The Key Choice is Key!
After last week’s “Why Music Matters” blog, it’s fitting to have the following guest blog. After all, writing a song that might impact someone is one thing, but the proper construction of such is another. So, below is some insight from Vincent Bishop, a singer, songwriter, guitar player based in eastern Canada, currently getting ready to record his second album.
Why Music Matters – An Ode to Irma
In my 17 years living in Florida, this is the closest that a hurricane has come to truly impacting my residence. Irma, thankfully, has for all intents and purposes come and gone, at least as it relates to the greater Tampa Bay area.
Passing on Pay-to-Play
Recently I submitted a client’s music to a number of online destinations that stream original songs from indie musicians. It’s nice that there are so many out there that basically operate from the “You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” perspective. In other words, “Hey indie artists, you have songs that you want aired and we need songs to play.” It’s a nice, simple exchange. Many of them even take t
See and Be Seen
I just got back from California. While I was out there I saw someone do a presentation where he strongly (strongly) encouraged the session’s attendees to, when at all possible, get out and meet people in person. It doesn’t matter what his presentation topic was because this message applies across a number of situations. And I couldn’t agree with him more.
Cancer Can’t Stop This Violin
This blog aims to educate each week, but sometimes there needs to be first-hand accounts of overcoming odds to remind readers to believe in themselves. Similarly, Episode 174 of “Now Hear This Entertainment” featured an inspirational story of hope for the downtrodden from bass player Marc Ensign. This week’s guest blog offers a similar story of perseverance, albeit in the form of courage and overcoming a far di
Could We Please Move on From Everyone Saying, “Reach Out”?!
Some things in a notebook that just had to be said…
To Attract Others, Don't Be A Bore
There have been blogs posted here and similar references made on "Now Hear This Entertainment" to building relationships and there being no such thing as having too many contacts. Thus, it's fitting that this week a guest blog is presented on the topic of attracting others.
7 Reasons not to Stiff on an Opportunity
As someone who conducts interviews and gets interviewed, not to mention places clients into interviews, I have ample opportunity to see first-hand the time and planning that is involved in coordinating such. There are many moving parts that the listener or viewer has no idea about when it comes to what has to happen for a guest to end up on a show.
Don’t Be Intimidated Just Because it’s Nashville
It’s ironic that as I sit here and write this in the final hours of the time I’ve spent in San Diego, it’s one week since I was also getting ready to fly back to Tampa, that blog having been written in Nashville.
Making Your Connections Count
I’m leaving Nashville today, heading back to Tampa to regroup before flying to California in 48 hours. Suffice it to say, the time in Music City has been well spent.