DC vs. DS by Jonathan Feist

November 20, 2008

Two similar “roadmap” symbols that are often confused are DC and DS. DC, which stands for “da capo,” means “go to the very beginning and play it again.” Think, C stands for cap, which you wear on your head. “Take it from the top.” DS, which sands for “dal segno,” means “go to the funny looking ‘segno’ symbol (sign), and play from there.” It is always paired with the aforementioned funny looking segno... Read More...

Using uStream to Host a Webcast by Michael King

November 19, 2008

I talk a lot in my course about the fact that touring “kickstarts” (I need a better phrase here, I think, one that does not make me thing of Mötley Crüe every time I write it) all the other marketing efforts: press, retail, merch, radio (some form), and Internet. It not only gives press a reason to write about you, a reason for radio to spin your record, and retail a reason to stock your music, but it’s the best way to forge that all important “emotional... Read More...

How Do You Start a Writing Project? by Jerry Gates

November 19, 2008

Hi everyone, Today, I’d like to get a little feedback as to how one gets started with a writing assignment. Lets assume that the gig and subsequent contract, if there is one, has been signed and the first installment of our fee has safely cleared the bank (or PayPal at least!). Now the real work begins! How do we get started? Being originally a performer (bass & trombone), I know that before beginning a performance I would warm up to get my fingers and lips loose. Playing scales... Read More...