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Hi,
I'm a 16 year old high school sophomore. I've been writing songs on the piano since I was in the 6th grade and ever since then I've really wanted to do something with it for a career. This year I tried to get a drummer to play with me, but I've not been able to find anyone who can really write with me. I tend to spin out song after song, and the girl I was trying to write with was a year older, didn't have time and wasn't committed to the music. So that kinda fell off the wagon and into the shit hole.
Personally, I like my solo piano and singing sound alone. The problem however is that it is not really a style I know how to promote. I'm a rock based kid who is into the scene/ska/punk rock scene, but I tent to write more alternative/pop songs. I don't have many recourses to other musicians to play with due to the fact that I go to an all girl's school where I know everyone (and no one there can help me out...). I would love to perform however. I know 'd never be able to play along side the kinds of musicians I know and admire, and I don't really know how or where I would be able to play. I've been recording pretty crappy demos on my laptop and posting them in my blog, but beyond that I can't really seem to do anything promoting-wise.
What do you think I should do?
-Lisa
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Hey...ive been there before ! I was in a High School rock band . Please e-mail me at thecatzinthehatz@lycos.com so we can talk further. Also, send me any demo's or a link to them. I would like to give a listen. At that point, we can talk more. I would love to help you out.
Terry Copley
Jazz Grammy semi-finalists / Nominee's 2007
The Catz in the Hatz
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TERRY COPLEY IS THE BASS PLAYER FOR THE "THE CATZ IN THE HATZ" AND FOUNDER / CEO OF LOCAL SCENE RECORDS. www.localscenerecordlabel.com I can answer just about any and all questions regarding the steps that are needed for a band to stay together,goals,image,branding,niche and the teamwork that will take a band to the next level including airplay. I do not book events as that is the job of the booking agent. However, i do work with them. i am also a musical coach for bands as a whole. What is a musical coach? You will find out. I have played bass for Johnny Rivers, Jon Andersen ( Yes ), Donnie Brooks, Reno Holler, Gloria Loring, Lee Oscar (War),The Catz in the Hatz ( present ) many more.................
Experience
I have 24 years of non-stop paid stage experience ( 9000 hrs). I have been in over 50 working club bands including playing bass for Johnny Rivers ( secret agent man), Gloria Loring, Donny Brooks,Jon Andersen ( Yes) and Lee Oscar. I have been responsible for the promotion and international success of my current band the catz in the hatz. We are on over 500 internet / college and commercial stations in the U.S.A. I have opened for The Pointer Sister's, America and 3 Dog Night. I am currently a working professional recording artist as bass player for The Catz in the Hatz (lots of top 10 positions as of this writing) and beyond as well as being signed to Rhombus Records. I am the founder and CEO of Local Scene Records. I can help you get to the same level if you are committed. I will be tough but you need that right now.
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All over the internet. Just do a search of the catz in the hatz and you will see the fruits of my labor. But that's just the start.
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My experience comes for years of learning and promoting my own band The Catz in the Hatz and i have learned who the sharks are who is real. I know the in's and out's of this buisness and if you band is ready to become a buisness, then your ready for me.
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The Catz in the Hatz
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