Email Marketing 101: 15 common mistakes most musicians are makingEmail marketing is still proving to be a crucial part of promoting music, so it’s important that you get it right. If it hasn’t worked out for you, here are. Continue reading
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‘Yes, AI is the future of music – but not in the way you’d think.’The following op-ed comes from Oleg Stavitsky, CEO of AI-powered sound app Endel
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‘Not an agent of China,’ TikTok CEO to tell Congress [Read full testimony]The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has published the written testimony to be given Thursday by TikTolk CEO Shout Zi Chew. “Let me state this unequivocally: ByteDance is not an. Continue reading
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Apply to AES Educational Foundation 2023 Scholarships and GrantsThe Audio Engineering Society, celebrating “75 Years of Audio Innovation” in 2023, has announced details on this year’s AES Educational Foundation scholarships and grants. Applications for the annual AESEF Graduate Studies Grants and Mary Lea Simpson Memorial Scholarship for undergraduate studies are open to AES Student Members through May 15, 2023.

Since its establishment in 1984, the Foundation has awarded grants for graduate studies to hundreds of exceptional applicants, many of whom have gone on to prominent and successful careers in the audio engineering industry.

Graduate Studies Scholarships:Grants, including the named Scholarships, are awarded annually for exemplary students dedicated to the art and science of audio engineering. The AESEF Scholarship Committee selects the recipients of the memorial scholarships based on which student best meets the criteria for each named scholarship. Genelec Mike Chafee Audio Pioneering ScholarshipThis scholarship encourages passionate and outstanding women to continue their audio education while paying tribute to noted long-time Genelec manufacturer’s representative, audiophile, sound designer, acoustician, audio evangelist and supporter of women in audio, Michael Chafee. Chafee had been involved with Genelec since 1996 and is credited with being an early pioneer and key influencer in promoting the concept of Active Monitoring technology to the market.Dolby Institute ScholarshipThe Dolby Institute has partnered with AES to award the Dolby Institute Scholarship, open to international graduate students with an interest in content creation and the study of the science of sight and sound.

The John Eargle AwardThis award honors AES Past-President and Fellow, John Eargle, who authored several seminal textbooks on audio, as well as engineering more than 250 albums, and was posthumously awarded a Technical GRAMMY® Award in 2008. The scholarship is given annually to a student who excels in both technology and music.

L-Acoustics Dr. Christian Heil Future of Sound Scholarship This scholarship awards recipients who demonstrate curiosity and dedication to shaping the future of sound, including approaches that may question conventions or call upon bodies of scientific knowledge outside of the realm of audio. Students having pursued an undergraduate course of study in an area other than audio are encouraged to apply in the interest of enriching cross-disciplinary thinking and exchanges to further the state of the art.

Advancing Audio – The Tom Kite ScholarshipThis scholarship honors Kite’s legacy of dedication to engineering excellence in audio and audio measurement, as well as his achievements within the AES and as Vice President of Engineering of Audio Precision, the scholarship’s sponsor. It is offered to students who demonstrate creativity and imagination.

Genelec Dr. Ilpo Martikainen Audio Visionary ScholarshipCoinciding with its 40th anniversary in 2018, Genelec announced the creation of a scholarship honoring its innovative and entrepreneurial founder. The Genelec Dr. Ilpo Martikainen Audio Visionary Scholarship is offered annually to U.S. graduate students in the field of audio engineering who are members of the Audio Engineering Society and have a passion for advancing audio through innovation and technology development.

Garry Margolis ScholarshipAESEF’s latest scholarship has been established in honor of Garry Margolis, who passed in December 2022. Garry was a Life Fellow of the Audio Engineering Society, served as AES President and Treasurer, and was a member of the AES Board of Governors for many years. He was awarded the AES Distinguished Service Medal Award in 2019. Professionally, Garry worked for several leading audio companies in marketing, sales and as a technologist and consultant in the areas of audio, video and digital cinema. 

The Emil Torick Award This scholarship, awarded annually to an outstanding student with exceptional career goals, honors the former long-term AES Foundation President and founding member, Emil Torick. Torick held 16 patents and authored more than 60 technical publications. He served on the National Radio Systems Committee and was a member of the U.S. delegation to the International Radio Consultative Committee in Geneva.

Undergraduate Studies Scholarship:The Mary Lea Simpson Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship covering full tuition for final year of studies is being offered to an undergraduate student entering senior year at a North American college or university Audio Engineering/Recording Arts Program. The scholarship honors Mary Lea Simpson, who was a graduate of the Audio Production Program at New England Institute of Art.

Historically, grants have been made possible by contributions from AES, Audio Precision, Dolby, Genelec, Harman International, JBL, L-Acoustics, the estate of John K. Hilliard, and the Mix Foundation for Excellence in Audio; the families of John Eargle, Mary Lea Simpson, David Smith, Emil Torick; and the family and friends of Larry Estrin, Don and Fran Pearson, and Bruce Swedien. The AES Educational Foundation also receives support from other benefactors such as in-memoriam donors and individuals and companies that support education in audio. 

Application forms and additional information online in the AES Educational Foundation web pages.

26% of Musicians skip meals due to cost of living, new survey findsOne in four professional musicians is skipping some meals because of the overall cost of living, according to a new survey. This recent survey of 301 professional UK musicians by. Continue reading
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4 things to DO NOW before TikTok is banned: The Breadcrumb StrategyAs a bill advances in Congress fueled by new anti-U.S. statements from China that could ban TikTok, it’s time for every musician, label, and music marketer to contemplate life without. Continue reading
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Which new Spotify features are worth using? [Michael Brandvold & Jay Gilbert]Last week Spotify announced significant new features for artists, including Clips, countdowns, pre-serves, Marquee, Discovery Mode, Showcase, DJ, and more. Experienced music marketers Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert take a. Continue reading
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Oversaturation, rising costs & delocalization: a preview of SXSW panel ‘Who Gives A Sh!t About Indie Music?’Ahead of this Thursday’s not to be missed SXSW panel, “Who Gives A Sh!t About Indie Music?” we asked the panelists to share some of the challenges and opportunities facing. Continue reading
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SXSW is here: 22 places I plan to be from 5 minutes to 5 hours! [Kosha Dillz]It’s that time of the year. You know the time because you can feel the stress. It is the time when everyone gets their Austin vintage clothing from the year before to post. Continue reading
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Getting It Done: The week in D.I.Y & Indie MusicLast week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to use AI for your music career, social media don’ts, and more… How to take care. Continue reading
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CCC Will Present Webinar "Building An Artist's Team"On Feb. 21st, 2:30 - 3:30 PST, the California Copyright Conference will present a panel that features opinions from managers, artists, lawyers, booking agents, and more. Get your notepad ready for an exciting rundown of what locking down a new musical artist’s foundational teammates look like from multiple perspectives. If you’ve been scratching your brain on how to break through the TikTok algorithm, asking yourself if you’re ready for a manager, if you are wanting to become a manager and wondering how to find great talent to work with, perplexed on how new artists are booked on large tours/festival runs, and wanting some opinions on where the music industry is headed from some ‘new on the scene’ heavy industry hitters, this one is for you! Moderator: Taylor Le | Artist/Songwriter Panelists: Stevie Comanche | Manager at RAW Material Adam LaRue | Manager/CEO, LaRue Music/Artist Consultant MILES | Artist/SongwriterErin Workman | EVP Department Head & Faculty, Songwriting & Music Business, Los Angeles College of Music/A&R Consultant/Songwriter Advance Registration: CCC Members $0 per person | Non-members $5 per person– No refunds –Stick around for the "after hour, happy hour" chat following the webinar! Catch up and network with the CCC community from thecomfort of your own couch!This webinar is sponsored by Attention Attorneys: This virtual activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education Credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of one (1) hour. Following this virtual webinar, we will verify your attendance via Zoom reporting and email your certificate of attendance to the email provided at registration.

Please register for this webinar by1:30pm PST on Tuesday, February 21st, 2023

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CD vs. Streaming: The answer to which did better in 2022 is not as simple as you thinkWe live in a streaming world — yet revenues from physical media (i.e., CDs and vinyl LPs) continue to grow every year. by Tony van Veen of Disc Makers Blog. Continue reading
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I asked ChatGPT how to market music & its advice was surprisingly goodI asked ChatGPT the best ways for indie musicians to promote their music, and the answers that it sent back is surprisingly good advice. Beyond adding in short videos, this. Continue reading
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Where have all the fans gone? A visual breakdown of Music ConsumptionNever has music consumption been so divided across literally dozens of services. So to have any chance of success, musicians and the companies helping them need to understand how and. Continue reading
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Ari Herstand explores the state of indie music on the Music Biz Weekly PodcastAri Herstand, the CEO and founder of music business education and artist advocacy company Ari’s Take, returns to the Music Biz Weekly Podcast for an update on a new edition. Continue reading
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