Music Connection Weekly Bulletin February 13, 2019

Weekly Bulletin February 13, 2019 Published every week since 2006

For Music Connection’s Friday Freebie giveaway this week we've got two items for you: Ozone 8, the industry's most comprehensive mastering suite, adds to its legacy by introducing new intelligent signal processing like Master Assistant, track referencing, and more. Enhanced to meet demands of the modern mastering workflow, Ozone 8 ($249.00) is your one-stop for a competitive, professional master and seven essential mastering processors. Next, with the Neutron 2 ($249.00) you can achieve a clear, well-balanced mix with its innovative new mixing and analysis tools. Control every aspect of your music, from the visual soundstage of your tracks to the overall balance of your mix—all with iZotope's award-winning digital signal processing. So ENTER NOW! This drawing happens FRIDAY, February 15th. CLICK HERE TO ENTER

AMERICANAFEST Showcase Applications Now Open Know of any artists/bands interested in playing for some of the top Americana tastemakers and industry in the country? Let them know that showcase submissions for AMERICANAFEST® 2019 are now open and will be accepted through March 25. Selected artists will showcase Sept. 10 through Sept. 15 at many premier venues throughout Nashville, TN. CLICK HERE TO ENTER Tips: How to Achieve Lasting Fan Growth Tyler Smyth (music producer, dangerkids vocalist and co-creator of Band Academy) discusses how to diversify your promotions and build a fanbase that continues to grow for years. CLICK HERE TO READ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the New Music Industry eBook Available Free Just for today MCreaders can download a free copy of the new book by Keith Hatschek titled, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the New Music Industry. Hatschek is a 30-year music industry veteran and the author of several other books on the music business. This book offers inspiration and high-level advice to any musician or performer striving to successfully juggle the creative and business expertise necessary to survive in today’s industry. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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Diane Warren Returns to the MCPodcast Iconic and prolific contemporary songwriter Diane Warren returns to theMusic Connectionpodcast to talk Oscars and her creative process. From "Rhythm of the Night" that put her on the map, to her latest Oscar Nominated "I'll Fight" for the movieRBG it's Warren’s 10th time as a Best Original Song Nominee. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN International Songwriters Day Song Contest Accepting Entries The International Songwriters Day Song Contest is looking for songs of inspiration, to kick off International Songwriters Day, April 9. Some of the prizes include a consultation with award-winning author and founder of MC Michael Dolan, ADK microphones, a chance to pitch your music to film, TV and record labels through Broadjam and more. CLICK HERE TO ENTER Attend Music Business Summit Phoenix-based record label Fervor Records has announced the details of the 2nd annual Music Business Summit. The daylong seminar will take place at the Glendale Public Library in Glendale, AZ on April 6. Panelists will include D.C. Parmet, Tour Manager/Accountant (Elton John); John Taylor, Tax Expert (Ernst & Young); David Hilker, Fervor Records CEO; Jeff Freundlich, Fervor Records COO and more. CLICK HERE FOR INFO

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