July

Happy 4th of July, and Some Recommended Reading

Posted In: Career Building, Music Theory, Recording, Uncategorized by claybutlermusic

I’m taking a bit of a break from the norm this weekend to be with family and friends, so I’m not going to post anything lengthy. However, as I reflect on the freedoms that I enjoy as a U.S. citizen, primarily the right to education and the freedom to be able to pursue my goals and dreams, I’m reminded that I return to my role as college professor this coming week. I’m teaching another quarter on Music Production and Introductory Music Theory–basically a class on how to be a producer.

The class has some required reading, and I wanted to share that book with all of you. The Art of Producing is one of the definitive books on how to become a music producer. It’s incredibly thorough, yet easy to understand. It covers everything from basic music theory, planning and organization, budgeting, musical composition and arranging techniques, and mixing. I refer to the book time and again as a refresher, and I recommend it to all my students who want to produce music as a career (their own or for others). Now I recommend it to you to!

Enjoy your holiday!

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June

Plug For a Friend and Online Marketing Guru

Posted In: Career Building, Marketing & Promotion, Uncategorized by claybutlermusic

Since this blog deals with marketing yourself as a musician or band, I wanted to “introduce” you to a good friend of mine, Brandon Eley. He’s written a book entitled Online Marketing Inside Out. It’s a great resource for anyone who is new to marketing on the web. It lists time-tested and proven strategies to kick start your campaign or maintain your existing web presence. Click the book cover for more info.

Check it out at his website and blogs at www.brandoneley.com

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