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Vernon Neilly Hits Again

Independent recording artist/producer/musician Vernon Neilly is no stranger to accomplishments in the music business, whether it be scoring top 40 songs on commercial & internet radio charts, recording or playing with top recording artist in the business (Etta James, Warren G, Johnny Guitar Watson, Howard Hewitt, and many more), having roles in major movie releases (Along Came Polly, Starsky and Hutch), or conceiving and being involved in major marketing programs with huge music manufacturers (Six String Extravaganza with Steve Vai, Morely, Seymour Duncan, Cakewalk, Tagima Guitars, Giannini Guitars, etc), his objective is always he same, excellence. "

When Dollars And Cents Meet Heart And Soul
The Cost Of Dedication In The Music Industry
by Richard J. Atkins

The music industry, in decline and disgrace, like many others today, faces almost certain implosion if it continues on its path to self-destruction. Global music sales decline consecutively, year after year. Record labels point to illegal file sharing as a reason for falling revenue. Other possible factors for the deterioration include decreased disposable household income and a rise in video music and games sales. Simply put, the post-recession financial rewards that many businesses now reap aren't being realized in the music business. Therefore, the leaders in this industry must examine their driving corporate values.

WorkshopLive: Innovative Web-Based Music Instruction Site Creates Opportunities For Artists, Working Musicians, And Music Students Alike
Interview With Marketing Director John Ross

WorkshopLive is a web-based platform for "guitar lessons online" and much more. The brainchild of WorkshopLive CEO and founder of the National Guitar Workshop David Smolover, WorkshopLive is home base to video-based music instruction as well as a plethora of related resources and activities. But the heart of WorkshopLive is instruction.

Porn Stars, Sci-Fi Fantasy, Death And Hollywood's Underbelly Come To The Surface In Michael Mangia's The Invisible Wall CD

INDIE NEWS BEAT
May 24, 2006 Edition

MusicDish At MIDEM: Motorola's iRadio, U.S.A.
Digital/Mobile Solutions & Service Provider/Handset & Hardware Manufacturer

Motorola describes its iRadio service as "A personalized listening experience on the one device you're never without

Motorola had a huge floor space at "MIDEM, The World Music Market's 40th Edition" that included a hot sports car equipped with the complete iRadio system that enables you to listen to your iRadio programs on your car stereo via Bluetooth technology.

Baltimore Guitarist Participates In Nation's 1st Online Musician-Student "Matchmaking" Service
New Cyber Music Program From WorkshopLive Uses Patent-Pending Matching Engine To Get Students Playing Like Pros

Americans go online to find the perfect date, psychotherapist and real estate agent. So how about clicking the mouse a few times to find your soulmate musician, who can teach you to play guitar riffs like Eric Clapton?

Industry Interview: Former Warner Bros Veteran Ted Joseph
Joseph Eyes The Future Of Independent Music As A Consultant In The Ever-Burgeoning Realm Of Indie 'Virtual Record Labels'
by Jonathan Widran

Have Labels Bit Off The Hand That Feeds Them?
The New Business Model: Extract Yet More Revenue From Artists
by Anne Freeman

Justice Through Music Launches 'Harmony Vids!'
A Campaign And Contest For The Best Protest Music Videos

Gateway: Ten Years Rockin' the Sound of Music
by Mark Kirby

MusicDish Network Adds World Rock To Roster With ASHRAF

The MusicDish Network announced that it recently added Toronto-based band ASHRAF to its roster of independent artists and bands. Drawing from the styles of acts like Maroon 5, Lenny Kravitz, Rob Thomas and Prince, his songs blend influences from the east and the west to create a unique connection with today's global audience.

How Bands And Co-Writers Divide Percentage Shares In A Song
by Bobby Borg

UNDER COPYRIGHT LAW, as soon as one of your original song ideas is recorded on a cassette tape or the lyrics to one of your compositions is written on a sheet of paper, a copyright is formed.

MusicDish At MIDEM: CD Baby, U.S.A.
Aggregator, Digital/Mobile Service & Distributor, Digita//Mobile Solutions & Service Provider, Importer/Exporter, Retailer/Record Shop
by Anne Freeman

Brian Rolland Dreams of Brazil
by Mark Kirby

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