Let's Not Pay Quality Teachers

I was totally amazed recently to find that some of our most
prestigious college prep schools in this country just do not
want to pay decent salaries to incoming quality teachers.
Their illustrious websites boast an outstanding education
for students while never revealing the meager stipends
they are willing to pay their newly hired staff members.
If your student feels they excel in a certain area but you
notice your $30,000 yr tuition doesn't provide the same
faculty from year to year you may want to question the
school. Why can't they keep the passionate teachers who
make a difference in a student's life & future? Could it be
a living wage? It's something teachers need!

401K Loans -Just Do it!

I can not believe the 'stupid' financial tips out there.
Think twice if you want to tap your 401k for a loan.
The 'experts' always say 'Don't do it' 'You'll be double
taxed' 'You'll lose your compounding interest'
Yes to all of these but what about these options:
It's YOUR money.
What better place to borrow quickly? The bank 'Of Me'
I call it. If you borrow from a bank or loan company what
kind of money do you pay with -your taxed income? Who
gets the interest? The bank or loan company.
401k loan who gets the interest? You do -you payback the Bank of Me!
You don't usually have to wait a long time to be approved with
your 401k and can select your own payments.
In many cases a short term loan from your 401k should not
make you feel all guilty. Do so if you want.

Indie Musician Guide Part I

In the new world of the independent musician there needs to be
some type of formula to get your music to the masses. Once you
are making 'good' music what will set you apart? What will turn
your passion for music into a money generating career?
From time to time I will add to this formula by giving you book
titles, websites, artists to check out plus work assignments that
may be daily, weekly or less often.

First, in this day and age unless you already generate enough
money through club dates, cd sales, online download sales &
other merchandising then you need to keep your day job.
If you already make a good living I may be able to provide
some ideas to strengthen your cash flow.

Start your journey by signing up for Ariel Hyatt's Band letter and
checking out her video interviews and if you can find the cash her
Web 2.0 Marketing Course will set your career on the right path.
She has a YouTube series that can give you valuable info at no cost!
http://arielpublicity.com/

My next mentor to follow in your journey is Bob Baker. His Guerrilla
Music Marketing is a must for your reading. He also has newsletters
and web insight.
http://www.bob-baker.com/buzz/

Always check 'used books' on Amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com when
purchasing 'Indie Musician' books.

Another great book of invaluable info is Martin Atkins -'Tour Smart'
http://tstouring.com/

Those sources are a start to getting your career jumpstarted.

Next time I will give you some stats on the great internet sites to get
your music played 'free' and worldwide.
If you want to preview my next tips on the industry just look at these
sites:
altsounds.com
reverbnation.com
imradio.com
playlist.com
taxi.com
If you are already familiar with these sites you are ahead of many others.