English · This & That

Follow Me Around – Midem 2013

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Seems like the Music2Deal CEO, Mario Christiani, had a lot of fun in Cannes at Midem 2013! For all of you who did not have the possibility to join this year’s event, we prepared a little Follow Me Around. Enjoy it!

1midem1st day – Midem entrance

2midemPress conference on a boat. I guess with some French stars!

3midemThe view from the terrace was amazing!

4midemInside the Midem building. On the right side you can see the the German stand. It was one of the biggest at the fair.

5midemThere were a lot of young girls screaming in front of the Majestic Hotel. I had a meeting with Tom Cohen at the hotel and had to pass the group. Unfortunately none of them was screaming when I walked over the red carpet to the hotel entrance :-)

6midem

At the same time the NRJ Awards were taking place in Cannes. Many VIPs and curious onlookers were on the streets.

7midem

On the next day in front of the entrance. The singer was horrible…

8midemThe name of the act was Kim. She comes from Canada and was very nice to look at…and of course to listen to! She rocked!

9midem

At one of the presentations at Midem…and they were a LOT!

10midemAfter dinner at Lili’s (interesting restaurant in Cannes) with our swiss representative Eric Lee (on the right side)

To sum it up: Over 50 meetings with people from Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, USA, Corea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Poland, Russia, Czechia, Switzerland, Austria and of course from Germany. The Music2Deal members can look forward to even more international contacts!

English · Tips

12 Quick Tips For Musicians

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1. Practice at least one hour a day. Integrate it into your daily routine like brushing your teeth or working out.

2. Consider to take music lessons. You can learn some new techniques and broaden your horizon.

3. Challenge yourself. Don’t be scared of making mistakes – take a risk!

4. Book shows in different clubs – and even in different cities. And don’t forget to promote your gigs very good!

5. Talk to other bands after the show. It’s all about networking! Don’t just be focused on yourself.

6. Use social media to create meaningful connections. Do not just try to promote yourself in an annoying way.

7. Reply to e-mails – no matter if they come from a random fan or a famous producer.

8. If you have a new idea (a song, a new show, a new concept) , just get up and do it. Many people tend to spend more time talking about the idea, then actually realizing it.

9. Take a critical look at your music from time to time and think about how it can be improved.

10. If you want to head to a new studio, take your time and do some research on the engineers and the equipment that is used. The cheapest studio may not always be the best option.

11. Put a few hours a week into finding 2 people who might help you. You don’t have to do everything on your own. I’m sure there are people who would love to build your new website or to promote your gigs. Don’t be scared of emailing and calling strangers to ask for help!

12. Post videos of your performances on YouTube. Give people a sample of the music you are working on and make them want to experience it live!

by Sara Shirazi

English · Tips

How to compose your own music in 3 easy steps

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If you want to start composing your own music, there are a few things you should know. First of all, the main milestones of music are Melody, Harmony and Rhythm. You can use all of these elements or even ignore some of them. The key is to experiment with all the pieces and find your own style.
1. Collect ideas
I bet you already have some really good ideas. Write them down on a piece of paper and collect everything that is on your mind. If you need inspiration, then do whatever inspires you: Reading, doing sports, having a glass of wine … ;-)
2. Dig deeper
Did you write down all your ideas? Good! Now think about the instruments you would like to have in your piece. Do you want to sing the song on your own or is there anybody you would want to collaborate with? Think about every little detail and, again, write it all down. Don’t forget to think about the structure of the song!
3. Let’s begin!
Congratulations! By now you should have a detailed idea of your piece! It’s time to turn your ideas into music, so take your instrument(s) and start playing whatever is on your mind. It might take you a few tries to do it perfectly, but don’t give up. Whenever you realize that an idea doesn’t work or something else comes to your mind, write it down. This piece of paper will help you a lot, especially when you skip the composing for a few days. Just keep going and record a rythm or a melody, step by step and add what is missing whenever you have an idea. Composing is no magic – it is a creating process, step by step!
Have fun!
by Sara Shirazi