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Learning music production from home is one of the most enjoyable things to do as a producer, you get to make your mistakes without any body knowing, you get to experiment without anybody seeing your tricks and techniques… music production is truly amazing. Suddenly in the past 5 years there has been a massive raise in the way music production is seen in the educational eyes and college and university courses have been popping up like hot cakes all over the world.

But is a college or university course in music production what you really need?

I think not, everything you can learn in music production you can learn from a single website that I found while browsing the internet a few months back. After studying a 3 year Degree in ‘Commercial Music’ I took on this course online and realized that everything I had been sitting down studying for 3 years was available in a program that takes a few months to do in your own time from home.

The topics range from music production, music strategies, pop music culture, hip hop, music entrepreneurship and so much more. The creative side is so down to you to be honest, only you can push you and to be honest.. 3 years of studying a degree like myself is not going to do any different than a short course can do for you in a few months. You need to take action for yourself.

You need to become an Entrepreneur in this day in age, being your own boss. Knowledge is the key to any Entrepreneur, so make sure you get your knowledge and know how up!

Visit the website – http://www.musicproducerpro.net

Gook luck in becoming that Entrepreneur.

Stand By Me – one of my all time favorites by Ben E. King.

Musicians: Here Is A Way To Win That Next Audition With Confidence. Big Affiliate Payout!
The Orchestra Audition.

Have you always dreamed about working with music, but weren’t sure where to look for jobs in music and the music industry? The good news is that there are a lot more jobs in music than most people think. Performing positions include working with a studio band, playing with an orchestra and playing with a band at weddings, dances and local clubs. Outside performing, there are many other jobs in music that help support musicians from education through selling their music. The bad news is that those jobs in music are a little harder to find than most jobs. If you’re hoping to score yourself one of those jobs in music here are some hints and tips to help you along.

1. Yes, you’ll find some jobs in music in the newspaper ads.

Look under Professional in the Sunday job listings for the best luck, but ads for companies hiring in the music business are few and far between. You’ll have far better luck if you subscribe to some of the industry’s professional papers and magazines. If you’re looking for a job teaching music, for instance, regularly check the job listings in papers aimed at teachers and education professionals.

2. Internet job search sites are a good place to find jobs in music…

…but skip the big name sites. http://Monster.com and HotJobs! tend to attract hordes of applicants – which the music companies have already. One difference is music teaching and music therapy jobs. If you’re looking for jobs in music therapy or education, the big boards are likely to have far more job leads for you than they will for performers. The same holds true for those seeking jobs in accounting, management or advertising within the music industry. Even then, though, you’ll have better luck at job sites aimed directly at performers and the music industry like http://www.performingjobs.com and http://www.findagig.com.

3. Do some research and approach the companies where you’d like to work directly.

It takes a lot of nerve, but then, that’s what this business is all about, isn’t it? If you’re serious about finding jobs in music production, performance or promotion, you need to show the hiring agents you have what it takes. If you can’t promote yourself, why would they think you can promote someone else? Get out there and do your research to find record labels, production companies and indie companies that you’d like to work with, and then get your resume out into the hands of the people who make the hiring decisions.

4. For teaching and education jobs, approach school departments directly.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in music education are going to be one of the fastest growing segments of the music industry through 2014. If your ambition is to teach music, organize a school band or head up a school orchestra, the direct approach is the best. Research school departments to find out which are (or may be) hiring, and find out the names of the people who make the decisions on hiring music professionals for the schools. Try to make personal contact before sending your resume so that when your resume arrives on the desk, they’ll already be looking for it.

5. Networking is the one strategy that always works.

Especially in jobs in music promotion and production, where your value lies in how well you can network to get the word out about the bands that you’re promoting. Join local professional associations, hook up with agents and performers and get to know the movers and shakers in your local music scene. That’s the best way to get your foot in the door.

6. Take advantage of school resources.

If you’re in school, take advantage of school resources to get placements as an intern with a radio station, production company or other media company. On the job experience is invaluable in music jobs.

7. Be persistent.

The music industry is volatile and ever changing. The company that isn’t hiring today could be looking for five new publicists tomorrow. Keep on top of job openings in the music industry by checking back on directory and job listings often.

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REALITY TELEVISION: A REALITY IN MALAYSIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY

2003 is a year where reality television (TV) becomes the ‘in’ thing for Malaysian (here we refer to musical inclined reality show). Even there is never-ending brouhaha on the effect of this new ‘wave’ of entertainment to the local music industry, it never put down the TV stations to come with ‘another’ new reality TV programs. Now, in 2006, we have Akademi Fantasia, Mentor, Rock Unite, Blast Off, One In A Million, Rentak Juara and some others in our reality TV list.

The format is simple, the winner will be voted by audiences or at least half of the marks are from voting system (via Short Message System on mobile phone). After that a recording contract is there for you. Since SMS vote used, there will be no equilibrium between talent and emotional preference. Some of the winner is voted because of their beautiful appearance or naive ness, not the talent. But you have to bear in mind because this is reality TV looks like. Due to that many of local singers who are not born from reality TV fell uncomfortable with the imminent of “instant artist”. Putting lack-of-talent-but-only-pretty-face as the reason, many of artists said this reality TV generation will put Malaysian music industry to its way of doom.

For a season of Akademi Fantasia, 12 new artists are born. Even there is a winner, but almost all of the 12 contestant will get an opportunity to do stage performance or better luck, a recording contract. Anyway, it is true that some of them goes into acting or becoming radio deejay due to good management from their respective reality TV organizer. In 3 years time frame, Akademi Fantasia alone had putted more than 30 new artists into local music scene. Not to forget other contestants from various reality TVs that local audience has the faith in voting them.

This over loaded of ‘instant artist’ had become a threat to the non-reality TV artist. Reality TV is a product of TV station. This means that all of the contestants in reality TV show are getting lots of exposure and promotion compared to existing artist. TV station, especially the pay-to-view station are own by big media conglomerate which also own other popular media such radio station, magazine and web site. Through these entire popular medium, the process of sending information to audience are better and wide. A program called Mentor is a product of TV3 which is under the management of Media Prima in which also own NTV7, 8TV, TV9 and radio station, Hot FM. This is the reason why the popularity of reality TV contestant is bigger, bigger than the artist who already cut an album.

Media need popular ‘thing’ for their own survival. Without these popular things, the rating will not go up. This means the TV station cannot generate income in form of advertising space. Plus, reality TV also gives them lots of money through SMS vote. The SMS vote is not only benefit to the media but also the telco companies in form of phone charges. Economically speaking, reality TV actually can generate lots of money to the TV station and their sponsors. This is why TV stations are fighting to come out with brand new and refreshing reality show. Already existing reality TV programs with high reputation such Akademi Fantasia and Mentor also still keep upgrading their show for better.

For one good reason, reality TV actually enriched Malaysian music scene with new talent. It cannot be denied that some of the contestants are very good in singing. It is assumable 1/3 from the whole reality TV contestant already signed with major label here. Plus some even get an attention from international label such EMI and BMG. Akademi Fantasia is a product of ASTRO in which they have their own recording entity called Maestro Productions. Beside of releasing album, this label also manages the artist schedule and activities. Their latest product, the winner of Akademi Fantasia part 3, Mawi, had sold 60,000 copies within one month of album release. The current album sales in Malaysia are not really something that can be proud off. The platinum award had been decreased from 50,000 to 25,000 copies album sold. This due to the fact that people are no longer buys albums. The emergence of radio and TV stations that offer free music and video clip had destroyed the culture of buying music. This includes free downloading from internet and hand phones. The music industry itself had down rapidly from RM 300 million to RM 111 million (in 10 years count) of the industry value. Mawi, on the other hand had sold millions when the non-reality TV artist can’t even achieve platinum for their records sales.

Reality TV is not only a stage to compete vocal ability, but it also been branded as a new kind of entertainment. It also put a new bench mark that this is the time where the power to choose the winner is not in hand of professional panel anymore, it is in the hand of the audience. Anyway, to have balance between talent and emotional preference will give more beneficial to the local music industry in a long term basis. Many of us, the audience, are waiting for a new reality show that needs the contestant to perform their own song during selection and final stage. Of course with the help from professional, this kind of exposure will benefit to the artist. At the same time produce an artist who not only knows how to sign a recording contract but also knows how to write own number. We are looking for this kind of reality TV to be a reality.

By: AMIR HUSAIRI SHARIF

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