http://www.headabovemusic.com Head Above Music Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:50:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 4 Steps to Film and TV Placement By Helen Austin via: Passive Promotion Since getting my music licensed on TV, films and ads, I often get asked for advice on how I did it. The first thing I will say is that there is no “easy button” and no magic publisher. It requires ... http://www.headabovemusic.com/4-steps-to-film-and-tv-placement Vocal Tip ~ 1 ~ The "Instant Fix" By Cari Cole This is a quick trick that makes you sound better instantly so I've named it the "Instant Fix". Say A-E-I-O-U (watch your jaw movement in the mirror) Did your jaw close on any of the vowels? I'm sure they did. Do it again. Watch. Chances are your jaw ... http://www.headabovemusic.com/vocal-tip-instant-fix Your First Recording Session By Brandon McHose Austin, TX The first time you record is one of the most exciting moments in your musical career.  It’s the first time you sound “professional” and it’s the first time you feel like it’s all about YOU and your record. Feelings aside, the one thing I would ... http://www.headabovemusic.com/your-first-recording-session NEW RECORD: THE HORSE LATITUDES By John Common THE DOLDRUMS. DEATH VALLEY. 4AM. THE DIFFICULT MIDDLE. PUEBLO. DONNER PARTY. These are all metaphors I've used to describe what inevitably happens during any large scale creative undertaking--the making a record, for instance. It's that barren, dusty, treacherous middle expanse filled with nagging depression and gnawing self-doubt that the ... http://www.headabovemusic.com/new-record-the-horse-latitudes i hear so much complaining about this subject, i just wanted to lay my practical experience on you. free. first, three pre-conditions: 1. if you are a very materialistic person, skip this article, i don't think you are going to like what it says. 2. if you don't have the music where you ... http://www.headabovemusic.com/how-to-make-a-living-playing-music The Music Biz - it's all about networking By Peter Manhart Chicago, IL My name is Peter Manhart, and I am the frontman for the Chicago band Molehill. In the past year and a half my band has really started to hit its stride, and a lot of our recent success is thanks ... http://www.headabovemusic.com/the-music-biz-its-all-about-networking Independent Artist’s Daily And Monthly To-Do List By Indie Vinny Ribas As an independent artist or musician, you have a lot of responsibilities. Besides being a performer and a recording artist, you are also a business owner in charge of booking, dealing with contracts, marketing, PR, inventory management and much more. To ... http://www.headabovemusic.com/independent-artist%e2%80%99s-daily-and-monthly-to-do-list Climbing the Wall While Not Being Signed By Mimi Page Los Angeles, CA I started composing on the piano at 5 years old. What started out as a natural hobby turned into a daily necessity, and at age 15 I decided to make it my career. Easier said than done, especially in an ... http://www.headabovemusic.com/climbing-the-wall-while-not-being-signed The Skinny of Show Preparation By Skinny Paul I’ve been playing music on stage since I was 9 years old.  I’ve tried it all when it comes to vocal show prep.  Throat coats, vocal exercises, honey, cough syrups, and gum were always a way to get through shows when I was playing ... http://www.headabovemusic.com/the-skinny-of-show-preparation Leave Your Drama At Home: More Rockin’ And Less Squawkin’! By Sheena Metal No matter how we, as human beings, live our lives…drama happens. And the average musician has more drama than the crazy cat lady down the block has bags of used litter on her porch. At every turn, ... http://www.headabovemusic.com/leave-your-drama-at-home