Music Connection

Hurry! BMI Student Composer Competition Deadline

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:45 +0000

BMI has announced the opening of the 60th annual BMI Student Composer Awards competition. The competition, which is co-sponsored by BMI and the BMI Foundation, will award $20,000 in prizes. Student composers under the ages of 28 who are citizens of the Western Hemisphere (North, South and Central America, the Caribbean Island Nations, and the Hawaiian Islands) may apply. All entries must be postmarked no later than Feb. 10, 2012. There are no limitations as to instrumentation, style or length of work submitted. The prizes, which range from $500 to $5,000, are awarded at the discretion of the final judging panel and compositions are judged completely under pseudonyms. Official rules and entry forms are available on the Foundation’s BMI Student Composer Awards page. See bmi.com.

Communication is key

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:18 +0000

“Someone you can communicate well with is more important than the gear they have. I would say Steve Albini can do things with a four-track that a lot of home-studio owners that spent 50, 60 thousand dollars cannot achieve.” – Adam Knight, AKAudio, Chicago. Interviewed in MC Feb 2012

Hard Rock Launches Jimi Hendrix Signature Series

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:09 +0000

Hard Rock International is celebrating the life and legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix with the launch of their Jimi Hendrix Signature Series: Edition 29 merchandise benefiting The Fender Music Foundation and Seattle’s Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation. Items include a T-shirt designed by artist Alan Aldridge and a limited-edition pin modeled after the Fender Stratocaster Guitar Hendrix played during his iconic Wood Stock performance in 1969. Visit www.hardrock.com for more information.

Drum Tuning Clinic This Saturday

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:28:20 +0000

This free clinic will happen at West L.A. Music in Los Angeles, CA, 1 – 3pm this Saturday, Feb. 11th. You will learn how to tune your drums (basic and advanced), how to get the best sound and long life out of your heads, and much more. All details: www.westlamusic.com/drums.

Producers must connect with the artist

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:47 +0000

“Be in touch with the artist. The more that I understand what they want and what they’re about, the easier it is for me. When I’m disconnected or the artist isn’t clear on what they want who they are, that’s where the process is tough.” – Joe Chiccarelli, producer-engineer (Frank Zappa, White Stripes). Interviewed in MC Feb 2012

Vocalist Raises Funds For Breast Cancer Research

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:45 +0000

Nicole Henry will raise funds for breast cancer research aimed at prevention and a cure with a unique “Pay What You Wish” campaign. Now through February 15, 2012, her new album, Embraceable, will be available for purchase at the buyer’s choice of price. In return, the Miami Beach-based vocalist will donate 25 percent of the purchase price to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. To download Henry’s album or purchase a physical CD, visit www.facebook.com/NicoleHenryOfficialFanPage.

New Medium for Music Discovery Cull TV

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:22 +0000

cull.tv has launched as a impressive new medium for music discovery. The new service uses a blend of technology to surface the best new music and videos. In syndicating from both YouTube and Vimeo, Cull TV boasts the largest catalog of music videos on the Web. Users are encouraged to create their own channels from any video and share with friends. Of particular interest to MC readers, Cantora Records used Cull TV to discover Azealia Banks thanks to her video for “212” through Cull TV. For further information contact Chris Vinyard at Big Hassle Media: vinyard@bighassle.com.

Believe in others

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:28:33 +0000

“If you care about manifesting [an artist's] vision, you have to jump into the trenches with them. And when you connect on a deep level, you feel like you’re living again. When you believe in people, it goes beyond the music; it goes beyond the art.” – Stewart Cararas, producer. Interviewed in MC Feb 2012

Rep MC At Your School?

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:29 +0000

Music Connection is looking for enthusiastic, motivated students to be part of our team and represent MC on their school campus. The student will provide magazines to campus locations, promote MC’s ‘AMP’ website by distributing provided materials and spreading the word to fellow classmates about the music-career info in the magazine. Perks for the student include invaluable industry contacts through working with MC’s staff and network, possible opportunities to attend industry conferences and career fairs on behalf of MC and real-world marketing & promotion experience. This is not a formal internship, but we ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months to one year. If interested, reach out to Mira at mira@musicconnection.com

Film Scoring Opportunities

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:08 +0000

If you’re looking for a good guide to break into the film scoring community and are especially open to seeking low or unpaid work, check out forum.youngcomposers.com.