Assignments

= Online Assignments for CaLM Fall 2009 =

Blog

 * Create an account at [|blogger.com]
 * Follow the simple steps to create your blog
 * Customize and personalize your blog
 * IMPORTANT : Include links to useful and interesting sites within each blog entry (separates a blog from a journal)
 * Post blog entries, according to dates and topics listed in the syllabus and announced in advance throughout the semester
 * Blog entry #1: Reflections on Dave Stanoch or Sean McPherson-- **DUE 9/21**
 * Blog entry #2: Reflections on Johnny Bunko and Art & Fear readings. In what ways do you agree or disagree with the authors' perspectives on creating a professional life as a musician? Are there any ideas from these sources that you will continue to use? **DUE 10/8**
 * Blog entry #3: Reflections on Travis Schilling or Dave Stanoch-- **DUE 10/12**
 * Blog entry #4: Reflections on guest speaker //Ron Sobel//. How does Ron's perspective as an LA entertainment attorney connect with your assumptions about the industry? **DUE 10/19**
 * Blog entry #5: Reflections on guest speaker Dessa Darling. How does Dessa approach and balance the artistic and business sides of her professional life? **DUE 11/9**
 * Blog entry # 6: The Skeptics--Brian Casey and Danny Burke

Twitter! DUE October 1, 2009

 * Set up a [|Twitter] account
 * 'Follow' everyone in both CaLM sections, the instructor, McNallySmith, MSCMLibrary, ArtistsHouse, and one or more musicians of your choice.
 * Post at least four (4) Tweets before **December 1** . Include links to sites useful and relevant to music careers.
 * At least one tweet should comment on Twitter's potential role for musicians.
 * Here's a [|slideshow] about Twitter
 * [|Musicians on Twitter] : 100 Artists that Twitter

EPK--Electronic Press Kit DUE October 15, 2009 (EPK contest will follow!)

 * Choose an appropriate site for your EPK, considering your current needs
 * Suggested sites include MySpace, Facebook, and SonicBids
 * Upload the following to your EPK
 * your bio
 * (your band's bio, if applicable)
 * 1 to 3 audio files of you or your band
 * at least one photo of you or your band

** Hot Sites-Shared **

 * Upload a minimum of five of your favorite music sites to the "Hot Sites-Shared" Wiki page (no duplicates).
 * Be sure to link them.
 * **DUE no later than December 1, 2009**