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Part 6 – Making Your Own Group

Posted on November 29, 2010 by jordanreyne

Creating your own group. The final in the series on how to earn a living playing music in Second Life. Continue reading →

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Part 5 – Promoting Your Shows

Posted on November 18, 2010 by jordanreyne

“if you book them, they will come” – Wayne’s World. Wouldn’t it be great if that was the case! Sadly, in Second Life, as with normal gigs in the terrestrial world, there are literally hundreds of events going on at … Continue reading →

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Part 4 – more on streams (They’re tricky)

Posted on November 13, 2010 by jordanreyne

We touched on streams and setting them up in Part 2, but they are tricky things to understand and a few of you emailed requesting more detailed instructions, so here goes. Thing one is don’t panic. Easier said than done … Continue reading →

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Part 3 – Instruments and Animations

Posted on November 1, 2010 by jordanreyne

Pert 3 is all about getting a musical instrument and animations. You’ll learn how to use your inventory and buy things on the way. Continue reading →

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