As a member of MusicOntario, I am a frequent contributor to their periodic newsletter. My past few articles have focused on Credit Cards, and hopefully, I have brought awareness to what can be a rather dim sitch for some. In case you missed them, here’s a recap. Saddled with credit card debt? You’re not alone. […]
Tips to Help You Make the Best of the CMW Aftermath This was my 5th year volunteering with CMW and my 4th as the unofficial ‘cat herder’ for the B2B meetings in International Marketplace with Kathy Hahn during the Music Summit. It was 4 long days, and I met tons of very cool people, […]
I had no idea how awesome the Toronto Reference Library (TRL) has become! The last time I stepped foot in there was back in my University days to cram for exams in the study cubbies. In April, 2018, I attended a Music Tech Meetup at the library hosted by Alan Cross, and was totally […]
In my adventures of attending music seminars and volunteering at Canadian Music Week, I meet a lot of powerful and interesting people in the music industry. Most of them are more than happy to share some of their experiences, and discuss what they feel made them and the artists they represent successful, and maybe some […]
My Shakespearian play on words doesn’t do ALAS “justice”, but as an artist, you may one day need their services. ALAS stands for Artists’ Legal Advice Services, a not-for-profit service that has been providing free summary legal advice to artists, actors, musicians, performers, writers and filmmakers for almost 30 years. ALAS assists with legal issues, […]
Having trouble getting credit due to your credit score? Here’s some tips. Make your minimum (or more) payments on time. Don’t skip payments. Call lender if you think you’ll have trouble. Credit card offering you a low rate if you transfer? That’s “new credit” and it will drop your credit score. Keep an old no […]
Alanis Morissette’s breakout album Jagged Little Pill, is one of those awesome albums that stands the test of time. Ironic as it may seem, many of the song titles relate to what happened to her. Songs like You Otta Know, Hand in Pocket, Ironic (oops, already said that one), Right Through You, and You Learn. […]
Nothing left at the end of the month? Look at your pants. Are there holes in the pockets? If not, look at your spending habits. For example, are you a coffee snob? Do you really need that Grande Mocha Frappuccino every day? Cut your consumption to two times a week and that could save you […]
The Aristocats has always been my favourite childhood movie. Why am I telling you this? Because “when playing Jazz you always have a welcome mat…” In May 2017, I was at the Jazz Bistro attending a Tune Up Toronto event co- presented by MusicOntario, TD and JAZZ.FM91. The day was filled with expert industry panelists […]
Dreaming of getting your own customized motorhome to go on tour across the country? Unless you have the cash to lay down, you will likely have to borrow from the bank, and you will need to know the 4 C’s of credit. I’m using a motorhome as an example, but the same principals apply to […]
