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gina mail: National Public Radio, new single & El Salvador update
So, I knew playing an official SXSW show would bring good things, but I’ll admit I was shocked when my favorite radio show, Alt Latino, picked up my newest single, “Miles de Millas (2000 miles)” and featured me as one of eight “New Latin Artists Playing at SXSW” on National Public Radio! Listen to theRead more..
Michelangelo, what do you see?
Lately I’ve been a tad obsessed with decorating my condo. It may be a case of avoiding the admin work of a musician (updating profiles, creating events, sending out newsletters, making media contacts, building the email list, yadda yadda), but I also think it’s important to have an inspiring space in which to work, especiallyRead more..
Spam-a-lot OR a-little? (week 6.two)
It’s funny how something as simple as an email newsletter can be such a burden and seem like a waste of time… and then one day it just starts working for you! That’s what happened to me after I came back from El Salvador, or rather, while I was in El Salvador. When I leftRead more..
Hoy es el primer dia…
…que voy a decir eso” – Julieta Venegas, Primer Dia It’s my first day to publicly blog my five successes each day, a confidence-building activity encouraged by Ariel Hyatt in her book, Music Success in Nine Weeks. For your eyes only! UNO: Got to work on time and started crankin on a 40-page layout. DOS:Read more..
To blog or not to blog… (week 5.two)
Is anyone else out there having a hard time balancing the music and the business? It’s so hard to find time for this scattered little musician to do it all! It’s odd to think how lazy I was about music before I went to El Salvador. I didn’t work on the music or the business,Read more..
A voice for the voiceless (week 4.two)
The past week was an interesting one being that I lost one of the most important things in my world…my voice. And though I physically felt fine, the inability to speak with friends or sing during my busiest gig week since I’ve been back from El Salvador left me feeling pretty worthless. But although IRead more..
What’s a website good for anyway? (week 3.two)
I definitely feel more capable of chatting about Chapter 3: Optimizing Your Website on this second run-through since my new site is up and running. YAY! That said, it’s also a lot tougher since I’m doing it all myself and I still have a long way to go. My first site was beautifully designed byRead more..
Things to say in an elevator (week 2.two)
So you’re in an elevator. How do you describe yourself in a accurate, concise and intriguing way? It’s a tough question and I really struggled with it the first go-round. I’m still struggling, but I think I’ve at least landed on a response that people understand and are at least slightly intrigued by. Let’s seeRead more..
Preppin’ the mind…one more time (week 1.two)
I’ve decided to join Wave 3 of the Music Success in Nine Weeks blog challenge. I learned a ton from the first go-round and there are still so many things I missed that I’ve joined for another go. It’ll be interesting to go back through the book and see how far I’ve come. Plus, I’veRead more..
Gina in a blue dress?
First off, the weather in Austin, Texas, is absolutely gorgeous! The day began with a teeny cup of Einstein’s, piling two fabulous photographers (my Aunt Nettie and my dad), and my bike in my car, along with changes of clothes and photography equipment. The Chavez paparazzi and I hit the streets for a much-needed photoRead more..