The next record! News, survey, and video blog
Ellis has created a short online survey asking for your input about the next studio recording. The preorder options are also online, and today Ellis posted a video blog talking about the survey responses so far!
Music Business Workshops in Minneapolis!
Ellis and her manager Terri Mazurek will be teaching two workshops in November for Springboard For the Arts! Both workshops are in Minneapolis and will be held at Noiseland Industries.
The first one is on November 4th, called "How to Sell Your Music Without Selling Your Soul". This workshop covers many aspects of the independent music business including how to have a career without sacrificing your artistic integrity and values. You'll learn how to find your music mission, set 5-year goals, create a marketing plan, as well as learn how to find more fans through building community.
The second workshop is on Mon, Nov 23rd, called "No Booking Agent Needed". This workshop is all about planning and booking your own tours, with special emphasis on acoustic venues, listening rooms and folk festivals.
If you sign up in advance, you save $5!
The first one is on November 4th, called "How to Sell Your Music Without Selling Your Soul". This workshop covers many aspects of the independent music business including how to have a career without sacrificing your artistic integrity and values. You'll learn how to find your music mission, set 5-year goals, create a marketing plan, as well as learn how to find more fans through building community.
The second workshop is on Mon, Nov 23rd, called "No Booking Agent Needed". This workshop is all about planning and booking your own tours, with special emphasis on acoustic venues, listening rooms and folk festivals.
If you sign up in advance, you save $5!
Ellis interview featured on MomCulture website!
Read the interview on the MomCulture website. MomCulture is a local business than provides cultural events for moms with toddlers.
Excerpt: "I don’t know why I love to procrastinate, but I do! That’s why deadlines are so helpful for me. Creatively, the “just pick up your guitar every day” idea is really working because it’s becoming a habit. I think this summer has been a particularly productive period for me because I’m making creativity and songwriting space every day. It’s very intentional and I think that’s why it’s working."
Excerpt: "I don’t know why I love to procrastinate, but I do! That’s why deadlines are so helpful for me. Creatively, the “just pick up your guitar every day” idea is really working because it’s becoming a habit. I think this summer has been a particularly productive period for me because I’m making creativity and songwriting space every day. It’s very intentional and I think that’s why it’s working."
Returning from Sisters Folk Festival and the Americana Song Academy
Ellis just finished teaching at the Americana Song Academy (along with her manager Terri Mazurek), followed by three performances at Sisters Folk Festival.
Ellis would like to thank all of the wonderful students who attended the song camp, as well as the kind and supportive folks who came to her performances. She is looking forward to returning to Oregon in October and she hopes to see some of y'all then!
Ellis would like to thank all of the wonderful students who attended the song camp, as well as the kind and supportive folks who came to her performances. She is looking forward to returning to Oregon in October and she hopes to see some of y'all then!
Ellis won!
Ellis won the Just Plain Folks 2009 Best Female Singer Songwriter Album award for BREAK THE SPELL! The criteria for this award was "Does it move you?" and Ellis' CD was chosen as the top female singer/songwriter album out of hundreds of albums submitted worldwide.
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Thank you to the Just Plain Folks organization and sponsors, and congratulations Ellis!
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Thank you to the Just Plain Folks organization and sponsors, and congratulations Ellis!