Travel Tips and Tricks on Social Cirles w/ Ashlei Mayadia

Part 2 Songwriting Interview with Anthony Ceseri

Part 1 Songwriting Interview with Anthony Ceseri

Music Online Marketing Plan

Creating Systems for Your Music Business

Ever
wonder how some get ahead so fast while other musicians (even more talented
ones) barely move ahead in getting their music out there? 

It's all about building systems.... 

Leverage is not just about who you know...
It's about who knows you and having the knowledge for using the right
systems... in the right way. 

Read today's article: 

http://musiciansempowered.com/blog/why-you-should-create-systems-for-your-music-business

Watch This Video on
Creating Systems: http://musiciansempowered.com/blog/why-you-should-create-systems-for-your-music-business

I talk about Robert T.
Kiyosaki's "Cash Flow Quadrant" and how becoming a music business
owner with your music instead of being a self-employed musician can help open
doors of financial and time freedom for you, and help you reach your
goals. 

Check out the article
and video here: http://musiciansempowered.com/blog/why-you-should-create-systems-for-your-music-business

Leave a comment as a
guest post. I'd love to hear your input. 

Sarah 

YOU ONLY HAVE 2 DAYS LEFT

My Fellow Musician and Friend,

This is sooo important! Time is of essence and I don't want you to miss out on what has the potential to be the game changer for your career... I wrote a short article about it here: http://musiciansempowered.com/blog/promote-your-music-using-the-most-advanced-systems

You see opportunities come and go and those who prepare and take action on those opportunities are the ones who will reap the rewards. This will NEVER AGAIN BE FREE.... http://ipas2free.musiciansempowered.com/

ONLY because you are in the right place at the right time where the company is taking off... you are standing at a place in time in your destiny where you have two decisions... To join the revolutionary wave of musicians or to sit it out on the sidelines.

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It is moment in times like these that define us.... OF COURS E IT TAKES A LOT OF EFFORT to MAKE IT TO THE TOP.... ...BUT, in every story of how someone made their breakthrough there is always that moment where SOMEONE made a choice... THEY CHOSE to move forward and fulfill their destiny.

THE CHOICE IS UP TO YOU.... Click the Link Below... http://musiciansempowered.com/blog/promote-your-music-using-the-most-advanced-systems

Today you have a choice. A choice to lock arms with some of the best marketers on the planet for FREE... or you can choose to click the link now, and become a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity. This IS the REAL DEAL... Not a story.. not a you put in your name and number and that's it... When you sign up for FREE you join a team. That team is an army of inspiring, good caring people. You Become Empowered.... When you JOIN TEAM MUSICIANS EMPOWERED... Click THE LINK NOW....

And Join Now You only have 2 Days, 11 hours left... possibly even less time depending on when you opened your e-mail. Looking forward to working with you,

Sarah Popejoy

A Thousand Dollar Lesson

This was taken from a lesson, that I paid a $1,000 for. No joke. You can check it out now on the blog. http://musiciansempowered.com/blog/5-steps-to-connecting-with-fans-through-pay-per-click-ppc I'm taking the time to share it with you, but what I'm really looking for is to build a team. A team of like minded musicians who really want to accomplish their dreams of connecting with people through their music. Read this article first. And if this seems like something you're interested in... Then Join Team Musicians Empowered first, and then shoot me an e-mail. It's $25 a month. But seeing as how my studio time to record my last album was $60 an hour... and we know records don't sell themselves, I'm gonna say that's pretty much a steal. But like I said, go ahead and read the article, it's extremely valuable. http://musiciansempowered.com/blog/5-steps-to-connecting-with-fans-through-pay-per-click-ppc

9PM - EST How to Get Fans Like Crazy!

Hey Because there were THOUSANDS of people who attended (and loved) Tuesdays LIVE webcast we are ready to go for a second round, and this time it's going to be even better :-) Click here to join us LIVE at 9PM EST (6PM PST) http://www.empowernetwork.com/tpf-open?id=americansongbird When you attend tonight's live-cast you may find yourself learning something that's going to change the way you recruit and sell... This is because David Wood is going to introduce you to a brand new strategy that you can use in your business to recruit like crazy. You'll see what I mean when you join us here. http://www.empowernetwork.com/tpf-open?id=americansongbird The webcast starts at 9:00PM EST. See you there, - Your Name P.S. Rumor has it that David invited a couple special guests to be with us during tonight's webcast to share with you the success they had by applying what you will learn here: Click Here to Find Out More: http://www.empowernetwork.com/tpf-open?id=americansongbird Thanks for being a loyal email subscriber. We appreciate hearing from you. Let us know if you ever have any questions.

Music Marketing Strategies on Social Media

Click Here to Learn More Great Strategies for Marketing Your Music and Getting Your Stuff Out There on Social Media Sites http://rockstarmarketing.biz

Music Marketing Opportunity

Musicians, Singer-Songwriters, and Vocalists: Do not miss out on the vision I have for you.

Over the next month I have an extra ordinary vision for Musicians Empowered that is going to catapult the music careers of 40 musicians… and this is not a wish or goal but it is an intention that is set in my mind. I will be working with 10 musicians a week over the next month with special training and marketing plan I have designed just for them. My question is, will it be you?  If you are receiving this e-mail now, you have only a short period of time before I have picked everyone I will be working with, and if you’re reading this on the blog, it may be too late. I only have a limited amount of time on my hands to work people who are serious and ready to get all in with their music career, no half-a**ing it allowed. With or without you I am going to make this happen this month and I will be taking a minimum of 10 musicians with me to Charlotte on an extensive weekend training course. 

To learn more you must 1) Enter your e-mail and name here at rockstarmarketing.biz

                                            2) Then immediately confirm you’re e-mail in your inbox

                                            3) Purchase the $25 VBS product (worth way more)

Once you have completed these steps you will be receiving a call from my assistant within 72 hours to set up a meeting with me on taking your music to the next level. This course is not for everyone. I want to work with serious musicians only, who are serious about living out their dreams as a musician. If that is not worth $25 plus to you, then we really don’t need to be working together anyways. Those who do will find out how they can become a part of my elite inner circle of successful musicians.

If you are already on the e-mail list then follow through with step 3. This opportunity is a short term one and will not be offered again.

Sarah Popejoy

info@sarahpopejoy.com

Musicians Empowered ~ Empowering Musicians to Follow Their Dreams

As a Musician Do You Ever Feel That You're Outside Looking In? There is a better way. http://youtu.be/mopDJ13w5uc

Learn to Market Like a Rock Star without the Rock Star Budget

CLICK HERE http://www.rockstarmarketing.biz/

Mastering the Music Sales Funnel

CLICK HERE:

https://www.empowernetwork.com/almostasecret.php?id=americansongbird

Philippines Typhoon Emeli Sande Next to Me

www.musiciansempowered.com

SOCIAL PROOF

How to Create an Online Presence

How to Create an Online Presence

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INCREDIBLE RESOURCES: 

http://www.blogbeast.com/?id=americansongbird

From the blog: http://sarahpopejoy.com/musicians_empowered/

How to Make An Amazing Electronic Press Kit EPK

CLICK HERE FOR THE EMPOWER NETWORK BLOG BEAST:
http://www.blogbeast.com/?id=americansongbird

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

Timing is Everything

In a few days, October 11th, 2013, Empower Network is going to be releasing a blog platform called the BlogBeast. Right now there is a wave of momentum that is being created because of this and timing is everything. If you are a musician or business owner, there is no better timing than right now to get all in. In a few days you'll be able to market your music/business for little money and maximum impact. Unlike other systems that are currently being used, (and I've used most of them) you will be able to quickly connect with your listeners and target market from you're mobile phone. This launch I believe will be the biggest impact on musicians since twitter. But the great thing about this platform, you'll be able to connect in a much more engaging way than twitter. For a much smaller percentage than you spend on things like Reverbnation, Sonicbids, and Press Kits, musicians are going to be able to create a greater reach and more professional presence than the current platforms we have available. I've created a youtube video and a link below that youtube video that will show you how to be a part of this great opportunity to get your music or business out there and really finally get heard. Timing is everything so don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. Because waiting on the sidelines, may cost you really breaking free and getting to the next level!

Timing is Everything

CLICK HERE NOW

Hope to See You There!

Sarah, Timing is Everything

Timing is Everything: GET IN NOW

SARAH'S BLOG: http://www.empowernetwork.com/americansongbird/blog/timing-is-everything

MUSICIANS: THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED BY

MUSICIANS, THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE SONG

Being a musician can be rough at times. Sure it's a blast performing and creating. I mean, they call it a "gift". What a lot of people don't see though is the ugly road taken that musicians take to find their way. Sometimes that includes spending all your hard earned money to make a cd that never recoups. Sometimes it includes sleeping in your car to get that one last gig in and save on the hotel room, or staying up until three in the morning to send hundreds of press kits out the next day. It may include knocking on doors and having people tell you you suck, when they've never even heard your music. Or even driving 10 hours to play to a room with 5 people in it. Yeah, being a musician is definitely not for the timid of heart, and I have no doubt that there are those with even worse war stories than that. It's not like becoming a doctor where you have the road laid out in front you, and you either pass or fail. No being a musician is much, much different. There are suggestions, but no sure signs. And you are never really sure if you ever pass or fail because, other then getting a record contract, (which you soon find out could still be failing), there are no clear road markers. There are really only two types of musicians. The ones who keep plugging away and doing it and those who go home and quit. The only other distinction is who makes a full time living at it, but even that changes from season to season for some. I don't have all the answers, but the one thing I've learned is that as long as you're playing and getting your stuff out there, you are a musician. And so my goal here with these notes I've been writing is to encourage musicians as much as I can, and everyday if possible. Because, Lord knows, that we need it. And my other goal is to help give you the tools you need to be a better musician and get your stuff heard!

Hey Musicians, Check out these sites for some awesome tools:

MUSICIANS EMPOWERED

NEW PRODUCT FOR GETTING YOUR MUSIC HEARD

Musicians be empowered!

Sarah, EASY MONEY

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference."
- Robert Frost

https://www.empowernetwork.com/americansongbird/?p=159

A NEW AND COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC

MUSICIANS COPY AND PASTE THIS LINK: http://blogbeast.com/?id=americansongbird

HOW TO WRITE GREAT LYRICS

How to Write Great Lyrics

Definition of Lyrics

Wikipedia defines lyrics as "a set of words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses."

How to Write Great Lyrics

There are six things that I believe helps make good lyrics great. Whether just putting together a story or writing straight from your creative brain these will help bring your lyrics up a notch.

1. Senses - Try to use all five senses when writing lyrics.

§  Sight

§  Sound

§  Touch

§  Hear

§  Smell

Mary Chapin Carpenter "I am a Town"

2. Slant Rhyme - By using slant rhymes in conjunction with other rhymes you can really open up the vocabulary of your song and not be confined to straight rhymes. Dictionary.com defines a slant rhyme as a "rhyme in which either the vowels or the consonants of stressed syllables are identical, as in eyes, light; years, yours."

Nanci Griffith "Love at the Five and Dime"

3. Oxymoron - like before and after, empty and full. Using these in lyrics together can really catch the listener's ear.

Alanis Morissette "Hand in My Pocket"

4. Alliteration - Merriam Webster  defines alliteration as "the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (as wild and woolly,threatening throngs)". This is a great ear catcher for your lyrics.

Ani Difranco "Buildings and Bridges"

5. Repetition -If done right repetition can create interest and help keep the listener's attention.

Lucinda Willimas "Are You Alright"

Patty Griffin "Every Little Bit"

6. Format of the Song - There are many types of formats to different songs. The most common is ABABCB and ABABB. But you can pretty much place a song in any type of format you want. The lyrics usually drives the format for me when I'm writing.  Another fun tool is what's called an outro. It's kind of like a big finish to the song, or really it could be a small finish too, just depends on the song. You can also skip the chorus entirely. This works well when you've got your hook already in the verses.

§  A=Verse

§  B=Chorus

§  C=Bridge

Sheryl Crow "If it Makes You Happy" (outro)

Shawn Colvin "Poloroids" (no chorus)

7. Descriptive Color - Lyrics are much

§  Red - flaming, cherry, ruby, blood, crimson, burgundy, brick, cardinal, magenta, maroon, strawberry

§  Orange - apricot, peach, beige, tangerine, sun

§  Yellow - lemon, golden, canary, blond, amber, chrome, sand, cream, gold

§  Green - forest, kelly, irish, spring, olive, chartreuse, peacock, lime, grass, jade, emerald

§  Blue - navy, indigo, cobalt, sky, marine, aqua, royal, sapphire, teal, turquoise, azure

§  Purple - violet, grape, mulberry, lavender, lilac, mauve, plum, wine, orhid, amethyst

§  White - ghost, pale, lily, ivory, milky, snow, frost, chalky, alabaster, bleached, achromatic, transparent, pasty

§  Black - grey, ash, charcoal, coal, ebony, raven, slate, onyx, jet, sooty, shadowy, starless

§  Brown -tan, hazelnut, honey, mocha, caramel, carmel, camel, sienna, copper, bronze, terra cotta, burnt, rust, cinnamon

§  Pink - rose, blush, clay rose, roseate, flushed, salmon, flesh

Gillian Welch "I Dream a Highway"

Links to Find Lyrics

Lyrics.com

Lyricsfreak.com

Music and Lyrics,

 

Sarah, "Wooden Chair"

MAKE YOUR DREAMS HAPPEN

MAKE MONEY AND MUSIC