THE TIM BIAS STORY

Hello Wendell

My name is Timothy Bias I am a musician and a composer from Washington D.C. I graduated from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and I have a Bachelors Degree in Music from St. Augustine's College in Raleigh North Carolina. In the present time I am currently working as a music director at Congress United Methodist Church in Washington D.C. The instruments that I play are the trombone and piano as well as some other instruments. I have been composing music for six years now and playing imusic for about 23 years. My goal is to create great music for film, commerical, albums and other musical genres as well as to teach other how to read and play music.

THE BRIAN S. TARR STORY

2 years ago... 2007, i went to NYC with 1,500 dollars in my pocket... and had only 3 friends that actual lived in the NY area.
With in 4 months ... I had met the Publicist for the Marley's (Shilo ~ , been to lunch with her Daughter... went to Ky-Mani's listening party, met him... the Owner of his label... been to Legends recording Studio in Time Square, shook hands with the owner, sat with Sadeq Jean (Wyclef's little brother) at his home studio in Irvington, NJ, been to 5 other studios... worked with Mike Del Rio on a track..... Shook hands with DJ QUALI from Jersey, Q-TIP, Maxx Wayne from Blackhand, Dipsets Fresh, One-Shot, a couple WU-TANG affiliates, Jay-Ru the Damager, got a job @ Cornerstone Promotions, met the entire staff, and the FADER magazine team.

All in all, i've worked with some great people, and on a lot of projects. The key to working on most of these projects... not all... was working for free. Although this is where the VALUE part comes in handy. After a while of working for free, i valued my work more and more. So, i started to exchange favors. I have found this is the best way to collaborate when either party can't afford to pay out of pocket. "I've got something you need, you've got something i need." When working this way, there is only one neccessary question you should ask yourself. Is this exchange a fair, equal value, exchange of favors.

To sum it all up ... I have a feeling that my music career is going to lead me to be more of a manager of producers ... or an "Executive Producer" where i spend more of my time recruiting work and pulling projects together, rather than doing all the actual hands on production myself. Like i said, i follow my heart ~~~

I had a fantastic teacher in school when i was in Ft. Lauderdale, she was my lighting professeur... She told me ... that by following your heart, you may not be doing what you thought you would be doing, or thought you wanted to be doing... But no matter what it is that you end up making a career of ... you WILL LOVE DOING IT ... and that i can promise you.


Brian S. Tarr

LIQUID FUSION

Dear Wendell Hanes,

Hi!!! Great to hear you at the NARAS Grammy 30/30 Event.

Bought your ebook right now - 30/30 - pdf download.

Spent years producing / engineering / writing rock blues.

Recently played out this year as a rock blues guitarist in my band - Liquid Fusion (R) and playing for friend's bands:
Lion's Den / Columbia Media Networking Night / B.B. King Blues Club (May 2008 / August 2008); Mercury Lounge / Kenny's Castaways.

Thank you for being so willing to teach others how to best move forward in the music business to find and make success.

Looking forward to learning from a great musician and producer - how to sell music to commercials!!


All the Best,

Brewer Shettles

it's fantastic! (the book)

Hi The 30 30 Team,

Thanks for the email.
It was great talking with Wendell over the phone today!

I'm reading the book (about halfway now). It's fantastic! I would recommend it to anyone, even people in other businesses. The book, the NARAS panel and listening to his music for commercials on the Volition Sound website totally changed my old image and concept about the commercial music. I'm suddenly getting more and more attracted to it and excited to be a member of the 30 30.

Thank you so much!

Yumiko

LED ZEPPELLIN

Hi Wendell:

I'm a new member to NARAS and attended your panel a few weeks ago. Looking forward to picking up your book! I'm a composer/vocalist/multi-instrumental and write for a variety of projects. Also play bass/keys/mandolin in Lez Zeppelin :)

GRAMMY SEMINAR

Wendell Hane,

Hi!!!!! Heard you speak at the Grammy 30/30 Event 11/19. You were right on!! The spart that lit the fire!! Great to hear you!!

Congratulations on the Coke spot!!!!! It will go great!!!

In 1985, I worked as Dir Asst, DeVito Productions, NYC film studio on19th St off 5th Ave. One bonus was editing the Director’s commercial 3/4" spots before he met with ad agency people.

One Friday, at 4:00pm, I had the once in a lifetime chance of working on a Diet Coke spot. We busted gut all weekend. Never stopped working. The spot aired weeks later in Superbowl 1985. My job as asst video editor was to look through all of Coke’s footage for scenes of people NOT holding cans of Coke!!!! I found them!!

The Time is Right is a good spot. Played it for Eric Clapton and he loved it (while working in a limo company). Coke turned it down as it wasn't written by their ad agency.

Perfect for the Obama Generation / Vision!!!!!

If you have an opening for a second spot, I am willing to open writing to you.

Sincerely,
Brewer

B NATIONAL How Do You work it!

Congrats to Mr. Howard. A job well done. It was a difficult project and you pulled through and got the win! This wasn't an easy win by any means... well deserved.

I want to publically Thank Amanda Brown, who is a phenomenal Singer. Amanda, this loss is not your fault... you rocked this track and you know it!!!!
I would also like to thank Shakez of Work Ethic who appeared courtesy of Fullest Entertainment. You definately showed your style on this track homie. No one has the swagger you got ... And i know its been a long road. This loss is on me guys. Y'all did a fantastic job, and exactly what i asked of you, and more!!

NEXT TIME

HOW do you get assignments

Since we are still in the pre-website phase of the 30 30 there is no membership fee.

You must register first at www.the3030career.com to get on the email list.

ALL submissions go through the following email address:

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the 30 30 team

30-30 TALK

Hey Congrats on the Lipton campaign. You guys are awesome!!
I'll be there soon thanks to all the help you guys have given me. You book is great, and the opportunities your giving us is a blessing.
Thank you,
Carlos

TOP 20 30:30 MEMBERS

1) Ominous
2) M Gordon
3) Blair Rogers
4) Chuck Lovejoy
5) Playboy Chi
6) Iamwater
7) Brian S.Tarr
8) Delphi Productions
9) Quixotic
10) moe Digga
11) Bash Thompson
12) Hb Produktionz
13) Gustavo
14) Mike Chan
15) Whitney Howard
) Arnaldo Martinez
17) Portlife
18) Byiton
19) Young City
20) Nick Cicero

INvaluable INfo in YOur BOOK!! 30-30 NARIS PANEL

Dear Wendell,

It was great seeing you, along with your colleagues, at the NARAS event on Wednesday night! Thanks again for sharing your passion, wisdom, and experience! It was a fascinating evening. I've started reading the book and the information is invaluable--thanks for writing it!

I look forward to receiving the supplementary 30-30 advantage email with equipment advice, extra tips, etc. I'm going to sign up for the blog as well.

thanks again,

Best,
Pete Tufel

You were FIRE!!!!!! 30-30 NARIS GRAMMY PAnel

Wendell,

I said you were fire and I meant it - you are real, and it was very cool to hear your story. That's besides that fact that you create some really hot music.

Thanks again for donating your time to do this!

I gave my card to you, plus my contact info and music samples are below in the signature.

Besides, if it's okay by you, I'd like to contact you with entirely different samples in about a year from now - I am studying operatic and I have been told that I have an unusually high voice (surprisingly because I like to sing low and have been compared to Tom Waits among others). So I feel like a baby again studying techniques that are very new for me but killer. I would LOVE to show my new stuff to you after I get good. Please let me know if you are okay with it.


Best,

Lena

Your Words Makes Us even Hungrier!!!! NARIs the 30-30

Hey Wendell,

This is Andre, one of the young brothers you met last night after
the panel. This is a message to say thanks for taking the time to talk
to both myself and my artist/songwriter (Lawrence) last night.
Your words make us even hungrier to get our feet through the proverbial door.

Thanks for your time. We really appreciate it.

Peace,

Andre Dennis aka MediK
&
Lawrence aka D-Lock

THANK YOU 30-30 NARIS GRAMY PANEL

I just wanted to extend thanks to you all who've shared your knowledge, experience and stories "on-the-come-up" for all of us in attendance at the event on Wednesday evening.
Hopefully our paths shall cross in business, but if nothing else..hopefully as mutual beneficial resources and cordial colleagues.

Thank you again for your time.

Much continued success...

Sincerely,

"the next Mogul In The Making..."

Sirge, CEO

TOTALLY AMAZED THE 30-30 NARIS PANEL

ey, Wendell.
It was so nice meeting you last night. I am TOTALLY amazed by the work that you do. You mentioned that you like to hear people live and I was so ready to sing for you last night, but it was a lot of people who wanted to speak to you. Anyway, I am interested in working with you. As I said last night, I sing jazz, soul, gospel, and country music.
I look forward to speaking with you.

Peace and Blessings,
Melika Miller

NARIS 30-30 PANEL GREAT TALK!!

Wendell,

Thanks for the talk last night at NARAS; I enjoyed it very much. I've been working in
this business for close to 30 years, first as a session piano/synth player, then as a
composer/arranger.
I found myself shaking my head in agreement many times last night. You really do have to
keep that "intern" mentality. Even though I never interned anywhere, I still try to keep
the attitude of
the new kid, trying new things and being enthusiastic about every opportunity.
Do you ever farm stuff out or need a piano player/composer/arranger? I'd love the
opportunity to come up and give you my reel, or I guess I'll have to play or compose
directly in front of you.
I've been writing for a bunch of music houses around town; Pink Noise, Wildvine/Three
Tree, Horowitz, Deep Diner....stuff for the Greco brothers........
You can check out my website at www.joncobert.com and let me know what you think.

Again, thanks for the talk, and I hope to see you soon.

Jon Cobert

30-30 GRAMMY PANEL Last night!!!

dear wendall=-

great panel last nite-=-
your reel is awesome-=-=

you remember me now=--
greg called me in for you-=-=
it was a promo for tbs??-=
a country thing=-=-
i sang the back-rounds,,and ad libs-=-=
and was very fast and fun the work with-=-=
remember??-=
and we talked about your daughter's nursery school-=-=
and washington heights-=-=
i was able to park on your street=-=-
and would be happy to do that anytime in the future-=-=
hope to be a part of your expertise more soon-==-
all the best=-=-
julie eigenberg

GRAMMY 30 30 PANEL VERY INSIGHTFUL

Wendell,

My name is John Seymour and I attended your panel discussion last night at the Recording Academy. I found the discussion to be very insightful and informative, and your work was very impressive. I look forward to talking & hopefully working with you in some capacity in the future. I'm going to pick up your book A.S.A.P. Hopefully Barnes & Noble have it in stock.

I have worked in the Recording Industry for 16 years as a Producer, Engineer, Mixer, and Mastering Engineer. I won a Grammy with Santana, and have had the great fortune to have worked with Artists like U2, Dave Matthews Band, & The Mighty Mighty Bosstones to name a few, I was a staff Engineer at Electric Lady from 92'-99', and have been working as a freelance Producer/Engineer/Mixer ever since.

As I'm sure you are aware, the Record Industry has been in steep decline for several years, and I have been looking for other ways to "keep the lights on", while continuing my passion for creating music. I recently teamed up with a composer that I consider to be a musical genius & already has a few major commercials under his belt. We have 24 hour access to a great studio in Hoboken, an amazing roster of session musicians, and the experience & desire to succeed. We plan on ramping things up over the coming months and compiling an arsenal of music that we hope to place, or at the very least attract the attention of the powers that be in the Advertising Industry. Any help or advice you could give would be greatly appreciated!

Thank You for sharing your ideas, and I hope we can collaborate in some way in the future!!!

Best,

John

And the winner is...Whitney Howard

Congratulations to Whitney Howard. His track has won the How Do You Work It project. We will be contacting Whitney today as he will need to re-write his lyrics to "How Do You Great LAsh"

The client said it was very close. There were people who voted for each of the three tracks but in the end, the majority leaned toward Whitney Howard's track because it had multiple elements to it: A verse a pre-chorus a hook a bridge a rap and an end sting!


Great job to all the participants in this assignment. This was the stiffest decision yet. Andre and Brian S STarr's tracks were 30-30 favorites.

You will be able to hear Whitney Howard's track after the adjustments are made today. We will mp3 his track to all members.


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The 30 30 Team

How do you work it! MONDAY

Hello 30-30 Members.

The clients have not made a decision yet and will need more time to talk about music and other issues.They are quite happy with their options!


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The 30 30 Team

HOW DO YOU WORK IT CRITIQUE and POST!!

30-30 Members look for your critique below. The above names will have their music submitted to the client! Very good submissions. Please comment on your feedback if you like. Many people decided not to work on this assignment becaus ethey did not have a vocalist. Congrats to those who finished the production because that's how you make yourself stand out. Be ready for anything that comes your way.



BRIAN S TARR (MIX 3)

Hello Brian S Tarr,

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

*Music is hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
* We love the drums and the sonic textures you put around the beat. You created excitement and instant dance feel for the club.
*Nice music structure in terms of he chorus music change up.
*One thing we noticed is that the music seemed to out do the lyrics in this track. The music is hot and seems to be more of the focus than the lyrics.
* One main thing to remember with advertising assignments is that the message is just as or more important than the music. If the client cannot hear their message, than they will feel like the song does not suit their needs.
*The solution is to turn your music down and turn up your lyrics. Also, sometimes you can drop the music out all together on the hook lines. Especially when you consider the whisper vocal.
*The vocalist has a hot voice. Super SEXY!!!!!!!!!!!!
* Great job! Definitely going to the client!



MIKE CHAN

Hello Mike Chan,

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

*Nice musical drive in your music Mike Chan. Beat is hard and poppy and sexy as well.
*We do not think your problem is musical. We think your track problem is the vocal production.
*WE think that the writing and arranging of the lyrics could be much better. The problem is that the performance of the lyrics fights the track in oour opinion.
*Also, the harmonies are out of tune and many places. The harmonies should be tighter and blend better.
* We also think that melodically you could have a catchier hook that works with your music.
*Consider having mutiple writers on your track and then select the style or melody tht works best for your music.

*Mix wise, your vocals needed to be compressed and more reverb or delay added to them so that they sound like they fit and sit in the track better.

*Overall, the music sounds good, but the melody and vocal performance take away from the appeal of the track.

RASHAD

Hello Rashad,

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

*The music in your track has the right energy. We like the sounds in your track.
*The problem we recognize in your track is that the vocals do not seem to compliment the track. We like the robotic sound of the “How Do Yo Work It “ Phrase, but the remaining vocal melodies and arrangement seem to clash with your music.
*Vocally, the singer is a bit out of tune and the descending melodic phrasing of the vocals is a bit daunting and dark. Your music should be sexy and hot without feeling ominous.
*Our idea is that you should connect with a really good lyricist and singer that way your music does not get overlooked and devalued by the elements around it.
*Also, always listen to a famous pop group prior to creating your track just so that you capture the personality and complexion of the musical direction you are looking to achieve. Take notice of what key it’s in and the instrumentation.
*Thanks for submitting Rashad and getting it together in such a short period of time.

NICK CICERO

Hello Nick,

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

*Nice energy and musical production Nick.
*We like the fact that your track has an instant sound attached to it by way of the deep reverb!
*We think overall that the music track is edgy and different and on point, but we think that the writing on the track did not work effortlessly with the track.
*Some of the lyrics seemed forced, for instance “got his attention undivided” And “this happens every time I lash out”
*Every line should be as important as the other.
*We also though that the chorus melody sounded a little bland after the introduction. It didn’t hold up by the time we got to the chorus after the verse.
*The main reason we think this is the case is because the verse and the chorus vocal sound so much alike in terms of the octave and style it is sung in. As a result, by the time you get to the chorus for the same time, you don’t feel like the chorus punches out anymore. It nay have been stronger to have the verse sung in a different octave or even rapped instead of sung. We think this would have helped a great deal.
*Nice job. You kept it feminine and energetic. Let’s see what the clients say.

FUTURE MUSIC

Hello FUTURE MUSIC,

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

*Nice Music chages and overall music production.
* Love the fact that you added words to the track. Great idea to take risks. Big Points for doing so.
*Sounds like you had fun with this track.
*I love the attitude in the voice of your singers. Nice JOB! HOOK IS BANANAS!!!!
*Points of caution: Your rap mentioned two competing advertising brands. The last thing that clients want to hear is a competing brand in a piece of music they are paying for unless there is a specific reason to do so.
*Your piece seems to promote these competing brands! Instant turnoff for clients.
*Mix wise, your track could be put on the next level with a great mix. All of the elements are there in terms of catchiness and effectiveness. The mix holds it back a bit and makes it feel out dated in sections. The rap is a bit old school. But the Hook is your ACE in the hole! You got skeeillz!
*Your track feels like a group with different vocalists singing different parts! Nice Job Future Music. Tight!
*Your singers and lyricists should register at www.the3030career.com because they should definitely pursue their career in this business as well. Build your network and grow your network when the 3030carrer,com surfaces in late February, early March!
*Nice job!

MIKE DAVIS

Hello Mike DAVIS,

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

*It’s too bad that you did not have any vocals to coincide with your track. I think your track has an edge and an energy about it that feel good. Thanks for doing the track even though you had no vocals.
*With the right vocal meody and vocal performance, we think your track had potential.
*We probably would have suggested that your track be sped up a bit more just to capture the complete energy you need for an assignment like this.
*From a learning perspective however, clients do not consider tracks unless they reflect the full assignment. Just keep this in mind for future assignments. We are glad to listen to your track at this phase, but just know that we would not be able to forward it to a client.
*Thanks for your submission Mike!


ANDRE DENNIS

Hello ANDRE DENNIS,

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

*Nice production overall, music and vocally.
*Your hook is very catchy and we like your energy and the way you switch up the drums on the rapper section.
*Nice addition to the lyrics. You show a strong production command in your music.
*Your vocalists sound good. The beginning of the verse however they sound a little commercially. This could be due partially to the lyrics, but the performance of the vocal and the melody written to the vocal in the beginning of the verse could have been flipped a little different to take it out of the commercial vibe.
*Definitely going to the client! Nice descending vibe in your hook. Watch out for the chipmunk effect in your hook.
*The chord changes in your hook are hot!
*Nice choice of singers and rappers. All are tight!!
**Your singers and lyricists should register at www.the3030career.com because they should definitely pursue their career in this business as well. Build your network and grow your network when the 3030carrer,com surfaces in late February, early March!
*Andre you got skeeillz and it is going to pay dividends soon.
*I wonder what you rmusical range is outside of Hip Hop Pop R&B. We shall see. Nice JOB!

PLAYBOY CHI

Hello Playboy Chi,

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

*Yo Playboy, the track production especially the drums are hot!!!!
*Smooth, almost loungey, definitely sexy!!
*Rap is tight! Good voice. Singer is right on time in terms of her vocal sound.
*She sounds like an artist and this very important!
*Your track is radio ready. We wish it would have had the upbeat energy that we think the assignment needs. But let’s see what the client says. When everyone goes left and you go right, you stand out more. Your track is tight. Let’s see if the client wants to go there! Nuff said! Your time is coming! You are very consistent in your level of production! I hope the client likes it!
*definitely going to the client!

*BLAIR ROGERS

Hello Blair Rogers,

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

*Nice production. We are definitely feeling the energy over here.
The track was on another levl of unexpectedness. Very nice!
*We like the way you changed keys for the bridge and incorporated the rap in the hook.
Very nice.
*Your production musically and vocally were tight. Nice use of the vocoder as well.
*Staying current with production trends always helps.
*Great mix overall. I would try using a desser in some sections or maybe a bit more compression to keep the vocal balance in check at times, but your piece is hooky, catchy and definitely infectious. NICE JOB! Hotness!
Definitely going to the client!

*WHITNEY HOWARD

Hello Whitney,

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

*Nice track dude! You really captured the essence of making a pop song and a pop commercial. Great use of space in your track.
*We like that your track let the vocals carry the song and not the other way around.
*Very nice mix. Your female vocalist is tight. You’re the rapper is even better.
*We like the fact that your track got better and better as the song progressed and gave the verse the hook and the bridge their own personality! Very nice!
*This sounds like a pop song and a beauty commercial. I can see how a director would like shooting to a track like this especially with the energy it gives off.
*Tight job! Keep it up! Let’s see what the client says!

PORTLIFE

Hello PORTLIFE

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

*Okay we’re real MAD AT YALL! The track started out bananas like a SURE SHOT WINNER and then the vocals around 20 seconds came in out of tune in places. *We like the Rhianna vibe it startrd out with. It was hot! But at 53 seconds in, the music gets dark when really we we were looking for the track to go back to the hot beginning you had.
*The chorus of your track should be the most energetic part of your track and your track seems to get dark at that part.
*Does your chorus track say “nigga” in it? Send us a copy of your chorus lyrics please. Even if it doesn’t, the fact that it sounds like it does, is a problem. HUGE PROBLEM for a client!
*Your track has big potential! Love the use of the vocoder. The male presence on the track is hot. We love the dance rhythm in your track.
* Be careful on the bridge, your vocalist is out of tune in some sections.
* Your track has unnecessary sections in it. The bridge is unnecessary.
*It was hot from the beginning, but some music sections like the bridge and the chorus were unnecessary.


M GORDON

Hello M GORDON,

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

* The track was okay for the assignment, but we didn’t think that the effort and care was put into the track.
*The vocals saved this track a lot. Nice job on the vocal production.
*Musically it needed to be catchier and more feminine.
* We think you did a great job mixing it but the melodies in the music seemed to clash with the melody in the track.
*Also some of the words added were very good.
*Good overall sense of production but the track needed to be stronger.


Taylor DoRIght

Hello Taylor!

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

Nice job overall! We love the way you flipped this assignment.

*Nice use of the vocoder! I felt alittle T Pain meets Rhianna in this track. The rap was tight too.
*Musically we would have liked to hear a bit more edge in your track
*Just a little more.
* Your track needed a bit more femininity to it. It would have helped to have a girl vocalist featured more on the track but the male version still hit us hard and we enjoyed it.
*Clients I’m sure will want females on the track more so than male. This could eliminate you from the hunt.
*Nice job though!

Jamal Daniels BROWN UNIVERSITY


Hello Jamal,

Thank you for your submission for the “How Do You Work it” spot.

Here is your bullet point critique:

• Your track is definitely radio sexy.
• I like the contemporaryiness of the sounds.
• We would have loved to hear the vocalist on the track. Musically, it feels a bit too smooth for this assignment and we also thought it could use some more bounce to it.
• It felt like a ballad almost because of the absence of a strong kick. It came off more sultry hot than sexy hot.
• The track needed to be more energetic and fast paced and exciting and fresh.
*Even though we like it, this track is too sultry and loungey for this assignment.
*Thanks for the submission!

TOP 20 30-30 MEMBERS (so far)

Based on four assignments, here is our list of the top 20 Composers within the 652 THIRTY THIRTY Members!!!!!!

You are only as good as your last assignment that you turn in. This list can and will change. Your name could be on this list next week. The better you do, the higher you will move up in the ranking. The top two people on the list will have their music incorporated into the VOLITION SOUND BRANDING MUSIC LIBRARY where clients will have constant access to your music to purchase. 10 Tracks were licensed in the last two weeks by our clients.

TOP 20

1) Ominous
2) M Gordon
3) Blair Rogers
4) Chuck Lovejoy
5) Playboy Chi
6) Iamwater
7) Delphi Productions
8) Brian S.Tarr
9) Quixotic
10) Mike Chan
11) Bash Thompson
12) Hb Produktionz
13) Gustavo
14) Young City
15) Dave Liightfoot
16) Arnaldo Martinez
17) Byiton
18) Andre Dennis
19) Portlife
20) Nick Cicero

One of the best ways to create better music for these assignments is to read THE 30-30 CAREER: MAKING 30 GRAND IN 30 SECONDS. Not everyone on this list has purchased the book, raw talent has gotten them to this level. However, there is so much to learn and be aware of and those that have purchased the book can tell you that if you want to really take off in this business, you should have a working knowledge of the info in this book.

To purchase the E- book, copy the following linkinto your browser : http://the3030career.com/buy-the-book.php

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The 30 30 TEAM

AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!!

Hey Wendell Hanes,

Its was an awesome experience for me, when you came to IAR. Just 35 mins listening to you and reading your book 3030 carer, made me a better businessman.
I am looking forward and hoping to learn more from the best of you.
You told me to send you my Jaguar Commercial video again so you would make comment pointing out my faults, you said you loved my music score and sound design.
I was just wondering how come i didn't win. My classmate taught my own was the best.
I did original music score and sound design based on the motion picture, i choose.
Thanks for your time and hope to hear from you soonest.

Alexander Jared Azenabor
www.ioifactorymedia.com

THANK YOU

THANK YOU 3030 TEAM!!!!
Thanks for all the opportunity. Being in the top two was an incredible feeling itself. It was great to see my name up at the top page for the length of time it was, and missing it by this little has only inspired me to be better the next time around. You guys are a great team, you know your shit ... and its a wonderful thing to work with you and receive the positive feedback ... for y'all to take the time and really listen to all our submissions and write critiques for each individual like you have, means a lot to all of us!

Bnational

NUMBER 2

and thanks to 3030! Ya, number two is great, but it doesn't pay haha Although I'm damn proud to say i made it that far.

NEXT TIME

Bnational

CONGRATS!!!!

Congrats to M. G ~ A job well done... the compettition was intense and suspensful and i had a ton of fun. Its great to know that I'm a compettitor in such a subjective and creative industry. A well deserved applause goes out to you.

Bnational

M GORDON WINS THE REMIX PROJECT

Congratulations to M Gordon on the remix project.
Nice job to all the remixers! It was a great project to win considering that it will be part of three projects. That means three checks. Very rare in the business.

Great Job Brian S Tarr for getting down to the two spot!!!!!!


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The 30 30 Team

Institute of Audio Research!!

Hi Wendell,

The seminar really opened up my mind about composition for commercials
and music with motion pictures. Now I have more to consider thanks to
this sudden inspiration you have laid out for me!

The attached file is one of what I consider the best one that would
define me. But like you said, we're all changing every day so this may
probably not be the only definition of me.

I'm not sure whether to classify this as video game music, new age,
easy listening or whatnot. Please give me your judgment. :)

Here's more of my works: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bing/30060142007

Thanks!

Top 2 Remixes!!

First off I'd like to congratulate the top 5 remixes. Aldo Martinez's track narrowly missed the top 2. It was a favorite of one of the clients.

Great job everyone. The selection to one will be made either today by 5pm or tomorrow by noon.


Thanks

The 30 30 Team

TOP 5 REMIXERS

M GORDON, ALDO MARTINEZ, IAMWATER, BRIAN S TARR, PLAYBOY CHI
created tracks that will go to the next and final round of approval.

Good luck to the remaining five members. Each of you had very competitive tracks.

The final remix will be selected tomorrow morning by noon.
Thanks

The 30 30 Team

TOP ELEVEN REMIXERS CONGRATS!Look below for your feedback!

FUTURE MUSIC, portlife, IAMWATER, BRIAN TARR, HB PROD, M Gordon,ANDRE DENNIS,PLAYBOYCHI,ALDO,DELPHI,BYITON

All top ELEVEN remixes will go to the client and be narrowed down by Monday to five. Winning REMIX will be posted Tuesday Morning

REMIX FEEDBACK !!!!LOOK FOR YOUR NAME!!!

DEIGHTON J. V.1

Hi Deighton! thanks for your submission! Thanks for your submission!

Here is your bullet point critique.

• Your groove and track alone sound good. Nice rhythm. We like the use og synth guitar and pads on the verses.
• However, the music married to the lyrics is problematic because of the key you chose to put the track in. The vocals are in a different key.
• If you recorded on midi, this can be easily solved.
• From a mix perspective, I think the smooth pads that are in your track should have more movement to them, because they feel more suspenseful than exciting. Maybe try pulsing the chords instead of sustaining them for four beats. This way your track keeps the bounce.
• The major problem witth the track is that it is in the wrong key. We like your instrumentation and mood.
• It would have bben nice to hear you add some bass in your track as well at key moments other than in the pre-hook section.
• Overall, nice job.

DEIGHTON J. V.2

Hi Deighton, thanks for your submission! here is your bullet point critique for track 2

• I really like the rhythm and texture on this track. It sounds like you took more risks on this version and it shows!
• Nice choice of instrumentation for the bass!
• This track is in the right key and it really helps the mood of your track. Our favorite parts are the verses when you strip down to the bass and drums.
• During the pre-chorus, we would have liked to hear maybe something arppeggiating through the smooth pads just to keep the movement and progression of the track.
• The bass change up later in the track took us by surprise, but it worked.
• Overall, we thought the track needed to excite us a little more. Musically we needed to hear more of a hook to keep us pumped up.
• Nice job!

MICHAEL JOHNSON (audio video pro)

Hi Michael, thanks for your submission! here is your bullet point critique

*Love the energy in your track and the fact that you put it in a different genre right off the back.
*That’s the purpose of a remix: Take the track somewhere that opens up new EARS
*Your bass texture is tight.
*We can tell that your production skills are tight. Love all the snare rolls throughout! It shows the detail you put in to get the energy out of the vocals.
*We would have liked to hear some changeups in the track, maybe some sections where the drums drop out in strategic places like the beginning of verses or ends of choruses just to give us a break and provide structure.

*We also would have like to see you create a key change or new musical section all together for the bridge to make it stand out more.
*The only liability we felt the track had was its redundancy. Since you gave us the whole track in the first verse and chorus, we felt that the track could have had more surprises in it.
*Overall, the track is tight, especially for overseas marketing purposes.
*Great job Michael!

SHAUN BRAXTON

Hi Shaun, thanks for your submission! here is your bullet point critique

• Nice introduction. We like the sound of your drums. Hot!! The kick is tight. The energy it provides when your track comes in is tight.
• The fact that your vocals are off beat in multiple sections in the track makes it hard to feel the vibe as well as it could be felt.
• We think that it would have helped the track immensely if you had given the vocals more space and built the track as it progressed from verse to chorus.
• The fact that everything came in all at once made the track feel a bit congested and overproduced in sections.
• The immediate impact of your track however relally caught our attention.
• I think your track has a lot of potential..
• Overall, nice job instinctually. Your drum sounds were just about the hottest of everyone’s.

QUIXOTIC v.1
Hi Quixotic, thanks for your submission
*Nice energy on your track. We felt that this track was too dependent on synthesizer sounds. A mixture of instrumentation would have really helped.
*Nice arrangement from one section to the next.

Quixotic V.2
*Very similar to the instrumentation in version one.
*we were looking for remixers to tak more risks in this assignment. A bit of a Prince vibe. We thought it was cool but needed to be stronger overall.

Quixotic v.3
*Synth vibe may still be too similar to versions 1 and two.
*The approach to the first three versions seem a little too close to one another.
*Contrast between versions would help so that we feel renewed with each approach.

Quixotic 4
*The acoustic approach stands out instrument wise. but we feel like the music is in the wrong key. However, the effort and the instinct put it in a class by itself.
*Nice instincts on this one.

Quixotic 5
*We like this version best. it's not overproduced with too many synthesizers. it stands out a bit more but seems like we are still missing something here.
*The client wants to be wowed and the tracks should feel like they are on the same level or better than the original. Needs more urgency and sexiness to be a strong contender.

FUTURE MUSIC FROUP

Hi Future Music Group

thanks for your submission! Here is your bullet point critique

• I like your risk taking sensibility. Rock is difficult to pull off sometimes.
• Forgetting the fact that your vocals go off- beat in the second verse, the energy is tight on your track and we like the way your track had structure. It changed and built up from verse to pre-chorus to chorus.
• Nice energy overall. Love the texture type scratch you put in the verses coming off the choruses.
• We really wish you were able to get the vocals on beat throughout. It really makes a difference when things are in tempo.
• Your production overall is tight and well produced.
• The bridge you put in works well too. Gad you paid attention to structure. We can tell you put time and talent into this. Nice job!!!!!
• We can see the client liking this.

IAMWATER

Hi Iamwater, thanks for your submission! Here is your bullet point critique

• Nice rhythms on your track. We like the fact that you took a modern drum approach.
• Your arppeggiated textures during the chorus is cool too. We like the fact that your track had texture as well all the way through.
• We would have liked to hear you change up your snare reverb within the track. It’s a cool effect, but it would’ve more effective if you took the reverb off in certain sections. Very minor change however.
• We really like your descending bassline and tight drum patterns and the way it progresses into the pre-chorus.
• Nice job! You have a strong command of your programming equipment.
• We thought that overall as a remix that the chorus could have been tougher. The pre-chorus felt a bit like a commercial with the bells in it. The bells also gave it a bit of a melancholy vibe. However, we still thought it was hot!! The midnight SEXY mix!!!!!! Very visual. Overseas in the electronica dance club environment.
• You got SKILLZ!! We can see the client liking this as well.

MIKE CHAN

Hi Mike, thanks for your submission! here is your bullet point critique

• Your drum beat is hot!!! I like the muscle in your track. Very aggressive and confident.
• The sounds and ideas in your track are great, however the fact that the music and the lyrics do not stay in sync throughout throws us off. If you have Pro Tools, it is pretty easy to take time out to shift them.
• Nice energy overall. It’s a shame the vocals did not lock for you because it takes away from what is a cool track.
• Nice use of the synthesizer and the mention of th original melody in the track.
• I like the fact that your track puts the song in a new space and adds a tougher edge to the girls.
• I like the arpeggiated synth that comes in during your track but it seems to get off beat with your drums at times. Make sure your instrumentation is locked up at all times.
• Nice job Mike. Lock those drums up next time. You got skillz too! Clients don’t hear potential. They just hear what you give them.



BRIAN S TARR

Hi Brian, thanks for your submission! here is your bullet point critique

*We love the approach you took using the mellow acoustic guitar with the finger snaps. Very nice! Very risky and original. Nice job not being afraid to do what you feel.
*I think your track could have benefited from some drops in your track. Very simple drops like taking out the guitar for a half a measure and then bringing it back in to give us a break. I know you did it just before the bridge but even before that.
*Your rap is hot!!!!!!!!!!Your whole groove is hot, and that’s why I think that if you did more drops in it, and switched up the arrangement in places, it would be that much better!
*The bridge section is out of key with the vocals. I thought you could have come up with a different bridge direction. The fact that It is out of key takes away from the track. It would have been nice if you took the energy up a notch in the bridge so that when you got back to the chorus we fell back into your smooth guitar groove. Just something to consider.
*Your track surprised us the mostin terms of its original approach. Tight Job Brian!
*Your track will be in contention I can tell and we haven’t heard all the spots yet.

STEPHEN SKIPPER

Hi Stephen, thanks for your submission! here is your bullet point critique

*Nice rhythm switches throughout your track. It shows that you understand structure and progression.
*We thought your drums could have been mixed up higher and the kick could have punched through more.
*Be careful with synthesizers sometimes, they can get take over a track and feel too synthy and not allow any other textures to come through.
If your track had tougher kick drums and snares, I could see your track having more potential and standing out. I love the pulse like synth bass on the verses.
*Stronger drum sounds and eq’s would have changed the dynamic of your track tremendously.
*Nice job overall. Great drum programming! Let your drums punch through more.

MGORDON

*Hot track overall!! Your beats were right on time. We really like what you did and are very excited about the track.
*WE like how the music seemed to be in keeping with a billboard top ten hit. Many remixes take new approaches but take the single out of top ten contention.
*Nice use of rhythms and textures.
*Nuff said like Bernie Mac!
*Your mix could use some tweaking on the lows. Try not to blend your 808 sounds in with your basslines. it can get mushy at times.
*We'll see what the client says. There are a lot of strong submissions! Thanks for putting in the work!

DJ FRESH

Hi DJ Fresh thanks for your submission! here is your bullet point critique

*Nice rhythm shifts. Your precision shows. We like the way you paid attention to detail in your track. It never got redundant. Love the Destiny’s Child bounce in sections.
I think you needed a stronger kick to punch through as a record! The hand claps were cool. But since your rhythms were heavily dependent on the lick throughout, it needed to bang more there.
*The bridge chords are cool. I think it could have doubled as an intro. Nice chord progressions follow your bridge. Hot!
*Overall, I think your track was a true remix in the sense that it felt like a DJ mix because it had so many different sections in it that it sounded like a track for the hot mix show circuit or the clubs.
*Good potential. The client just may like this as well.

9TH ELEMENT

Hi 9h Element, thanks for your submission! here is your bullet point critique.

*Your track alone has good energy but the fact that the vocals are off beat throughout is problematic and takes away from your track.
*We like your rap a lot. Tight vocals! If you had figured out a way to get the vocals on beat, your track would be tighter.
*Your production has a Pete Rock style to us. And you know Pete is the man!!! I like the vibe you have going, but the vocal alignment takes it out of contention for presentation purposes.
*The rap is hot!
*Overall, nice track. Some drops in your track would have helped as well. We like the computer sounds in the background too.

JAMAR SANDERSON

Hi Jamar, thanks for your submission! here is your bullet point critique

*Sounds like you have a little Pharrell from the Neptunes in you.
*Your chord changes are tight. I like your musical instincts. Your chords go places I would never think of which makes for interesting colors and surprises.
*Snare sound is evident from classic JAY Z Neptunes joints, but if it ain’t broke don’t change it. It works.
*Overall, the track has a lot of potential as a remix that would play in lounges or those really eclectic new age clubs. I really like your ideas on this.
*In our opinion, if we were putting out a cd of five or six remixes, this version with a better mix and a couple changes here and there would definitely be on it!!!
*Nice track!!

DAVID CIRINO

Hi David, thanks for your submission! here is your bullet point critique

*Your remix is very dark and serious and almost haunting. It definitely puts the song in a different place. It almost reminds me of the KNIGHT RIDER theme from the tv show years ago.
*We think that the music doesn’t really fit the complexion of the vocals, however we love your effect on the instrumental section. VERY CREATIVE and mellow. LOVE IT!
* Your instincts are very good. Be careful of playing chords in the wrong key towards the end. Great sound for the chords.

PORTLIFE ACADEMIC

Hi Portlife,

thanks for your submission! Here is your bullet point critique

*Great intro. We love the setup. It makes the impact of your pizzicatos and drums come in with an instant head nod. Love the rhythm switches. The pizzicatos are hot.
*Nice musical arrangement and textures from verse to pre-chorus to chorus.
*We would have like to hear more bottom in your kick drums especially because of the rhythms pounding in the chorus. Your ideas are very innovative and detailed. Nice use of synth pads arpeggiating sounds.
* Try to keep your music on beat throughout the track.
* We like how you put your signature on the track and made the song your own. We would have like to hear a rap or something like that as an element of surprise.
*Your track has all the elements of a winner, it just needs to be mixed so it thumps more and so that the levels of all the sounds work together.
*Nice job. I would have liked to hear you guys in the background throught the track. You gave it a lot of personality up front, but then we didn’t hear from you again. Your personality is what drew us in from the beginning. Nice pizzacatos once more!!!!!

HB PRODUKTIONZ

Hi Hb Prduktionz, thanks for your submission! here is your bullet point critique

*Nice instrumentation up front. First impression impact makes me wanna listen first and dance second. Then it picks up for the chorus. I think the music you use for the chorus could be used for the pre-chorus and then when the chorus comes in, the track could go to a different level. The music on the chorus is where the track feels danceable.
*We were looking for the verses to stay upbeat and keep us on the dance floor. The verses got very mellow to us and made us want more.
*The overall production is well-produced. But it feels a little safe! It could be hotter! And we know you could make it hotter! We wish you had taken more risks with this remix because we hear a lot of elements in your track that are dope if they had some other ideas to make it more IN YOUR FACE!!!!
*All in all, the client may like it. We shall see!

ANDRE DENNIS

*Hi Andre, thanks for your submission! here is your bullet point critique

*Andre, we really like your track. It’s got the right production value, and really does what we think a remix should do which is elevate the vocals and bring a new audience to the track.
*Nice job! Nuff said.
Great instrumentation. Very solid mix as well. Nice changeups from section to section. Nice arrangement.
*Your track will definitely be in contention! One of the best yet!

RASHAD v.1

Hi Rashad, thanks for your submission! Here is your bullet point critique

*No one took a bigger risk than you. Your drums are tight! Love the tightness of your track.
*The piano playing and production is tight, however, the music is out of key throughout. *We wonder what the effect would have been if it was in key, because the production of your track shows true musicianship and strong music sensibilities.
*The track is probably too dark and moody realistically for this project, but personally I like moody. However, for this project I am sure the client would be looking for something that stays in keeping with the age and marketing boundaries of the group.
*You’re a little too deep for these girls, but you are right on track from a music perspective. I would take the music off the vocals and definitely use it for something else!!!!
*I’m impressed!

RASHAD V.2

Hi Rashad, thanks for your submission! Here is your bullet point critique

*You took big risks here too, which is good. Your intro is cool too.
Once again though, we think that the music is in the wrong key from the vocals.
*That being said, your command of textures and tempo shifts is very impressive. Nice job there!!
*The track is probably too dark also. Smokey and loungey during the bridge,.
*I’m still impressed
*I’m impressed!

Byiton Anthony

Hi Byiton, thanks for your submission. Here is your bullet point critique

*Nice production overall and great use of synth arpeggiated textures.
*We like your arrangements from verse to cpre-chorus and chorus.
*Nice key shifts on t the chorus. I would have like to hear more drive on the chorus however. But your drum shifts are great
*Nice job. Nice use of drops as well.
*We like how you took time affecting the vocals.
*Your bridge is very nice and took us by surprise. Tight!!!
*We would have liked to hear a bit more edge in your track coming from the kick drums.
*It’s a little too nice in sections.
*The client may like this as well. Great job! Looking forward to seeing if the client gravitates to this one.

ALDO ARNALDO

Hi Aldo
thanks for your submission. Here is your bullet point critique

*One of our team members really likes your track a lot. They picked it out from all the other remixes.
*Nice use of synths and textures to give us a cool, ethereal feeling. You definitely put the track in a different space. We really like it over here.
*Your drum sounds are cool too. Great command of your programming tools. We like how all of your elements like even the hi hats build throughout your track. Nice drum programming.
*Nice arrangement musically. Your track never gets boring or redundant.
*We think overall the mix could be stronger. Kick drums turned up and thumping more just to off set the overall smoothness in the track.
*Texture from the drums would push through and keep your track from going into easy listening.
*Your track will definitely be in contention!

Teddy

Hi Teddy
thanks for your submission. Here is your bullet point critique

*Nice track overall Teddy. Your music genre puts us in a techno electronica house dance vibe which is cool.
*These style tracks are most effective when they are mixed really well. Drums pounding. Synth pads in stereo and panned left to right in a surround sound style.
Since it has a lot of traditional elements, the mix has to be the number one priority.
*Nice intro and nice chord structure.
*Love the finger snaps. Good use of synth sounds building and leading into the chorus.
*This is straight for the club and would definitely be on our meter. Also. These style tracks need longer choruses. We would have taken the liberty to extend the chorus so we stay in that trance dance vibe longer before going into the verse.
*Let’s see what they say. We like it.
*Tight track. Just make the mix STRONGER in the future.. It should be thumping bumping and pounding! Nice bridge sections! Skillz you got!!!!!

SLEEPLESS PRODUCIONZ

Hi Sleepless productionz

*Very well mixed track. Instant impact off the top. This is a club banger.
*The Ciara jazzy fizzle style mixed with the industrial accents and sleepless drum patterns are a nice blend.
*We like how the track grows and has a lot of intensity in the chorus
*Nice job!!! The music after the break is tight too! Nice effects!
*Definitely a contender. I think this is in the top remixes!

GFLOW

Hi G Flow thanks for your submission. Here is your bullet point critique

*Nice production overall. We thought that the music was played in the wrong key than the vocals.
*Your arrangement was cool though, but the fact that it was in the wrong key detracted from your music.
*We would have liked to have the chance to analyze your track in the right ket.
*Your drum programming is incredible, and we like your use of choir vocals and synth bass textures. Your drum sounds are TIGHT. Your mix is very good too. It’s a shame it’s in the wrong key. It would have been a contender.

Bennie Stoudemire

Hi Bennie thanks for your submission. Here is your bullet point critique

*Good pacing and energy in your track.
*Nice textures and arpeggiating sounds.
*We thought that since your track has a lot of musical accents that you could have made those moments stand out more. Stronger kicks! Your three note bassline and synth melody that you bring in on the chorus needed to be more impactful and really smack us with energy.
*We like your drum fills. But the overall mix of your track was not in your face enough. The synth arpeggiating noise should be more outfront and have less reverb on it so that it is smack in our face!!
*Overall, you have good music ideas and it shows you are on your way production wise. We just needed you to tie together some stronger mixing techniques to really make your track stand out for the radio and the clubs!
*Nice job!



Delphi Productions

Hi Delphi thanks for your submission. Here is your bullet point critique

*Nice MIX!!! Your drums and bass sounds and textures are mixed just right.
*This sounds very trance like. Nice chord changes on the chorus. Maybe a little too much compression overall on the track. Nice build during the bridge.
*WE LIKE HOW YOUR TRACK EXPLODES AFTER THAT MOMENT
*This reminds us of a more intense, faster “Justify My Love” by Madonna
* Nice job.
*We thought overall that your track is a contender. Love the sound effects behind the kick leading in as transitions. Nice!!!!! You got the right instincts. Your track stands out!
*We would have liked to hear some drops ion the music just to take away some of the redundancy between chorus and verses.
*Tight idea and production!
*Let’s see what they say!


DELPHI PRODUCTIONS v.2

Hi Delphi thanks for your submission. Here is your bullet point critique

*Right off the bat. Your drums are hot!!!!!
*Instant club banger or party starter.
*I like your use of the synth that gradually changes texture in the verse and goes from smooth to edgy in resonance. Nice skills there!! We love the verse and pre-chorus.
* Your chords on the chorus however throw us off a bit. The second and third chords don’t seem to agree with us. And we are deep dudes! ☺ Aside from that part, we think your remix is tight.
*The bridge is cool and we love how the beats interrupt the end of the smooth bridge and bounce back into the groove!
*Definitely a banger and contender!

PRODUCED BY DUPES SHERWIN BRICE

Hi Sherwin thanks for your submission. Here is your bullet point critique


*Nice job on this one Sherwin.
*Production is cool, but the music goes off beat early on which takes it out of contention!
*Could you have slid the vocals over a bit/
*I like the fact that you can hear a bit of the old melody in it too.
*Music is tight overall. We love your transitions from chorus to verse and vice versa.
*Overall, it comes down to the vocal sync. But nice job on the music independently.
*Your subliminal synth textures are cool. We hear everything and you got production chops most definitely.

MICHAEL JOHNSON sounds lonely V.2

Hi Michael thanks for your submission. Here is your bullet point critique

*Nice job on the vibe Mike.
*We think your track has good energy but it seems to be in the wrong key as well.
*We like the low synth bass quality, but it doesn’t seem to coincide melodically with the vocals as we would have hoped.
*Nice snare! Good overall strong mix.
*We think your track could use a few more melodic ideas in it in order to make a distinction between the verse and the chorus.
*The right key would turn your track into a much stronger vibe.
*The bridge was cool but also needed to be in the right key.
*Overall, you could use stronger kick drums and a more memorable melody and infectious grove.
*Nice direction Keep it poppin Michael.

MIKE DAVIS

Hi Mike thanks for your submission. Here is your bullet point critique


*Your track starts off burning from the beginning! We love the energy and we love the fact that you sped the vocals up to add personality and color to the track. Nice instincts on that.
*This is a definite club stomper! Good strength. It definitely puts the group in a different space.
* You got skillz. Just the idea of speeding up the vocal was a catchy way to make your track stand out.
*definite contender!


IMPACT

Hi IMPACT thanks for your submission. Here is your bullet point critique

*Your track seems to be in the wrong key. I hear your intentions however. You have good instincts on arrangement and energy.
*Your track would benefit if you stripped out some of the sounds.
*It’s a bit overproduced in sections.
* I like how you pulled the drums out on the later verse.. That worked very well.
*The fact that it is out of key takes it out of contention, but we hear where you were going. That EURYTHMICS trance electronica dance vbe which is tight.
*Nice

DIONE PEETE

Hi Dionne thanks for your submission. Here is your bullet point critique

*Nice beginning intro. Your style has a retro vibe. I think it could have been stronger on impsct. Maybe this style would work overseas, but we think that it’s a bit too retro for this project.
*However we like your chord changes and musical accents. You definitely show strong music chops and production style.
*There are aspects of your chords that are nice and perhaps if your instrumentation was more updated, it would be closer.
*However, maybe the retro quality is the charm. Very subjective
*Our instincts think that we needed something more contemporary, but that being said we really like th risk you took and the chords on the chorus are tght!!! NICE deep chords on the chorus. I would have like to hear them repeated.

GREAT JOB TO ALL TH REMIXERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. National

Thanks again to 30 30 for the opportunity to work on a fun, challenging, and fantastic project. One that would look great for a Demo real ( hint hint ) I ran into a similar problem that I'm sure we all did, and that was lining up the vocals. It can be frustrating although through years of personal projects i found that it can be as simple as adjusting your tempo by points of a Beat per minute. All programs map slightly differently and can account for that 10th or 20th of a BPM. Some programs will allow you to insert a tempo change marker that i find helps a million with this situation. Its like touching the side of a turntable to keep a mix on point... its gotta be done. My biggest challenge with this remix was the A&R work i put in. Being that I Live in New Hampshire, it was tough:
Getting a hold of the artist i thought was best for the 6 bar "Bleek" replacement
( Grand Larce - Flushing NY )
Getting him to commit was easy... He's FANTASTIC to work with. Huge KUDOS to Larce for a job well done. Professional, and dedicated.

Setting up the studio time, ( Legends Studio - Time Square ) with Nick Price - to work around previously scheduled sessions. Huge thanks to Nick for taking the time work with us on this project and in such short notice... He made it happen. Countelss emails and 50+ phone calls later, we have a great prouduct. All this and more while producing a Hit Instrumental!
I LOVE THIS #ISH ! This is what its all about. Making it happen. Good luck to all the producers and composers out there who made it happen!

New website looks fresh ~ check it out - www.volitionsound.com

madtracker

I had to make some adjustments to match the vocal. I paced the vocal track at 125.552 BPM rather than 126. Also, after the break (where the original rap was) I had to add about 50ms of silence to keep the vocal in perfect time with the track I made.

Much fun!!

Michael Johnson (MadTracker)

hbproductionz

Anyone else having trouble getting the lyrics on beat? Maybe its just me lol but i've been trying for 2 1/2 hours. It starts out on beat and gets off beat after the first chorus..I've even been staring at the transients and trying to line those up..please help!! lol

HB Produktionz

I AGREE

I agree. The original is sick. Gonna be a tuffy.

Bryant

The original is HOT!!

Thanks a mil

I'm super excited about this Code Green Garnier remix project ~ And a challenge it is because i must say, the original is already hot! Well done guys ~ I'm impressed all around with what Volition is bringing to the table of the entertainment industry. It pushes me to learn more everyday and imporve my sound while developing my style.

awesome

Brian S. Tarr

future submissions

delphiproductionz said...
yes, I would like to hear some too, it would help with producing future submissions

delphiproductionz

LET"S GO FOR IT

Hello Guys!!
We have uploaded our tracks, and left some critique... We need to get feedback from each other... get more invloved......the future is looking promising...and i have just started.. DOnt Give up...Lets go For it!!!!

Aldo MArtinez

A FORUM HAS BEEN CREATED

30-30 Members, if you would like to have your tracks heard and critiqued by fellow 30-30 members please email your track to inquiry@hbproduktionz.com and I will upload it to my site. A forum has been created with the hopes that we will help eachother grow as composers and producers. Aldo and I have already posted our tracks so check them out.

Thanks
HB Produktionz

AND THEN THERE WERE THREE...

The above three names created tracks that have made it to the final selection process.

The winner will be listed by tomorrow morning.

Please feel free to comment on this blog. Congrats to everyone who made it to the final 7. There were over 90 submissions that were carefully critiqued by the 30 30 team.

Thanks

The 30 30 Team

would love to hear what all the other...

30-30 Team!

Thanks for selecting my track and giving me the opportunity to submit for this assignment. It was a blast to pull out all my instruments for this one. When do you get the opportunity to play flamenco guitar, Indian sitar, Turkish zurna and saz, finger cymbals, and guiro all in one 30 second song?! You made my dreams come true!

I like some of the suggestions to post people's submissions... especially those that get selected and chosen by the clients. That would be a great way for all of us to learn what Volition and the clients are looking for. I would love to hear what all the other talented composers and producers are coming up with.

Thanks! Peace.

Chris Vibberts

LIGHT YEARS BEYOND the A&R Process

This was a great experience working with 3030. I sent in work and got my critique the same day! This is light years beyond the whole A&R process. I aso had a ball doing it too. Thanks guys for giving me another creative outlook and possible career path.

Mike Chan

EMAIL ME braddon_c@hotmail.com

Thanks 30-30 Team I enjoyed working on this project. Thanks for the opportunity. Fellow 30-30 members if you would like to upload your tracks to my website we can critque each other and see what everyone else envisioned. Email me at braddon_c@hotmail.com if interested.

Thanks

HAD A BALL

I had a ball working on this project.Thanks 30-30 for the great opportunity.

myspace.com/paydews1

Big Gigs!

Hey guys, thanks for selecting my track. also, thanks for creating this network and giving us producers a shot a some big gigs. GN

HEAR THE WORK

Is there anyway we can hear the work of those who were chosen to present?

Kevin

THE ABOVE NAMES

The tracks from the above 30-30 Members have been chosen to be submitted to the client. We had a number of good tracks and chose to select more than five tracks. Congrats to those who made it through to th e presentation phase!!

We will hear from the client mid next week at some point, so hold tight!!!
Since this project is a no compete project for VOLITION SOUND BRANDING, one of the 30 30 members will more than likely win.

Please post your personal comments here.
Thanks

The 30 30 Team

new assignment

Hey! I was wondering if I could still register and receive the music brief for the sneaker commercial assignment? The chapter title on page 129 reads "THE SOUND LOUNGE MIX and PETER HOLCOMB". The book is great! Thank you!


Isaiah

Encouragement

Good Morning (TEAM) Volition !

I am very much looking forward to receiving the music brief today and can't wait to continue working on this project with more direction.

This is an avenue completely new to me, which makes it Challenging and Exciting! Thanks for the encouragement and guided vision looking towards the future with the E-book "The 3030 Career". Its up-lifting and refreshing to know there is still a place in the world for a musical expressionist as myself!

Thanks again,
Brian

cover 2 cover!

greetings Wendell! my spouse heard u speak @ the Hue-Man bookstore last month. she is the lady who told u that she had a family of artists. her name is melvada & u signed ur book 4 her. anyway, my name is alva nelson & have read ur book from cover 2 cover. i enjoyed it immensely it was both informative & inspiring. i am very interested in writing 4 commercials & after reading ur book, i would love 4 u 2 hear some of my music. i would welcome ur feedback. if u have the time, please respond with an address where i can send a demo CD.

alva

FANTASTIC!

Good Morning,

Thank you for all the great information. I have purchased the E-Book and read up to Chapter 5 last night. Fantastic. I am finding through the reading that my beleif is that I am designed for this type of work.

BT

FEEDBACK

thanks for the feedback man, much appreciated. thanks for taking the time out to critique and really show your down for the people. cant wait for the next project to make something even better. stay up



Dyami Gonsalves

30-30 Family

Thanks Wendell, I really appreciate your feedback! It honestly has made me excited to apart of the 30 30 family. I'm going really take this in and improve on the things that you have commented on. Thanks again for your feedback it is truly a blessing.

A.Sesay
The Hungriest Producer In MD.

MOTIVATION

My man Wendell,

Just wanted to say thank you so much for taking the time to pass some feedback my way, I am completely amazed that you took the time to give each of us some pointers. I was very motivated after hearing your panel at the DP conference and read your book within the first couple days of getting back to Toronto from NYC.

I'm working hard to step up my music game, and have taken you and James Mtume's exhortation to improve our skills and musical knowledge. Thank you for including me in these opportunities, I will be working hard to make a strong reel in the future that's up to the standards you mention in this email and in your book.

Really, thanks again and I hope you have even more good fortune come your way from taking the time to build this network and share with us.

Best,
Michel

REVIEW COPY

Hello,

Would it be possible to receive a review copy of your book. If so, please send it to the address below.

Best,

Deborah



Deborah
Editorial Director -- Interactive
Black Enterprise

Thank You for writing this book!

Wendall,
I wanted to tell you how much I have learned being in that environment Saturday with you and the panelists. I have been reading your book and doing other research since then.
I've always liked to watch movies alone because I enjoy the whole experience, right down to the presentations of the studios service marks. I love the effects,sounds,and scores! I have always been into that but people think I'm crazy, ha.

Thank you for writing this book, it could change lives.

Peace,
ByiTon

I'm glad you liked the CD... and thanks for the invite to the book signing I will definitely be attending, see you there!

Skiggy Ska

KARMA

To whom it may concern,


First off, I would like to thank everybody at 30 30 to have given us the opportunity to join the movement and grow as producers and much more!
I will definitely be attending the book signing on Saturday and will bring a cd along with me for some insightful critique.
Keep up this expansive and all including work everybody. Karma is definitely on your side.

Bless.

Mikael Tek

I WILL ATTEND THE BOOK SIGNING

Thanks for the input....I really value it....I will be attending the signing....."good luck wit da book"

THad

Thanks for the opportunity!!

Thank You for the opportunity to submit!!! I am looking forward to
hearing the example so I can make a better comparison of what needed
to be applied to meet your requirements. The beauty of the this
assignment is that I have a just added another beat to my catalog of
material. Thank You again for the challenge. Keep the assignments
coming.


SH

Feedback!

Thanks for the feedback, will be reaching out to a professional mix engineer for some lessons soon, hopefully that will help in future mixes. Thanks for the opportunity.

IIG

Honest Critique!!!

WOW!!! Thank you so much for the feedback. Best way to grow is by getting an honest critique of your work, so I appreciate it.

I'm not gonna give you any excuses for my work.lol I liked the energy it had but it didn't sound HUGE!! Next assignment I'll try to follow the rules more and knock it out of the park.

Thanks again for these assignments. I really feel like I'm accomplishing something worthwhile and breaking out of my box. Can't wait for the next one. Take care.


Boston George

UNMATCHED POTENTIAL

Hello Wendell,

Music is my passion, something that we both agree on. I admire your drive, motivation and your talent. I am an aspiring classically trained (piano) producer, looking for an opportunity to gain experience in a professional studio. You can say I'm in the market for a mentor. I've taught myself production over the past 2.5 years and I think I have an unmatched potential, distinct sound, and brains to make something of myself in this industry, if given a platform. Please listen to some of my work

ANDRE

I"M STILL NOT LIVIN RIGHT

Hello Mr Hanes. I went looking for your book at barns. but the store clerk told me that it's made to order on the net.

I am a music producer myself with some credits to my name.
and I feel what your saying about waiting for that platinum
album or even breaking that artist to get your name really of
out there. To my credit I was apart of a platinum album.
STILL NOT LIVING RIGHT!!! HA HA

But anyway, a few friends of mine told me to go for the commercial music making route for a long time,of course me being stubborn just wanting to get my name on albums and such
didn't really pan out the way I thought it would.
so now, it feels like I'm starting all over again.

I just happen to be on the dynamic producer web site
and came across your link.I am very interested in
getting involved with making music for commercials.
not just for the money,for the creative challenge.
Todays artist are not giving me the challenge I need to
step it up and go beyond my creative limitations.

Sorry for being so long winded.I'm a little excited about
stepping into this world.I know my pub admin will be excited.
So your book will be brought. Hopefully we will rub elbows
soon in the near future and i can be one of those true success stories for your next book.

Have a good day-Neek
NEEK PAR

The book

hey wendell! hope this note finds you well. is your book available at barnes & noble? i am working with a danish writer/composer/producer and want to be sure we're exploring all options for him here in the States; not just the basics/traditional like placements on label releases.

your book sounds like exactly the right guide. let me know; if there, i will buy my copy tomorrow!

thanks much,
belviana

MAKING PROGRESS

Wendell,

Thanks for the info. I've actually started calling some music houses. I wanted to let you know that while talking to one of the houses listed in your book, they suggested that I call Noiselab in LA, because they heard that the owner was very cool and they are doing some good things over there. I called and immediately hit it off with Pinky. Two days later she called me to do a demo for a Lego commercial! I had a great time working on it last weekend and they loved what I sent them. So... things are starting to move forward. Thanks for your help!

If anything comes up for you and you want me to do a demo, feel free to contact me.

Take care!

Chris

THE 30-30 BOOK

Hi Wendell,

Got the book.
Will promote the hell out of it.
Great job!!!

Thanks very much,
David McGugh Professor
North Carolina School of the Arts

I FINISHED THE BOOK

Wendell,

Hi, I hope you are well. I just got back into town from a small tour I was on and finished your book while on the bus. Thanks for writing such an informative guide to the industry. The section on music houses was particularly eye opening for me. As I would like to make a quick transition from what I am doing for a living right now to composing full time, I feel that working with a music house may be a good option for me whether it be on staff or freelance.

After hearing my music, I was wondering if you have any suggestions of what music houses I should contact and what would be the best way to go about it. Would my style and abilities be more appropriate for certain houses? Is there a way to approach them where they would be more receptive to me?

Thanks again for your time. It's been very helpful and encouraging talking with you.

Chris

THE BOOK

Hello,

I just wanted to share that I'm loving this book. I'm writing to ask about the royalty-free music CDs that Wendell talks about. There are so many. I prefer CDs, rather than the online music sources which seem to be proliferating these days. Recommendations are appreciated.

Thanks!

Matt

WILDCHILD

Wendell how is everything with you? I'm a dynamic producer member from MD seeking career information
on scoring.I checked out your website and funny as is it those are all the commercials musics that i like keep up the good work.
I wanted to know how do you find the opportunity for commercial scoring, is there a website or platform were this
info is given, im really excited about trying out this new form of art.

keep in touch

--
B.K.W Da Wildchild
of
Wildchild Production

www.myspace.com/wildchildproduction

the3030career.com

Great site...very interested.....keep me posted........

thaddeus

Great book

Hey Wendell! How's everything going?

I just wanted to check in and say I finished the book (it was great!) and invested in some software with video capabilities.

I've contacted some friends that are directors to practice and work on a reel. In the mean time I've attached some music for you to check out. The first track is a song I produced and sang on for Kanye's new artist, Big Sean (GOOD/Island Def Jam). Thanks for your time. Sincerely,



Mike

INTERNSHIPS

Wendell,
I had wanted to inquire if there any internship
opportunities with you and you organization? I am
truly interested in this field and was impressed with
your style of self marketing at the NYC Remix Hotel. I
am looking forward to catching you at the Hueman
Bookstore. I would like to ask you some question after
your book signing. I will remind you who I am at the
event.

Peace and Blessings,

FROM RECORD LABEL TO THE 30-30

Hi there,

I'm currently reading and enjoying your book. After 5 years signed to A&M and then Geffen I wasn't sure what the next move would be for me but this book has confirmed what I'd love to now do ! Thanks

Could you please send me your lists Sample CD etc...


Many thanks,
Nick

Inspiring

Good Afternoon Wendell,

I met you briefly in the VIP room at the Remix conference this past weekend, and I had the pleasure of sitting and listening in on your panel. I wanted to thank you for the insightful and honest information you shared. Fortunately I am not exactly a struggling entrepreneur anymore, but I am always learning from the people and world around me and your information was a part of that.



I am reaching out to you today really more than anything to introduce myself in more detail and send you some information on who we are and what we do. I am co-owner of Westward Music Group, Inc. We are an audio engineer management company, and a full service studio. As a matter of fact we have recently merged with and are expanding on an already legendary studio in Harlem NYC. This facility was formerly owned by Jazz pioneer Ornette Coleman. The history in this place cannot be described in words.



Attached you will find some still photos of the two rooms that are completed, and there is a third room being built as I speak (or type). Once that third room is complete we will be having a grand opening party, and would love to extend an invitation to you. I also attached the discography of our head engineer and partner. In addition we will launch a virtual tour on our website, so I can keep you posted on that as well.



Please keep us in mind for any future projects that would be appropriate for recording or mixing in a studio environment. Between the 3 rooms, we truly will have the capabilities to meet most, if not all needs pertaining to audio work not to mention most budgets. Thank you in advance for your time and I do look forward to hearing from you.



Regards,

Juliet Lerman

REMIX HOTEL

hello my name is Legend Music producer and engineer
I spoke to you at the remix hotel and attend the panel that you was on
first off I thank you for the info that you gave to the audience and me
very good insight.
we spoke afterwards about conecting with the songwriters and artist that you work with
if they are looking for more music and/or producers to work with
i work with 4 other producers and a team of ssongwiters
we are looking to work on all types of projects and artist as well.
if possible can I send you a sample our music so you can hear what we ar working with

thank you for your time

How Many EMCEESMust get dissed!

Hey Wendell,

Great seeing you yesterday. Love those panels because you never stop learning in this
game!

We have a bunch of songs in our catalog that our completely sample free and for which we
either own, control, or administer the publishing. This year we've created original
music for ESPN college basketball (license deal so we can still further license these
basketball related tracks, The History Channel and have licensed music to video games
such as Rockstar and EA Sports. Obviously would love to continue to put these songs in
front of potential business opportunities so interested to hear your thoughts on what we
might be able to do?

D
www.duckdown.com

Invaluable INFO

Mr. Hanes,
My name is Ken Taylor we met briefly at the end of conference. I gave
you my card,Skyculture Music Production. The information you imparted
I found invaluable. Listening to you made my path a little clearer,
and I thank you for taking the time. Skyculture Music Production is
my label expressly designed as a vehicle for my music. I have a
plan of action that I'm presently putting it into effect. As per our
conversation I am sending you some material to listen to( using
yousendit.com). Any comment, suggestions,or criticism would be
greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Kentaa

Very informative book

Greetings,I received my copy of the 30-30 career and its very informative,Im patiently waiting for volume 2.I also have a piece to submit,hopefully it can land a spot and we can make things happen.

Thanks,
Christopher

METRO BEATS

Hey Wendell.

We wanted to reach out to you and send through a few samplers that are
currently circulating. We have placed music on BET already and have produced for
allot of artists including Ransom, Geolani and many others. We also have been
shopping to labels and are in the process of working on our vision. Check out
the myspace for an idea @ www.myspace.com/therealnessproductions . We remixed
Bloc Party, Kenna, Ashlee Simpson. We also have a interview @
www.livefromthefrontline.com .We value your input and have tremendous respect
for what you are doing out there. The market is tough. We would definitely like
to build with you. We write "leftfield", sample free tracks that tow the line
between street and commercial appeal. Instead of filling up your work
email(which we all hate), I'll just attach a few track samplers for any of your
current projects.

Metro Beats Samplers

OPPORtunity Knocks

Hello Mr.


I would really like to have an opportunity to get into the business making
music for commercials.


I have been making beats for a few years and I have a MPC 4000, motif es 8,
roland xr, se-1x, a ton of records, and I am about to get a virus. I listen to
all kinds of music, I read a few book on music theory and I work really hard.


I'd really like an opportunity and I was wondering what steps I should take to
submit my music for commercials.


Thanks in advance,


Antonio

Baltimore HEAT

Hello Wendell we met briefly after the final panel you guys were really inspiring we are songwriters musicians trying to get placement with some tracks were not in the new york area we live in md baltimore, just making contact with you william clark and rajee ford/behind the groove productions.I think we have some compositions or ideas you might like many genres urban jazz rb even score type joints how do we submit even for just a critical review would be helpful thanks for your time we know your busy so we'll hit you on a regular im putting my number here anyway

large catalogue

Wendell,

Whatup man? I briefly met you last year in NYC at the Dynamic Producer conference at the Park Central Hotel (last summer).

I am a producer who specializes in Reggae, Hip-hop, Dancehall, Dirty South, & Pop. I have had TV placements recently on the History Channel and the BET Mixed Martial Arts reality show, IRON RING, and have recently signed two music placement agreements and have music cataloged in several music libraries. I currently work with a few artists, and have potential placements with major label artists at the moment. The majority of my productions are sample-free and broadcast quality, and I own 100% of the copyrights. I have some music available on my myspace page - www.myspace.com/stupidgenius - as well as www.stupidgenius.com if you are interested in a quick preview, or I could email you some snippets as well.

I have a large catalog of instrumental Hip-hop/Dirty South, Reggae, and Dancehall music that is ready to go, for the purposes of licensing for film, TV, video games, and multimedia productions. I also have a small catalog of Reggae & Hip-hop tracks with vocals. If you are interested in my sound, or would like to hear more from me, please contact me, and let me know what you are currently working on.

I look forward to hearing from you and potentially working together in the near future. Thanks for your time.

Matt

remix panel

Wendell,
It was good meeting you and hearing your wisdom on the
panel today.
My one regret, was being broke and not being able to
purchase a copy of your book. When I do, I would you
to sign it for me. Let me know if you are cool with
that.

Peace and Blessings,

A New Fan of Your Work

THE BUSINESS SIDE

WHATS UP WENDELL IM JUST HITTING YOU UP TO LET YOU KNOW WHO I AM . MY NAME IS JAMES AKA CHEEZ IM FROM COMPTON,CA. I SPOKE WITH YOU ON THE PHONE SATURDAY 6/14/08 WE CHOPPED IT UP BRIEFLY ABOUT WHAT I NEED TO DO TO GET YOU SOME MUSIC AND WHETHER OR NOT YOU GIVE FEED BACK REGARDLESS OF IF ITS GOOD OR NOT. I CAUGHT YOUR INTERVIEW ON SHADE 45 AND GOT THROUGH WITH A QUESTION, WHICH WAS IF I SEND YOU TRACKS TO LISTEN TO BY ME NOT HAVING ANY PUBLISHING WHAT WOULD STOP YOU FROM JUST TAKING THE TRACK AND SAYING ITS YOURS? AS I MENTIONED ON THE PHONE IM FAIRLY NEW TO THE PRODUCTION SIDE OF THE BIZ BUT IM AWARE OF HOW THE ARTIST AND BUSSINESS SIDE WORKS. JUST SO YOU KNOW IVE READ TWO MUSIC INDUSTRY BOOKS A WLONG WHILE AGO THEY WERE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MUSIC BIZ BY DONALD PASSAMAN AND ONE BY KASSIF.MY MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO GET IN AND ONCE THAT HAPPENS I STRONGLY BELIEVE EVERYTHING ELSE WILL SPEAK FOR ITSELF. WHAT IM ASKING OF YOU IS FEEDBACK NEGATIVE OR POSITVE AND IF THE POSITIVE PRODUCES WHAT YOU THINK CAN BE A HIT LETS RUN WIT IT. IM CURRENTLY CREATING TRACKS USING FRIUTY LOOPS 5(DONT LAUGH) IM GETTING READY TO UPGRADE TO THE 8 AND IM ALSO THINKING ABOUT GETTING REASONS. MY BOY IS RUNNING PRO TOOLS, SO WHAT IM DOING IS CREATING AT HOME THEN RENDERING THE TRACKS TO A DATA CD BRING FRUITY UP AT HIS CRIB DUMPING IT INTO PRO TOOLS AND MASTERING FROM THERE. ANY WAY LETS SEE WHAT IT DO AND HOPEFULLY GOOD THINGS COME FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY.

WORK IN THE FIELD

I would like to work in the field, but i do not know how to go about it.
I compose, produce and have experience engineering. I work with Digital Performer.
I would like more information about your company. I've taken a look at your producer roster, which is very impressive by the way.
How and where do you recruit, what type of requirements do you have as far as credentials or whatnot.

I also edit videos and work very closely with a film director (to-be). I have a lot of very interresting ideas, but this is a new town, state and country for me (i'm from Montreal, Canada). From my understanding, you work very closely with agencies. I do not know if you have people amongst your staff that feed these agencies with "reference work" (visuals).

In any case, like i said, i seriously would like to build a relationship with your company and possibly work with you on the different projects you have going on. AND if visuals is something you plan on doing anytime soon, i could and would like to be help.


BEDObeats
beatpharmacy@lycos.com

make an impact

Hello Wendell,

I would like to send to you the original physical demo, not mp3's this is because after
reading the book, i realised that the way i should approach the music houses was by
making an impact, and the only way music houses would listen to my trakcs was by making
them interested in the product, which is the physical demo.

i would really appreciate if you could give me an address i can send them to. and tell me
what you think..

thanks!

YOU GUYS ARE GREAT

I think you guys are great... for helping you cats like me, and also for your work.. you guys have a very impressive roster and i am lucky to have come across such a great mentoring force.

love appreciation and mad respect
kevin simon

WOW!!

By the way, the 30-30 Career book has already changed my life and empowered me to take my career to the next level.


Thanks,

E. Dews
Music Production/Sound Design/On-Hold Messaging/Recording & Mixing
"Bringing the Record Sound to the Commercial World"<

very insightful

I found the book awesome and insightful. At this point i just need to follow through. I am certain i have the ability, i can compose and produce in most styles, including 16th to 18th century counterpoint. I am working on my spec reel as we speak.

i had been trying to arrange a Q and A with windell. That would be great if some how we could work that out.

enclosed are four original tracks created by myself. I was unsure of what style so i just picked my strongest one.

****** i was unable to send a wave file should i compress it? how can i send you guys a wave?


kevin Simon

Bringin the record sound to the commercial world

Can we submit more than one track?

E. Dews

Music Production/Sound Design/On-Hold Messaging/Recording & Mixing
"Bringing the Record Sound to the Commercial World"

VERY INSPIRATIONAL BOOK

I finished the book, it is very inspirational to read points of view from some of the industry top cats. I really like your questions to the producers and i am looking forward to my first break in the commercial world. I really think you are touching on something with this hole idea of trans-collaborations and using technology and the web to create a new production hub.

Best. G

the 30 30 book

Wanted to get you my Spec Reel of works, Thanx for dropping such a great book. After reading it and putting together my reel, I'm already making some great moves in fact I did a demo for a Toyota campaign and they are loving it. I'm just waiting to find out if I won the spot so far it looks very good! Also have a track on Grand Theft Auto IV as well as a few others that I did demo's for: Garnier, McDonalds and I'm awaiting a Ambien CR spot. So yeah the 30-30 career is on point!!!!! Much appreciation due.....Listen here is my link to my site in which you can view my reel and find out more about me! www. emccaine. com

Peace
eM

getting in the biz

Wendell, Tony, and Steve on Heart & Soul Radio

Wendell Hanes promoted his book, THE 30-30 CAREER: Making 30 Grand In 30 Seconds! Producing Music for Commercials on Progressive Radio Network's "Heart & Soul" radio show. Pictured from left to right are 30-30 Producer Tony Aliperti, Wendell Hanes, radio host Kompalya Thunderbird, and 30-30 Producer Steve Pageot.

Wendell On Heart & Soul Radio On Thursday May 22

On Thursday, May 22 from 3-4pm eastern time, Wendell Hanes will be on the Heart & Soul Radio show on Progressive Radio Network (www.progressiveradionetwork.com) Click on the Listen Live icon.
Tune in on the website at 3pm sharp to hear Wendell discuss The 30-30 Career. Call the station to ask him questions 888.873.4643.

This is a great opportunity to talk to Wendell about making 30 Grand in 30 Seconds with your beats.

Interview

Dynamic Producer and the 30-30

http://www.dynamicproducer.com/dp2/v2/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=82&cntnt01origid=55&cntnt01detailtemplate=NewsDetailTemplate.tpl&cntnt01returnid=55

Garnier Fructis Flow

CHECK THE HOTNESS produced by VOLITION SOUND BRANDING
for the 30-30 CAREER

GARNIER /CODE GREEN "FLOW"

the 30 30 book

Dear Wendell, i just want it to let you know that the book is great, very
informative and reader friendly. I am looking forward to the site. Also i
am available for any production assignments you may have in the meantime.
Best

Gustavo

Belmont University (Internship availability)

Wendell,

I recently found an article about you while browsing the internet for information on composing music for commercials. I am about to finish up my sophomore year at Belmont University in Nashville, TN, majoring in commercial music with emphasis in both music technology and composition/arranging. I am very interested in pursuing a career in composing music for commercials/tv/film etc. after I graduate, and would love to find an internship or shadowing opportunity if available. I am comfortable with Midi and audio and was wondering if Volition Sound Branding had any such positions. Thanks for your time,

Mike

WHERE IS YOUR BOOK?

Mr. Hanes,

I know this may not be the most appropriate way to go about this, but I am looking for your book. I checked all over online and can’t find it. I was hoping you might shed some like on where I can get a copy. I am sure you’re super busy but, I’d really like to read the book and all.

Thanks,

Brian

How do i get in?

Hello,
My name is Gina Banks and based here in St. Louis, MO. I have an associate who has a degree in Audio Engineering, proficient in sound mixing and producer of beats. He has been doing this for the last 8 years, and has acquired quite a bit of experience in St. Louis working in this area. I learned of your company through an internet search.

However, I am curious to know how the process would work if he wanted to become involved in developing music or conducting sound design/mixing for commercials and such. I know he has music already created and mixed that could be used, however I am not sure how he would get into this field. Would you be so kind to provide me information on how he could do this?

Thank you. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Gina

steve pageot

Have you heard about this guy Steve Pageot? I heard he makes hot ass beats!
Yo, does anyone know how i can get in touch with him?
I read an article on him in EQ magazine too and heard that he does engineering too.

I read below that he's in the 30 30 career book. Let me know.


Mike Beef Jones

Baddest on the planet

cuz, i'd like to try to score some of these clips, looks hard but i am a bad%#$!,
did you get songs i sent you last week? What software do i need to sink the video/audio?


Baddest on the planet