Weekly Facebook Group Recap - 4/8 thru 4/14

Apr 15, 2018

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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  • A new student came on board. Welcome to the tribe, Jeb Colwell!
  • Amber shared some productivity tools she's been using with links
  • Fox shared a link to a site giving away free Kick samples
  • Josh shared a YouTuber that addresses mixes and tips for dealing cleaning up instrument spaces
  • Kate shared some questions she has about hiring string players and ideal key for songs she's producing. Lots of ideas and production philosophies were shared by other students.
  • Office Hours were on Friday, Zion connected in with students on topics of using VI guitars and ukulele's with Amplesound, and showed some demonstrations of how to use it.
  • 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.
  • Don't forget, Q&A with producer Josh Doyle is this Tuesday for students only. Woot woot!

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Making Money in Music

  • Students shared their bio/ homework and ask for feedback
  • Questions and discussions about Split Sheets concerning Publishers including Ari's detailed answers
  • Discussions about buying Youtube likes/views/subscribers
  • Alex shared an article about System of A Down returning to the road this summer (woot)
  • Nykee discovered that the NARIP (National Association of Recording Industry Professionals ) that offer pitch sessions with various supes and licensing agents. 
  • Cathy shared a podcast episode of an amazing interview with Jen Sincero
  • Students discuss possibilities of live streaming 
  • Sheryl shared a great youtube video on bio writing by "Angela Myles Beeching“
  • Students share their album releases
  • Discussions about "Shopify“
  • Victoria shared the OFFICE HOURS replay   
  • Cathy's Monthly Class is MONDAY the 16th April 12:00 PDT

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The Access Course

  • The April assignment was detailed – Father’s Day song
  • Lots of tunes were shared for feedback and lots of feedback was given
  • Cathy shared an inspirational post to remind us that it is important to create through the fear of failure and imperfection
  • Rick asked the group about copyrighting and the ability to group songs under one collective title
  • Matt asked about where to find out which tunes are landing ad spots
  • Sherry Lynn shared some resources for tax time
  • Laura had questions about SongTradr
  • Keith asked for thoughts re: where to place piano instrumentals
  • Carolan asked for feedback re: how to promote her remote vocal track services
  • Hunter Murtagh (music sup) did an excellent session, playback link was provided
  • Sonnet presented Monday Music Breakdown featuring 'You Do You' by Zayde Wolf – Xbox promo
  • Akira asked if anyone has been to the Richard Biggs composer breakfasts in Malibu
  • Mat shared a timely Soundtoys education bundle opportunity
  • Pete shared a video about performance pressure
  • Nancy shared a networking strategy she used at a recent conference
  • Cathy shared an inspiring post about being yourself
  • Mikey shared some insight on his favorite guitar pedals for recording
  • Rehya shared an interview she had with Bree Noble
  • Tony shared some recent success with Crucial
  • Anthony reached out to network in Maui
  • Debbie shared some recent success
  • Cecilia asked for feedback on writing for kids musical shows
  • DiElle asked for feedback from people who have worked closely with Bill Leffler
  • Victoria announced the Major Network school-based covers they will be signing to CTM as well as songs that almost made it
  • Tom reached out for assistance from people with kids that sing
  • Elle shared a behind-the-scenes of the making of a Super Bowl ad
  • Lisa introduced herself with a video
  • Prita looked for feedback on placements with no upfront fee
  • Victoria shared which songs made it and almost made it for the March, Spring assignment
  • Josh asked for feedback on preferred drum sounds
  • Tobias asked for advice to tune a recording of an acoustic guitar
  • Mark shared an inspirational video
  • Charles reached out to see if there are any students situated in Taipei
  • Anna shared a supe cheat sheet on Hunter Murtagh
  • Q&A with Andres Recalde (ad agency "72 and Sunny"), April 21st at 10am PST
  • Office Hours – April 19th at 2pm  PST

 

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

 

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