So I found Memphis Music Foundation located at 431 South Main because I was trying to find a field trip to take my kids on this summer that incorporated the Arts in some aspect. I knew that the city had some form of support organization for musicians so I hit that good "Google" and there it was. I checked out the web site http://www.memphismeansmusic.com/ and I was immediately taken to the organization.
I met with Issac, one of the Program Assistants/engineers. Funny thing is I went to see if they could create a workshop for my kids, but about 10 minutes into our meeting, my mind was on what they could do for my professional career. Memphis Music Foundation helps members "break into the industry". All you have to do is join via their website free of charge. They teach you how to record, they teach you how to write legal documents, they teach proper DJ techniques, they teach you how to use ProTools, they teach you how to write contracts, they teach you lighting, they have computers at your disposal and a fully equiped studio......any and every aspect of the music industry there is, they can teach you how to conquer it. If all of that does not entice you, maybe this will...all of their services are FREE of charge to members!
We got to talking about how I'm building my own home studio right now. I want to record children's music and break into the animated movie and sound track industry so I am in the process of creating a demo that I can send out to different Executives and Labels. We talked about interfaces, mics, and ProTools. I told him I had the ProTools program but had no idea how to use it. He proceeds to tell me the foundation was holding a ProTools workshop the upcoming Thursday! The Foundation has different workshop about 2x's a week on various programs and other aspects of the industry. It was right up my alley and I was excited to attend.
Memphis Music Foundation also has an Open House every Friday. At these Open Houses, they invite music executives, record labels, musicians, agents, and DJ's local and also from around the country. They also have spot light artist for each Open House. I asked Issac how do you become the spotlight artist. He answered with a simple, "Just be an active member." The process of "getting in" is simple. Labels, executives, and agents contact Memphis Music Foundation first when they are looking for new talent. The program assistants give the names of artist who are active members of the foundation. So if you go to the facilities often, are seeking help on a consistent basis, are attending workshops regularly, you are in! The foundation is here for all the Artist in the city, Free of charge. So I highly suggest anyone interested in music and the industry to go seek out this organization. It will be well worth it!
Signing off...Mz. iC....HOT SPOT #6.......OFFICIAL!!!
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