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creativity and business

produce an album

It’s the perfect year to produce an album this February!

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

We’re still in various stages of lockdown, so this February, why not sign up for the RPM Challenge or February Album Writing Month and create an entire album of new music in 28 days? Read the post.

happy song

The story of “The Happy Song” (or “The joy of musical manipulation”)

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Andre Calilhanna

“The Happy Song” is music that is scientifically engineered to make a baby happy. Is it freaky mind control or brilliant use of resources? Or a bit of both? Read the post.

create an album

Need a creative spark? Create an album in 29 days!

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Nothing spurs creativity like a deadline. Get your songwriting started by signing up for the RPM Challenge or February Album Writing Month and create an entire album in the month of February. Read the post.

business plan

Writing a business plan for your music career

January 31, 2019May 17, 2020 Chris Huff

For all the creativity needed to sustain a career in music, having a business plan is one way to stay grounded, define your goals, and keep you reaching for the stars. Read the post.

judge your music

You aren’t qualified to judge your music

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

When it comes to being a music artist, your job is to be creative and productive and release lots of music. Let the marketplace and your fans judge your music. Read the post.

Rock Your Speech

Rock Your Speech helps autistic children connect through music

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Chris Huff

Tom Petersson and his wife Alison’s lives were transformed by their experiences with their autistic son, Liam. They created Rock Your Speech, an organization aimed at helping children with ASD connect to the world via music. Read the post.

creativity and business

Finding the balance between creativity and business

July 6, 2018July 8, 2018 Dave Kusek

Balancing creativity and business can seem like a tall order, but it’s not only possible, it’s actually very advantageous to approach business from a creative perspective. Read the post.

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