Weekly Facebook Group Recap - 4/15 thru 4/21

Here is a recap of facebook group information for one or more courses you're a part of. Disclaimer. This recap by no means replaces the information in the Facebook Groups. Always refer to them for the most current and accurate information. I do my best to relay what I think is the most important details, but it's very possible for me to overlook something or make a typo in the process. This is just to be used as a quick reference and outline. Enjoy!

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The Triple Threat Artist

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• Osie shared grooves and songs he needs topline melodies for. Several students began helping to pitch ideas for these. 
• On Tuesday we had a webinar with special guest Josh Doyle where he shared his production experience, tips, lessons, and took questions from other members. A recorded replay was made available for students of the class.
• Osie shared some Christmas songs he's working on, looking for feedback.
• Discussion launced about using creative analog ways to make synthetic sounding snare sounds in the studio. Josh gave us a demonstration on how he made the snare sound in his Push Pull song.
• Discussion about using a slinky as a shaker effect and percussion
• Cora shared a portable recording studio device, and a discussion ensued about how that could be used to further production while being mobile
• Office hours were on Apr 19 at 4p
• Osie shared a "smart:EQ" plugin that he's trying out
• More steps were taken by students to listen to lectures and apply their new knowledge in exercises and groove making strategies. 
• This week's office hours will be held on Thursday at 4p, where we will deconstruct famous production of hit songs, as well as get questions resolved for any production projects students are working on.
• Reminder that there is only one week left to get into this class at the $39/month price.

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Making Money in Music

• Students shared their album/ single releases 
• Bev asked for help on music references 
• Students shared their experience with online services where you can hire musicians for a production 
• Students shared their spotify playlists 
• MIM members share their BIOs asking for feedback 
• Samuel Knaak shared his new, awesome podcast… starting next month with interviews with people in the licensing and sync world.
• Victoria shared the replay of Cathy's Course 
• Victoria shared the Song feedback from Cathy's Class 
• Victoria shared the MONDAY MUSIC BREAKDOWN 
• Samuel motivated us to keep up putting much effort into whatever we do: inspired by an episode of Cathys podcast with an interview with Saul Blinkoff 
• Students shared their experiences with PANDORA 
• Discussions about the online service HYPEDDIT
• Patrick asked for advice on artist/producer split 
• Jim asked for any indie, college or public radio station recommendations
• Students talked about going to the ASCAP "I Create Music“ EXPO taking place in Los Angeles
• Keali asked about Open Mic Sessions in LA 
• Alex shared a great article about how you feel as a working Mom
• Discussions and reminders of Cathy´s Homework: Think of creative ways to pitch supervisors, due Friday
• Ari reminded us of a great post and tutorial from TJ Julia about how to create a Facebook ad for your music video. Students have had great success with this!
• Sonnet announced that Pavel got a license through Catch The Moon Music! Whoo!!! Congratulations!!
• Victoria shared the Office Hours Replay 
• Office hours are this Thursday at 2p

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The Access Course

• Lots of tunes were shared for feedback and lots of feedback was given
• Sonnet facilitated Office Hours
• Victoria shared Monday Music Breakdown
• Victoria shared two submission opportunities (check files section)
• Frank reached out to find a classmate who could do some rap for him
• Osie asked for guidance in finding a specific music supervisor
• Brad reached out to find other students in the Austin area
• Ian shared some details re: YouTube’s content ID system
• Debbie shared some info on pay-to-pitch sites
• Rehya’s tune got played on Cable Girls
• Harriet reached out to find a producer to work with her
• Debbie shared an idea to network with local film producers
• Mark asked for feedback re: best sounding synth pianos
• Colin shared a clip of himself working for Blue Man Group
• Osie reached out to look for topliners
• Rick started a conversation on analogue rhyming tools
• Marco got a song licensed through SongTradr
• Whittney shared that she is having a tough time keeping up with everything
• Debbie shared a blurred lines article
• Christopher reached out for advice on how to get a specific guitar sound
• Sonnet and Victoria started doing one-on-one sessions
• Darren asked for advice about whether or not to release songs
• Jaymie suggested fiverr as a possible resource
• Halley reached out to the Boston people in the group
• Brad asked for advice on TAXI
• Tamara asked for help naming a new tune
• Serge had some feedback on TAXI’s feedback
• Mat continued looking for more student discounts
• Rick asked for names of music libraries
• Pavel Rivera got a license through CTM
• Rehya shared a list of tv shows featured on Tunefind with notes on their music styles
• Sonnet announced the location for CTM’s summit
• Chris introduced himself
• Cathy’s monthly class Monday, April 23^rd at 10AM PDT
• Office Hours – April 26^th at 2:30pm PDT

Special thanks to Cora Himmelsbach and Shelley Montreuil for their help in consolidating all information on the MiM and Access Facebook Pages.