Monthly Archives: May 2012

SPARS Blog with J. Michael Dolan | Don’t Think

By Paul Christensen, on May 10, 2012

Excerpted from J. Michael Dolan’s Blogs & Stories | for Artists and Entrepreneurs… WHAT ARE U SO AFRAID OF? (Read time 0:57) FEAR is the most crippling malady for all artists & entrepreneurs. It hastens doubt, prevents change, stalls growth, clouds choices, … Continue reading →

Industry Pro Mark Spiwak, Manager of SPARS member West LA Music, passes

By Paul Christensen, on May 10, 2012

Long time music icon, Mark Spiwak died May 5, 2012 from a pulmonary embolism while recuperating at the hospital from kidney surgery. Mark began his career in the retail music products industry at West LA Music in 1978, where he … Continue reading →

Industry Intel: Recording Engineer Salaries (By Industry and Region)

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on May 10, 2012

Find out where the audio jobs are today – and how much they pay. Continue reading →

SPARS member Airshow to host Bluegrass Open House and Jam

By Paul Christensen, on May 3, 2012

This Sunday – Bluegrass Open House and Jam Airshow Takoma Park is hosting a Bluegrass Open House and Jam this Sunday, May 6th from 1-5 p.m. Meet our Senior Mastering Engineer from Nashville, Randy LeRoy. Also in attendance will be our Chief … Continue reading →

News from SPARS member Prairie Sun Recording

By Paul Christensen, on May 2, 2012

Prairie Sun Newsletter – Spring 2012 Read More…  Greetings! Greetings from the Farm! This edition of our newsletter may be long, but it is jam-packed with special savings, tales of our recent sessions, and the unveiling of our new live sound … Continue reading →

Music Clout | Tips for promoting You Tube Videos

By Paul Christensen, on May 1, 2012

Tips For Promoting Youtube Music Videos If your band is not already on Youtube, you need to stop reading this and go create an account. For everybody else that already has an account, hopefully you’ve been utilizing it to its maximum effectiveness. … Continue reading →

SPARS member Dallas Audio Post opens new 10,000 Sq. Ft. facility and Dolby Mix Stage

By Paul Christensen, on May 1, 2012

SPARS member Dallas Audio Post has opened its new 10,000 square foot facility located on the Northwest side of 635 and I-35 in the North Dallas area.  Click here for a map and directions. Our world-class facility includes the region’s only Dolby … Continue reading →