From the monthly archives: July 2009

It’s a well established fact that seach engine optimization, or SEO, is an important tool for building an online presence and attracting more traffic to your website. To learn more about SEO, see Dave Hahn’s Search Engine Optimization for Musicians…. As he mentions, musicians

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Traveling as a Musician

On July 16, 2009 By

Any gig or show that is not local will involve traveling.  Whether you are traveling by car, plane, bus, or train, a few simple guidelines can make the process a lot smoother for everyone.  I’ve assembled a few suggestions centered around common sense that may…

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A Band of One

On July 13, 2009 By

On the 4th of July weekend I set up for my steady afternoon gig in the lobby of a local resort hotel.  I play the hammered dulcimer for 2 hours in the afternoon during check in time to set the mood as guests arrive.  I’m…

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About the Project
The goal of the Indie Artist X Project is to develop a basic, actionable music marketing plan designed around simple strategy, prioritization of tactics, tools and a reasonable budget that can be implemented by any indie artist that has the inclination to…

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I’m a music director for theatre companies, which means that I spend a lot of time as a bandleader. I landed my first national tour when I was 25-years-old and, to be frank, largely inexperienced in management and motivating people. Before I left for tour…

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July 1, 2009
Earlier this month President Obama made a speech to the American Medical Association in Chicago regarding health care reform. The speech renewed the debate over his health care reform package and the topic has stayed near the top of the news cycle…

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