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Another person applying the power of music to heal the world... ... you might think there is really something about this for all of us, in whatever space we are in... There is. And if you need science, that exists also. Yes, you can get some of this from listening, but the real joy is in actually doing it together. Join us. #leadingWithMusic #empoweringLEADERS #GtownCoach

I am still baffled why skilled vocalists and musicians are struggling in these times. 1. Start a community on Skool. 2. Make the membership 20 USD a month. 3. Every week you present a new pack of phrases/samples that you recorded in your prefered style. Doesn't need to be a fancy Kontakt instrument. 4. Create content to engage and grow your community. 5. Create modules and lessons about how to sing in style X. 6. In every sound/sample pack/classroom module, leave a pdf or a link that people can book your service exclusively for their project. 7. Offer live events or live calls once or twice a week. 8. Keep growing your community. 9. Ignore haters and "mimimi, this is waaaaaaay too expensive" people because the people WANTING YOU and willing to pay are out there! 10. Ask people using your samples and phrases to mention your community. 11. Collect testimonials and feature them in your community. 12. Once reaching 100 members paying you $20 a month, enjoy your first monthly $2000! 13. Raise the price to $30 for new members, keep repeating steps from 3. 14. Scale to world domination! Thank me later!

How To Build A Community: #indiemusician #musiccomposer #musiccomposers #musiclicensing #musicproducerlife #musicproducers #musicproduction #songwritingsession #songwritingtips #musiclicensing #composerlife #composers #composerslife #diymusician #indieartists #indieartistsmusic

Handling issues between neighbors can be challenging. Watch this short video for quick tips on addressing these problems when they pop up! #communityboard #communityliving

Handling issues between neighbors can be challenging. Watch this short video for quick tips on addressing these problems when they pop up! #communityboard #communityliving

Support your friend’s small business Sunday 10/27 In this video, Santa Papa John, dressed in summer attire with a #twinkle in his eye, delivers a #heartfelt message to #support @smallbusinesses. He begins by sharing the importance of #community #support, especially for #local shops and #services. Santa emphasizes how simple #actions, such as #liking, #sharing, and #copying #posts on #socialmedia, can make a big #difference in helping small businesses thrive. Santa explains that liking a post helps boost #visibility, allowing more people to see it. #Sharing a post spreads the word even further, reaching #friends and #family who might not have otherwise #discovered the business. Copying a post, whether it's a special offer, #event #announcement, or heartfelt message, helps in #personalizing the support and making it easier for others to engage. Throughout the #video, Santa’s warm and encouraging tone is #complemented by festive background music and a cozy setting, making the message feel #personal and inspiring. He concludes by reminding #everyone that supporting small businesses isn’t just about #spending #money—it’s about being part of a #community and spreading the holiday cheer. Santa Papa John’s message is a perfect blend of #practical tips and festive goodwill, encouraging viewers to take #small, #meaningful actions that can lead to big #results for local businesses. https://lnkd.in/ggGEhGvW

Where to Make New Friends? 1. Volunteer in your community. 2. Join a local gym or sports league. 3. Visit a neighbourhood coffee shop or juice bar regularly. 4. Join a professional networking group. 5. Become a donor or support your community arts, zoo or museum organizations. 6. Go to church or join a spiritual study group. 7. Take your dog to the dog park. 8. Visit neighbourhood food, art and music festivals. 9. Check out Meetup for local social groups and activity calendars. 10. Take a class or learn a new skill through a community college or learning centre. How to Make New Friends? 1. Go first and put yourself out there.  2. Be intentional about staying connected. 3. Focus on being a good friend.  4. Ask your friends to introduce you to their friends. 5. Invite people over for coffee, dinner or playdates.  6. Ask people if they want to be friends (and see what happens).  7. Figure out what you like to do—and then do it with other people.   8. Plan an adventure and invite others to join.  9. Say yes to invitations.  10. Be patient with the process. 

Anything is Achievable! 😎   I wanted to share this post as it is something that I am passionate about, it is work related, although a different kind of work. For those of you that don't know I write, perform and produce my own music in my spare time. 🎶   When I left South Africa to move back home to the UK in 2018, I thought that all my music opportunities were over. The band that I played with was now in another country thousands of miles away and I had been out of the UK for 5 years and had no local music contacts or connections. But this wasn't and isn't the case - and thanks to services such as WeTransfer and affordable equipment from Boss, I have been able to make music across the globe. Please see the link at the bottom of this post, click on the picture. This is one of the songs that I have collaborated on from the UK. For reference I play the two lead guitar parts. The message I am trying to convey is never give up, you may lose hope at times, but never give up. I appreciate this is not the normal kind of post you see on Linkedin but I feel it is relevant to share.   Music has and plays a massive part of my life; it helps me through tough times and just makes life more bearable. It has also forged relationships with clients as a common ground of conversation and ice breaker.   Whatever your passion is, follow it and persevere. Whilst music is merely a hobby for me, it is something that if I did not have in my life, life wouldn't be as much fun.   I bring this attitude into my professional life as well, which I am also very passionate about. I qualified in South Africa as a registered Financial Planner around 2015. When I returned home to the UK in 2018, I found that I had to redo everything I had previously done. This set me back mentally a bit, as I am now older and my family dynamics have changed since I last studied. 🤓 This is why at the age of 47 (and a half!) now with a 5-year-old and an 18-year-old, I am slogging through the R0 exams. It has not been easy, relocating countries, essentially starting over again, re-learning the UK Financial Services vocabulary and dealing with the fact that a loved one in my family may not be around for much longer. 😢 I have had a couple of slip ups with the exams, I won't lie, but I have picked myself up and dusted off the doubt and reenergised my efforts. Two more to go until Level 4 complete!! 🏆   You can achieve great things you just have to believe in yourself and every now and then you have to pick yourself up!   #passion #goals #perserverance #nevergiveup

A brilliant post by Rob Abelow that really resonated with me. It's about the mindset we should all have when building communities, and it perfectly aligns with what we aim to do with Swift. Rob shared an example of Fred Again hosting a secret listening party for 150 fans at the Los Angeles Coliseum. He personally invited fans who attended his first LA show in 2021, greeted each one, handed out tea, and previewed new songs, all just two days before his sold-out 77k cap Coliseum show. This is a masterclass in building fandom. Fred Again's approach is the epitome of community building: - Show fans they're seen. - Show them they're valued. - Create magical moments. At SWiiFT, we strive to create this exact ecosystem for our clients. It's not just about words; it's about actions that demonstrate genuine appreciation and connection. SWiiFT features and functions are designed to facilitate these deep connections, ensuring every interaction is meaningful. Our platform enables clients to: - Identify and reward their most loyal supporters. - Create exclusive experiences and moments that fans will cherish. - Foster a sense of belonging and value within their community. DM me if you would like early access to our plaform. SWiiFT coming soon. Pixel Boss 🫶

🎨 Final Call to Artists! 🎨 There are 50 minutes left to apply to the $1,000 Peach Pit Grant. One paragraph and no work samples. You can still apply! I believe all of you deserve the resources you need to create and care for your community. Eliza's solidarity gives you funds without making you jump through hoops. "Here are the submission guidelines.. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Send your submission to peachbellini444@gmail.com with the title “Peach Pit Grant Submission.” I will only be reading submissions with this exact title so please adhere. Submissions will close on April 30th, 2024. In your email, include your name, location, and a BRIEF (!!!!!) description of how you would use the grant money. A few sentences should do the trick. I am only one person, and I can’t go through paragraphs of description. Also, please know that you all deserve this money to make your art and I wish I could award it to everyone, so there is no need to justify why you may deserve it more than someone else or feel that you need to prove yourself to me on a moral level. I don’t care about any of that, and everything will go much better for you if you start out believing that you deserve good things like this regardless. If you feel inclined, you may attach previous work / proof of concept of the project you are hoping to put this money towards, but this is not a requirement. That’s all!" https://lnkd.in/eJ_Pga3p