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Tag Archives: songwriters

How to setup a MIDI drum click track in Reaper

Posted on March 2, 2020March 4, 2020 by Matthew Moran

I’ve been giving workshops on Reaper (my DAW of choice) and providing some one-on-one training, over the past year or so. In this video, I show how to setup a MIDI drum click track using the GTG Synths MIDI Drum […]

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About confidence for songwriters, performers, artists and others

About Confidence: Feedback, Preparation, & Performing

Posted on November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 by Matthew Moran

I’m Confident That’s what people tell me anyway. I’ve got them all fooled! 😉  The truth is, I am confident in certain, very noticeable, areas – performing live (at times), speaking in public, running meetings, meeting with clients, and writing […]

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songwriter communities in los angeles

FAR-West Conference and Songwriters in Los Angeles

Posted on October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 by Matthew Moran

FAR-West Conference 2018 This weekend I will be attending the FAR-West conference in Woodland Hills, CA. A couple two or three hundred musicians, songwriters, venue owners, promoters, etc. While Folk music figures prominently, Folk is/has, like most musical genres, experienced […]

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Songwriters, the New Music Business, and Myths Musicians Believe

Posted on December 5, 2014October 12, 2015 by Matthew Moran

Abstract: Should venues be paying you for your talent? Are they taking advantage of you when they ask you to play for exposure? Maybe… but maybe not. At least give these ideas some thought. Image: Mickey Yeh  (yes, it’s me.. […]

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Speeding into 2011–performances and recording.

Posted on November 8, 2010September 19, 2012 by Matthew Moran

My “Start of November 2010” newsletter.

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Palmdale, Simi Valley, and beyond

Posted on October 5, 2010September 19, 2012 by Matthew Moran

The latest newsletter is out. It includes: Upcoming shows at Butler’s Coffee in Palmdale, CA and with the band at Yankee Doodle’s in Simi Valley, CA. My latest musical obsession – Paul Thorn. And FREE CD update.

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The economics of FREE music

Posted on August 18, 2010September 19, 2012 by Matthew Moran

Premise: Music is Cheap! Fans are Priceless! A couple of days ago I spoke for the LA Chapter of Songsalive! The topic was technology and strategies to treat your music business more like a business. During the workshops, a lot […]

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Tour News plus a few videos

Posted on July 6, 2010September 19, 2012 by Matthew Moran

The latest newsletter: http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/email/newsletter/1410384995 In it I announce tour dates and workshops for The Songwriter & Social Media Tour, plus a video to an old song, redone, Wait For Me. I’ve included the YouTube videos to that song and 2 […]

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Touring – Music, Social Media & Business Workshops, Hosts, and Sponsors

Posted on June 22, 2010September 19, 2012 by Matthew Moran

I am excited to announce the first dates for The Songwriter & Social Media Tour. I’ll be traveling through various cities both performing music and providing workshops on various technologies and strategies for musicians who wish to both organize and […]

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Blog entries

  • New Song: Baby Girl – written for my daughter March 29, 2021
  • Tour Planning Google Sheet for songwriters and bands March 16, 2021
  • YouTube Upgraded My Channel to an Official Artists Channel February 9, 2021
  • New Song: Call On It Now February 1, 2021
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