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Marketing - mailing list, convenience, and 3 things – part 1

Between Christmas and New Year's I did a bit of work on improving my marketing efforts as a performer.  However, the steps taken are very much the same steps needed for the technology consultant, writer, entrepreneur, and even the careerist.&#16...

My gear - playing and recording

I published my gear list at my website.  Nothing complicated - pretty sparse really. Here it is - as posted.  As I work with Samplitude more - and with recording in general - I am starting to enjoy the process.  I've discovered method...

Online collaboration for musicans

Kompoz.com is an online collaboration community for musicians. If you know of others, list them here or on my music/personal website. This, to me, is one of the most practical and exciting uses of technology, collaboration, and social networks.

Content, Products, and Distribution - it's all available now

I read.  I write. I speak.  I play music.  I connect.  I ponder.  I create.  I live.  I work. This is the fodder of social media but somewhere in there is product. I've been reviewing what some songwriters and oth...

Videoblog for music, audio for careers...

As suggested on yesterday's post, I looked at Stickam - as well as a few others. I had a podcast for careers but stopped as I toyed with having a videocast. Now, however, I have two distinct audiences: Career advice: IT Pros who usually have littl...

Video - Morning Girl - live performance from Cave Creek Coffee Company

Here is a YouTube video of my song Morning Girl - performed at Cave Creek Coffee Company last Saturday.   Lyrics Morning Girl Copyright 2008 - Matthew Moran (Sea Gypsy Music) The sunlight through the window warms your soft skin wh...

Lyrics - Dice Have Never Rolled Eyes of Blue

Lady Love is a song I wrote many years ago.  It began with the following line... "Dice have never rolled eyes lf blue but Lady Love can, I'll bet my three to your two." I think I jotted the line down in High School - one of the many ...

Recorded Three New Songs This Weekend

I recorded a few songs this weekend - actually did music for several - a 2nd CD set I am working on. I've added them to my Myspace Profle - hey, if you are a reader and have a myspace profile, connect up.  I still do not believe that myspace is much of a marketing tool but

Surrounded by Talent - should I quit, utilize it, or enjoy it

Last night I played at the Satisfied Frog again.  I've included both pictures and a career message. My son and his girlfriend, Tayloranne - and her parents, showed up.  My daughter and her boyfriend, Zach, showed up.  And my son's friends Jeremy & Wyatt showed up. Tayloranne - amazing singer - far better than me  - should that be (far better than I?) Zach - amazing guitarist

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