Category Archives: General

Celtics, Patriots and Finest Gifts

Jon Waterman, Guest Blogger ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the music community singers, songwriters, guitar players, pianists, and the occasional alpine horn player are slogging, sliding, sloshing and spinning through the snow and o’er the black ice … Continue reading

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The Best Gigs

Ashley Jordan, Guest Blogger As an aspiring musician I am always looking for the next great gig to play my music and meet some amazing people. What makes it a great gig to me?  Well, I thought I knew the … Continue reading

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Pressure

By Kim Jennings I have only been comfortable in my own skin as a songwriter for about three years.  That isn’t a terribly long time in the grand scheme of things. As a songwriter, though, I think about the process … Continue reading

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Green Acres

Sam Bayer, Guest Blogger It might have been a warm spring night, the sort of night where the moon seems to glow and promise drips from every budding tree. It was a party, a community dance, maybe, on the second … Continue reading

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Yellow Pages in the Snow: Direct to Recycle. Will CDs Follow?

Steve Rapson, Guest Blogger Editor’s note: Since Steve originally wrote this entry, and sent it to us  to post here, it’s been reported that many companies are no longer going to print phone books.  Very interesting… The first week of … Continue reading

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Want to Write For Us?

By Dan Cloutier and Kim Jennings As 2010 comes to a close, we are reflecting back on the great year we have had launching this blog. First and foremost, huge thanks to all the wonderful contributors we have, who have … Continue reading

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Kid Music

Ashley Jordan, Guest Blogger Little kids are great – and I think I’ve learned a valuable lesson in working with them the past few months in a music class. As part of my high school senior year community service project, … Continue reading

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The Importance of Creative Retreats

Trisha Knudsen, Guest Blogger Do you feel like an artist? How important is your art to you? Do you feel guilty for spending time on what others may consider your hobby that you consider a soul-feeding part of your life? … Continue reading

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How To Book Yourself

Steve Rapson shares helpful tips on how to book a gig. Continue reading

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The Gift of Community

Ruthann Baler reflects on how much the Gift of Community has given to her. Continue reading

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