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Why You Should Take Your Demos Seriously
The Vital Importance of The Modern Demo – Why You Should Take Your Demos Seriously Paul McCartney learned production from the great George Martin. Australian rock legend Lobby Lloyd (The Coloured Balls) was taught production by Paul McCartney. My father David Virgin, producer of the early SPK records (cited influence of The Prodigy & Nine […]
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The songwriter holds all the power
The latest music industry advice column from Rohan Healy – The songwriter holds all the power Rohan Healy is currently running for election to the Board of IMRO (Irish Music Rights Organisation) as Writer Director. IMRO members can vote using the email sent to them containing voting details. A cursory glance at the history of […]
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The Art of Stagecraft: Improve Live Performance and Deal With Stage Nerves
The Art of Stagecraft: Improve Live Performance and Deal With Stage Nerves Over the past 4 years I’ve performed over 600 shows with The Dublin City Rounders; festivals, big venues, restaurants, weddings, presidents and ambassadors’ houses, live radio, TV, on top of trams, on the street, house parties, airports, pubs, clubs and society meetings. Before […]
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Making the most of studio time
Before You Hit Record: Tips to Make The Most of Your Studio Time Rohan here from Beardfire Music and The Dublin City Rounders. At the age of 15 I began working as assistant engineer in my father, David Virgin’s studio on the north coast of NSW, Australia. I cut my teeth working with some great […]
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How to Maximise Your Royalty Earnings
How to Maximise Your Royalty Earnings Through Your Performing Rights Organisation! Hi there, Rohan Healy here of Beardfire Music and The Dublin City Rounders. In my previous articles for Ceol Caint I looked at tips and tricks for making a good living playing live music part one and part two. This time I want to […]
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How To Make a Living Playing You Own Music Live – Part 2: Making it Stick
How To Make a Living Playing You Own Music Live – Part 2: Making it Stick Welcome to part two of my series of articles on making a living with live gigging. If you missed part one go back here and read it first, it covers a lot of important topics that you’ll want to have […]
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My top five Thin Lizzy songs (Videos)
To celebrate Phil Lynott’s 31st anniversary, here’s my top five Thin Lizzy songs. Please let us know your favourites! Today marks 31 years since legendary Dublin rocker Phil Lynott passed away (January 4 1986). A hallmark figure in the Irish music hall of fame and indeed worldwide, he left a lasting legacy of sweet music […]
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How to make a living playing your own music live
How To Make a Living Playing You Own Music Live – Part 1: Getting all up in Their Faces In the first of a series of posts, Rohan Healy gives some pointers on how to make a living playing your own music live. Hi there, my name is Rohan Healy. Over the past 3 years […]
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