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January 6, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster
Local libraries going high tech to save money, expand services
If you’re used to bagging your own groceries or grabbing cash from an impersonal banking machine, checking out your own library books won’t come as a surprise.
Read more on Kitchener – Waterloo Record
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October 6, 2010 in Gear by stagemaster
If you are planning to build up a home recording studio then purchasing used recording studio equipment is the perfect alternative available. Used equipments can not only save the money but are also more efficient than the new ones. You can make your own home recording studio without spending extra money by the means of the used equipments. There are a number of online retailers who include collection of used recording equipments in proper functioning order. You can also buy used recording equipments from the online auction of these equipments.
Online auction is one of the best places from where you can get efficient recording equipments at incredible rates. One can find all kind of studio gears like microphones and mixers in the online auction. Estate sales and yard sales are two of the best alternatives from where you can get great deals of the used recording equipments. You must choose the recording equipment according to the format and kind of music you are planning to record in your home studio.
A home studio will need a number of recording equipments such as headphones, microphones, instrument cables, mic stands, adapters, connectors, direct boxes and mic cables. You can get these home studio equipments in an inexpensive way if you buy them used. The used recording equipments might not be as lustrous as the new ones but they will work as efficiently as a new model. You can buy recorders, tapes and Multitrack machines in unbelievably cheap rates if you opt for the used ones.
If you are in need of digital recording equipments then the good fact is that a number of online retailers include used selection of these equipments that can be purchased on interesting discounts. You can find both hard disc formats and tape based formats of the digital recording equipments in the online auction and from online retailers. It is paramount to draft a proper strategy while planning to design a home recording studio.
You must first decide what kind of recording equipments you need. You must fix on your specifications from recording equipment before making a purchase. It is important to prepare a shopping list having the number of items you need and their quantity. It is important for you to get yourself familiar with the different models of the used recording gears so as to choose the best recording gear for your recording needs in home studio.
Michael Russell is the author of the article. You can visit http://www.dragonaudio.com for knowing ways of choosing best recording studio equipment. Dragon audio also includes details of the audio recording equipment of different types and uses.
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September 28, 2010 in Local Music by stagemaster
Gospel music event hopes to save area library
A gospel music event took place at Calvary United Methodist Church Sunday, in hopes of saving an area library and restoring faith in the community.
Read more on ABC12 Mid-Michigan
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September 4, 2010 in Local Music by stagemaster
Complete video at: fora.tv Pandora founder and CSO Tim Westergren believes geolocation features found on mobile apps like Pandora, imeem, and iLike will provide the music industry a boost by notifying users of nearby concerts. He says the “lifeblood” for musicians will increasingly come from the revenue of live performances. —– A high-powered panel of industry insiders explore the massive effects of the music industry’s online presence. It’s nothing short of revolutionary. Within minutes, and with little upfront cost, today’s budding rock star can go online to sell CDs and downloads on Amazon; submit music for play on Pandora internet radio; aggregate fans on the hip social network imeem alongside chart-topping megastars; and become involved with the myspacemusic/spinmagazine community. Industry experts discuss the democratization of the music industry, digital pathways to fame, and the business and legal issues facing this new societal phenomenon. Tim Westergren founded Pandora in January 2000 and now serves as its Chief Strategy Officer. Tim is an award-winning composer, an accomplished musician and a record producer with 20 years of experience in the music industry. He has recorded with independent labels, managed artists, owned a commercial digital recording studio, scored feature films, produced albums, and performed extensively. His main instrument is the piano, but over the years he has played the bassoon, drums and clarinet and his musical background spans such …
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July 24, 2010 in Local Music by stagemaster
When it comes to new music we are really spoiled for choice as artists, bands and DJs keep us entertained with tracks and albums being released every few days.
The great news for us is that we no longer have to wait in line at the record store or sneak a copy of our sibling’s latest CD purchase to get the new tracks we want; instead we can simply download music straight into our computers or music systems. Accessing music using today’s technology is really as simple as a few clicks of a button, so if you’re fed up with scratched CDs or cracked cases you can try downloading music straight onto your iPod instead.
The download market has taken the music industry by storm in recent years and almost all artists and bands will have allowed their music to appear on some of the most popular download sites at some time or another. Most musicians are really embracing this new way of selling their music and are even setting up their own fan sites and MySpace pages where they can regularly release new songs for download before they hit the high street music stores.
If you’re keen to be down with the kids and try out downloading for the first time there are a few simple things you should know before you get started. First and probably most importantly is making sure you keep your bank details safe. When you purchase songs via the web you will be required to hand over your account details so it’s prudent to check whether the site you’re on is a reputable one, and that you have assurances that your details will be kept private. If in doubt it’s always best to go with a well known company so you can rest easy that your details and payments are safe.
The same thing goes when downloading your track as there are a plethora of viruses around that can seriously harm your computer. As a rule of thumb never download anything that you have any reservations about and always check out the authenticity of your chosen download site before making any purchases.
Once you’re feeling confident about your chosen download site you can set out to pick the tracks you want. Most sites will have a 30 second preview of a song so you can try before you buy. Once you’ve made up your mind you will just be a few clicks away from owning that track.
Access to this new music is instant and won’t take up any room on your shelves but if you just can’t part with your precious CD collection it’s a good idea to keep some blank CDs to hand so you can burn your newly downloaded tunes as and when you like. It’s important to remember that once you download music it’s illegal to give it to a third party, whether you are getting any money for it or not, so keep your downloaded copy safe and never pass it on.
No matter what your style and taste of music downloading can be a quick, easy and cheap way to get the music you want without spending hours queuing up at the local music store.
Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
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April 21, 2010 in Local Music by stagemaster
Let’s face it, musical instruments and equipment can be expensive. Regardless, you can still find excellent, economical musical gear. Keep reading for more information on how you can get the gear that you want for less.
Buy Online
As online shopping has grown in popularity, online stores are giving traditional brick and mortar operations increased competition. With lower overhead than a regular store, an online merchant can pass these “savings” on to customers by offering lower prices than most local music stores. The majority of mainstream online merchants typically offer a generous return policy. This allows you to test out gear without fear of being “burned”.
Take Advantage of Coupons
Visit the Music Gear Blog and you’ll discover amazing opportunities to save big on music gear and instruments with our coupons. The Music Gear Blog offers the largest selection of musical instruments and equipment coupons on the Internet. Coupons change every day, and they can save you loads of money. The Music Gear Blog is currently offering a coupon that gives you 10% off a Musician’s Friend online order plus gives FREE shipping and you’ll pay NO sales tax! On a guitar that is advertised at $1,299.99 this coupon alone saves you about $300. Now that’s worth taking a moment to visit this website and look around for coupons!
Shop Around
Musician’s Friend is one of the top online musical instrument stores. Many people don’t realize that Musician’s Friend is owned by Guitar Center. Guitar Center also owns Music 123 and Woodwind & Brasswind. Although each store has a slightly different inventory, all of these online stores offer nearly the same catalog buy not the same prices. A representative of one of the companies told me that although they have the same owner, each musical instrument website operates independently. Friendly competition between themselves is encouraged, so you’ll regularly see item prices vary by website and specials offered.
Similarly, zZounds and Same Day Music offer essentially the same selection. Prices are fairly consistent, but many times you will find significant price differences between the two stores for the same product. Finally, Guitar Trader shares the catalog of Pro Sound and Stage Lighting. This is just another place to keep an eye on and as you shop for the best prices online.
Launched in 2005, the Funky Music Store quickly became the leading price comparison website for musical instruments and equipment on the Internet. The site has a powerful search engine that will find your musical product fast. Additionally, the search engine will show you comparative prices and stock availability from most of the online musical stores. Funky Music Store makes your online price shopping easy. When you visit the Funky Music Store and buy any item, a portion of your purchase is donated to the Guitar Center Music Foundation.
Remember, buying online is your best bet, consider searching for and using coupons, and take the time to shop around. Your wallet will thank you.
Mike Veny is an accomplished professional drummer and first class drum teacher. He dedicates his life to leveraging his talents to effectively serve others. Mike is the CEO of Funky Music Store and Funk Footwear
