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Welcome to the Winter 2009 edition of the newsletter. There’s no point
in ignoring the elephant in the room. It’s not exactly news that we’re
in a difficult economic time. However, why not see this as an
opportunity to get ahead? Now, more than ever, it’s important to be
bold and actively pursue your musical career. The more you do on your
own behalf when things are tough and others are backing off, the more
progress you will have made when things inevitably turn around.
This issue’s guest columnist, Chris
Keaton,
is a Nashville fixture and luminary in the songplugging community.
Chris offers some much-needed words of wisdom and encouragement when it
comes to getting your songs out in the world.
Our featured album is Charlie Degenhart’s brand new, six-song EP. If
you’re in the mood for some of Nashville’s finest rock/soul musicians
putting their touch on six exceptional songs and vocal performances,
then Charlie’s
EP is for you.
Congratulations are in order for Toni Wellman, the winner of the
newsletter’s Shure
Beta 58 microphone. Enjoy, Toni, and keep ‘em laughing on the
comedy club circuit!
Finally, in an attempt to appear hip, I’ve joined the ranks of the
bloggers. If you’re looking for a few more articles on the music biz,
I’ve been invited to do a series of blogs for Tunecore.com.
And for those of you who are a little more internet savvy and would
like to stay even more current, feel free to follow me on Twitter.com
by signing up and entering my screen name (cliffgoldmacher).
Stay warm and don't let up,
Cliff
p.s. Maybe we can inspire each other...Click here to
drop me a line and tell me something you’ve done to move your career
along in 2009.
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THE VALUE OF A GOOD MIX
Who's the Expert?
Once you’ve decided to up the ante and
put your music out there for
the world to hear, it’s in your best interest to pay close attention to
every step in the recording process. One of the most vital of these
steps is the mix of your song. It’s not enough to have a great song.
You need a great recording and a strong mix is an essential part of any
great recording. The art of mixing (and make no mistake, it is an art)
is not a skill everyone possesses. It’s well worth your while, even if
you’ve recorded your tracks yourself in your home studio, to seek out
an experienced mixing engineer. While there is no substitute for a
dynamic, exciting musical performance, a good mix can enhance every
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CHRIS KEATON
Professional Song Plugger:
Taking Your Songs from the Top Drawer to the Top
Quick...I
bet you can name fifteen songwriters you know who never do anything to
promote their career in a meaningful way. They are always the first to
complain and the last to do anything about moving forward. They may
have wonderful songs, which could really impact peoples’ lives in a
positive manner (and make lots of money for the writer) but they never
take the step to pitch the songs (or have them pitched). To them it
seems like a long way from the top drawer to the top. And it may well
be, but you have to start somewhere.
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Rock/Soul at its
finest
CHARLIE DEGENHART
I’m proud to announce the release of
the six-song, eponymous EP from Nashville-based, Philly-bred
singer/songwriter, Charlie
Degenhart.
This EP is the second project I’ve had the privilege of working on with
Charlie and as good as he was when we met, he just keeps getting
better. This excerpt from Charlie’s bio puts it best. “He’s got a new
sound, a new haircut and soul man’s suit to boot. He’s moved into a new
neighborhood, added some female singers, dusted off the clavinet and
electric piano, assembled the horns and he means business.”
Charlie will be debuting the new songs at his album release in
Nashville on Thursday, April 2nd at The
Basement with yours truly pitching in on a few instruments.
It’s a little ways off but well worth putting on your calendars.
Click here
to get a free download, listen to samples and purchase the EP.
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York or Nashville
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