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It’s been quite some time since we’ve shared an online jazz resource that we dig and so we’ve decided to change that and share JazzAdvice.com with you. We hope to return to doing a monthly feature and are thrilled to begin with such a wonderful site. Jazz Advice is run by saxophonist Forrest Wernick and …
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In the past, I’ve discussed how I think reading about and studying industries with business models similar to that of music can be extremely beneficial. One of my favorite industries to study is that of independent authors. Much like musicians, authors deal with product releases and marketing, tours, motivation when working as a freelancer or independent author, etc. They …
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Today’s featured online music tools aren’t all necessarily tools but some cool things we found around the web. Check them out below. Let us know what you think in the comments! + Sellbox // Sell your music directly to your fans from your website. Using either Dropbox or Google Drive, you can sell digital files …
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The Ultimate CD Release Package Prepare for the release of your next album with our ultimate CD Release Package! Get both The Album Checklist and 30 Days to a Better Music Brand for only $4.99. Learn to Effectively Release and Promote Your New Album The Album Checklist is a 56-page guide and workbook to help …
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Hey all, NAMM is over and things have been settling down here. It was great getting to catch up with old friends and meeting new ones! We can’t wait to do it again next year! In honor of the recent music conference, we thought we’d share a few networking tips to help you get the …
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It’s getting to be the end of 2014 and everyone’s making the New Year’s Resolutions for 2015. Have you started to make yours? I’ve made mine and I’ve written about them on my blog and you can read them here. If you’re getting ready to make yours, have you included improving on your instrument as …
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I try to practice for at least an hour everyday, but when I’m on the road, it’s hard to squeeze time in for practice. Last year, I completed a project 365 where I committed to practice everyday whether in sickness or in health, at home or on the road. This resulted in my practicing in …
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When working as a freelance musician and recording artist, I find that I can spend a lot of time at home in between gigs and sessions. While this is a great thing – I get to work on my own projects, continue to book gigs, etc. – I still have to make sure that I’m …
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As a saxophone player I tend to write quite a few articles for sax players here on Teen Jazz. Here’s a roundup of all the saxophone advice you can find on the site so far. General Saxophone Advice College Audition Preparation for Saxophonists – guest post by sax player and Cal State Long Beach professor …
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Breton Music is a style of Celtic Music that originated in the North Western region of France. The Breton music tradition dates back several centuries, and much like Irish music, it recently saw a regrowth in popularity following the 1970s folk revival. “Traditional” Breton music (and I say this very generally) typically is defined by …
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