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		<title>CMC in Gapers Block</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On March 04, 2010 Gapers Block published an informative story about the Chicago Music Commission and its Musicians At Work Forums titled Mixing Sounds: The Chicago Music Commission. It includes quotes from musicians attending the February Forum, CMC Board Members Bruce Iglauer and Jim Goodrich and an interview with Executive Director Paul Natkin.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/cmc-in-gapers-block/</link>
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		<title>Jim Donio Interview &#8211; NARM</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded 2 March 2010 Recently the CMC had a chance to speak with Jim Donio, President of NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers), which has an upcoming Crash Course and Convention in Chicago May 14 &#8211; 17.  Among the topics discussed: A Brief history of NARM When NARM started How the music industry landscape has changed in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/jim-donio-interview-narm/</link>
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		<title>Stand out in a Digital World</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded Monday,  November 16,  2009 We discussed using Social Media to build fan relationships. Developing a strategy that helps you choose how to use the available services and networks. Getting the most for your effort in growing and maintaining your fan base. Setting expectations and converting those relationships into real-time results. Moderator: Jim Goodrich &#8211; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/stand-out-in-a-digital-world/</link>
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		<title>Setting up your music business</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded Monday,  October 19, 2009 We discussed  the legal and business decisions you have to make when setting up a business. These included choice of business entity, partnership agreements, ownership of equipment and songs, and record keeping necessary to help make your business life easier! Moderator: Marci A. Rolnik &#8211; Legal Director Lawyers for the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/setting-up-your-music-business-2/</link>
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		<title>What do you do after you get the gig?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded Monday, September 28, 2009 We explore the process of putting together a show- Advancing the show Preparing equipment and set list Merchandise and mailing list materials How to deal with the venue How to do a soundcheck Moderator: Paul Natkin Chicago Music Commission Panel: Jesse Ewan FOH Engineer / Head of Production  Double Door [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/what-do-you-do-after-you-get-the-gig/</link>
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		<title>A Discussion on How to get Press</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded Monday, May 4, 2009 A discussion of how the relationship between musician and press works. We will explore the best ways of approaching press &#8211; what to send and how to send it. The discussion also extends to how to set up a press kit, what should be in it and in what form [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/a-discussion-on-how-to-get-press/</link>
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		<title>Ignoring arts infrastructure</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There is lots of news these days about the arts sector&#8211;music community included&#8211;being hit hard by the economic downturn due to artists failing to make their case with lawmakers, structural budget deficits, lack of policy planning, and a host of other causes.  This post in Gapersblock today makes the straight forward but all-too-often underappreciated point [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/ignoring-arts-infrastructure/</link>
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		<title>Mapping cultural creativity v2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some comments have pointed out that CMC&#8217;s Chicago: Music City report (drafted by the University of Chicago&#8217;s Cultural Policy Center) uses variations on the mapping methodology discussed in our post here (and in the NYTimes piece) it references). That is correct.  If you&#8217;ve had a chance to read that document, you see that identifying and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/a-follow-up-on-mapping-cultural-creativity/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;How utterly we fail at discussing culture in America&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Newsweek recently reported on Wynton Marsalis&#8217; speech to the arts advocate organization Americans for the Arts.   In it, he made his case for the importance of the arts to Americans.  He eloquently spoke of how throughout our history Americans have used &#8220;homegrown arts to make us into one people, to teach us who we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/how-utterly-we-fail-at-discussing-culture-in-america/</link>
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		<title>Mapping cultural creativity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So just where are “cultural hot spots” these days?  The New York Times recently wrote about some researchers who have proposed a “geography of buzz” that identifies and catalogs hot spots according to how often certain cultural events happen in or around them:  film and television screenings, music shows, gallery and theater openings, etc.  While you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/mapping-cultural-creativity/</link>
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		<title>A Discussion on Podcasting and Blogging</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded Monday, March 9, 2009 Music blogs have become influential in terms of breaking new music to casual listeners, other musicians and tastemakers alike. People tune in to these blogs and podcasts largely to be exposed to new bands. Are these blogs and podcasts helpful to musicians in a real, tangible way? Our panel of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/a-discussion-on-podcasting-and-blogging/</link>
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		<title>A Discussion on Licensing Music</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded Monday February 9, 2009 The essentials you need to know if you want to license your music for commercial use. Learn form the experts how music is licensed for movies, television, video games and more. Moderator: Paul Natkin- Chicago Music Commission Panelists: Sean Murphy- Music Publishing101 Tom Leavens – Attorney at law Rich Carle, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/a-discussion-on-licensing-music/</link>
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		<title>A quick look at what Seattle is doing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Continuing our ongoing snapshot look at what other city governments are doing to support their music communities, we now look to Seattle.  Seattle’s been busy on the music front lately.  Primarily through the office of Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, the city has used political action and clear, sustained policy direction to make music a force for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/a-quick-look-at-what-seattle-is-doing-to-support-its-music-community/</link>
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		<title>Moving the conversation forward on the promoter ordinance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In our last post publishing the City’s latest version of the promoter ordinance, we also put up CMC’s statement on that version of the ordinance (all the good stuff on the ordinance is collected at our dedicated promoter ordinance page).  Our statement is in-depth because we take this ordinance very seriously and we take the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/moving-the-conversation-forward-on-the-promoter-ordinance/</link>
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		<title>CMC shares latest version of event promoter ordinance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We at CMC posted on our dedicated event promoter ordinance page what we believe to be the current version of the City of Chicago&#8217;s proposed event promoter ordinance now before the City Council&#8217;s License and Consumer Protection Committee.  We also posted a summary of our concerns with that ordinance as it&#8217;s currently drafted.   We know us [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/cmc-shares-latest-version-of-event-promoter-ordinance/</link>
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		<title>Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger hearings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jim Derogatis at the Chicago Sun Times and Greg Kot at the Chicago Tribune have been doing some really good coverage of the Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger talks now taking place before the US Senate Judiciary Committee&#8217;s Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition and Consumer Rights.  Given the nation-wide market share these two companies have in ticket sales, venue ownership and promotion, these [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/live-nation-ticketmaster-merger-hearings/</link>
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		<title>Taking a look at our competition:  what is Austin doing?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We at CMC think one of the best ways for Chicago’s music community—and our city&#8211;to best improve is by looking outward across the globe and taking a long, honest look at how we stack up.  CMC’s first stab in this direction was “Chicago:  Music City” that we commissioned the University of Chicago’s Cultural Policy Center [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/taking-a-look-at-our-competition-what-is-austin-doing/</link>
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		<title>Arts funding included in stimulus package</title>
		<description><![CDATA[President Obama is expected to sign the stimulus bill into law tomorrow and begin the flow of federal dollars that will hopefully begin stimulating our economy.  Progress Illinois has a good take on how Illinois will be affected.  The NYTimes recounts how concerned citizens and arts advocates banded together to keep arts funding intact (at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/arts-funding-included-in-stimulus-package/</link>
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		<title>Chicago music is an economic engine that must play a role in Chicago&#8217;s economic recovery</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As the country continues to debate the national stimulus bill and the full Congress moves to vote on it shortly, it is imperative that Chicago&#8217;s music community speaks out about the value of Chicago music to the city&#8217;s economy.  CMC is seeking your help in doing just that. The Mayor and Governor made their priorities [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/chicago-music-is-an-economic-engine-that-must-play-a-role-in-chicagos-economic-recovery/</link>
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		<title>Welcome to the CMC blog</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Chicago Music Commission&#8217;s blog.  CMC will use the blog to facilitate a wide-ranging discussion about Chicago music and to keep you updated on news affecting Chicago&#8217;s music community, including CMC&#8217;s independent take on everything from Chicago music and music business news to legislative updates on what&#8217;s happening in Chicago government to national arts [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/welcome-to-the-cmc-blog/</link>
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		<title>Chicago&#8217;s Latest Labels for Upstart Bands</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded November 3, 2008 Being with the right label can make all the difference &#8211; find out why it might be better to to sign with an small independent label versus a major label, what a label deal looks like in terms of the money you get, and keep at the end of the day [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/chicagos-latest-labels-for-upstart-bands/</link>
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		<title>Recording Your Music – Getting the Most For Your Money</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded October 6, 2008 Now matter how much technology changes, musicians of all sorts still need to record their music. There are bargains to be had at all different levels of recording: from the DYI home studio, to live recordings, to more elaborate studios. All of your choices regarding setting, equipment, personnel, and technology contribute [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/recording-your-music-%e2%80%93-getting-the-most-for-your-money/</link>
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		<title>How To Book A Gig</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded September 8, 2008 Learn from the pros about how get bookings in the venue that works best for your act, and hear about what&#8217;s the latest scoop on new spaces and unconventional booking opportunities in Chicago. Moderator: Tim Tuten &#8211; The Hideout Panelists: David Chavez &#8211; Uncommon Ground Erin Molloy-Bauer &#8211; Mayor&#8217;s Office of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/how-to-book-a-gig/</link>
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		<title>Bands And Venues &#8211; Make it Work!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded April 7, 2008 Chicago musicians will learn about the relationship between a music act and a performance venue, such as knowing if the venue is the &#8220;right&#8221; fit for the band and what to expect, including compensation. The panelists will also discuss how to prepare for a gig, once booked. This includes knowing where [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/bands-and-venues-make-it-work/</link>
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		<title>Building Your Audience</title>
		<description><![CDATA[recorded 10 March 2008 The panel discussed the basics of publicity, promotion and marketing, focused on building an audience for music. Topics included the following: getting first gigs; making first recordings; creating an identity and an online presence through tools such as MySpace, YouTube and merchandise; using public appearances to build and grow an audience; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/building-your-audience/</link>
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		<title>Building Your Band</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded 4 February 2008 Learn from the pros: Replacing band members Keeping a band together Dealing with band-related start up business issues Establishing a business structure Navigating creative differences Splitting credits and sales among band members Figuring out band or individual ownership of equipment Learn about the best way to form your band as an [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/building-your-band/</link>
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		<title>Healthy Musicians – Oxymoron No More!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded November 19, 2007 There is increasing recognition that work in the arts can involve health risks such as exposures to toxic materials and hazardous physical conditions. Injuries and repetitive motion disorders can also result from practice and from work in the arts. Musicians, specifically, face many health hazards &#8211; from hearing loss and vocal [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/healthy-musicians-%e2%80%93-oxymoron-no-more/</link>
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		<title>The Greening of Music</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded October 15, 2007 Everything&#8217;s gone green &#8211; including the music world. Learn from the experts how musicians and the music industry can reduce their negative impacts on the environment. The panel will discuss what cutting edge approaches are now being used to conserve energy, use renewable resources, recycle, and decrease emissions and pollution throughout [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/the-greening-of-music/</link>
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		<title>Image Counts – Making the Most of Your Visual Impact</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded September 10, 2007 How you come across on stage, on line, on your product and in print all play a role in getting your music heard and seen by the industry and the public. Learn how to work within a budget to achieve professional looking results for costumes, stage presentation, photo shoots, and coverage [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/image-counts-%e2%80%93-making-the-most-of-your-visual-impact/</link>
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		<title>The ABC’s of touring and playing out-of-town shows</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded April 16, 2007 Once you book the gigs – how do you handle all the planning, logistics, and business of playing out of town? How to arrange a tour – yourself or have someone else do it for you. Getting your music and band ready for a gig or a tour date. What to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/the-abc%e2%80%99s-of-touring-and-playing-out-of-town-shows/</link>
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		<title>Producing and Manufacturing an Independent CD</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded March 19, 2007 So you want to make a record? This panel will focus on what you need to know and the practical nuts-and-bolts of how to get the actual product made. Learn what are the essential pre-production steps, tips on production and recording, options for how and where to get discs made, tips [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/producing-and-manufacturing-an-independent-cd/</link>
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		<title>Setting Up Your Music Business</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded February 26, 2007 For the musicians and bands just starting, to those making a living from music, learn the best way to set up your music business, and how avoid common money-related problems. Panelists will cover accounting and record-keeping, to how to handle the flow of money coming in and going out for expenses, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/setting-up-your-music-business/</link>
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		<title>Marketing Music &#8211; Part II &#8211; Tap the Industry Machine</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded November 20, 2006 The second part of a two-part series, this session is focused on getting noticed by the music industry. Panelists will discuss the elements of a press kit and the difference between what is expected for each channel of media (print/broadcast/radio/internet). Panelists will discuss the elements of a promotional package and the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/marketing-music-part-ii-tap-the-industry-machine/</link>
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		<title>Marketing Music &#8211; Part I &#8211; DIY Reach the Public</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded October 30, 2006 Build relationships with your audience to create fans, and do the marketing yourself. Panelists will advise on the growing array of direct marketing tools artists may find effective to gain fans and attract new audiences. Panelists will discuss their experiences making the best use of internet sites like MySpace, Email newsletters, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/marketing-music-part-i-diy-reach-the-public/</link>
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		<title>Performance Opportunities in Non-Traditional Places</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded September 11th, 2006 All around town there are festivals, private parties, book stores, record stores, cafés, restaurants, special events, and street fairs that hire musicians and bands to perform Learn from the experts how to find out about opportunities to play in all kinds of spaces and places that are not the traditional club [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/performance-opportunities-in-non-traditional-places/</link>
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		<title>The Craft of Songwriting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded April 3, 2006 An all-star line up of songwriting talent discussing the craft of songwriting and surrounding issues. Topics include: Songwriting techniques Tips on collaboration Writing for advertising How to copyright and register songs How to get your song heard How to get proper credit and payment. Moderator:Jon Langford &#8211; Mekons, Waco Brothers, Pine [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/the-craft-of-songwriting/</link>
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		<title>Intellectual Property &amp; Legal Issues</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded March 13, 2006 Various legal issues relevant to musicians, bands and songwriters, such as where to find the help you need, how to establish and protect your ownership and copyrights, what you need to know about music downloads, publishing and licensing; and what to expect or look for in various contracts. Moderator:Paul Natkin (Photo [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/intellectual-property-legal-issues/</link>
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		<title>Making The Most of Recording Studios</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded February 6, 2006 Various aspects of producing and recording your music including: making live recordings, aspects of do-it-yourself recording, when do you need to bring in the professionals and where to find them, making the most of your time in a studio, and how to create recorded product that fits both your style of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/making-the-most-of-recording-studios/</link>
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		<title>Independent Labels Inside &amp; Out</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded December 5, 2005 What differentiates an independent label from a major corporate label, how to determine what a label does, and if it is the right label for that particular musician. Participants also learn how to get signed to a label, what to expect when that happens, and what it takes to start your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/independent-labels-inside-out/</link>
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		<title>Pitching Your Story &amp; Getting Press</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded November 7, 2005 How to gain coverage from the media. Participants learn how to create a press kit, find the right placement for their story, who to contact, and what are reasonable expectations from the press with respect to reviews, features, listings, and profiles. Moderator: Greg Kot &#8211; Chicago Tribune Panelists: Alejandro Rivera &#8211; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/pitching-your-story-getting-press/</link>
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		<title>Book Your Band and Don&#8217;t Go Crazy!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recorded October 3, 2005 All the aspects booking an act and performing in the most suitable venues. Participants learn what venue is right for their act, what is needed to know before making the call, how to go about contacting the right person, and what to ask them. Moderator: Tim Tuten &#8211; Hideout Panelists: Colleen [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chicago-music.org/book-your-band-and-dont-go-crazy/</link>
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