Red Bull Music Academy

 Who is werking more than Red Bull? The 2011 Red Bull Music Academy will be taking place in Tokyo, Japan and the application process is now open.

Now some of you may be saying: "What Is The Red Bull Music Academy?"

The RBMA is a world traveling workshop, and a platform for artists, musicians, producers, etc. of various genres around the world who shape our musical future. It's a place to meet other artists from around the globe, learn, work on music, network, and hopefully become better at what you do. In a nutshell, it's every motivated musicians dream!

The Red Bull Music Academy has been gathering up-and-coming producers, DJs, and musicians with legends and pioneers of the music world since it began 13 years ago in 1998, every year choosing a new city and music scene to highlight. For 2011 the Academy has chosen Tokyo, Japan as its destination. There they will gather 60 participants with an assortment of music professionals (other artists, journalists, DJs, label heads, studio engineers, etc.) to share ideas, make music, perform, and do all the other things that fall in between. Starting February 2, RBMA will be accepting applicants until April 4, 2011 with the event taking place in Tokyo between October 23 and November 25, 2011.

If you are an musician, singer, emcee, DJ, producer, etc. I STRONGLY encourage you to apply for RBMA. It does not matter if your an artist who makes music from your bedroom for fun, or if you're a Grammy nominated musician, anybody is eligible to apply.

If you've applied before in the past and haven't been chosen, this is a great opportunity to apply again, it costs you nothing to apply and if your selected it's a FREE trip to Tokyo.


"So... How Do I Apply?" - Glad you asked. Feel free to check out this video below to give so some more information on the application process. If your ready to go, head over to RedBullMusicAcademy.com where you can download and print the application.



How To Apply For The Red Bull Music Academy from Red Bull Music Academy on Vimeo.


And I know many of you are NOT artists of any kind at all. Please do not view this as spam. I sent this too you today because we ALL know some very talented people who just need
that chance showcase their talent. This is a great opportunity to do just that, and see the world as well. Feel free to spread the word as best as you can whether it's via facebook or a text message.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Senorkaos@redbullmusicacademy.com

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Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Give the gift of music to the one you love! For Valentines Day, Patchwerk Recording Studios is offering a gift package including two hours of studio time in our 1019 vocal suite, two copies of CD's from your session, complimentary snacks and beverage all for one low great price.

Call Patchwerk at 404.874.9880 and mention discount code: Vday 1019 for more details on this great offer. Expires February 14, 2011.

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Who's Werking?

SESSION REPORT For Immediate Release Contact: Toya Elise Brown 404-874-9880 JANUARY 2010 SESSION REPORT Who Werked in STUDIO 995? Audio, formerly known as the boy band, B5, have reemerged under new management, Upfront. With a new single 'Magnetic', featuring Akon, Audio has already gotten a good start on their upcoming release. This past January, Audio was in PatchWerk Studios for several days working with PatchWerk engineer Mike Wilson. Singer, songwriter and choreographer Shanell AKA SnL wrote and featured in Lil Wayne's "Prom Queen" music video and has worked for other big music artists such as Jay-Z, Usher and Ne-Yo. The Young Money artist, who is also a part of a group called The Girls Club with her sister D. Woods and Mika Means, was in PatchWerk studios this past January working with PatchWerk engineer Luther Banks. Other sessions in studio 995 included those for Gucci Mane (K. Anders), J. Rich (K. Anders), Young Nuse (M. Wilson), Young Dose (C. Hammond), Khalil (M. Wilson), Owl City ft B.o.B (Derek/D. Brown), Young Chris (C. Hammond), Shanell (L. Banks), Travis Porter (KY/D. Brown), Perry Kardaras (M. Wilson), Hookdiggy (M. Wilson), P3t3rz (M. Wilson), Sonny Digital (D.Brown), Skinny Fats (M. Wilson), Jemiah (M. Carter), Parsitra (D. Brown), Trai'D (D. Brown), Big Bank Black (K. Anders), EMI (Kris Kraus/L. Banks). (TO BOOK A SESSION IN PATCHWERK'S STUDIO 995 CALL 404-874-9880) Who Werked in STUDIO 9000? Akon's fourth studio album, Akonic, was released on November 29, 2010. The album's lead single, Angel, was released to US radio stations on September 14, 2010 and was released as a single on September 27, 2010. This past January, Akon was in PatchWerk Studios having songs mixed by Leslie Brathwaite assisted by PatchWerk engineer Muzzy Solis. The newest breakout artist from the music Mecca -Atlanta, GA-is known professionally as Young Dose. Dose has been crafting his style since he was a kid and is already being compared to ATL superstars T.I. & Young Jeezy. His debut project titled Genesis has some of the best young producers in the ATL. With production by platinum producers Nitti, Shawty Red, Midnite Black, Teddy Bishop, Zaytoven. This past January, Dose, along with labelmate Young Chris -who's single 'Racks' is blowing up in the clubs - was in PatchWerk Studios for several days working with PatchWerk engineer Charles Hammond. Other sessions in 9000 included those for J Rich (K. Anders), P3t3r Z (M. Wilson), Kourtney (L. Brathwaite), Demarkus Ragland (D. Brown), Street Savvy (Yayo/M. Carter) TO BOOK A SESSION IN PATCHWERK'S STUDIO 9000 CALL 404-874-9880 Who's Werking in STUDIO 1019? Atlanta rapper Jody Breeze recently released his single "Lights Camera Action" from his Welcome To The Future Part 2 mixtape. Jody Breeze was in PatchWerk Studios this past January working with PatchWerk engineer Dee Brown. Singer/Songwriter Jay Bean has been grinding in Atlanta, GA., currently songwriting for some of the games hottest producers including Zaytoven, Tha Bizness, Cory Mo, J French, just to name a few. He has recently been in PatchWerk Studios working on his 1st R&B Reality Mixtape and documentary entitled "Project Bean Vol 1: Last Writer Standing". All Jay Beans sessions were engineered by PatchWerk engineer Dee Brown. Other Sessions in 1019 included those for Money Gang (L. Banks), Shanell (L. Banks), Tiffany Bleu (Khalifani/M. Carter), Kelsi O (D. Brown), Bad Habbitz (L. Banks), Yani Simone (M. Wilson), Erron (J. Brown), Cash P (M. Carter), Pen Palz (D. Brown), MTV Made (M. Wilson), Gucci (L. Banks), Trick Trick (J. Brown), Hollywood (J. Brown), Brittany J (D. Brown), Trai'D (D.Brown), Diamond (L. Banks), Tre (L. Banks), Lil Marc (D. Brown), EMI (C. Kraus/L. Banks). TO BOOK A SESSION IN PATCHWERK'S STUDIO 1019 CALL 404-874-9880 Who's Werking in the MASTERING Suite? Sessions in the mastering suite included those for Rocko, Young Nuse, LA&T, J. Rich, Perry Kardaras, Pretty Ken, Yo Gotti, Nando, Tez, Hookdiggy, Skinny Fats, Same, Kourtney Heart, Trai'D All sessions in our mastering room are engineered by Kenny Mixx. TO BOOK A MASTERING SESSION CALL 404-874-9880 PatchWerk Recording Studios (www.patchwerk.com) is a world-class recording facility that has catered to the national entertainment industry since opening in 1995. The company, which is centrally located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, has earned a reputation for its excellent sound quality and superb customer service. PatchWerk features Georgia's only SSL 48-channel Duality Console as well as Georgia's only SSL 9000 J Series Console. The larger of the two studio rooms, Studio 9000, features design by industry leader Russ Berger (RBDG). PatchWerk has continuously serviced the top record labels from around the world and has accomodated an endless array of world-renowned talent, including TLC, Beyonce Knowles, Outkast, Usher, Ludacris, the Neptunes, Rodney Darkchild Jerkins and Bow Wow.

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Common Music Business Mistakes: Part One

There is really no right or wrong way into this business however certain actions equal dead ends.  Rick Goetz explains one of five below.

#1 Waiting

Waiting on our fellow notoriously late collaborators, waiting on getting things tracked right in the studio, waiting to load in, waiting on sound check. There are a million things that we have to hurry up and wait for before we even get to the business side of things. This is of course not the waiting I am talking about though.

The biggest mistake I have seen in the past year (although admittedly it is certainly not unique to 2010) is that people wait on outside help to starting their businesses. Anyone who has tried to raise money can tell you that it is easier to raise money when you have momentum with a project then when you only have a blueprint and some high hopes. This is in no way saying that I think people do everything themselves. DIY in my opinion is a condition of last resort but a condition that almost all of us are stuck with at some point or another.

Keep this in mind – when you are someone looking for outside help from someone like a potential manager or an agent you have to remember that you are asking someone for their time. Given that time = money – you are in fact asking someone to invest in you and your company. When you are preparing to approach someone for help of this kind ask yourself “What would make me invest in an artist’s career?” When I ask myself this question I almost always come up with wanting to see that my time and money would be going into a business is already showing signs of life. I would want to see that in spite of or in addition to what my eyes and ears tell me that real consumers are responding to this musician’s material. Generally speaking those artists who have a spark and have a fledgling business are people who didn’t wait on outside help to get those businesses going.

I will let you in on a little insider secret – since the un-bundling of the album EVERYONE is making this up as they go along. There is no hard science to the initial stages of breaking new artists – it is a series of best guesses. Since no one is ever going to care about your career more than you do (at least I hope not) you may as well give it a try for yourself. Even if you fail you will no more about the job and be better qualified to find the right person who compliments your strengths and weaknesses.

There will, of course, be times when you are forced to wait for circumstances to change. It happens to all of us no matter what business we are in but I urge you to find ways of making these periods productive. No matter what major event in your career is looming large – get out and play, meet people and record as much as possible and remember – there is never going to be a perfect time to start that next phase of your career. Something will always be in your way if you let it.

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The New Music Seminar- February 14-16th

 Are you looking to get signed as an artist? Come see the Presidents of the Indies and Major Labels explain how! Are you looking to make more money as an artist, manager, label or agent? See the 22 18-minute presentations from the CEOs of the top companies explain how! Visit one on one with 24 mentors at the NMS Mentoring Sessions or the Songwriting, Voice and Producer’ Workshops, and find for your next business partner. Then network with over 80 of the top CEO’s and others speaking over 3 nights and 2 days at the New Music Seminar in Los Angeles February 14-16.



For the complete schedule go to www.NewMusicSeminar.com. Register and get a special 2 for 1 discount by entering NMSLASE2322 when you select the Partner option on the registration page. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to take your career the next level.

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