Ten Factors to Know About Open Mics
After accompanying a client to two Open Mics in four nights a week ago in Los Angeles, I realized that it might be old hat to me – having done so previously with another client in Tampa – but that there are likely folks out there who’ve never once attended such.
The Importance of Good Video - A Follow Up
On the heels of the entry I wrote last week, I was asked to do a follow-up. This time I am going to solely be focusing on ways to avoid bad video if you personally decide to shoot in your own home or studio.
The Focus Should Be on You – Don’t Distract Your Audience
How Video Can Both Make and Break Your Image
So many performers post cover song videos and, similarly, entrepreneurs post talking head-type videos. Therefore, it’s time for an analysis of this media by someone who works with it regularly. This week features a guest blog from Dalton Burdette, an award-winning actor and filmmaker who has done short films that have been screened at festivals and has also done corporate videos. See some of his work on
A Chink in the Taylor Swift Armor
Word has come out that merchandise released in conjunction with Taylor Swift’s single “ME!” has something quite notable that isn’t the colors or style. Instead, it’s something that’s notable for the wrong reason.
Lo and behold, there is a typo on said shirts.
Interview? Me?! What a Surprise!
Every week for more than five years I’ve been putting out an episode of “Now Hear This Entertainment.” I interview guests who are having success in entertainment, primarily music. As you can imagine, I am contacted regularly by potential guests looking to get booked on an upcoming episode of NHTE.
It’s Memorial Day – Write a Song About That!
Every Monday on the Instagram account for the “Now Hear This Entertainment” podcast I post a quote from a guest on a past episode. Three weeks ago today the entry that came up in the rotation was Episode 115 three years ago with Pacific northwest-based duo Gypsy
Help Others Help You
We all know the Bible story about “doubting Thomas.” Until he saw Jesus himself with his own two eyes and saw the nail marks in his hands and put his own hand into his side, Thomas just wasn’t going to believe that Jesus had truly risen from the dead.
Pretend Your Teacher is Reading Everything You Write
Now that Teacher Appreciation Week is behind us, let’s not put those folks out of our thoughts. In fact, if you think back to the old, “Does spelling count” question that was often asked in school, that’s a good mindset to have in everything you do in trying to promote yourself, your business, your product, your service; basically, anything you’re doing to try to get paid.
Walk the Line with Your Ego
When you’re in the entertainment business it’s tough to not make it all, “Look at me, look at me, look at me.” After all, you want fans, radio stations, and media to hear your music. So, the temptation is to turn the metaphorical three-way bulb up to its brightest setting to get all the attention that you can.
But here’s the thing – it’s not about you.
Here’s Why You’re Getting Passed Over
Sometimes we get so busy, so focused, doing our own thing, we don’t pick our head up long enough to see what else is out there. Whether it’s from the comfort of your own home or out socializing or attending a professional development event, it’s good to take time to observe what others in your industry are doing, meaning, comparable to some of your own initiatives.