Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations.”
– Ralph Marston
Here are the posts that have appeared in the New Music Lives™ Group on Facebook this week...
• Can Independent Artists Afford to Go on Tour? from DiskMakers blog— It’s a question British distributor Ditto Music recently asked 1,500 independent artists. They found that over half of those artists had turned down touring opportunities for financial reasons. If you’ve toured or tried to set up a tour, that’s probably not surprising news.
• Is AI ruining music? What makes music “real” from TED— Is it the instruments, the voice, the creator’s intention or something else entirely? Dustin Ballard, the creative force behind the viral channel “There I Ruined It,” explores the weird, wonderful and sometimes unsettling ways AI is reshaping music.
• Are you protected against streaming fraud? Tune in to the latest MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast with Jorge Brea, CEO of Symphonic Distribution, as we unpack how bots, fraud rings & shady companies are impacting artists’ royalties. • Top streaming fraud tactics to watch for • Why Know Your Customer matters for your income • Smart tech tools artists should use today
• Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead Singer, Dies At 78 from Pollstar News— Godchaux-MacKay, a soulful mezzo-soprano who provided backing vocals on such 1960s classics as “Suspicious Minds” and “When a Man Loves a Woman” and was a featured singer with the Grateful Dead for much of the 1970s.
• the Expert Guide to Large Format Ensemble Recording from the Focusrite Group— This guide is packed with insights from seasoned engineers and gives you the tools to approach any large ensemble recording with skill and intention. Dive in and take your ensemble recordings to the next level.
In Partnership with Celebrity Vocal and Songwriting Coach Cari Cole
"It’s my mission that no artist be left undiscovered. That every artist has the equal opportunity to become the vision they behold.”
Unlock your full artistic potential with Cari Cole, the celebrity vocal coach, artist development expert, and music business mentor who's reshaping the industry. Cari has dedicated her career to elevating the quality of independent music by focusing on the artist, offering a holistic approach to vocal technique, personal branding, and new media marketing. With an impressive client list that includes icons like Courtney Love and Grammy winners like Donald Fagen of Steely Dan, Cari brings unparalleled expertise and a compassionate, insightful approach to every session.
"I'm here to inspire people to unlock their brilliance and create without fear”
Whether you’re looking to refine your vocal skills, develop as an artist, or navigate the complexities of the music business, Cari’s comprehensive programs offer personalized coaching in both private and group settings, along with interactive educational opportunities. Her methods aren’t just about improving performance but also ensuring vocal health, earning her accolades and referrals from both academic institutions and medical professionals.
Cari’s own journey from a challenging childhood to a respected voice in the music industry underpins her commitment to artist advocacy— no artist left undiscovered, no potential unfulfilled. This ethos is captured in her upcoming book, which promises to share her transformative techniques and insights.
Partner with Cari Cole and experience the power of having a mentor who is as invested in your success as you are. Elevate your music, empower your career, and step into the future of sound with Cari’s guidance and support. Discover why she’s affectionately called "Mama Lion" by her students— because she fiercely believes in nurturing and protecting the artistry of every musician she mentors.
To learn more about Cari, access her blog and sign up for exclusive content, emails & things Cari doesn’t share anywhere else, tap the link Cari Cole Voice + Music Co.
... and here's the more...
• the TrueFans AMP™ 119
• Gordon Lightfoot on Facebook— He walked into a Toronto studio in 1976 carrying a twelve-string guitar and the weight of a story. The lights were low, the room smelled of coffee and cigarette smoke, and the air was heavy with silence. Then Gordon Lightfoot began to play. One take. Six minutes….
• Why songwriter's circles are better than normal gigs from oliviarafferty.substack— It’s a gig format which people most associate with Nashville— a collection of Songwriters in conversation with each other, taking turns to play their songs. Sometimes it’s called ‘in the round.’
• Why Labels Won’t Develop You from MUBUTV— Dive into the latest episode of the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast as legendary A&R executive and AnRGirl founder, Holly Hutchison, reveals the real secrets to artist development in today’s music industry!
• Future of music streaming from MIDiA Research— In MIDiA Research's first edition of the Future Of... series, they turn to music streaming: a market that looks strong on the surface, but faces important questions about what comes next. The music industry is in a good place— possibly too good a place. With streaming economics now mature and stabilized, rightsholders and DSPs alike have shifted to optimization. But this is not enough.
Thanks for reading. Give us your feedback.
And PLEASE, if you've got any Singer Songwriter friends, pass the AMP on, because... It’s Time... for a Change. Big Time. Past Time...
