Learning New Orleans Jazz for Weddings and Parties

Recently I wrote about my experiences learning to play traditional New Orleans Jazz.  Let me add to the story. Back in the mid 1970s I met a group of musicians who’d been entertaining party-goers all their lives.  The Preservation Hall Jazz Band.  As they saw it, their misson was to help “the good times roll”, […]

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Celebrations — Wedding, Party, or Should We Select Other Milestone Events?

I’m involved in celebrations — wedding or some kind of wonderful party — nearly every day.   It’s how I make a living, whether by helping people plan their music or by having my band create the perfect mood for the festivities. Working in the midst of happy people is great fun, and pleasing them is […]

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A Tip for Using a Blog Editorial Calendar

Do you blog?  Use a Blog Editorial Calendar?  Experts recommend that successful blogs contain great content and post consistently.  The first quality is largely up to you, but a few simple tools can help you with the second.  Let me recommend one I’m starting to use. First let me say that I’m no blogging guru, […]

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Fun Wedding Music and Party Music

Fun wedding music makes the celebration memorable.  Since 1975, my job has been providing music to help people have fun at their weddings and parties.  Nearly always, these events are successful when everyone enjoys the fun wedding music. Here we are, sharing a jolly moment with a recent party-goer. Speaking of fun, today is April […]

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Planning Wedding Music and Daydreaming

Planning wedding music is half of how I make a living.  Planning party music, too. The other half is performing that music, and entertaining everyone at their celebrations. I can’t decide which I enjoy more — planning wedding music or performing it.  Probably performing, but it’s close. Here we are above, taking a relaxing break […]

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Work Habits and Marketing for Weddings and Parties

Work habits can trap us if we’re lazy.  Saying “Well, that’s another one down,” can seduce us. Of course relying on a few good work habits can streamline our efforts, but we’re wrong to feel productive if we pursue easy tasks, instead of important goals. Our first responsibility is to focus on what’s important.  Not on what’s […]

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Social Media Networks and Marketing for Weddings and Parties

Social media networks influence marketing more and more every day, and I’m scrambling aboard. Some background.  Three things:  First, no matter what product or service people offer, if they’re in business, they have to keep their fans and potential clients interested.  That’s the job of marketing. Second, it’s been said that EVERYONE is a salesman. […]

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I Practice Music for Weddings and Parties

I practice music, like some people practice law or medicine.  It’s my career. I also practice music, in the sense of rehearsing to polish my skills.  I began at the age of 9, and probably earlier — who knows?  Kids sing, don’t they? Recently I blogged about gaining professional experience from practicing, and my friend […]

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What Makes Professional Experience Valuable for Wedding and Party Music?

Several years ago I blogged “Experience always counts.  Ask a pro”.  I still believe that whatever we require, the fine hand of someone with professional experience will serve us well. How does someone develop professional experience?  In my opinion, lengthy practice is essential.  Practice what?  Situations constructed to help us learn what we desire.  Sometimes […]

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Wedding Reception Music and Party Music Tips

Every day I post tips for planning wedding reception music and party music. I’ve been posting these tips on social media since 2008.  You can find them on my Facebook fan page and profile, as well as on my Google +, LinkedIn, and Twitter pages. When it comes to their wedding reception music, every bride and groom […]

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