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Vincent Carr - President of MainStage
Written by Administrator    Tuesday, 12 August 2008 10:00    PDF Print E-mail

Getting started in the music industry is one of the hardest things on the first of the earth. With the music having a huge choice of artist to pick from, what are you going to do to stand out amongst the rest of the crowd?

Vincent CarrWith the recession becoming more and more prevalent in today's society, use - to - be(s), are dusting off the  old band equipment. That;s right, you once favorite local 70''s high school band is making a come back. Is there still a chance for them to make it? I mean the sound has changed, the way of the industry is different, and the look of today's major recording artist is a liittle different (to say the least). However, if I were to tell you that there was still a chance, what would you say?

 

Read more... Last Updated ( Sunday, 05 July 2009 13:44 )
 
Lamante Attaud - Tendo Technologies
Written by Lamante Attaud    Tuesday, 12 August 2008 10:00    PDF Print E-mail

 "Hey, Did You Hear That ...." or "Guess What I Saw On Youtube...."
Proverbs 22:1   A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold.

Lamante Attaud - Tendo TechnologiesBeing a Christian Artist in the entertainment business puts you at a unqiue advantage. In a business where bad news seems to be the hottest news, doing right has set many artist apart from their peers and directly into the spotlight.

FACT: Once you upload anything (picture, audio, video, blog diary, etc) IT IS PERMANENTLY OUT THERE for the world and more importantly your family, friends and fans to see. Many an innocent photo has had a not so innocent caption added to it and have been taken completely out of context. Artist have been charged with "breach of contract" by their Managers and Record Labels because of a rediculous Youtube video uploaded in an effor to to create a "Buzz". Leave the promotions to 1-prayer and 2-professionals

SOLUTION: NEVER, and I say again NEVER, even as a joke, upload anything that can come back to damage your image or that of your ministry. The only fast track is controlled by God. When working with promoters such as Mainstage, you must prayerfully trust in their expertise and getting your name out there. The same goes your marketing and promotions company, like TENDO technologies (shameless plug), if they deal with companies and content that contribute to the decline of our, already, deteriorating world, your should turn and flee. If you put your trust in "short-cut" specialists you will eventually become a short stepping stone for their new client who paid $5 more than you did. It takes a Christian, not just in lip service, to support a Christian Artist, Group, or Ministry. Remember Luke 13:25   When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are. Use COMMON SENSE, ASK AROUND, DO YOUR RESEARCH
Last Updated ( Sunday, 05 July 2009 01:41 )
 
Julio Flores' - MainStage Producer
Written by Administrator    Tuesday, 12 August 2008 10:00    PDF Print E-mail
HipHop, Rock, Country, Pop, all of these things have something in common, do you know what it is? They all require good production in order for the artist to not becoming a starving artist. Venture into the mind of Producer Julio Fores as he gives you tips on how to produce on a budget or full scale. Regardless of your genere, this is an article for you. 


Julio FloresWhat is the one thing that has been proven to be recession proof? Give up. Entertainment. So, if music is entertainment at its finest, then why are so many artist considered starving? I am going to answer that question for you, and give you the secret that the industry may not ever fill you in on. So, grab a pen and pad, a cup of coffee, and lets begin class.
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Dustin Ledford - Elite Music Ministries
Written by Administrator    Tuesday, 12 August 2008 10:00    PDF Print E-mail
Understanding the mind of a venue owner, promoter, or youth pastor is almost impossible, or is it? Dustin Ledford takes you through the ins and outs of not only bookig your first show, but reassuring that you will be invited back. 


Dustin Ledford - Elite Music MinistriesMy name is Dustin also known as “D” from the Christian rap group “Elite”. Just a brief history of myself in the music field, I have not always been a Christian artist so I can be honest for both sides. I began singing in the church at the age 3, I fell in love with music all over again when I first heard hip-hop at age 11,  I began writing lyrics and songs at the age of 12, discovered at age 15, and made my first underground LP at age 16. So, now just shy of 26 years old, I have been through the ups and downs of an artist.

Read more... Last Updated ( Friday, 17 July 2009 02:27 )