In the Jar Studios Sounds Around Town

This is a podcast that deals with how to hold effective auditions for your group or band. Hold a meeting with your band and get an idea of what you expect. Write an effective add that states what you expect and post it every where you can think of. Schedule the auditions and record them It takes time to get good people

Learn about your host Al Loya, Music Producer, explains why he got into the music business. Get the low down on what goes on in a recording studio. Moon DC interviews Al they talk about Underground Nation the projects in the works etc...

Here I discuss the reason I still get involved with doing benifit concerts, Free shows etc... Reason 1 great free publicity Reason 2 you look like a hero for helping out. Reason 3 it's a news worthy event that you should feel good about being a part of. Listen to the podcast and get the low down.

Sounds Around Town interview with Susan Hickman Just letting you know this gal is hot, her music is on the way to the top. She will be one of Country Music Devas in no time at all. If every one will get behind her we can have a home town gal up in the ranks. This is no bull check out the interview on www.radioiv.com or the Sounds Around Town podcast which is also available on radioiv.com. By clicking on the podcast you can choose to exclusively listen and learn more about Susan. She's a truely down to earth kinda gal with a golden voice, and will be taking the Country Music Sceen by storm there is no doubt in my mind. There are few tracks by Susan Hickman that you will be able to listen to durring the interview. Radio IV also has her music in the rotation so listen often. All you hip hop heads check out Another Level Music Show by Moon DC find out all about the SPC Weekend. Another Level Music is also avaiable as a podcast on Radio IV. So check it out. As always show some love and support local music.

Learn about the Jazz era of Houston. How Gospel Jazz got it's start. Learn about Louie Gaska,Joe Medwick,Roberto Zenteno and others. Learn about the new 360 deal that record companies are pushing.Listen to sounds around town on radioiv.com

radioiv.com playing Texas Music all the time. this station plays music from Texas of all genres. Our next podcast we have Doc Pete of Kimberly Records in the studio.

Raising the funds. Getting work. Handeling the stress. Follow your dreams!

Listen to the Podcast to learn about The financial benifits for you as an artist or band. The exposure benifits for you as an artist or band. A discussion between Al & Paul about these benifits mentioned. Also an interview with H-Town Connection's JJ Cruz. This interview is how he put together a CD Compilation project some of the reasons are financial, exposure, and just working with outher artist to create music and advance in the business.

The inner working of a radio station Who decides what's played on the air. Getting your music on college radio Should you be touring? Myspace or a band website. Ideas for marketing your band Let us know what you think about amps Listen to the samples and chooseTube or Solid State? Visit the website for more info. on these topics http://www.inthejarstudios.com

Don't fall for the mareketing hype 90 days same as cash deals ! Don't pay anything till next year! Develope a plan of action Quote from Dave Ramsey Author of The total money make over and talk show host. How to bargan with the music stores and more....

Interview with Big Rube of Underground Nation - Guitar amps getting more bang for your buck Tube vs Solid State - Samples of Guitar being played through tube amp - and same guitar being played through a solid state amp. Listen to both and you decide which is best drop us a line with your choice results will be posted on next podcast. Topics covered are - New designs in solid state amps have improved Cost difference between tube & solid state. Tips on how to choose an amp with consideration to your pocket book. and much more.

This podcast deals with how to ring out a room and why Feed Back is bad! What you need... you need and eq how to avoid feed back...? Listen to the podcast and find out.

Two up and coming artist in the rap & hip hop scene in Houston TX Here the music first right here. These guys lyrics are deep have a listen.

The latest show deals with Podcasting and the RIAA, Copy Rights etc... Can you play copy righted music on your podcast? Listen and find out...

A liitle bit of what's been going on at the studio. Voice Over Work.

Enterview with Entertainment Attorney Mary Jane Hancock : on some legal aspects of music. Enterview with Mike Naus of Vertigo Blue - Touring, Midi questions etc... Enterview with Big Rube of Underground Nation about guitars, amps getting a good sound.

For bands that have been writting original songs and ready to do shows You need a Demo Kit! A biograpy 8 1/2 x 11 photo and press info on the band. Clubs expect the band to bring business in for them. Some clubs charge the band a fee to play. So you must promote your band listen to find out how... Get people involved friends, significant others. Break in the jar add. Free publicity - Play a show for a charity for free? Listen find out why. Chaity events are news worthy? Build up your press kit Keep your act fresh Shmooze the audience Concentrate on stations in a 50 mile radius Key person is the music director... listen to find out more.

Hit the road with the lap top - Audio quality not as good as usual Free Recording Software - Audacity not to bad easy first time using it. Picks up where podcast 4 leaves off... You should have a list of publishers by now if not go listen to podcast 4 Create an address book... Organization - will keep your cost down listen to find out how. Sample of the excell address book Label your CD Lyric sheets Sample Lyric Sheet Thank You letter.

What are websites used for? Why your band should have a website? Finding a host for your website. Learn html - Web tutorials for html - HTMLGoodies.com Html Editors - Coffee cup html editor Get a myspace account to suppliment your website. Myspace distractions How a website can save you money. Electronic press kits. News letters - why you should have one. Keep your fans up todate View a website of musicians that do what I've suggested Background Music by Los Hijos de Manuela Tip of the week This week is for guitarist Segment is about Advantages of using small amplifiers and the reasons why. So listen to the podcast! Background Music by Underground Nation

 Al & Paul discuss steps to achieving a successful carrer in music. Building a fanbase Recording a professional Demo and why. Finding a publisher. Sending your demo to the publisher. Getting your music on the radio. Commercial radio stations College ... Also interview with Papa Joe Britt.