Up until now, this blog site has been used for my (Jacy) class assignments in 'Creating A Life In Music'. I originally set up this blog to use as a band blog spot (obviously), but I have yet to do that. Feel free to read the previous seven posts, but you are hereby warned that it's just me blabbing about speakers that came into the class to talk about helpful music career/money advice.
Today, I got some not-so-great news. A really good friend of mine just got bade news, ontop of her already crappy situation = shitty. I got to thinking about it all and then started to evaluate my life and just got angry, sad, and disappointed. So, in order to stop feeling bad about it/myself, I googled "need good news". Here's the first link that came up:
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/
This is a site that is dedicated to only posting GOOD news. Yes, we do need to know all of the news happening in the world (or do we?) so we can learn from our mistakes and maybe actually be a better human race?! BUT, if you are having a bad day, week, month and are sick of all the shitty news in the world...just go to this site and read a couple stories or look at some cute pictures and it should make you feel better, if not for a while, at least long enough to make you smile :) SO enjoy. Please. I know I will. Hopefully ;)
In other Clarety Drive news...we have GOOD news!! We are headed into the studio this weekend to record our 5 song EP entitled "Take Your Best Shot" that will be released hopefully later this year!! SO please stay tuned. In the mean time, please check out our myspace as always :)
Always keep driving towards your goal,
Jacy Clare, Vocals, Clarety Drive
myspace.com/claretydrive
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
04.21.09 - inthegroove
So these guys loved to talk about what they do...which I guess is pretty cool cause it shows that they really love what they are doing. I hope I get (am) like that ;)
They mentioned how neither of them really knew how to use protools or how to mix their recordings and whatnot, BUT they learned. It took some trial and error, but they've gotten pretty good at it. I would really like to learn how to use protools and how to mix better, but I feel like I won't be able to learn a lot, but it just takes time and effort. Eventually, you will get better...you just have to do.
Another thing that was sweet for me to hear is that they are always looking for studio/session singers/players. YAY for me!! I acutally already know someone in their industry whom I've worked with before (not on a money makin deal yet, but hopefulyl soon) so I knew a little about what they were talking about, but hearing that they'll pretty much just take anyone that comes in with a resume and CD (and is good) that they'll consider using them on a project. Thats awesome. I know I would never want to try to make a living off this because it's not a very stable industry, but its definitely something that I would love to do for a little extra money. Especially if they let me get a little creative with the melody or what they want me to sing. thats sweet. thats any singers/writers dream :) Very cool stuff.
I will probably license my music with them...once I have something to give them :) they have some sweet names that they represent. very sweet.
ok. I'm off!
They mentioned how neither of them really knew how to use protools or how to mix their recordings and whatnot, BUT they learned. It took some trial and error, but they've gotten pretty good at it. I would really like to learn how to use protools and how to mix better, but I feel like I won't be able to learn a lot, but it just takes time and effort. Eventually, you will get better...you just have to do.
Another thing that was sweet for me to hear is that they are always looking for studio/session singers/players. YAY for me!! I acutally already know someone in their industry whom I've worked with before (not on a money makin deal yet, but hopefulyl soon) so I knew a little about what they were talking about, but hearing that they'll pretty much just take anyone that comes in with a resume and CD (and is good) that they'll consider using them on a project. Thats awesome. I know I would never want to try to make a living off this because it's not a very stable industry, but its definitely something that I would love to do for a little extra money. Especially if they let me get a little creative with the melody or what they want me to sing. thats sweet. thats any singers/writers dream :) Very cool stuff.
I will probably license my music with them...once I have something to give them :) they have some sweet names that they represent. very sweet.
ok. I'm off!
4.21.09 - $$$
$$$
Damon Schuler came into class a few weeks ago to talk about musician's money/tax information. A lot of the things he said were completely over my head. I had no idea what he was talking about most of the time. I have never really worried about my tax information because my dad has always done my taxes and just recently his company's accountant has been worrying about all our taxes and doing all that we would need to do for that. But the whole thing about saving receipts, keeping a driving/mileage log and whatever else was good to hear. To know that I can start doing that stuff now because I am my own company, esentially, and I need to do these things to keep me in the habit of doing it for the rest of my life (yikes!).
The whole thing about the LLC was good to hear too. I took Music Economics with Dave Olson last semester and have already forgot about some of the stuff that he talked about, including incorporating yourself to save your personal ass(ets). Lots of information...kind of a lot to chew on, but the taste will linger long enough to keep my mind goin/thinking about this important stuff.
That's all for now...until 10 mins from now when I finish my Danny/Brian blog :)
Damon Schuler came into class a few weeks ago to talk about musician's money/tax information. A lot of the things he said were completely over my head. I had no idea what he was talking about most of the time. I have never really worried about my tax information because my dad has always done my taxes and just recently his company's accountant has been worrying about all our taxes and doing all that we would need to do for that. But the whole thing about saving receipts, keeping a driving/mileage log and whatever else was good to hear. To know that I can start doing that stuff now because I am my own company, esentially, and I need to do these things to keep me in the habit of doing it for the rest of my life (yikes!).
The whole thing about the LLC was good to hear too. I took Music Economics with Dave Olson last semester and have already forgot about some of the stuff that he talked about, including incorporating yourself to save your personal ass(ets). Lots of information...kind of a lot to chew on, but the taste will linger long enough to keep my mind goin/thinking about this important stuff.
That's all for now...until 10 mins from now when I finish my Danny/Brian blog :)
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
03.23.09
John Snyder...yes! What a cool guy. First of all, his website, artistshousemusic.org is such a good idea and very useful. I will most likely use it and continue to for the rest of my career. It's cool that he's getting McNally onto his website, but for me, it sucks because everything cool happening (i.e. Ron Sobel) is happening after I leave. I just wish this was something that would have been thought of while I was still here. But maybe I will have a better rep. when I get out of here with all the incoming folk and cred than I would have...I'm right on the cusp of everything happening so I could just get lost in the whole timeline thang.
Anyway, John Snyder, unlike a few of the other speakers we've had in class, made me actually excited to go out and pursue music instead of scaring the crap out of me and wondering why I am doing music in the first place. This industry is ours for the taking. We just have to take advantage of the free opportunties out there for us "cheap folk". You bet your ass I will take advantage of it...I just recently broke down and joined Twitter. I still have no idea what to do with it/how to work it/what it's for, but he told me to, so I did. He is a pretty smart man, and by pretty, I mean VERY.
I'm excited to graduate. Bring it on real world. I'm gonna make it...I'm gonna make it far.
Anyway, John Snyder, unlike a few of the other speakers we've had in class, made me actually excited to go out and pursue music instead of scaring the crap out of me and wondering why I am doing music in the first place. This industry is ours for the taking. We just have to take advantage of the free opportunties out there for us "cheap folk". You bet your ass I will take advantage of it...I just recently broke down and joined Twitter. I still have no idea what to do with it/how to work it/what it's for, but he told me to, so I did. He is a pretty smart man, and by pretty, I mean VERY.
I'm excited to graduate. Bring it on real world. I'm gonna make it...I'm gonna make it far.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
03.04.09
Oh man what can I say about Ron Sobel, but holy crap am I glad he is here!! He is someone that scares the crap out of me because he knows so much and I know so little, but also makes me really happy to know that he's on my side. I know that everyone at McNally and their mom will go to him if they need/want something for their band/solo project/career crap/etc., but it's just nice to know that there are people out there like Ron that won't completely clean you out and take all they can...he seems like he'd actually try to help you out, if he could (as long as it doesn't cost him money :)
I just like knowing that there is someone out there, who knows all you need to know, but more AND he can help/teach you what you need to know in this growing industry. With everything changing so quickly these days, its super hard (especially for me) to keep up with everything...its like, once I figure out how to do something, there is a new, better, and cheaper way to do it. It SUCKS! I just wish Ron would have been here eariler cause I'm graduating this semester and I feel like I won't get as much of an opportunity as the other students will...come on McNally!! keep doin' stuff like this!! (especially for alumni purposes :)
I just like knowing that there is someone out there, who knows all you need to know, but more AND he can help/teach you what you need to know in this growing industry. With everything changing so quickly these days, its super hard (especially for me) to keep up with everything...its like, once I figure out how to do something, there is a new, better, and cheaper way to do it. It SUCKS! I just wish Ron would have been here eariler cause I'm graduating this semester and I feel like I won't get as much of an opportunity as the other students will...come on McNally!! keep doin' stuff like this!! (especially for alumni purposes :)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
2.24.09
Ok. All I have to say about Dessa Darling's "rant" on, well, everything, was a bit overwhelming. BUT it was hugely helpful. First of all, I have wanted to have a class with her or at least just talk to her before I graduate this spring, but this was a great start. It is really refreshing to hear a woman in this industry talk about their success and how they do it. She is not only a member of a very well-know and successful band, but she also has her own solo career (both things that I would like to have and am starting to already). She talked about how important free promotion and press is and to send a picture along with a quote for a paper, cause more than likely, your picture will end up in the paper if you do that. You need to have a good color photo, on that can also be printed well in black and white so you don't have to worry about whether it gets printed in color or greyscale...your covered either way.
She also talked about the importance of personality...DUH! But seriously, it gets you thinking a lot about what you're (I'm) doing now to show people personality...I actually went home and fixed my bio on my myspace to make it a little more "me". I also added some other little things too, cause I realized my page was a little bare.
I need to learn how to write a good press release...a really good press release.
I am definitely going to try and do everything I can for myself first, at least as far as promotion and publicity goes...I'm gonna need to save money somewhere. It even got me thinking about how I could use the contacts I already have...I think I have quite a few actually :)
Dessa coming in and talking was awesome. I wish she could have continued...I feel like she didn't even say everything she wanted to say.
Jan? We have one more day for her maybe?! I'll write another blog on it!!
She also talked about the importance of personality...DUH! But seriously, it gets you thinking a lot about what you're (I'm) doing now to show people personality...I actually went home and fixed my bio on my myspace to make it a little more "me". I also added some other little things too, cause I realized my page was a little bare.
I need to learn how to write a good press release...a really good press release.
I am definitely going to try and do everything I can for myself first, at least as far as promotion and publicity goes...I'm gonna need to save money somewhere. It even got me thinking about how I could use the contacts I already have...I think I have quite a few actually :)
Dessa coming in and talking was awesome. I wish she could have continued...I feel like she didn't even say everything she wanted to say.
Jan? We have one more day for her maybe?! I'll write another blog on it!!
Monday, February 9, 2009
02.09.08
So Whitney Shaw came into class last week to tell us all about the social media that's out there that we may not have known about. She talked about facebook and myspace, which most of us kind of already knew about, but she also went more in-depth about myspace and how people can even steal your songs off your space...scary. Kinda makes me freak out a little bit, but it also got me thinking that I need to get my songs copyrighted (shh don't tell anyone they aren't copyrighted yet!!).
As far as Facebook goes...I LOVE it. I check my facebook at least twice maybe three times a day. Feel free to check out my page :) This is a place I find the easiest and most convenient place to make event invitations to all of my kinds of shows. I recently made a My Band tab which is a little profile and place to put some music up to people can listen to some of my stuff. It also has a link to my myspace profile.
She also mentioned something about Twitter...now I haven't checked this out yet, but once my band stuff gets going I think it's something I will want to look into. It seems like a very useful thing to get press releases and just some easy information out to everyone (and their mom).
Overall, it was a very useful presentation. I learned more about the things I use everyday, which is nice because you dont hear about all the tricks to some of these new technologies.
Thats all for now...check ya later! :)
As far as Facebook goes...I LOVE it. I check my facebook at least twice maybe three times a day. Feel free to check out my page :) This is a place I find the easiest and most convenient place to make event invitations to all of my kinds of shows. I recently made a My Band tab which is a little profile and place to put some music up to people can listen to some of my stuff. It also has a link to my myspace profile.
She also mentioned something about Twitter...now I haven't checked this out yet, but once my band stuff gets going I think it's something I will want to look into. It seems like a very useful thing to get press releases and just some easy information out to everyone (and their mom).
Overall, it was a very useful presentation. I learned more about the things I use everyday, which is nice because you dont hear about all the tricks to some of these new technologies.
Thats all for now...check ya later! :)
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