It has been an amazing Summer and although I am sad to see it go it seems like Fall is shaping up to be great as well.  The Musician Coaching Website after only a year in existence just crossed the 100,000 page views mark this past month.  I have also begun aligning myself with other music companies an am now offering more services for artists including marketing plans and product management.  As for RGC, I continue to work with great tech companies who have content needs.

It was a pleasant realization this weekend that I know I like my job because my idea of a vacation is just a normal work day albeit a little bit slower and of course done from the beach via mobile wi-fi.

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According to a recent article in The NY Times – The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is making an example out of 21 bars, nightclubs and restaurants by filing copyright suits against each establishment.  While I agree that these organizations need to run a tight ship and get artists paid this seems oddly RIAA like for the performing rights organization.

I was unaware prior to reading the article that it is in fact a federal offense to perform copyrighted music without permission.  I am all in favor of getting the artist paid but it really seems more like a misdemeanor and a heavy fine kind of violation to me.

According to a recent article in Billboard The IFPI recently published a study done on music piracy in Spain.  Apparently almost 96% of all music downloaded in Spain is done so without compensating the artist.

The same article also states that the figures for film and video games stand at 83.7% and 52.3%, respectively.

If you can – go out and purchase some IP today.

I finally got updated pictures for my Music Marketing and Promotion website courtesy of my new Friend Bob Scott.  If you have any need of photos please consider him.  I have never been fond of getting photos taken of me but he does great work!  Some examples of his work are below:

The site here has been pretty static as I have been spending a great deal of time generating content for my musician coaching website.  I find myself with a wide range of clients since diversifying my consulting business.  I still have a handful of technology clients who need audio and video libraries built but of late I have also been working with musicians ranging from just out of school and playing out for the first time to a few artists who have won Grammy awards.  I find myself creating a great deal music marketing plans for developing artists and guiding the music marketing and promotion efforts for bands and singer songwriters in various stages of their careers.

If you find yourself here because you need access to premium audio and video content either custom made or licensed you have reached the right place.  If you are an artist or an executive who needs help getting their music or their client’s music heard – see more about those services at musiciancoaching.com.