In the coming weeks, you'll be able to find more and more advice from musicians, producers, DJ's, booking agents, managers, lawyers, record store owners, and other folks in the music business who are in a position to advise those with questions, and those just starting out.
Dr Awkwarddrummer:IfIHadAHiFi
On life on the road, booking shows out of town, and making music in Milwaukee
Read>>
geraud blanksmanager extraordinaire:Black Elephant
On what a good manager should be doing, how to get press, and much more
Read>>
Holly Emmerunderwriting director:WMSE
On getting your music copywritten, and what happens after the band breaks up
Read>>
Jim Hankeguitarist/vocals:El Oso guitarist/vocals:Kid You'll Move Mountains
On getting shows out of town, talking to strangers, and the fun of going with the flow
Read>>
Deone Jahnkephotographer
On what you'll pay for good photographs, what they can do for you, and cliches to avoid
Read>>
Faythe Levinesaw player:Wooden Robot artist:Flying Fish Design
On creating CD cover art, and playing in a band with seven members
Read>>
John Michaelssoundman:The Gufs, The BoDeans, etc.
John's Top Ten rules for van touring, and Top Ten rules for club etiquette
Read>>
nathan norfolkbassist:Klipspringer multi-instrumentalist:The Candliers
On performing in Milwaukee, writing songs, and meeting likeminded musicians
Read>>
Marc Solheimshow promoter:Mad Planet, Turner Hall Ballroom
On getting a show in Milwaukee, getting paid, and how to promote your show
Read>>
Bobby Tanzilomusic editor:OnMilwaukee.com drummer:The Yell Leaders
On what makes for a good press kit, and how to make a good impression.
Read>>
brian tarneyshow promoter
On how he finds bands to play shows, and what it takes to promote your show
Read>>
Ryan Webermulti-instrumentalist, producer:Decibully, New Sense, and Magill
On extensive touring, recording, the music business, and buying plants at Wal-Mart
Read>>
If you have a question or need advice, email Brent Gohde, and he'll do his best to find someone to help you out here. |
