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Making the Scene - Nashville: How to Live, Network, and Succeed in Music City
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ISBN-13: | 9781480302471 |
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Publisher: | Hal Leonard |
Publication date: | 09/01/2012 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 266 |
File size: | 10 MB |
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction 1
Preparation Meets Opportunity 2
The Nitty-Gritty 3
Chapter 1 Welcome to Nashville 5
A Personal Journey 5
Finding Your Way 8
Chapter 2 Nashville: A Brief History 11
The Beginnings 11
Music for the Masses 14
The Birth of Country Music 14
WSM 650 AM-"The Air Castle of the South" 16
The Grand Ole Opry-The Longest-Running Radio Program in American History 17
The Ryman Auditorium-"The Mother Church of Country Music" 19
Will the Circle Be Unbroken? 20
Making the Scene-Nashville Listening List 21
Country Music History Timeline, 1892-1984 22
Interview: Sheree Spoltore, Vice President, Membership Services, NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) 24
Chapter 3 Settling In 31
Resources for Making Your Move 32
Getting Here and Around 33
Airport 33
Shuttles from the Airport 33
Hotels 34
Car Rental 35
Word on the Street with Nashville Songwriter Julie Forester 37
Public Transportation 38
Taxi Services 38
Buses 38
Finding a Place to Live 39
Rentals 40
Resources 40
Best Neighborhoods for Musicians in Nashville 42
Downtown 42
East Nashville 43
Word on the Street with Nashville Songwriter Ryan Michaels 44
Hillsboro Village/West End/Music Row 46
Germantown 47
Berry Hill 48
Sylvan Park 48
Green Hills 49
Buying a House 50
Utilities 51
Recycling 51
Internet and Cable 52
Local Banks 52
Furniture 53
Interview: Tim Fink, Vice President, Writer Relations, SESAC 55
Mattress/Futon Stores 59
Mega-Marts 60
Discount Stores 60
Flea Market 62
Malls 62
Electronics/Appliances 63
Interview: Jeff King, Guitarist for Reba McEntire 65
Buying a Car 68
DMV Plates and Emissions Test 69
Finding a Job 71
Personal Appearance 72
Hair Salons 72
Spas 74
Interview: Julie Roberts, Nashville Recording Artist 74
Tattoos 78
Clothes 79
Men's Clothes 80
Women's Clothes 81
Jeans 83
Shoes for Women 84
Interview: Kirsti Manna, Songwriter and Owner of Songwriter Girl 85
Health 87
Gyms 87
Yoga 89
Medical/Health Insurance 89
Family and Personal Help Services 91
Day Care 91
Helpline 92
Food Shopping 92
Specialty/Organic Produce 93
Grocery Stores 95
Spirits 96
Pets 97
Pet Care Boutiques 99
Nashville Parks 100
Nashville Festivals 101
Bookstores 102
Art Supplies 104
Museums 104
Interview: Bradley Collins, Director, Writer-Publisher Relations, BMI 105
Chapter 4 Nashville Skyline 111
Nashville Skyline 111
Coffee Bars 113
Breakfast 116
Word on the Street with Nashville Songwriter Amber Hayes 119
Lunch 122
Meat and 3 126
Interview: Robert Ellis Orrall, Songwriting Craft 128
Cheap Eats 133
Dinner 138
Vegetarian/Vegan 142
Late-Night Eats 143
Bars 144
Nightclubs 149
Karaoke 150
Interview: Mark Lonsway, Audio Engineer, Singer-Songwriter 151
Chapter 5 Gigging Out: Open Mic/Writers' Nights 155
Playing Out 155
Interview: Debi Champion, Nashville's Leading Open Mic/Writers' Night Host 157
Debi's Tips: Making the Most of an Open Mic/Writers' Night 162
Why You Should Play and Attend an Open Mc/Writers' Night 162
Open Mic/Writers' Night Venues 163
Live Music Venues 167
Honky-Tonk, Country, Bluegrass 168
Rock/Indie Rock 170
Printers Alley 173
Interview: Joe Limardi, Program Director, WSM 650 AM 174
Jazz 179
Classical 180
Nashville Social Networking 180
Interview: Amy Kurland, Founder, Bluebird Cafe 180
Chapter 6 Musicians' Corner 185
Succeed 186
PROs (Performance Rights Organizations) 187
Music Publishing 101 191
Interview: Mark Weiss, Director of Business Affairs, Ten Ten Music Group 192
Top Music Publishing Terms Every Musician Should Know 199
Publishing Deal 200
Mechanical Rights or Mechanical Royalties 200
Statutory Mechanical Royalty Rate 200
Synchronization Rights, or "Sync Rights" 200
Performance Rights 200
Co-publishing Deal 201
Master 201
All In 201
Advance 201
Transfer of Assignment 201
Most-Favored Nation Basis 201
Exclusive Agreement 202
Single-Song Agreement 202
Perpetuity 202
Life of Copyright 202
Public Domain 202
Song and Music Publishers in Nashville 203
Music Education 205
Interview: Dr. Don Cusic, Professor of Music Business, Belmont University 207
Recording Studios 212
Talent Agencies 215
Record Labels in Nashville 216
CD/DVD Duplication 219
Music Instrument Stores 220
Gear Rental and Rehearsal Space 223
Record Stores 224
Interview: Ralph Murphy, Vice President, International and Domestic Membership, ASCAP 227
Music Festivals 233
Radio Programs for Musicians 238
Radio Stations 239
Country Music TV Stations 240
Music Magazines 241
Chapter 7 Road Trips 243
Land Between the Lakes 244
Bluegrass Underground at the Volcano Room 246
Natchez Trace 248
Radnor Lake 249
A Day Trip on the General Jackson 251
Chapter 8 Nashville Breakdown: A Review 253
Live 254
Network 255
Succeed 256
Make Your Scene 257
Bibliography 259
Index 261