Music Think Tank - Commentshttp://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/en-GBSquarespace Site Server v4.1.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Mojo Bone comments on From Exposure to Conversion "How to Create a Real Fan" - Part 2Mojo BoneSat, 19 Jul 2008 20:32:13 +0000http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/from-exposure-to-conversion-how-to-create-a-real-fan-part-2.html#comments207938:2035857:comment/1635889I applaud the effort to provide ways to measure the success of our promotional efforts, but I still side with Mr. Tunes. The trick as I see it, is to maintain accessibility while retaining a little mystery. As someone else pointed out, it is a courtship of sorts that we're discussing.

]]>marcusR comments on How To Get From Full Time Day Job To Full Time Musician - Meet John TaglierimarcusRFri, 18 Jul 2008 17:14:22 +0000http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-get-from-full-time-day-job-to-full-time-musician-meet.html#comments207938:2035857:comment/1627466True. I regretted is as soon as I posted it. His being a full-time musician is clearly more than I can say for myself. I extend my apologies to the site as well as to John who clearly has made a great deal of people happy with his music. well done.

]]>whyismarcusbitter comments on How To Get From Full Time Day Job To Full Time Musician - Meet John TaglieriwhyismarcusbitterFri, 18 Jul 2008 13:07:54 +0000http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-get-from-full-time-day-job-to-full-time-musician-meet.html#comments207938:2035857:comment/1626938Marcus, what is the need to (anonymously) post something negative about someone who is earning a full time living as a musician and is helping others to learn how to do the same? Do you feel better about yourself now? Whether you like John's music or not is simply a matter of your opinion, and that's fine, you are entitled to it. But, I fail to see the need to slam both his music and appearance, or how your post added any value at all to the discussion here.

]]>marcusR comments on How To Get From Full Time Day Job To Full Time Musician - Meet John TaglierimarcusRTue, 15 Jul 2008 19:56:57 +0000http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-get-from-full-time-day-job-to-full-time-musician-meet.html#comments207938:2035857:comment/1619578Clearly Mr. Taglieri has spent much more time becoming a "full-time musician" than a good one. I can safely put my hand on my ass and say that's the worst music I've heard this year. And the ball bearing necklace? Do they still make those?

]]>schmaltz comments on How To Get From Full Time Day Job To Full Time Musician - Meet John TaglierischmaltzTue, 15 Jul 2008 19:54:45 +0000http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-get-from-full-time-day-job-to-full-time-musician-meet.html#comments207938:2035857:comment/1619570What are some simple, applicable (I stress applicable) tasks I can daily perform on Social Networking Sites (Myspace, Last fm, facebook, virb) to garner interest?
What about making a personal connection via these sites...How do I do that?

]]>Gavroche comments on How To Get From Full Time Day Job To Full Time Musician - Meet John TaglieriGavrocheTue, 15 Jul 2008 17:04:39 +0000http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-get-from-full-time-day-job-to-full-time-musician-meet.html#comments207938:2035857:comment/1619229Great post! The key here is to create multiple income streams, although the ones listed above aren't exactly the ones I would focus on. I would really try to push licensing of music, since there are more licensing opportunities (on and offline) today than ever. Also, sites like audiomicro and istockaudio are a good place to make a little more bread.

]]>Mark comments on How To Get From Full Time Day Job To Full Time Musician - Meet John TaglieriMarkTue, 15 Jul 2008 06:45:51 +0000http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-get-from-full-time-day-job-to-full-time-musician-meet.html#comments207938:2035857:comment/1618394Man. I should tattoo that entire post on my arms as daily inspiration. Kudos to John for breaking his dream down into manageable components, but, at the same time, dreaming big enough to make its accomplishment something genuinely worthwhile.

I've been a long-time academic in the making, who finally gave up my graduate studies to pursue my own music full-time. I'm scared to death and moving back to the States in 6 months to tour a new record, whilst shacking up with my parents. Not glamorous, but I've spent almost 30 years chasing degree after degree (pray, what on earth for?!). It's reading posts like these year after year, that have gradually helped me build the confidence I need in order to give it everything I've got, no excuses, no laziness, no what ifs.

Thanks for your part in that.

-Mark (www.theenrighthouse.com)

]]>Mojo Bone comments on How To Get From Full Time Day Job To Full Time Musician - Meet John TaglieriMojo BoneTue, 15 Jul 2008 05:57:14 +0000http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-get-from-full-time-day-job-to-full-time-musician-meet.html#comments207938:2035857:comment/1618357The info here is pretty good, but the presentation needs work, IMO.I take issue with "calendar; set it and forget it.", for one thing.Who's going to flog your schedule, if not you?

]]>Bruce Warila comments on From Exposure to Conversion "How to Create a Real Fan" - Part 2Bruce WarilaTue, 15 Jul 2008 02:16:58 +0000http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/from-exposure-to-conversion-how-to-create-a-real-fan-part-2.html#comments207938:2035857:comment/1618086
When did this blog become the voice of ReverbNation?

Just a clarification... Jed Carlson is a friend of mine. There's nothing financial going on here. Jed's posts may sound like an advertisement for ReverbNation. However, I believe these are "advertisements" that everyone can learn from..

It not easy to write something meaningful and helpful, that doesn't sound like an ad, when you are wrapped up in building a business that aims to supply something meaningful and helpful to the same audience you are writing for. It's actually an art form. (I have been writing for a year, and only a couple of people figured out that I am a living advertisement..)

Thanks for the posts Jed..

-Bruce

]]>Toby comments on From Exposure to Conversion "How to Create a Real Fan" - Part 2TobyMon, 14 Jul 2008 12:24:47 +0000http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/from-exposure-to-conversion-how-to-create-a-real-fan-part-2.html#comments207938:2035857:comment/1616411Intruiging stuff. This is my first reply here:

Your ideas are sound as houses, and reading the article sparks many ideas on what having a fan actually entails. Analsying them from a graphical perspective based on factors is intuitive and could be rewarding for a songwriter/artist to see over time and effect his/her graph improve and gain Equity.

However, for all that "excellentness" as my friends Bill and Ted would coin the phrase, I think the idea must be taken as a booster and nothing more. One could easily be carried away much like a MMORPG player who hasnt stepped outside for his/her's free game time, into seeing the factors as an end rather than as a cool but light means.

A great article. All I am saying is if you slide down that golden ladder too far, you may burn your hands. I dont normally converse in metaphors, but thats the way the wind has blown today, ifyaknowwhatimean.

Cheers,
Toby.

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