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The New Music2Deal Update

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Today is the day – The new Music2Deal update is finally here!

Although the design already suits the needs of our members, we’ve had some new ideas to improve the system. The new update includes a special new matching system for deals and networking for business, which makes it easier to get in contact with other professionals.

It is the world’s first matching system in the music industry and Music2Deal members will see which of our music professionals match their needs and who is offering exactly what they’re looking for – whether it be a type of song for a project or signing their next business deal.

One of the benefits is that you don’t need to invest as much time for searching as before. From now on Music2Deal is going to show you the contacts that are relevant for you. In addition to that, our Basic Members will get the chance to upload a music offer so they can find the right deal – this wasn’t possible before. T

he Music2Deal Premium Members will still benefit from many special services like a higher ranking in the result listings, better statistics and additional search filters. Music2Deal members will also be able to post and search for job opportunities in the member section.

Make sure to update your profile and have a look at all the new features tonight!

Enjoy!

 

 

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Costa Rican Composer Signs Up Indian Artist

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Earlier this month, Costa Rican composer Franklin Ortiz, who has been a Music2Deal member since long has signed up one of India’s emerging artist’s, Kuhoo Gupta. Kuhoo also happens to be a Music2Deal member.

The project will see, Kuhoo record 6 songs for the Costa Rican producer, a move which is largely seen as giving both of the parties access to each other’s markets.

Mr. Sudhir Shreedharan, Managing Director – Asia Pacific of Music2Deal who was largely responsible for the deal says “I think a population of over half a million English speaking people must not be ignored by international businesses. India has the potential to becomes the world’s most lucrative music market. Again South America is an interesting proposition since its vastly unexplored by Indian artists. As for the deal itself, all I did was listen to both their music and brought them together.

Sudhir further adds “ It took sometime for me to build a good working relationship with both the parties and communicate effectively the needs and expectations across to each other. But after that, it was just music taking precedence before anything else. They will be recording the first song in early January 2014 and we are looking at releasing in the first quarter with a good video that can be used as a promotion vehicle in both the countries.”

Sudhir is now helping Franklin and Kuhoo put together the basics such as the agreement and he is also acting as the artist’s manager since India does not have a very developed music ecosystem as far as artist management is concerned. The project being close to his heart Sudhir says “ I am keen to see this project do well so that, it can serve as a template for other Music2Deal global members to explore the Indian market. I believe in Kuhoo’s talent. She is a thorough professional ”

Franklin Ortiz of Music2Think, who is the producer of the project is very excited and speaks very highly of his new discovery in India “ Sudhir’s proposal was very interesting especially since we were considering options to enter emerging markets such as India. I think Kuhoo is an excellent singer and the project will help our company, Music2Think make a positive impact on the market. I joined Music2Deal a few months ago as a member without any expectations. However, today I am fortunate to have found a great working team at Music2Deal who always value our efforts”.

Kuhoo herself has a few hits to her credit in India and has been an emerging Indian artist. Formally trained in Hindustani classical music & self trained in light music, she is gifted with a natural talent. She has long been wanting to explore international opportunities. When asked about her expectations from the project she said “This venture is going to be exciting for the global appeal it carries with it. It would be interesting to work with a composer who has his own conditioning & taste of music based on the cultural influences of his country. And to blend my vocals adapting to that taste, yet keeping the Indian flavor alive would be a challenging task for me. I am very much looking forward to this collaboration & hope the end result would be savored by music enthusiasts.”

On the occasion Mario Christiani, founder and Worldwide MD of Music2Deal was himself elated. Speaking from Germany he said “ When Sudhir decided to embark on such a project, I thought it was a great idea but how do we make it happen? But today I am very excited to see the project near its fruition. I can’t wait to hear the music that two worlds apart will create, bringing together distinctive elements of their cultures. There have been many success stories on Music2Deal.com but this is a one of its kind. We intend to help more of such active members on Music2Deal. We’ll help Franklin and Kuhoo promote the music and their project using our platforms tools. I would also like to extend my best wishes to Sudhir and his team who have played a key role in this project.”

At Music2Deal we are encouraging more of such projects between our members. In some cases, we are willing to go out of the way to help such projects get off the ground. In case any of the Music2Deal members want to adapt or work on a similar project or just understand more about the viability of such projects, feel free to contact us on Sudhir.Shreedharan@music2deal.com

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Conference Do’s & Don’ts

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Allen Johnston – The Music Specialist
www.asha.com

Music Conferences today have become big business for the individuals and companies that put them on.  Almost every conference created has an educational component, a seminar, panel discussion or technical workshop. Here lays the problem, why pay good money to come to a conference with positive seminars and not attend?  Every conference I have attended in the United States this year has had more night time attendees for parties and performances than daytime seminar attendees.

In Europe it is the complete opposite.  Conference attendees come for business during the day in droves.  Panels are packed and private meetings are scheduled.   Let me give you a few ideas on how to become more productive at your next conference.

Rules To Work Conferences

  1. Research Your Conference – Know who is going to be at the event you will be attending.  Read the Schedule in advance and determine who you want to meet and WHY you want to meet them.
  1. Schedule Meetings – Try and reach companies, executives, publicists and other artists prior to the event and schedule private meeting times to discuss your MUTUAL interests.  Email works when used properly for communication, so Please spell correctly.
  1. Speak Correctly – Leave the urban street based conversations at home.  This is a business and professionals will be attending and speaking on the seminars.  Lose the phrase “You know what I mean?” and the phrase “You feel me?”  Say what you mean upfront and be prepared to explain yourself.  The way you speak in the “trap” is not going to get you anywhere in the entertainment BUSINESS environment.
  1. Take a Shower – Partying the night before is NOT an excuse to have bad breath or body odor.  Make the effort to bathe BEFORE you come to the seminar.  You never know who you will be standing next to.  By the way dousing yourself in perfume or cologne is NOT bathing.
  1. Be on Time, awake, attentive and prepared – Walking into seminar fashionably late shows disrespect for the other attendees and to the seminar speakers.  It also says that maybe a professional does not want to work with you because you didn’t think enough of their time to hear them from the very beginning.
  1. Take notes – Just like you were back in school.  This is how you remember some of the information that will be disseminated.  Plus this is how you can keep names and numbers straight, while you write down any questions you may have.
  1. Have Business Cards Available – name, email, website, phone number, mailing address and a representation of what you do. (logo, business name, etc)
  1. Receive Business Cards – When you give a card, receive a card.  Take the card in both of your hands if possible; read it before you put it away.  This business card is the beginning of your entertainment industry database, treat it with esteem.
  1. Carry a Camera – Take photos of the panelists to help you remember who was who.  And take as many photos with other people as you can.  Email them back to the person and use this as a starting point for a great business relationship.
  1. Be Polite and Courteous – You want and need to advance your career, the worst thing you can do is to disrespect and upset a professional.  This means NOT telling a DJ off for not playing your music.  DJ’s TALK TO EACH OTHER and so do distributors, store buyers, publicists, record exec’s, club owners and almost everyone else that is a professional.
  1. Follow Up – email, telephone, regular mail and do ALL of these things consistently.  It is true that the squeaky wheel gets the oil.
  1. Have An Online Presentation – FaceBook is good for starters however you do need your own website that allows viewers to find out more about you and your talent.  You should also create MP3’s of your material for sending and for downloading.  If you have a visual talent, create video for web usage.