“I'm about caring, I'm about people, and I'm about entertaining people. I'm a family man. A husband. A father. I've been a lot of other things over the years.”
— Ozzy Osbourne
Here's the list of posts in your New Music Lives™ Facebook .ComUnity this week.
• I'm so done with Spotify from Matt Jacoby turnuptoeleven .com—
Spotify is like a huge billboard or construction barricade blocking most artists from seeing all the other opportunities to grow.
• 5 tips that will make your band sound better today from Song Talk Radio— In this short show, Phil Emery talks about 5 of the most effective tips he has learned from a lifetime of playing in bands to get everyone sounding better together. Take a listen and let us know the tips you’ve learned.
• Creating a strong sense of community from thefanbasebuilder. co—
Building communities that matter for artists and fans.The music industry has its mouth full of moneytizing superfans through memberships and exclusive content. Artists might feel pressure to moneytize too quickly before establishing the foundational elements that create true belonging.
• the TrueFans AMP™ 103 Out Wednesday. The Luminate Report is... Fascinating. And some really good thoughts on TrueFans...
• Dolly Parton from A Reason To Smile (steady.substack.com) She has written upward of 3,000 songs during her 60-plus year career....
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...
• Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76 from CNN— Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, died Tuesday. We're losing too many, too soon. Please, stay alive!
• Sara Bareilles— Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Live from Atlanta) on YouTube— What makes this live cover by Sara Bareilles truly remarkable is how she reimagines Elton John’s classic as an intimate, emotionally raw journey—rather than a faithful reproduction.
• 5 Secrets To Vocal Stamina with Cari Cole— Vocal stamina and endurance are key factors when it comes to professional performance. The truth about singing is that you can only wing it for so long.
• AI ALERT from Songwriting With Jason Blume— This TV network won't license music that has been created using AI.• The Companies we'd be sending these submissions to can't accept or sign music that has been lyrically or melodically composed using generative AI • This company can't accept or sign music that has been lyrically or melodically composed using generative AI…
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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...
