Professional Development Blogs

by Aaron Alon

Understanding Performance Rights Organizations

Understanding Performance Rights Organizations

DISCLAIMER: This blog is a general guide on PROs. This is not intended as legal advice. The information on this page may be incorrect or outdated. Please confirm any information in this post with an attorney and/or the relevant PRO. For transparency, the author is a member of ASCAP. Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) are organizations around theRead more about Understanding Performance Rights Organizations[…]

Graphic Designing for Music

Graphic Designing for Music

Musicians are deeply dependent upon the talents of graphic designers to create posters, logos, websites, and more.  However, graphic designers all too often fall into common traps that render their designs nonsensical or unintentionally amateurish or comic in appearance.  Here are some tips to help avoid these pitfalls! Musical Clichés One common issue in musical graphicRead more about Graphic Designing for Music[…]

A Primer for First-Time-In-College Students

A Primer for First-Time-In-College Students

Congratulations on starting your college career!  In my time in higher education, I’ve noticed a number of similar problems that first-time-in-college students  tend to have when they arrive.  I recommend that all college students familiarize themselves with these tips.  These are based on my experiences with students, as well as recommendations from past students and fellowRead more about A Primer for First-Time-In-College Students[…]