"hi karen ive been playing about 3 years .i learned so much .now just trying to be entertaining to people and finding it hard to play without my ipod. i have jamed a few times and was told good thinks but playing alone for others is not up to par.any…"
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Karen Davis replied to Karen Davis's discussion Review Swap in the group Songwriters"Thanks for being so persistent. Very glad you like our stuff.
You could email me at littlerbear@hotmail.com and I'll post it at iTunes. Or post it here and I'll copy the post and paste it. I think the trouble is that if you…"
Karen Davis replied to Karen Davis's discussion Review Swap in the group Songwriters"Hi Edward,
Thanks for filling me in on that; and thanks a whole lot for checking us out. I just realized that the link just sets you up to see the listing. Click on 'view in iTunes'. Then a a dialog box will pop up asking you about…"
Karen Davis posted a blog postCrack Cookies.
Tuesday is my longest work day of the week starting at 9 AM when I leave the house, wrapping up whenever everything's done. This involves 3 hours on the subway, and about an hour of walking. Fun part #1 is the teaching - 1 general music class with the little ones at Montessori plus 4 piano lessons at Monte. I'm teaching them about Tchaikowski, and we're listening to the 1812 Overture. They go nuts every time they hear the cannons. The little little ones (2.5 - 4) rock out completely at the…See More
Edward Sparks replied to Karen Davis's discussion Review Swap in the group Songwriters"Hey Karen,
I opened the link in iTunes and have listened to the tunes (very nice work by the way!) and I can see where others have reviewed the songs, but there doesn't seem to be a button to hit so that I can review...and I want to!!! …"
Karen Davis added a discussion to the group Songwriters
Review Swap
Hi Everyone, We just put our new CD, Blue Sky Dream up on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/blue-sky-dream/id433730252 . We'd be very grateful if you'd stop by, give a listen and leave some kind words or a good rating. If you need a good review on iTunes or any other site, let me know and I'll return the favor.ThanksSee More
Karen Davis commented on Max's group Songwriting Review"Hi Folks. We just put our new record up on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/blue-sky-dream/id433730252. If you get a chance, drop by and leave us some kind words. I'll gladly return the favor.
Thanks"
Karen Davis replied to Chris Wolf's discussion How do you get a respectable review for you CD? in the group Songwriter's Business Resources"We just put our new record up on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/blue-sky-dream/id433730252. I'd love to have a good review. If you like, you can post it there, or send me an e-mail me at littlerbear@hotmail.com.
Thanks"
Karen Davis replied to Chris Wolf's discussion How do you get a respectable review for you CD? in the group Songwriter's Business Resources"Hi Chris. For someone who's barely small time, you sound like you're doing quite well making a name for yourself. Very inspiring, indeed. Do you have a strategy for selling on iTunes? We just put out new record up last week. No sales yet,…"
Karen Davis posted a blog postCLOSED!!
Interesting evening. I thought I'd be playing, but when we got to the Tea Bar, the place was closed. Locked up, closed. This is a first. I looked through my messages - there was a facebook message that must have slipped by me, asking me if I was still interested in the gig. No phone call, no e-mail - just a facebook message. I love facebook, but this is not the be-all-end-all of business communication. Anyway, the joint was CLOSED - chairs on the table closed. Time for wine.See More
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- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Gigging or professional musician, Music teacher
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- 20-30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Travel guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Guild Dreadnaught Limited Edition D-60 - for recording
Guild Acoustic Electric - for performance
Martin Backpacker - every day teaching in bad weather
Mountain Acoustic - every day teaching
- What is your website address?
- http://www.reverbnation.com/karendavis
- What type of music do you like to play?
- Indie rock, classic rock, blues, some classical
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I don't regularly read Acoustic Guitar
Karen Davis's Blog
Crack Cookies.
Tuesday is my longest work day of the week starting at 9 AM when I leave the house, wrapping up whenever everything's done. This involves 3 hours on the subway, and about an hour of walking.
Fun part #1 is the teaching - 1 general music class with the little ones at Montessori plus 4 piano lessons at Monte. I'm teaching them about Tchaikowski, and we're listening to the 1812 Overture. They go nuts every time they hear the cannons. The little little ones (2.5 - 4) rock out…
ContinuePosted on May 3, 2011 at 6:14pm
CLOSED!!
Interesting evening. I thought I'd be playing, but when we got to the Tea Bar, the place was closed. Locked up, closed. This is a first. I looked through my messages - there was a facebook message that must have slipped by me, asking me if I was still interested in the gig. No phone call, no e-mail - just a facebook message. I love facebook, but this is not the be-all-end-all of business communication. Anyway, the joint was CLOSED - chairs on the…
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 7:21pm
Gig Wardrobe Drama
It's finally warm - I can wear my cute clothes - and just one layer at a time, I might add. Looks like we won;t be having any more t-shirt and two sweater days for a while. Hurray! We have a nursong home gig today - nursing homes are almost always REALLY hot - fortunately today it's warm enough outside so I can wear somethng that won't suffocate me when we're inside. This is the upside.
The downside is finding a dress/skirt that can be appropriate for Easter (nothing will…
ContinuePosted on April 24, 2011 at 11:07am
Writing the Blues
Working on a new set of songs - have 2 written and a 3rd on the way. I've decided to experiment with blues/blues rock for the next recording. What I didn't expect was to have so many extra (extraneous?) ideas that want to grow themselves into full songs. Usually, I have one, maybe two ideas, at a time that are viable. These get turned over as I ride or walk around town, or as I sit down to do that day's writing. Now, I've got 3 ideas that are definitely viable and 2 or 3 more that may turn…
ContinuePosted on April 23, 2011 at 2:05pm
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 9:47am on October 19, 2011,
chris mirabile said… - hi karen ive been playing about 3 years .i learned so much .now just trying to be entertaining to people and finding it hard to play without my ipod. i have jamed a few times and was told good thinks but playing alone for others is not up to par.any advice
- At 2:55am on February 25, 2011,
Shaun Porter said… Hi Karen,
The gig scene is pretty reasonable.There is a decent amount of pub work,which is of course a different beast to the festivals, folk clubs and music venues where you can play more original material,not that you cannot do this at music pubs,it is just that we tend to play more songs that people will know (at music pubs).
Here is the name of a promoter who I know.Contact him and see.His name is Michael Pipe, here is his e-mail address.Good luck and stay in touch.
Shaun
<michael@pipeavn.fsnet.co.uk>,
- At 9:23pm on February 22, 2011, Edward Sparks said…
- Hi Karen,
Please consider joining us in the Guild Owners Group here in the AG Community!
http://www.acousticguitarcommunity.com/group/guildowners
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