SS INDUSTRY Certificate Topic

Action Plan: Basic strategy

By TalentCollege / May 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Action Plan: Basic strategy

Watch the video referenced in this section of Simon Sinek talking about ‘Millenials’ and the Psychological effects of Social Media. Journal: What did this say to you about you? How might this information impact your contribution to the music industry? Build a checklist of the strategy steps outlined in this section. Purchase a copy of,…

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Action plan: Accounting & invoicing

By TalentCollege / May 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Action plan: Accounting & invoicing

Take time to explore all the financial apps mentioned in this section. Choose what you feel is suitable for your use and become very familiar with how it works as a repeatable process to achieve everything you need it to do. Send a bogus invoice to a friend (warn him/her first) and process it as…

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Action plan: Social media

By TalentCollege / May 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Action plan: Social media

Explore specific social media information from the ‘trendjackers’ and ‘digital marketing institute’ web references in this section. Choose 2-4 social media platforms that you think will be appropriate for building your brand and connecting with your audience. Find someone experienced in using social media for building brand and connection. Ask them to view your content…

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Action plan: Dealing with clients

By TalentCollege / May 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Action plan: Dealing with clients

Scenario You’ve arrived to perform at a city restaurant gig. You are flustered because despite looking up the exact route a few days ago, you encountered unexpected road works because of a burst water main. You have had to park your car further away than anticipated and so you’re already feeling exhausted after making several…

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Action plan: Live equipment: The basics

By TalentCollege / May 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Action plan: Live equipment: The basics

Use the information from “The Pro Audio Files’ by Brad Pack references in this section to draw up a visual diagram of the connections and pathways to and from the mixing engineer.

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Action plan: Dealing with Booking Agents & getting paid gigs

By TalentCollege / May 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Action plan: Dealing with Booking Agents & getting paid gigs

Research and list the top level, medium level and small level booking agents within the local, state and national arenas.

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Action plan: Crowdfunding

By TalentCollege / May 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Action plan: Crowdfunding

What is your personal philosophy of crowd-funding? Assess how your philosophy might assist and/or hinder the process of setting up a crowd funding project. Research the different crowd-funding platforms and make notes on helpful hints.

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Action plan: Marketing yourself effectively

By TalentCollege / May 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Action plan: Marketing yourself effectively

Complete the task set out in this topic information by writing 10-15 things you can do to grow your fanbase and build your brand. Set out the list in order of priority and then set a timeline for your goals to be completed. Include research from the web sites given. Build a collaborative team to…

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Action plan: Building performance sets for events

By TalentCollege / May 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Action plan: Building performance sets for events

This task involves reflecting over a live performance which you have either attended recently or you plan to attend. As a member of the audience, take particular note of the set dynamics of energy and audience interaction and the final ‘gift.’ Write up your observations and gather comments from other friends who attended.

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Action plan: Improvisation

By TalentCollege / May 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Action plan: Improvisation

On your own and in your own space, using your preferred instrument (if you have one) create an improvised ‘song’ using just the words, “………….(insert the name of someone you know) has the best laugh I’ve ever heard!” Relax and have fun with improvising in as many ways as you can.  In a group, do…

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