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[BillSargentDrums at aol.com]

For those who wish to create new business, get more gigs, sell more CDs,  
generate new fans, here's a heads up. (For those of you who are just fans and  
like to listen, pay attention, you'll benefit too)
 
I've been doing this internet thing since the mid '90's with published web  
page.
 
However, as the technology and uses are changing, I've been changing  too.
 
I've been using MySpace for a couple of years now for other purposes. But  
with a new CD to sell, and using that as a tool to reach out worldwide, I have  
committed to using all existing resources.
 
I have read others talk about MySpace and Facebook and they're right.
 
Right now, I have more avenues available than I've yet had time to exploit,  
but with this new year, exploit I will. And I'll take you along on that 
journey  (for those that wish). You'll want to keep a list of these sites, as there 
will  be many, and you won't be able to get to each of them as quickly as you 
might  wish. Take all the time necessary to develop each as you would wish, 
and you can  evolve them from there.
 
 
See the possibilities that MySpace offers. Go to:
 
              myspace.com/billsargentbands
 
 
There are other features available on myspace that I have yet to utilize,  
but plan to in the near future. As I add them, I'll bring them to your  
attention, but for now, as it is, I have this site set up pretty well.
 
 
 
To produce results on these sites, you'll need a few things:
 
1. mp3s of your songs. Some of you may wish to post full versions, other  may 
use samples from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. All these decisions will be  
different for everyone. The mp3s should be between 128kbps and 256kbps. You can  go 
higher but there will be a limit of file size in most cases.
 
The program that I find is most useful for all my general audio work is  
Nero. Nero is a fantastic program! I can't recommend it enough. You can  
accomplish just about anything with audio files, discs, video you  wish with Nero, and 
they consistently update their program free.
 
2. The other thing you'll need is photos. You'll need to scan them and  
reduce the file size for the web.The program I recommend for this is Photoshop  
Elements. Not only can you do most anything you'll need to do to edit and fix  
your photo as you wish, it has an extremely useful "Save For Web" feature that  
reduces the file size.
 
On my "official" web site, I also have videos. I'm not posting videos on  the 
"community" sites at this time . . . this will follow shortly, and I'll  
discuss that when it happens too.
 
If any of this seems daunting, just let yourself go. Understand that you'll  
make mistakes as you go, but you can fix anything.
 
I find it's best to research through the site and the FAQs first so I get a  
feel of what is expected and how to go about it.
 
Hope someone out there finds this stuff helpful.
 
 
 
Bill
414-777-0100
myspace.com/billsargentbands
BillSargentBands.com

Just  released: "The Best Of Bill Sargent Bands - Volume 1"

Available at:  http://billsargentbands.com/recordings.htm








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