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Today Stu spoke to us in-depth on how to go about getting a good mark on this learning burst. The key is to provide clear evidence of the work we have completed and as well show that we have learned … Continue reading →

I refer to the above video often to keep me focused on the route I am travelling in regards to being successful as an indie artist/producer. Oddissee is the perfect example of being a “successful” independent. Successful has very different … Continue reading →

Simon’s class today made me go back and dig up this blog post that I came across earlier this year on nymag.com. Its not peer reviewed nor can I find any credentials on the author but it is definitely an … Continue reading →

Alrighty then…..doing what I love most, recording and arranging. Today I went into the studio to give this bad boy a whirl. I am working on a remix for a Nigerian R&B artist, so I figure “why not give the … Continue reading →

The minute Simon started the lecture, I knew it was going to be awesome. I also knew there would be a debate amongst the class which is healthy. The bulk of the arguments came from the idea that it is … Continue reading →

Today I gave my $.02 to the “real or sellout” wiki in Blackboard. There are some very good points in there and makes for an interesting discussion. My comment was geared towards Hip Hop artists. Article used to back up … Continue reading →

After class, I had my TC1 with Jim and I must say that was the hardest test I’ve ever taken in my entire life…..ok, I’m lying. You have to be brain dead (literally) to fail. It’s pretty much common sense, … Continue reading →

Today Hank did a recap of the studio/desk setup and as well spoke more about the programmer vs. producer role. He answered some of our questions at the end of class in regards to our career paths which was refreshing … Continue reading →

So how did I do it? Well….it was rather easy (easy but tedious). It first starts with the music. My music is currently being housed by Bandcamp at the following URLs: http://music.100akres.com http://beattape.100akres.com This will change in the near future … Continue reading →

NOTES: Simon runs an indie label called Brownswood Recordings. Today’s lecture was about the different parts and pieces that makeup the industry as a whole. Simon also went over the different income streams for songwriters and artists (which is very … Continue reading →