tag:christophertyng.com,2005:/blogs/gmp-news-notes?p=3GMP News + Notes2019-03-11T01:03:16-07:00GMPfalsetag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/30444752014-06-27T11:49:04-07:002023-12-10T08:54:03-08:00GMP • SESSION DIARIES EP.#5 DEBUTS ON JULY 1!<p><a href="https://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/joshua-meltzer-bandcamp.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/joshua-meltzer-bandcamp.jpg?w=300&h=197" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="joshua meltzer bandcamp" height="197" width="300" /></a></p>
<p>GET READY! <strong>GMP</strong> is set to release <strong>EP.#5</strong> featuring <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joshuameltzersongwriter" target="_blank">Joshua Meltzer</a> this coming Tuesday July 1! Come visit the <strong>Grow Music Project</strong> website or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GrowMusicProject" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel then to see what went into recording Meltzer’s track <strong><em>Anybody Out There</em></strong>.</p><br><a href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/638/" rel="nofollow"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/638/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=638&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/28896302014-04-22T10:50:57-07:002023-12-10T09:20:58-08:00GMP • SESSION DIARIES EP.#4 DEBUTS ON MAY 6!<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/17727400_max2.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/17727400_max2.jpg?w=60" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-629" /></a></p>
<p><strong>GMP</strong> is gearing up for the anticipated release of the new <a href="http://christophertyng.com/holly-henry" target="_blank">HOLLY HENRY</a> song “<strong>HIDE & SEEK</strong>” on <strong>May 6</strong>! For a sneak peak at <strong>GMP • SESSION DIARIES EP.#4</strong>, check out the link <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ukm4WkoliE" target="_blank">HERE</a>. We can’t be more excited about the <strong>GMP</strong> songs and music diaries released so far. If you’ve missed any of the previous three releases, navigate to the following artist links: </p>
<p><a href="http://christophertyng.com/star-the-sea" target="_blank">STAR AND THE SEA</a> • <a href="http://christophertyng.com/joey-hendrickson--2" target="_blank">JOEY HENDRICKSON</a> • <a href="http://christophertyng.com/dialtone--2" target="_blank">DIALTONE</a></p><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/630/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/630/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=630&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/28878232014-04-21T16:36:45-07:002024-01-23T00:58:48-08:00GMP’s Joey Hendrickson Featured on Examiner.com!<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/screen-shot-2014-01-17-at-1-56-32-pm.png"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/screen-shot-2014-01-17-at-1-56-32-pm.png?w=630" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-615" /></a></p>
<p>Yet another great <a href="http://Examiner.com" target="_blank">Examiner.com</a> article featuring GMP’s <strong>Joey Hendrickson</strong>! In short, Joey blew our minds with his natural skills as a singer/songwriter and his ability to create meaningful music endeavors like <strong>Columbus Songwriters Association</strong>. If you missed the release of his song “<strong>Astral Planes</strong>” and/or didn’t catch <strong>GMP • SESSION DIARIES EP.#2</strong> that went along with it, you can navigate to his GMP Artist page <a href="http://christophertyng.com/joey-hendrickson--2" target="_blank">HERE</a> to get caught up. Again, HUGE thank you to <strong>Elise Yablon</strong> from <strong>Examiner</strong> for putting this great piece together. Find the link to the <a href="http://Examiner.com" target="_blank">Examiner.com</a> article <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/interview-joey-hendrickson-on-the-grow-music-project-and-what-comes-next" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/616/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/616/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=616&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/27102342014-03-07T18:48:54-08:002023-12-10T08:51:22-08:00Tom Harrison’s EP Electric Postcards Praised By Indie Rock Cafe<p><a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tomharrisonband.bandcamp.com" target="_blank"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/electricpostcardsepcoverart2.jpg?w=515" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-612" /></a></p>
<p>Big Congrats to <strong>GMP</strong> friend and participant <strong>Tom Harrison</strong> on being recognized as having one of the top DIY rock albums of January 2014 by <a href="http://www.indierockcafe.com/" target="_blank">Indie Rock Cafe</a>! The <strong>Electric Postcards EP</strong> was in fact recorded here at <strong>Star Hill Studio</strong> and was produced by <strong>GMP’s Christopher Tyng</strong>. GMP staff member <strong>Ryan Andersen</strong> also contributed by playing drums on all three tracks alongside bass player <strong>Jay Markovitz</strong>. What an awesome branch out for the GMP Community! Check out the link <a href="http://www.indierockcafe.com/2014/02/top-diy-rock-songs-and-albums-january-2014/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to read up on Tom’s EP.</p>
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<p> </p><br><a href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/613/" rel="nofollow"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/613/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=613&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/27102082014-03-07T18:40:33-08:002023-12-10T11:47:24-08:00GMP Brings Music Panel To SXSW 2014<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/sxsw-copy1.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/sxsw-copy1.jpg?w=622" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-602" /></a></p>
<p>To say that <strong>GMP</strong> is excited about <strong>SXSW</strong> is a huge understatement. With months and months of constant build up, the planets are finally set to align in the coming week. The panel that <strong>GMP</strong> is bringing to the festival is entitled “<strong>Can Altruism Be The Next Music Business Model?</strong>” and consists of four major players in the music industry:</p>
<p><strong>Peter Schwinge</strong> is the general manager of <strong>New Music Seminar,</strong> a destination where artists, music reps, and companies are provided with tools, knowledge, and connections necessary to becoming successful in building up the New Music Business.</p>
<p><strong>Christopher Tyng</strong> is the creative director of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Grow Music Project</strong>. He has worked in the music industry as a songwriter, producer, and composer writing music for shows such as “<strong>The OC</strong>“, “<strong>Futurama</strong>“, and “<strong>Suits</strong>“. He has worked with a wide variety of successful bands and artists in Los Angeles spanning across a broad array of genres from reggae to electronica to orchestral.</p>
<p><strong>Anina Moore</strong> is the Director of Communications with <strong>Texas Commission On The Arts</strong>, an Austin-based arts agency working to provide resources that reinforce economic development, arts education, and artist sustainability initiatives in Texas and throughout the country. </p>
<p><strong>Chris Douridas</strong> is a well known radio host on <strong>KCRW</strong>, Southern California’s leading National Public Radio affiliate, featuring an expansive mix of news, music, and information and cultural programming. <b>Douridas</b> also acts as a major Music Supervisor for TV/Film.</p>
<p>For artists and entrepreneurs alike, this is a unique opportunity to hear top industry professionals speak about the idea of having an altruistic approach to the ever-changing music industry. It’s what music should truly be about. To learn more about SXSW and the panel, click <a href="http://schedule.sxsw.com/2014/events/event_MP22489" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p>
<p><strong>FRIDAY | 03/14/2014 | 2:00 PM</strong></p>
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<p> </p><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/603/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/603/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=603&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/25405582014-02-07T10:58:22-08:002022-06-01T18:03:30-07:00Examiner.com Covers GMP • The Session Diaries – Ep.#1 with Star and the Sea<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/screen-shot-2014-01-17-at-1-56-32-pm.png"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/screen-shot-2014-01-17-at-1-56-32-pm.png?w=640" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-541" /></a><strong>Elise Yablon</strong> from <a href="http://www.examiner.com" target="_blank">Examiner.com</a> put out this great article yesterday recapping <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SghDC7Q9kh0" target="_blank">Episode 1</a> of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCql2oxRur5YwGiZc5VTYYPA" target="_blank">GMP • The Session Diaries</a>. With an average of 37 million unique monthly visitors to Examiner’s homepage, this is amazing exposure for <a href="http://christophertyng.com/star-the-sea" target="_blank">Star and the Sea</a> and the entire <strong>GMP Community</strong>. Huge thanks again to <strong>Elise</strong> and everyone at <strong>Examiner.com</strong>! Find the article <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/grow-music-project-posts-first-session-diaries-with-star-and-the-sea" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/542/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/542/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=542&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/25033892014-01-30T13:16:22-08:002023-08-01T23:54:46-07:00GMP • THE SESSION DIARIES EPISODE #1 – STAR AND THE SEA – PREMIERES FEBRUARY 1!<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/17727400_max2.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/17727400_max2.jpg?w=70" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-534" /></a></p>
<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-3cdc9200-e503-80c1-be44-b40aa4f92a3d">Coming February 1st! The </b><strong>Grow Music Project</strong> debuts <strong>GMP • The Session Diaries</strong>, a documentary series about some of the best new artists you don’t know, but should. <strong>GMP • The Session Diaries</strong> will bring you into GMP’s <strong>Star Hill Studio</strong> for a behind-the-scenes look at the artists and their music, and the creative journey that leads to a great song. Our premier episode features <strong>Star and the Sea</strong> band members <strong>Dominique Star</strong>, <strong>Natalie Weiner</strong>, and <strong>Matt Gajewski</strong> out of New York City. Join us here at <a href="http://www.growmusicproject.com" target="_blank">www.GrowMusicProject.com</a> on February 1st for the Episode 1 premier, and check out the worldwide debut of the song “<strong>Captain and the Map</strong>” written by <strong>Dominique Star</strong> and recorded by <strong>Star and the Sea</strong> as part of the <strong>Grow Music Project</strong>!</p><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/535/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/535/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=535&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/24557952014-01-23T13:12:19-08:002023-12-10T09:02:48-08:00GMP Artist/Band Submissions – REVAMPED and RE-OPEN!<p>Our web-hosting provider updated their web platform, and inadvertently broke our entire submissions system… which caused some problems with artists being able to log in. We’re happy to report that after quite a bit of re-working, everything is back to normal, and should be functioning properly again.</p>
<p>Also, we’ve transitioned to a ROLLING BASIS for our artist/band submissions. What does that mean? “Rolling” submissions means that as a suitable candidate is recognized by GMP, they are invited to participate and offered a slot in the upcoming schedule of sessions. We review every submission we receive on a quarterly basis. Go <a href="http://christophertyng.com/submit-to-the-grow-music-project">HERE</a> to find out more, or submit an artist for consideration now!</p><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/530/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/530/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=530&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/24226382014-01-17T14:08:38-08:002023-12-10T08:43:21-08:00Examiner.com Holds GMP in High Esteem<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/screen-shot-2014-01-17-at-1-56-32-pm.png"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/screen-shot-2014-01-17-at-1-56-32-pm.png?w=650" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-487" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.examiner.com" target="_blank">Examiner.com’s</a> <strong>Elise Yablon</strong> put together an amazingly detailed article about <strong>GMP</strong> that touched on everything from how the idea of the project came about to the launch of <strong>GMP’s</strong> behind-the-scenes video series called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sos0hAU5-4s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">GMP • The Session Diaries</a>. This is a great piece, and we’re so excited to have been featured. Thank you to <strong>Elise</strong> and the crew at <strong>Examiner.com</strong>! Find the article here -</p>
<p><a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/chris-tyng-helps-emerging-artists-with-the-grow-music-project" target="_blank">http://www.examiner.com/article/chris-tyng-helps-emerging-artists-with-the-grow-music-project</a></p><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/485/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/485/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=485&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/24226392014-01-16T06:10:38-08:002023-12-10T11:34:26-08:00Grow Music Project Featured on Fusicology.com<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/fusicology05_black.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/fusicology05_black.jpg?w=490" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-478" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://fusicology.com" target="_blank">Fusicology</a> recently posted an article about the release of <strong>GMP’s</strong> new official trailer “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sos0hAU5-4s" target="_blank">GMP – The Session Diaries.</a>” The article really gives a great illustration of how the project functions and aims to fill a void in the current music industry. Many thanks to everyone at <strong>Fusicology</strong> for highlighting the project! Find the article link here -</p>
<p><a href="http://fusicology.com/blog/2014/01/15/grow-music-project-hot-spot-for-the-indie-music-community/" target="_blank">http://fusicology.com/blog/2014/01/15/grow-music-project-hot-spot-for-the-indie-music-community/</a></p><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/477/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/477/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=477&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/24226402013-12-17T05:00:22-08:002023-12-10T08:33:22-08:00SXSW Highlights Christopher Tyng and GMP’s 2014 SXSW Panel<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/sxsw-copy-1.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/sxsw-copy-1.jpg?w=622" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-502" /></a></p>
<p><a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sxsw.com" target="_blank">SXSW</a> just ran a very cool blog post highlighting speakers from next year’s upcoming SXSW panels including <strong>GMP</strong> creator <strong>Christopher Tyng</strong>. The post also draws attention to four Christmas arrangements done by <strong>Tyng</strong> for the notable cartoon series <em><strong>Futurama</strong></em>. Find the link here -</p>
<p><a href="http://sxsw.com/music/news/2013/speaker-wires-holiday-music" target="_blank">http://sxsw.com/music/news/2013/speaker-wires-holiday-music</a></p><br><a href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/503/" rel="nofollow"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/503/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=503&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/24226412013-12-10T04:10:52-08:002024-01-23T00:58:48-08:00GMP Round 2 Band Instant Empire Featured on HeyReverb.com<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/screen-shot-2014-01-17-at-12-59-47-pm.png"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/screen-shot-2014-01-17-at-12-59-47-pm.png?w=477" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-462" /></a></p>
<p><strong>GMP</strong> is excited to see one of its second round bands <strong><em>Instant Empire </em></strong>getting recognized on <a href="http://www.heyreverb.com" target="_blank">HeyReverb.com</a> yesterday! The whole point of <strong>GMP</strong> is to get artists and bands out into the world, and to see positive buzz spreading about <strong><em>Instant Empire</em></strong> is such an awesome thing! The article mentions the band’s upcoming participation with <strong>GMP</strong> and shines light on the program. Read the article here -</p>
<p><a href="http://www.heyreverb.com/blog/2013/12/09/steal-this-track-from-instant-empire/82429/" target="_blank">http://www.heyreverb.com/blog/2013/12/09/steal-this-track-from-instant-empire/82429/</a></p><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/463/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/463/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=463&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/24217962013-12-02T18:46:18-08:002022-01-17T10:11:22-08:00GMP • THE SESSION DIARIES<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/17727400_max2.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/17727400_max2.jpg?w=80" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-358" /> </a>Now on YOUTUBE! The <strong>GROW MUSIC PROJECT</strong> is proud to present our first trailer for <strong>GMP • THE SESSION DIARIES</strong>. Each month starting in February, 2014, <strong>GMP</strong> will bring you a new episode debuting a brand new song from one of our artists that you need to know about now – and the story of the birth of their song in our world-class recording studio. Shot in stunning HD and with an insider’s view to the creative process, this documentary series will bring you a unique look into great independent music from around the US, and the artists behind the songs. Check out the trailer above or by clicking <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youtu.be/sos0hAU5-4s" target="_blank" title='GMP "THE SESSION DIARIES" TRAILER #1'>HERE.</a></p><br><a href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/359/" rel="nofollow"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/359/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=359&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/24217972013-11-27T03:30:37-08:002023-12-10T11:27:09-08:00Christopher Tyng Goes in Depth about GMP on BreakThru Radio<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/bloglogo1.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/bloglogo1.jpg?w=650" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-445" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.breakthruradio.com/" target="_blank">BreakThru Radio’s</a> <strong>DJ Latola</strong> conducted an interview with <strong>Christopher Tyng</strong> recently about the creation of <strong>GMP</strong> and the idea of having a music business model that is purely based on altruism. This is an in-depth discussion focusing on the DIY mentally musicians now have in trying to breakthrough as emerging artists and bands. Listen to the interview here -</p>
<p><a href="http://www.breakthruradio.com/#/post/?dj=djlatola&post=9204&blog=26&autoplay=1" target="_blank">http://www.breakthruradio.com/#/post/?dj=djlatola&post=9204&blog=26&autoplay=1</a></p><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/444/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/444/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=444&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/24217982013-11-14T04:30:28-08:002022-05-12T03:50:00-07:00MusicianCoaching.com’s Rick Goetz Talks GMP With Christopher Tyng<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/musiciancoaching_logo.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/musiciancoaching_logo.jpg?w=650" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-441" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://musiciancoaching.com/" target="_blank">MusicianCoaching.com’s</a> <strong>Rick Goetz</strong> and <strong>GMP</strong> creator <strong>Christopher Tyng</strong> recently talked shop about the current state of the music industry and how the DIY artist movement is becoming the challenging road for most. <strong>Tyng</strong> illustrates the reality for up and coming artists and bands and gives insight on how <strong>GMP</strong> provides a new platform for emerging talent. Great thanks to <strong>Rick</strong> and everyone at <strong>MusicianCoaching.com</strong> for putting this feature together! Find the two-part interview here -</p>
<p><a href="http://musiciancoaching.com/music-as-a-career/composing-for-film-and-television/" target="_blank">http://musiciancoaching.com/music-as-a-career/composing-for-film-and-television/</a></p><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/440/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/440/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=440&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/18271242013-10-07T23:52:19-07:002023-12-10T09:04:37-08:00GMP Featured in the Current Santa Barbara Independent Magazine<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/sbi-photo.png"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/sbi-photo.png?w=584&h=124" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="SBI Photo" height="124" width="584" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">The Grow Music Project is proud to be featured in the latest issue of the <a href="http://www.independent.com">Santa Barbara Independent.</a> Writer <strong>Aly Comingore</strong> and photographer <strong>Paul Wellman</strong> joined us in the studio for a day of recording sessions on <strong>“All Tied Up”</strong>, a brand new track by one of our upcoming GMP artists<strong> JUICE</strong>. It was a blast to have them come be a part of what we’re all about here at <strong>GMP</strong>! Many thanks to both of them for spending their time with us, and to everyone else at the Independent for making this article possible! The current issue is on newstands around the Central Coast now, and also posted on the Santa Barbara Independent website here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.independent.com/news/2013/oct/02/chris-tyng-giving-back-indie-artists/">http://www.independent.com/news/2013/oct/02/chris-tyng-giving-back-indie-artists/</a></p>
<br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/334/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/334/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=334&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/18271252013-10-04T23:45:49-07:002022-05-24T05:24:32-07:00GMP Founder Christopher Tyng Joins Panel at 2013 BILLBOARD Film and TV Conference Oct. 29-30.<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/ftv13-photo.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/ftv13-photo.jpg?w=584&h=120" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="FTV13 Photo" height="120" width="584" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Grow Music Project’s <strong>Christopher Tyng</strong> and GMP staff will be attending the <strong>BILLBOARD Film and TV Conference</strong> held on <strong>October 29-30 in West Hollywood</strong>. <strong>Tyng</strong> will be speaking on a panel alongside <strong>John Anderson</strong> (CEO, Hunnypot), <strong>Cathy Heller</strong> (Professional Songwriter), <strong>Jackie Shuman</strong> (Head of Sync, Crush Management), and <strong>DJ Skee</strong> (Entrepreneur, TV/Radio/Music Host and Producer). The panel, called <strong>“BREAKING WITH TRADITION: DIY AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR ARTISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS”</strong>, will take place on <strong>Tuesday, October 29 at 9:15AM</strong>. This should be a fantastic panel with a lot of insight for artists, and one not to miss! Check out the link below, to learn more about this great music conference!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.billboardevents.com/filmtv">http://www.billboardevents.com/filmtv</a></p>
<br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/330/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/330/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=330&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/18271262013-10-03T23:41:19-07:002022-05-09T11:37:27-07:00GMP Heads to NY’s CMJ Music Conference 2013<p dir="ltr"><b><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/cmj2013-photo.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/cmj2013-photo.jpg?w=584&h=147" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="CMJ2013 Photo" height="147" width="584" /></a></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Christopher Tyng</strong>, Producer and Creative Director of the <strong>Grow Music Project</strong>, will be speaking on a <strong>CMJ</strong> music panel next week called <strong>“Know Your Place(ment): Inside Music Supervision.”</strong> The panel takes place on <strong>October 17 at 2:00PM</strong> and is located at the <strong>Kimmel Center in Washington Square Park</strong>. Chris will be speaking alongside <strong>Heather Gardner</strong> (Head of Music Supervision and Licensing At Vapor), <strong>Brent McCrossen</strong> (CEO of Audiosocket), and <strong>Jackie Shuman</strong> (Head of Sync At Crush management). If you’re attending CMJ this year, don’t miss this panel! You can check out more details and some of the other panels happening at CMJ 2013 here:<strong></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.cmj.com/marathon/conference/panels/2013">http://www.cmj.com/marathon/conference/panels/2013</a></p>
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<p><strong>GMP</strong> will also be taking part in the <strong>SESAC CMJ Official Showcase</strong> at <a href="http://www.thedelancey.com/">the Delancey</a>, Wednesday October 16, featuring<a href="http://honeywild.bandcamp.com/"> Honey Wild</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jwatnl"> James Wallace</a>,<a href="http://jaystolar.com/"> Jay Stolar</a>,<a href="http://www.strangetalkmusic.com/"> Strange Talk</a>,<a href="http://ettubruce.com/"> Et Tu Brucé</a>, Wake Up and<a href="http://spiritanimalus.bandcamp.com/"> Spirit Animal</a>.. Keep an eye out for the GMP banner and our staff wearing the GMP logo. Come talk to us and learn how to become a part of <strong>the</strong> Grow Music Project!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sesac.com/News/News_Details.aspx?id=1970">http://www.sesac.com/News/News_Details.aspx?id=1970</a></p>
<br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/320/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/320/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=320&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/18271272013-09-03T22:48:59-07:002022-05-16T12:45:07-07:00GMP Session Recap: Joshua Meltzer<p style="text-align:left;"><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/17727400_max.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/17727400_max.jpg?w=90" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-295" /></a> What a fantastic session with Joshua Meltzer, our first GMP artist to join us here at Star Hill Studio! Joshua brought in his beautiful and haunting song “Is Anybody Out There” and along with the support of amazing musician/drummer Quinn and pedal steel virtuoso Bill Flores, blew us away with his performance. Josh plays just about every other instrument himself on the track, and with Christopher Tyng producing it was a thrill helping this indie-folk-rock inspired track bloom to life in the studio. Stay tuned for the GMP debut of “Is Anybody Out There” soon!</p>
<br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/286/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/286/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=286&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/18271282013-08-26T21:47:46-07:002022-05-30T01:48:23-07:00GROW MUSIC PROJECT Featured in BILLBOARD!<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/billboardlogo-photo.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/billboardlogo-photo.jpg?w=584&h=128" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="BillboardLogo Photo" height="128" width="584" /></a></p>
<p>Billboard recently covered the GMP story in an article that’s currently online at <a href="http://www.billboard.com">www.Billboard.com</a>. Written by Phil Gallo, the article sheds light on GMP’s first round of artists and talks about the altruistic approach the Grow Music Project follows to help these musicians get their music recorded, supported, and noticed. A huge thank you to Phil and everyone at Billboard! You can check out the article here: <a href="http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/indies/5672677/chris-tyngs-grow-music-project-pays-it-forward-to-independent">http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/indies/5672677/chris-tyngs-grow-music-project-pays-it-forward-to-independent</a></p>
<br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/281/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/281/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=281&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/17464392013-08-23T18:20:58-07:002022-05-27T22:34:43-07:00SXSW 2014 Panel Picker Campaign Set In Motion<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/sxsw-copy.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/sxsw-copy.jpg?w=632" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" id="i-263" /></a></p>
<p>As many of you know, our goal here at <strong>Grow Music</strong> is to provide a new platform for talented independent artists and bands, where their music is recorded and produced at no cost to them and with no strings attached. It is exciting to see other organizations like <strong>The Wreckroom</strong> sprouting up around the country geared towards helping indie artists in a similar fashion. In order to spread the word about our project, we’ve put together a strong panel of professionals working in the industry to talk about this new music business model and how it has the potential to push the music industry in a very positive direction. The panel is called “<strong>Can Altruism Be The New Music Business Model?</strong>“, and our goal is to bring it to SXSW 2014! The following participants will be speaking on the panel:</p>
<p><strong>Peter Schwinge</strong> is the general manager of <strong>New Music Seminar,</strong> a destination where artists, music reps, and companies are provided with tools, knowledge, and connections necessary to becoming successful in building up the New Music Business.</p>
<p><strong>Adam Shore</strong> is a key player, event producer, and talent booker with the <strong>Red Bull Music Academy</strong>, a world traveling music series of festivals and workshops. Shore is also founder of <strong>The Daily</strong> <strong>Swarm</strong>, a popular online music news platform for true music fans and media enthusiasts.</p>
<p><strong>Christopher Tyng</strong> is the creative director of <strong>The Grow Music Project</strong>. He has worked in the music industry as a songwriter, producer, and composer writing music for shows such as “<strong>The OC</strong>“, “<strong>Futurama</strong>“, and “<strong>Suits</strong>“. He has worked with a wide variety of successful bands and artists in Los Angeles spanning across a broad array of genres from reggae to electronica to orchestral.</p>
<p><strong>Anina Moore</strong> is the program administrator with <strong>Texas Commission On The Arts</strong>, an Austin-based arts agency working to provide resources that reinforce economic development, arts education, and artist sustainability initiatives in Texas and throughout the country. </p>
<p>Being able to bring this panel to SXSW in the coming year would give <strong>Grow Music</strong> and all of the artists involved great exposure! If you already have an online account with SXSW or already have your badge for 2014, you can navigate to the following link to vote for our panel. We need your help to make this panel happen so please go to the link provided and vote! </p>
<p><a href="http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/22489">http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/22489</a></p>
<br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/226/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/226/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=226&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/17464402013-06-02T15:59:26-07:002022-05-25T01:40:03-07:00GMP Advisory Board Member Bianca Bhagat joins Glassnote Records<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/bb-pic-02.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/bb-pic-02.jpg?w=145&h=168" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="BB Pic 02" height="168" width="145" /></a>GMP congratulates it’s Advisory Board member <strong>Bianca Bhagat </strong>on her recent appointment to the staff of <strong>Glassnote Records</strong>. Bianca joins as a core member of Glassnote’s LA office, and will work with many of Glassnote’s roster of amazing bands, which include <strong>Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, The Temper Trap</strong> and others.</p>
<br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/222/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/222/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=222&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/17464412013-06-01T12:50:40-07:002022-05-09T14:55:25-07:00Ryan Andersen joins GMP/Star Hill Studio<p><a href="http://growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/dsc_0256.jpg"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/dsc_0256.jpg?w=300&h=199" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="DSC_0256" height="199" width="300" /></a> <strong></strong>We are very excited to welcome <strong>Ryan Andersen</strong> to the staff of <strong>Star Hill Studio</strong> and the <strong>Grow Music Project</strong>. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Ryan will be involved in a wide variety of projects here. Not only is Ryan an outstanding drummer; he’s also equally adept at the guitar, violin, and keyboards; he’s a skilled arranger and composer; he’s talented in many aspects of studio production; and he even sings! We look forward to the many contributions Ryan will bring to our studio, and to GMP.</p>
<br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/211/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/211/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=211&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/17464422013-03-15T15:55:09-07:002023-12-10T08:44:04-08:00GMP Advisory Board Announced @ SXSW 2013<p> </p>
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<p><strong>The GROW MUSIC PROJECT Announces New ADVISORY BOARD at SXSW 2013</strong></p>
<p><strong><i>Multi-Faceted Board of Industry Professionals add to GMP’s Scope & Outreach </i></strong> </p>
<p><i>SXSW 2013, Austin, Texas</i> – Christopher Tyng’s GROW MUSIC PROJECT announced the formation of its’ brand new Advisory Board today at the 2013 SXSW Music Conference & Festival. The board is made up of a diverse range of industry professionals, and will help the Grow Music Project expand it’s overall outreach, as well as advise on the selection of artists, and the future development and scope of the program.</p>
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<p>The Grow Music Project proudly welcomes to its’ Advisory Board: Trevor Gale, Senior VP Writer/Publisher Relations, SESAC; Stacy Wallen-McCarthy, Director of Music Supervision and Licensing, NBC Universal; Jesse Harris, Grammy award-winning songwriter and producer [Norah Jones, Cat Power, Emmylou Harris, Madeleine Peyroux]; and Bianca Bhagat, music agent at Evolution Music Partners.</p>
<p>“We are honored to have such an amazing resource of talent and experience in the makeup of this Advisory Board”, says GMP Creative Director Tyng. “Each one of these board members brings a unique perspective and field of experience to the GMP table, and we are very excited to have the benefit of their wisdom and their assistance in our development and outreach as the program progresses.”</p>
<p>Created as a “Pay It Forward” endeavor by veteran songwriter, composer, and music producer Christopher Tyng ["SUITS", "FUTURAMA", "RESCUE ME","The OC"] independent bands and artists who want to take their music to the next level but lack the financial resources to do so now have an ally in Tyng’s Grow Music Project. A launch pad for these bands and artists, the Grow Music Project offers selected applicants the opportunity to have their most promising song professionally produced, recorded, and mixed in Tyng’s state-of-the-art recording studio in Santa Barbara, CA. over a two-to-three day intensive development and recording session. The Grow Music Project offers the opportunity entirely for free and with no strings of any kind attached. The Grow Music Project’s goal is to create an outlet to help support emerging artists, just as was done for Tyng early on in his career. The winning musicians will receive the Grow Music Project’s support with absolutely no catch—they will retain all of the publishing and writing credits to their songs, as well as full ownership of the masters from the session. Tyng’s inspiration for the Grow Music Project came from his experience meeting and sharing the lineup with many talented artists and bands while touring and gigging with his own band. Tyng observed firsthand that many deserving indie artists are struggling to break through in the current music market—often because they lack the resources to get their music developed and realized at a professional level. As a young aspiring musician, Tyng himself was taken under the wing of the late world-renowned composer Basil Poledouris. Poledouris helped launch Tyng’s career, and now Tyng’s aim is to do the same for emerging artists with the Grow Music Project. “One of the advantages indie artists have now is the ability to self-market to a theoretically limitless audience,” explains Tyng. “But therein also lies the challenge… The socially-networked world is now your oyster, but how do you stand out? There are great artists being lost in the fray. The Grow Music Project seeks to bring those artists to light, and to create a hub for them to get heard and noticed.” To learn more about the project and the application process, visit <a href="http://www.growmusicproject.com/">www.growmusicproject.com.</a></p>
<p>The submission deadline for the first round of Grow Music Project applications is May 1, 2013, and the first five recipients will be announced on June 1, 2013. Tyng will select the winning artists with an emphasis on both the strength and potential of their songs, as well as on the artists’ own efforts at advancing their careers. Bands will be responsible for their own travel to the studio, but food and accommodations will be provided. Bands can submit for consideration online at <a href="http://www.growmusicproject.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.growmusicproject.com</a>.</p>
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<br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/195/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/growmusicproject.wordpress.com/195/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=growmusicproject.wordpress.com&blog=47880911&post=195&subd=growmusicproject&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />GMPtag:christophertyng.com,2005:Post/3481732013-03-06T11:06:22-08:002023-12-10T08:50:57-08:00(No title)<p><a href="sesac.com"><img src="//growmusicproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/sesac-logo185-1.jpg?w=302&h=66" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Image" height="66" id="i-82" width="302" /></a> <strong>SESAC</strong>, the country’s most progressive performing rights organization, has announced sponsorship of Christopher Tyng’s “Pay It Forward” endeavor <strong>GROW MUSIC PROJECT </strong><a href="http://www.growmusicproject.com" target="_blank">[www.growmusicproject.com]</a>. SESAC will assist with providing outreach and information to artists, bands and the music community at large, as well as additional resources that directly support the growth of the program. Artists who are selected for the Grow Music Project may be members of any performing rights organization or none at all. The Grow Music Project is honored to welcome SESAC as a sponsor, and thanks them for helping GMP support deserving and emerging indie artists and bands.</p>
<p>Created by veteran songwriter, composer, and music producer Christopher Tyng, independent bands and artists who want to take their music to the next level but lack the financial resources to do so now have an ally in Tyng’s Grow Music Project. A launch pad for these bands and artists, the Grow Music Project offers selected applicants the opportunity to have their most promising song professionally produced, recorded, and mixed in Tyng’s state-of-the-art recording studio in Santa Barbara, CA. over a two to three day intensive studio session. The Grow Music Project offers the opportunity entirely for free and with no strings of any kind attached. To learn more about the project and the application process, visit <a href="http://www.growmusicproject.com">www.growmusicproject.com.</a></p>
<p>SESAC Senior V.P Writer/Publisher Trevor Gale explained SESAC’s support of the project, “Grow Music is a unique and brilliant philanthropic endeavor designed by Chris and Kristin Tyng. The ‘Pay It Forward’ concept is a very creative and productive way to discover, nurture and advance great musical talent and is a wonderful way of giving back. SESAC is honored to support the Tyngs and the Grow Music Project. I, too, have benefited from the ‘pay it forward’ concept, and therefore, believe in it very much!” In addition to having a song fully produced, these artists will be showcased on the Grow Music Project website along with links to their own websites and online profiles promoted. The bands and artists may be offered additional opportunities for advancement and exposure in the Music, Film & Television Industry during the course of their involvement with the Grow Music Project.</p>
<p>The submission deadline for the first round of Grow Music Project applications is May 1, 2013, and the first five recipients will be announced on June 1, 2013. Tyng will select the winning artists with an emphasis on both the strength and potential of their songs, as well as on the artists’ own efforts at advancing their careers. Bands will be responsible for their own travel to the studio, but food and accommodations will be provided.</p>
<p>Tyng’s goal is to create an outlet to help support deserving artists, just as was done for him early on in his career. The winning musicians will receive the Grow Music Project’s support with absolutely no catch—they will retain all of the publishing and writing credits to their songs. Tyng’s inspiration for the Grow Music Project came from his experience meeting, and sharing the lineup with many talented artists and bands while touring and gigging with his own band Sunshine Brothers. Tyng observed firsthand that many deserving indie artists are struggling to break through in the current music market—often because they lack the resources to get their music developed and realized at a professional level. As a young aspiring musician, Tyng himself was taken under the wing of the late world-renowned composer Basil Poledouris. Poledouris helped launch Tyng’s career, and now Tyng’s aim is to do the same with the Grow Music Project. “One of the advantages indie artists have now is the ability to self-market to a theoretically limitless audience,” explains Tyng. “But therein also lies the challenge. The socially-networked world is now your oyster, but how do you stand out? There are great artists being lost in the fray. The goal of the Grow Music Project is to bring those artists to light and to create a hub for them to get heard and noticed.”</p>
<p>Originally from a band background, Tyng has written and produced music and worked with artists as diverse as Michael Stipe (of R.E.M.), Beck, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, X, Juliana Hatfield, David Crosby, Coolio, and CeCe Peniston. As a composer, Tyng has scored more than 45 films and television series including Futurama, Suits, The OC and Rescue Me. “As a composer you need to be a musical chameleon that can digest, adapt, and then utilize all of these different sonic palettes,” he says. “It actually sets you up very well to be a record producer, because—as opposed to an artist who often has to focus on developing one single signature sound—composers have to develop a unique sound and style for each project.” Tyng will additionally contribute his knowledge of the criteria needed for the placement of songs in film and TV, which today is one of the best places for new bands to get noticed.</p>
<p>Established in 1930, SESAC is a service organization created to serve both the creators of music and music users through music licensing and timely, efficient royalty collection and distribution. The second oldest and fastest growing performing rights organization in the U.S., SESAC is known for its diversified repertory that includes genres ranging from Adult Contemporary, Urban, Jazz, Rock, Americana, Contemporary Christian, Latin, Country, Gospel, Dance, Classical and New Age. SESAC is also rapidly becoming the performing rights organization of choice among many of Hollywood’s most sought-after film and television composers. Headquartered in Nashville, the company also has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami and London. [<a href="http://www.sesac.com" target="_blank">www.sesac.com</a>].</p>
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<p>Check out Page 46 of this month’s MUSIC CONNECTION for an interview with Christopher Tyng all about the <strong>Grow Music Project. </strong>Chris talks with writer Andy Mesecher all about the “pay it forward” nature of the program, and the cool opportunity that GMP creates for indie artists and bands. Get your copy at newsstands everywhere, or click the cover to read the digital edition now! And a big thanks to Andy and MUSIC CONNECTION for helping us spread the word!</p>
<p>[p.s. One small correction from the interview... The article mistakenly says that GMP will choose <em>one song </em>from<em> one artist</em>… but actually the program’s aim is to select <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>5 Artists </strong><strong>each</strong></span><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> quarter!</span></strong> The submission deadline for the <strong>first 5 artist slots is MAY 1ST, 2013</strong>. These first 5 selected artists will be announced on June 1, 2013.</p>
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