA and I'm having to
focus on just what I want to share with you all this month.
no, no, no...
Music City USA is full of experiences just waiting to be
discovered by the songwriter living in it's bowels....
no, no, no
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