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Handouts and Tutorials

I do a lot of trainings and public speaking on a variety of subjects. I try to create all of my class materials in HTML and then make them available as living documents here on the world wide web. Your comments, additions, and corrections are appreciated on all of these documents.

Looking for something (for everyone)

Finding Recordings: Brief FAQ with some tips on how to buy independent and out of print recordings.
Finding Copyright info on the internet: Brief FAQ with some tips on how to find songwriters, publishers, lyrics, and tablature on the net.
Finding People: Brief FAQ with some tips on how to locate people using the internet.
Finding Concerts: Brief FAQ with some tips on how to find musical events thru the internet
Finding Internet Radio: A short list of Internet Radio links

Computer Tutorials

Email Basics: A non-client specific guide to the basics of using Internet email.
Macintosh Command Key Shortcuts: Just because you have a mouse, you don't have to use it for everything. Speed up your Macintosh with key commands.
When Things Go Awry - Basic macintosh troubleshooting for users here at LPL: May also be useful to other Mac users.

For Musicians

FolkBiz listserv FAQ: The FolkBiz list is an online email discussion group on business and creative issues for musicians.
folk_music listserv FAQ: The folk_music list is a moderated listener list discussing New American Singer/Songwriters and their music.
Alan Rowoth's - "Web 101 - Creating Your Internet Identity": A step by step guide for musicians, agents, managers, etc. Extensive rewrite of old "Getting On" document.
Alan Rowoth's "Web Site 201": You have your web site, now what? Meta Tags, Search engine ranking, and more.
Internet Resources for presenters: A list of links and resources for venues and other music presenters.
Michael Cooney's Production Tips for Presenters: A wealth of suggestions for making concerts more successful with a printable checklist to keep you organized.
Doug Clegg's Art of Performance notes: Originally presented at the first NEFA conference in 1994
Alan Rowoth's Performance Tips: Heavy emphasis on advance preparation to make your performance a good one.
Alan Rowoth's Sound Check Tips: A quick outline of things to remember during your sound check.
Alan Rowoth's Lighting Basics.: A short overview of popular lighting instruments and how to use them.
Building Community Coalitions: Ways to unify local performers, venues, media, and the community.
Alan Rowoth's The Artist as Agent.: For musicians who must book themselves.
Alan Rowoth's Touring On a Shoestring.: Tons of tips on how to save money while touring or travelling.
Alan Rowoth's "Contracts are our friend": Why written contracts benefit performers and venues alike. With sample contracts.

Cool handouts that I've found useful

Acoustic Guitar info: Tom Loredo's basic guide to acoustic guitar links on the WWW

Check out these other cool folk sites.

Visit my Folkmusic.org folk database
Visit the NAFA homepage
Visit the NEFA homepage

Or the whole internet:

FindingThings | Computer Tutorials | For Musicians | My favorite online tutorials | Cool Folk Music sites

Alan Rowoth
P.O. Box 307
Liverpool NY 13088-0307
alan@alanrowoth.com
or
13948 Magnolia Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 91423
(818) 907-0523