September 14, 2008

Global Roundtable

Props From Randy at the Ryhme and Melody Podcast. Check them out at http://www.rhymeandmelody.com/

Tips on Creating a Set List

How to choose and effective Set lists From Andy at www.myspace.com/jesuistrois

Practice and record various set lists once you have decided on/written your songs

Record Various Sets at 30 60 90 minutes, and listen back, see how they sound, which songs work together, (these dont yet need to be studio recordings)

One way to test how well songs go is to use media player, make up play lists including the different songs you have recorded

At any point you may be usually asked to play, 30 minutes, 60 Minutes, or 2*45 minutes

Prepare and rehearse before accepting work

Always ask about expected playtime!!

An Effective set should include some of the following elements

Contrast + Shape
Loud- Quiet
Fast Slow
Rhythmic Melodic
Dense Sparse
Relaxed Tense
Serious Humorous

1^st song Impact + confident about playing

Build up set to a climax point 1/2 of the way through then final number can be more intimate or sing along save quieter numbers for later. If not enough of own songs do covers. Always have an encore in mind can repeat first number repeat what audience enjoys

Peter Woolston is Using Chip In To Get His Music to Romania

If your band is trying to raise some fund s to go into the studio, buy a bus, etc. You an use www.chipin.com like Peter Woolston who is using it to raise money for a trip to Romania. Pete has raise (as of today) $70 to go to Romania and take his music to people who are in a bad way. Its a great mission trip. You can help get to Romania to do volunteer work at www.peterwoolston.com You can also download his song "Giant Killer."

Big Event Software

JT From the Free Musicians List at http://www.ryppl.com/ProductDetails.aspx?View=7416 Told us about the The Big Even Software. He says its a cross between Twitter and RSS.

Free Ebook "How To Design A Winning And Profitable Music Business"

You can find out more about this book at http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/winning-music-business-report/ its from Indie Band Consultant Kavit Haria. He also has a new video at
http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/nonconformity-video-presentation/

Build Some Buzz About Your Next DIY Recording

The band Lamb of God is using web cams to record all of their activity in the studio. This will build the buzz and their fans get get excited about their future CD. You can find them at www.lamb-of-god.com

Dave's New Podcast "Dates From Hell Show."

Got a story call 1-866-97-DATES This will be funny stories as well as tips for finding love online. You can find out more at www.datesfromhellshow.com