How to book House Concerts – roll your own

June 29, 2010 in Music, songwriting

I remember when I first read about house concerts. I did a quick search on YouTube and found Kevin Montgomery. Kevin does the “50 States in 50 Days Tour.” 
I reached out to him to find out how he got into the house concert circuit. His answer surprised me a bit at the time but upon reflection and with personal experience, I see his wisdom.

what is a house concert?
free house concert
how-to guide

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Touring – Music, Social Media & Business Workshops, Hosts, and Sponsors

June 22, 2010 in Music, Music Business, Press, social media, songwriting

I am excited to announce the first dates for The Songwriter & Social Media Tour.

I’ll be traveling through various cities both performing music and providing workshops on various technologies and strategies for musicians who wish to both organize and promote their music business.

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Couple songs with my band

June 14, 2010 in Music, songwriting

Here are a couple songs on video from our recent gig at the Simi Valley Town Center Farmer’s Market.

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Behind the Song: American Dream by Matthew Moran

May 23, 2010 in Music, songwriting

American Dream lyrics and music by Songwriter Matt Moran “From East Coast to West, through the soul of the heartland, though I’m in pursuit I know it’s chasing me.”
I wrote the first verse of this song (not the above verse) sometime in 2002 or 2003. The verse would pop up in my head from time to time with a nagging, “you oughtta work on this.”

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Songwriter and Social Media updates

April 3, 2010 in Music Business, social media, songwriting

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Many of you know I’ve been doing a lot of work with other performers and musicians teaching them how to use various technologies, websites, and online strategies to run and organize their music business.

I used to post that information here. However, to better organize that information, and keep it separate from my activity as a songwriter and performer, I’m moving that content

and activity to TheSongwriterOnline.com

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Matt Moran @ Songsalive! Showcase San Francisco

March 29, 2010 in songwriting

Thursday, April 1st, 2010 – 7PM @ Velo Rouge Cafe, San Francisco  (map)

Songsalive! San Francisco Showcase

If you are in/around San Francisco or no someone who is, come on out!!!

Songwriter Matt Moran

Matthew Moran – Sounds Like Life Newsletter – April 2010

March 29, 2010 in Music, songwriting

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The latest newsletter was emailed this morning. You can read it by clicking the image to the left.

Contains:

Check it out!

New song, Still Gone – songwriter Matthew Moran

March 16, 2010 in Music, songwriting

A very rough version of a brand new song, Still Gone. I am still working on the vocals and the cadence.

Anyone who has been through a relationship gone wrong will probably relate.

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March newsletter and new music

March 10, 2010 in Music, songwriting

The latest newsletter was sent today. Click the image to the right to get view it.
In it I discuss my current focus – which has not been lining up gigs but putting a band together and the sundries of life.
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I also showcase a new song, “Running”. See below.

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New Digital Music Downloads

March 1, 2010 in Music, social media, songwriting

I’ve wanted to provide digital downloads directly from my website and now I am.

If you come out to see my play and purchase a t-shirt, or if you purchase a t-shirt on my website you will be provided a postcard with a digital download code.

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