http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans A blog from 212connection.com en-us Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:37:56 GMT Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:37:56 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 212 Connection Blogs dearmans@cometothequiet.com (The Dearmans) kevin@212connection.com (Kevin Miller) 5 http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=2432 We had a fantastic time on Friday! I'm making available the digital download of the group photo of all the coaches who attended Fantastic Friday. Go to http://www.debydearman.com After you enter the site go to the upper right hand corner and choose 'gallery' then click on '48days'. Choose your favorite Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=2432 http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=2191 I know folks think artists are a bit crazy...and it's true that some of us are some of the time. But we are also hard working and often multi-talented. It's not unusual for musicians to become actors, authors or photographers in their spare time. And that's me...to a tee! When Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=2191 http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=1679 We have adopted a new slogan: Don't wait till it's perfect, just get it out there! Honestly, I think this phrase has increased our productivity dramatically . . . maybe even doubled our output. A few examples: Kirk was hesitant to start his new CD because of his limited studio Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=1679 http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=1658 Here's a dose of music biz reality: these days, the chances of you getting that coveted record deal are very slim. It's never been easy, be it with a major or "indie" label. As those obnoxious TV commercials say, "But WAIT! There's MORE!", now that illegal downloading has sounded the Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=1658 http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=1645 Your next big breakthrough will come from someone you know, not through surfing the net for new information or the latest technology. In his book about the music business ("Making It in the New Music Business"), James Riordan suggests that you should make it a point to meet three new Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=1645 http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=1643 We have found the perfect tool for independent musicians! "How to Promote Your Music Successfully on the Internet" is taking us to a whole new level of increased product sales. The first day we implemented suggestions from this book, we saw sales go up rapidly! It does require work - Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=1643 http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=946 We are all artists in the rough, aren't we? Just when we think we've created our best work, we stumble across someone who created a similar work that seems a bit better when compared to ours. Now we are faced with depressive thoughts and feelings of wanting to protect our Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=946 http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=686 Artists live bigger and fall harder than most. They have a unique ability to feel the heartbeat of humanity. This empowers them to create works of art that move the masses; however, these times of inspiration are temporary and always lead back down into the valley of the ordinary. Trying Tue, 01 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://thedearmans.212connection.com/blog/?id=thedearmans&eid=686