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Some questions about songwriting in general...
Does "offensive" language help or hurt?
Do you ever censor yourself for radio airplay or because you're afraid of a negative reaction?
Are you ever extra explicit in your writing? Why?
Post your thoughts below...
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Leo Laporte says nobody cares about Google Buzz and that this whole "social media" thing is like shouting into a vast echo chamber where no one can hear, because they're too busy shouting themselves.
I agree. Which is why I've killed off my Twitter and Facebook accounts.
Both Twitter and Facebook, while very cool in theory, are more of a distraction than anything. One more thing to do.
Are you on Twiiter and/or Facebook? Why or why not?
Post your thoughts below...
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Here are two big lessons from this video that you can use when creating a press kit...
Instead of making your press kit all about your, with press clippings, your life's history, your astrological chart, or other assorted stuff that has no meaning for the recipient, customize each package to show exactly what you're doing to do for the person receiving it.
Are you going to bring a ton of people to his club?
Are you going to sell a lot of records for his label?
Are you going to make the guests at the party dance and have a good time?
Whatever it is, focus on it, then back it up with proof of how you've done it before.
Throw in something people will remember and want to show to their friends. Here's a great example from Armed Forces Entertainment...
If you get creative enough with what you include in your press kit, it could very well end up on the recipient's desk. And who will he think of every time he looks at it?
Share your press kit tips below...
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I get a lot of emails from musicians who want to quit their jobs.
But how?
Two great examples...
1. Email your entire office...
2. Lay down the law, activate the emergency chute, and slide your ass out the door...
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