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AMP ACADEMY

AMP Academy is organized around the workflow of your career in music. Workflow and Career are two of our most important concepts.

A career is the time devoted to the pursuit of excellence in some aspect of the music industry for a significant period of time.

A workflow is the organized pursuit of goals; it's how things get done.

There are many aspects to a successful career. You probably find yourself having a knack, or talent in one or more areas.  Proficiency takes time. Time is linear. You can only digest time in the present moment.  Thus, concentrate on the task at hand and do it to the best of your ability.

AMP Academy will help you understand what it takes to reach goals. Through local and regional seminars, interaction with industry professionals and online skill development (where you can proceed at your own pace) AMP will provide the guidance and training you need to facilitate a workflow.  Membership in AMP also provides social and networking opportunities necessary for connecting with other like minded professionals. This is where you begin to build partnerships and put the pieces together to reach personal and common goals.

AMP Academy is organized into 5 areas of instruction:

Songwriting and Composition
Develop skills in the areas of music construction and lyric writing; In addition to collaborating with other writers.

Audio Engineering
Learn how to make your music sound its best in the studio or on stage. Topics include: Basic Audio Theory; Signal Flow; Microphones and Technique; Processing and Equalization; Concepts of a Digital Audio Workstation; and Concepts of Mixing for Live Environment.

Musicianship
Learn basic skills necessary in creating music whether you are a writer or performer. Topics include: Instrument Instruction; Music Theory (Basic, Intermediate and Advanced); Vocal Performance; Stage Presence; and Interacting in a Musical Ensemble.

Publishing and Copyright
This is one of two areas related to the Business of Music.  Topics include: Role of Publishers; Publishing; Rights Management; Basic Copyright Law and Management.  Amp also offers members a unique opportunity to collaborate with our professionals to act on your behalf in these areas.

Management and Promotion
Career management requires a good overall view of various pieces and how they fit together. Managing is much like doing chain maintenance. A chain is only as good as its weakest link. Recognize what you do well and also where you need help from others who might provide a missing piece to shore up a weak link.  Once you are ready to share with your community or the world at large, you need an organized approach to presenting your product. Topics include: Budget and Accounting; Promotion; Managing Projects and Appearances; Artist and Band Management; Tour Management; Role of an Agent; Publicists and Publicity.

                                                                        

How to afford a music video

DIGE Music Videos

Digitally Intergraded Globally Embedded music video is the most exciting innovation in providing affordable music videos for your song today . Due to the high cost of making a music video it takes the average Song Smith out of the market. We are excited to announce the introduction of DIGE Music Video to AMP'S suite of premiere member services and to the public.

The process is simple when placing your order. Send us an MP3 of your song and we will do the rest! And if you prefer, we can use your own personal media. Check out the sample below and place your order today.  Delivery is approximately two weeks after your place the order. You will receive a professionally polished Digitally Intergraded Globally Embedded (DIGE) VIDEO to share with your fans on Facebook, YouTube or any other social media platform.  Your time has come, enjoy it!

As well, each month AMP will select  a member’s video to post on our website for " video of the month". Not only will you get a great product for your branding you will have your song viewed by thousands of music industry professionals. Even if your not an AMP member you can still enjoy this service wit an additional fee.

Get ready for your video

Click on  gshuman@myamp.org  with your contact info and we will be in touch

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Get your music mobile website

MOBILE WEBSITES

AMP is excited to be at the forefront of technology.  We now offer mobile websites designed to fit any budget and specifically for the music industry!  We also offer packages for businesses outside the music industry.

Web 3.0 isn't coming, it's already here!  In today’s world, it's all about mobile interaction.
If your business doesn't have a mobile website that is specifically designed for each mobile platform, you're behind the times. 

According to a 2011 report by ComScore half of the total population of the U.S. uses mobile media.  This shows an incredible 20% increase in one year.  World-wide, there are 1.2 billion mobile web users.  In the U.S., 25% of users access the Web exclusively through mobile devices.  That number is significantly higher in many other parts of the world, such as 70% in Egypt and 59% in India.  With stats and trends as they are, it will soon become impossible for a global company to thrive without a great mobile website.

Today's Web 3.0 is fast, easy, clean and interactive. Viewing videos, hearing music, buying products, signing up for email lists and checking tour dates on a mobile device is simple and not nearly expensive as you may think.

If you are interested and would like a quote for a Mobile Website, Click Here

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Connecting your pieces

Everyone has been asking about AMP and AMP Academy. We are ready and hope you are. Come join us as we interdependently work together changing the music industry from the inside out

MEMBER BENEFITS

As a member of AMP, not only will you have access to our premier suite of educational resources, you will have opportunities to meet and hangout with award winning producers, artists, record executives, publishers, songwriters, and top level professionals at various events that AMP will be holding around the country.

Nashville In A Box
With "Nashville In A Box", you will have an opportunity to pitch songs and show your wares to industry professionals without ever having to leave the comfort of your home.

Technology/ Social Media
You will have access to cutting edge technology, and the latest social media tools available to get your music to the public.

Networking
Access will be available to  network with thousands of talented artisans’ traveling down the same road. You will never be alone. As you grow in your abilities, you will meet on the same path including those who have already got to their destination. Then you can help others connect the pieces.

Discounts
You will receive discounts on an assortment of the latest music gear available,  as well as selected concerts and events
As a member,  for your connivence . you will have the  opportunity to shop at the AMP online store and get discounted prices on  all the gear you need without ever having to leave the comfort of your home.

                                  

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Post and hope

Today is day 60, I have been going to the mailbox everyday as I have been waiting with no
patiently on my checks to come in from i-tunes. I don't get it . What's the problem? This is a scenario I hear on a much to frequent basis. Because of a lack of understanding the real process of becoming successful in this business, disappointment , discouragement and defeat sets in. The next thing you see is. lack of momentum quickly followed by, " I'm ready to throw the towel in.

It's not that difficult, and your not alone. Just check the link below. Remember we are a part of an interdependent community. Join us as we help you connect the pieces!


For more info click on myamp.org