Gorilla Music Newsletters
Why T-Shirts Can Do More For Your Band Than A Giant Billboard. Hi everyone, Groups constantly ask me what I think are the best ways to promote their group. The truth is I don’t believe that it’s possible to successfully promote an unknown local band. I believe the only way to grow a local group’s…
How to Get into the Studio and Record Your First Record Hi everyone, This week, we’re going to look at some strategies for getting into a recording studio to record your music. Being in a band, obviously your music is one of your highest priorities, and when you’re first getting started, it’s extremely important to…
Catapult Events for Local Bands Hi, I know what you’re thinking, and no, catapult events don’t involve your band using any type of medieval weaponry at any of your shows. Catapult events are types of shows that local bands can play to try to boost their reputation in their local music scene. This week’s newsletter…
The Importance of Doing Legwork Hi, When you’re in a band a lot of work goes into putting on every single performance, from the minute you’re booked until even after you’ve actually played. As the title suggests, Anthony will give some suggestions on how to promote yourselves before a gig, and how important it can…
Making Your Ego Work For You Hi, Working and performing in the music industry isn’t always an easy thing, and sometimes that can be due to poor relationships with promoters, venues, or even fellow musicians. Anthony, one of our booking agents, is going to talk a little bit about how some of these problems can…
Hi, Have you ever heard the story of how some famous band wrote their biggest hit in like five minutes? In today’s newsletter, we will explore this phenomenon, and I will offer you an explanation for this occurrence. More importantly, I can show you how to write your best song in five minutes. We…
Hi, There are a lot of aspects to the music business, but one aspect is more important than all the others combined. This week, we will discuss that aspect of the music business. We hope you enjoy this issue of the Gorilla Newsletter. Cheers, John Michalak Author of “The 5 Steps to Becoming the…
Hi, Yesterday, I was on the phone with guy who was having trouble with a few members of his group. He was fully committed to writing, rehearsing, and promoting his group, but some of the other guys seemed less enthusiastic. This call reminded me of a group that I used to play with and I…
Hi, Have you ever gone to rehearsal, wrote a great song, left satisfied, only to return a few days later and realize that half the band can’t remember the song you just wrote two days ago? In this newsletter we will discuss a technique I call the dual tape recorder method which can help your…
Hi, Last week we discussed how to book your shows. This week we’re going to talk about energizing them. I am talking about light shows, one of my favorite subjects to discuss. In this newsletter, we will address a few of the ways that a light show can help you to dramatically improve your shows.…