December « 2009 « Indie Spirit Magazine

The Top Ten Success Don’ts

the author, Gyasi Govan

A phenominal young man.

When Gyasi was a young teenager, his mother brought him to a professional African drummer and dancer for drumming lessons. At the end of that one lesson, the instructor said to her, “Gyasi needs to play for me in my performance troupe.” So at the [...]

Music Workshops – Learn from one of the Best in the Industry

Attention all Indie Artists and Music Institutions:

Dr. Richard Niles, who has three decades of experience in the major music industry is now sharing his knowledge and expertise through his Professional Music Workshops. Never heard of him? Well, people like Tina Turner, Pat Methany, Denise Williams, Mariah Carey (and the list [...]

Signed – Gary Ramsey
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Felicious!
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Camille Thurman – The Geologist Artist
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Artistic African American Voices – I for Color
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Overnight Millionaires
One thing that this wave of independent artists has done is create overnight millionaires all over the place. There are hundreds of indie music marketing, promotion and music sites on the… »

The Top Ten Success Don’ts

Music Workshops – Learn from one of the Best in the Industry

THE INDIE SPIRITS

Signed – Gary Ramsey

Felicious!

Camille Thurman – The Geologist Artist

Artistic African American Voices – I for Color

Overnight Millionaires