Learn The Business of Music

                                                                   

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.

Help A Musician

Help a Musician

Lend a hand

Sadly, every week we speak to countless musicians wanting to get there music recorded, played on the radio, have videos shot, build a website, the list goes on ad-infinitum. The disappointing truth is there is not enough funs to go around. We engage regularly with some of most talented creative people in the world. The disturbing fact is, you never get to hear or see their creative genius simply because the funds are not there to support them. If you only new what your missing!

We want to support, and help to fun as many of these wonderful talents as possible. We need your help in order to do that. It's not just about funding, there are many ways you could help. Build them a website, offer free or subsidized studio time, Pro-bona legal advice. and the list goes on. Use your imagination. No amount is to small!

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 To help with support other than funding go to;  

gshuman@myamp.org

  TO HELP WITH FUNDING CLICK HERE;     

Romancing The Music Business

I'm In Love With The Music Business

I just met this new girl named music. She is drop dead gorgeous! I think I could marry her. I'm gonna ask her out and see what happens. So let me tell you how it went. Our first date could not have gone any better, it was off the chain. We did all of the things we both loved to do and it was nothing but fun and excitement. This incredible joy went on for months with out a hitch. Then one night I wanted to go to a football game but she wanted to go to an opera. You would have thought I had started world war three. Wow, this isn't as fun as when we first started dating. Sound familiar. I think you know where the story goes. There are two endings and two truths. Truth one, if you where really in love and was willing to do the work it takes to hold on to the love of your life, you could live happily ever-after. Truth two,,if  it was only the romance and infatuation, it all blow up and endin a train wreck.

I have seen many break ups in the music business that ended in divorce , and never to find that love again. My point here is not a point of discouragement, but a point of encouragement! You see if you really love this business you will be willing to put in the work that is necessary to make it work. I promise there will be many trials and tribulations on this road but if your truly in love you will find a way to make it work. Don't quit before the miracle, it could be tomorrow.

Come join us at Tri Chord as we help you cultivate your love and connect the pieces to the music business 

while changing the music business from the inside out. 

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Member Appreciation Thanks!!!!

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AMP CHANGING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY FROM THE
INSIDE OUT

AMP Membership Drive 

Amp is very excited to announce our first membership drive. We want to “pay it forward” in appreciation of the support received from the music community!

For a limited time, we are offering an 80% discount for a 1 Year AMP Membership. At the unprecedented price of $50, you have an incredible opportunity to get started and take advantage of all AMP services. Our goal at AMP is to provide networking, education and services that help Connect the Pieces in the music industry. This Spring we are developing 100 new training tutorials to kick start Amp Academy and we look forward to sharing them with you! 

Click the link below and join before May 1, 2013 to take advantage of huge savings and be a part the Association of Music Professionals!

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  Click on this link http://evolutionofasong.blogspot.com/2011/02/blog-post_23.html
 to watch the Digital Cross roads event we did with the Grammys
This is a very informative event with the Grammys, Grammy winners, Dove award winners.
Top level Artist Management and more!

        We are developing a new model for operating within the music industry. Founded by industry veterans and professionals, we believe in the power of music. Our vision is: To be recognized as the premiere association in this space while building relationships, and finding purpose. AMP is founded on the firm "belief there is a better way to do business". We begin with professional and personal excellence, while preparing artists to make a difference, and impact lives.    You are a piece Piece of the puzzle! Join a team that cares about you. Receive special notices and discounts on concerts, music gear, and get free stuff. Spread the word about AMP, and stay on top of what's going on in the industry!                                           Join the AMP Street Team: It's free! Click on street team menu
 

COURSE OUTLINE

 

     • Songwriting                 • The New Digital Age                    • Song Critique Opportunities     • Copyright                     • Digital Marketing                         • Overview of Artist Career     • Booking                        • Artist Management                      • Social Media Marketing Platform
     • Career Planning           • Business Management                 • Nashville In A Box: A Home for Your Song
     • Royalties                      • Sound Engineering

    

             

All courses will be instructed by proven industry professionals!
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