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Viva la Internet, SL and the Online Community!

Posted on March 26, 2011 by jordanreyne

Just a quick post this time to say thanks to everyone – MASSIVE thanks – for spreading the word and contributing to “Children of a Factory Nation”. Because of you this album will now happen!! Yesterday we reached the 3,700 … Continue reading →

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More places to play Online

Posted on December 17, 2010 by jordanreyne

Given the amount of info, know-how, and time it takes to shows in Second Life, you might be wondering if there isn’t an easier way. As with mosth things online, there are always other avenues to explore. The ones I … Continue reading →

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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 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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Part 2 – Setting up for Live Shows in Second Life

Posted on October 26, 2010 by jordanreyne

Having sorted out the gear you need to get your sound into your computer (part 1) you are now ready to find a world / environment / website where you can share that sound with an audience. This is entry … Continue reading →

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Part 1 – Gear

Posted on October 25, 2010 by shane lange

Part One in a howto series for musicians on setting yourself up to play live shows online. Continue reading →

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How-to Series – Setting up to play online. Introduction.

Posted on October 23, 2010 by shane lange

As someone who has been happily riding the wave of online performance technologies for a while, I have not forgotten how intimidating a lot of it can be to set up. Second Life, particularly, has a very steep learning curve … Continue reading →

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