Myspace Artist of the Month December

Yes I know – I missed September > November. I’ve been busy recording a demo for a vocalist i’m working with what can I say. Keep an eye out for www.taranaval.com coming soon.

In the meantime, check out Penny Hartgerink

http://www.myspace.com/pennyhartgerink

I had the great fortune of sitting in on some of the recording sessions, and I can tell you – she is incredibly talented and her music is as genuine and honest as it sounds. If you have the chance to see her live [she's from Sydney], don’t pass it up. One to definately watch, some very creative motivated people are working with her.

The Song Doctor

Something I recently found -

How The Song Doctor Works

It’s simple. The artist visits our website, puts through their payment, uploads their song, and within 4 weeks they receive an evaluation sheet, (in pdf format), via email. This sheet provides comprehensive feedback pertaining to the song from an A&R perspective.

The form will inform the artist honestly – and in detail – what’s right with their song and what’s wrong with it. The evaluation will cover every aspect of the song; its arrangement, sound, lyrics, melodies, instrumentation and much, much more. It’ll explain how to turn (if possible) the tune into a credible, crossover radio hit. This is whathe does best.

However, as well as providing valuable feedback for up-and-coming songwriters, the service also allows those writers to have their work heard by an Australian music industry heavyweight. Who knows, this could be their big break?

Normal cost each song $300.00 + GST
APRA members discount $250.00 + GST.

www.TheAandRDepartment.com.

Sounds interesting, don’t know how much value to put on the review – but it could be a good way to get a educated opinion on your music.