The "IdOMusic" Blog

The Power or Ability To Invent

2009-11-10T14:00:00.004-05:00

In a recent interview with Billboard Magazine, rocker Lenny Kravitz explained why he virtually ran away and spent the last 2 years living in Europe."I moved to Europe because of the climate in America -- and I don't just mean the economy or politics," says Kravitz. "It was also what my record label was going through. People were getting fired every week. There was no money, and people were

Music + Money + Social Media Seminar: TODAY!!!

2009-11-10T13:38:00.003-05:00

TODAY!!!!! 6:30p "IdOMusic" & MEISA Sponsors Discmakers MUSIC, MONEY, & SOCIAL MEDIA seminar w/ Motivational speaker and Social Media Expert Jawar <<<~~~ Go to http://bit.ly/3zG6y for detailsWhat's your take... leave your comments below.I dO Music!..."Empowering Musicians Worldwide"

Best Buy and Dr. Dre Have Combined!!

2009-11-09T21:20:00.000-05:00

Best Buy is aiming to become a destination for DJs. The retailer has partnered with Monster Cable and Beats by Dr. Dre headphones to launch its new in-store “Club Beats” area. The big box retailer is creating a new section in all its stores where consumers can sample the latest audio, music, entertainment and technology products including DJ equipment, mixing software, turntables, headphones

DETAILS: Audition for "I dO Music"

2009-11-09T14:55:00.002-05:00

The next audition dates are: Saturday, November 14th & 21stFinally!! The opportunity you've been waiting for~~~> Every month PatchWerk Recording Studios hosts "The Biggest Music Event of The Year" at Center Stage Music Complex in Atlanta. With 200-300 attendees each and every month, the "I dO Music" Networking Event presents a showcase opportunity like none other. If you're a band, artist,

See Your PICTURE from The "IdOMusic" Event - Nov. '09

2009-11-09T12:53:00.008-05:00

Click on HERE to see all the pictures from the November '09 installment of The "IdOMusic" Networking Event.What's your take... leave your comments below.I dO Music!..."Empowering Musicians Worldwide"

Now That's "Brand Power!"

2009-11-07T12:16:00.002-05:00

"Branding" is quickly becoming the most used "buzz word" in our beloved music business. From personal branding to record label and artist branding, marketing people everywhere are trying desperately to access the power of a successful branding campaign. "IdOMusic" is a great example of what branding can do... After coming across our popular "IdOMusic" flyers, Anthony Evans, a student at the Art

IdM SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEWS "Rock City" // Jennifer Hudson, Janet Jackson, Jesse McCartney, Plies, Akon, Leona Lewis, Sean Kingston, Rihanna, and More..

2009-11-03T12:25:00.005-05:00

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(CHART) The Dynamics of Music Retail - Courtesy of MINT.com

2009-11-03T09:34:00.002-05:00

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ASCAP & America Scores Visit PatchWerk

2009-10-30T16:01:00.003-04:00

NEW YORK, NY -- 10/23/09 -- ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) and America SCORES have teamed up for a fourth year to present its national songwriting mentorship program, ASCAP Songwriter Residency @ America SCORES. The program was established in 2006 to create a collaboration between songwriters and students utilizing songwriting and music as another engaging and

Meeting @ PatchWerk Leaves R. Kelly Blown Away

2009-10-29T13:02:00.004-04:00

Like Michael Jackson when he was alive, R. Kelly is simultaneously worshipped and reviled. Few inspire such widespread curiosity about their private lives, and the intrigue surrounding the pied piper of R&B (great nickname) certainly hasn't died down since his acquittal on child pornography charges last June.He recently admitted he was functionally illiterate, and a press tour of his palatial

"IdOMusic" Sponsoring B.O.B. Show...

2009-10-29T12:17:00.003-04:00

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"THIS IS IT" By Erikka Tiffani

2009-10-29T11:34:00.003-04:00

I was inspired by this and thought you all would be also - so here you go!Just hours after leaving the 12:01 am showing of the Michael Jackson movie “This is It” I am up writing. It's 2:45 in the morning, I have to be up for work at the break of dawn… in all actuality I should be sleep.But I can’t close my eyes, the adrenaline is rushing, my mind is racing. I’m high. High on “IT”. And “IT” just

The "IdOMusic" Networking Event - Dec. 3rd Details

2009-10-27T13:30:00.014-04:00

Next Installment: Thursday, December 3, 20097PM - 12AMCome out to find your next creative team, learn from established professionals, or just enjoy the music filled atmosphere! It's going to be GREAT!Venue Information:Center Stage Music Complex, 1374 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309404.885.1365http://www.centerstage-atlanta.comView MapquestView Yahoo MapsAdmission:-Regular Admission: $12-

Empower Yourself Through Books

2009-10-27T12:19:00.004-04:00

When I was a child and I had a question, my mom would always tell me “Go look it up.” I always figured she was telling me this because she didn’t know the answer but as I got older, I realized she was teaching me a valuable lesson. Anything you want to know can be found in some book somewhere. The same is true for the music industry. Did you know there’s actually a book called All You Need To

Video: B.o.B Werking On "Feeding The Streets"

2009-10-26T19:30:00.002-04:00

Caught this video of B.o.B(Bobby Ray) creating that Sonically Superior Sound yesterday in Patchwerk Recording Studios. Looks like he is ready to "Feed The Streets!" We Want to Know Your Opinion... Leave Your Comments in the Comment Box Below!!And don't forget to come out and experience "I dO Music" for yourself on the 1ST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH! If You Enjoyed This Article Click Here to

Make Music with Ableton Live

2009-10-26T15:37:00.003-04:00

We Want to Know Your Opinion... Leave Your Comments in the Comment Box Below!!And don't forget to come out and experience "I dO Music" for yourself on the 1ST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH! If You Enjoyed This Article Click Here to Subscribe and Keep Up With All "I dO Music" Blog Posts Or Enter your email address here: I dO Music!..."Empowering Musicians Worldwide"

Protect Your Artist/Band Name

2009-10-26T13:39:00.000-04:00

If you are an artist or band, you would want the rights to your name wherever you perform and do business. If you plan on just doing business in the state you reside in, then you should make sure that your name is not being used in your state. However if you dream big and look to the future of traveling nationally or the world, you will want to make sure that no one else out there is using the

Facebook Has A Gift Service For You

2009-10-25T20:35:00.000-04:00

Facebook has launched a new content gifting service that will allow members to, among other things, buy and give digital music tracks to their friends.The music element will be powered by Lala, which is the exclusive music vendor. Lala’s service allows users to stream any song in its catalog in full for free once. After the free taste, users must either buy the full MP3 for 89 cents or a “Websong

Open Mic Tips

2009-10-25T19:40:00.000-04:00

When getting on stage for open mics there are a few things you should remember. You always need to perform at your peak, as you never know who might be in attendance, and you simply should always strive to be the best performer you can. Your songs deserve it. Here are a few more tips to live by.Be prepared.Know your songs as best as you can. Even when you might mess up, try to remember to finish

What You Can Learn From Ryan Tedder

2009-10-25T00:13:00.000-04:00

Ryan Tedder, lead singer of One Republic, has also been the writer behind some of the music industry's biggest releases lately - that's great! - But I'm even more fascinated by his story! Tedder's sacrifice and perseverance might be just what you're "grind" is missing... take heed.Before his eventual move to Los Angeles to start OneRepublic, Tedder’s talents caught the attention of the hip hop

A Little Inspirational

2009-10-25T00:01:00.001-04:00

At PatchWerk Recording Studios we don't make excuses, we make it happen! This music business is not one for the faint hearted and easily broken. It's known for chewing up and spitting out aspiring artists, producers, songwriters, and business people that come into it with a pocket full of talent but no heart. Here's some advice... every single day you should be doing things that will help you

Where Should That Drum Sound Sit in the Mix?

2009-10-24T22:52:00.000-04:00

Thought all you producer/engineers would appreciate the following diagram showing you where your different drum sounds should sit in the mix as far as frequency is concerned. You can edit frequencies of your sounds with any sound editing program such as Protools. The vertical range denotes the frequency your should use and the horizontal plane denotes the range of panning you should employ. Enjoy

Now Sell Music On Google...

2009-10-24T22:35:00.000-04:00

Google Inc is partnering with major music labels to launch a new feature to make it easier for music fans to discover, sample and buy songs on the search engine, according to two people familiar with the plan.The new feature will be facilitated by start-ups iLike and LaLa, which will enable songs to be streamed on the Google page that will also feature a "buy" button to help reduce the number of

New MySpace Process to Make Superstars?? hmmm

2009-10-24T22:25:00.000-04:00

(By Antony Bruno for Billboard.biz)It's no secret that MySpace can be a great place for artists to launch their careers. But MySpace Music is now formalizing the process, flexing its promotional muscles with a new program designed to champion five artists every three months called "Introducing."Acts selected to participate will benefit from a variety of promotional assistance both online and

Keep Room for Myspace

2009-10-23T16:33:00.000-04:00

Not to be left out of the blitz of digital music news being made by Google and Facebook today, MySpace is rolling out major upgrades to MySpace Music. The changes include the integration of music recommendation service iLike, which it bought in August, a slew of new licensed music videos from the majors, and the ability for users to buy tracks directly from iTunes. Previously, the site only