The CMJ Rock Hall Music Festival took place June 14th - 18th, 2006 in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Below is the list of master classes held during the festival. --List of links and resources--
You can listen to the classes online by selecting a topic on the player below. You can also download podcasts (mp3s) of each class below.
Today's DIY Recording: Studio and Mobile Recording for the Masses
Today, everyone records their music at home. What's the right rig for you? Certified ProTools instructors Mark "Studio Doctor" Baker and Bill "Laptop" Hartzell will help you figure it out.
Download: Handout #1 |
Handout #2 |
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By Mark Baker and Bill Hartzell, RAT faculty
Copyrights and Publishing: Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Your copyrights and publishing are your future. Learn about song revenue streams in the 21st century recording industry.
Download: Presentation |
Outline |
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By Trent Thomas, RAT faculty, producer, songwriter, musician.
Concert Promotion: Its All in the Planning
This A to Z concert event primer includes booking, budgets, contracts, finance, marketing, personnel, promotion, sales and more.
Download: Handouts |
Agenda |
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By John Latimer, founder of Undercurrents http://www.undercurrents.com
Internet and Grassroots Marketing For Musicians
An introduction to new technology trends in entertainment marketing, this course looks at how major labels and artists are using the Internet to introduce new products, reach niche audiences and increase sales. Several case studies of major artists and labels will be presented as well as tips for new artists.
Download: Presentation | mp3 |
By Rod Flahaus, ViaWerk Marketing &Communications http://www.viawerk.com
Into the Black and Out of the Red: How to Tour with Financial Success
Band in a Van: a "how-to" overview of club, theatre and arena touring, including budgets, road logistics, contracts, accounting, advancing tours and above all, developing professionalism while building your touring career.
Download: Handout | Curriculum | mp3 |
By Mark O'Shea and Marky Ray, RAT faculty & rock tour veterans