Music / Musique
As the Art Volt Toolbox includes an exhaustive list of resources applicable to all departments, browsing by discipline can allow for more personalized searches. Visit the category pages for more context, or contact us at artvolt@concordia.ca if you have questions.
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Comme la boîte à outils d’Art Volte comprend une liste exhaustive de ressources applicables à tous les départements, la navigation par discipline peut permettre des recherches plus personnalisées. Visitez les pages des catégories pour plus de détails ou contactez-nous à l'adresse artvolt@concordia.ca si vous avez des questions.
Opportunities / Opportunités
Find Opportunities; including links to external Toolboxes and Bulletin Boards, and discover presenters, service providers and tools according to your discipline.
Trouvez des opportunités, y compris des liens vers des boîtes à outils et des babillards externes, et découvrez des diffuseurs, des services et des outils en fonction de votre discipline.
View representative councils and associations for Music:
- IMAA
The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) is a member-driven non-profit national organization working to advance and strengthen the media arts community in Canada. Representing over 100 independent film, video, audio, and new media production, distribution, and exhibition organizations in all parts of the country, the IMAA serves over 16,000 independent media artists and cultural workers.
View external toolboxes for Music:
- Canadian Federation of Musicians Resources
The Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM) is the leading professional organization of its kind available to Canadian musicians. - IMAASource
IMAASource is a searchable collection of resources and tools for media artists & practitioners - SOCAN
Discover Music networks and communities:
- !earshot Distro
!earshot digital distribution system helps musicians send digital musical submissions to campus and community radio stations. - CJLO
CJLO is Concordia University's only radio station. 100% non-profit, and run almost entirely by volunteers, the station is located in the heart of the Loyola campus in the NDG borough of Montreal. - FairPlay
A coalition of musicians and music lovers fighting for equity initiatives in the music industry. - N10.AS RADIO
n10.as is an online radio station in Montréal that features a live chat room on their main page for listeners to interact with one another.
View a list of presenters for Music:
- List of presenters specific to Music
This list of presenters is provided by the Machinerie. This resource is only available in French.
Discover research centres for Music:
- Artlist
Artlist provides royalty-free music licensing and sound effects for video, film and Youtube.
Discover magazines related to Music:
- Canadian Musician
Canada's magazine for professional and amateur musicians. Published since 1979, the magazine covers prominent Canadian artists, the latest gear, technique and the business of music
Creation & Dissemination
Producing your work
Rehearsal spaces
- Conseil des arts de Montréal Studio rentals
Available rental spaces for those in music, dance and multidisciplinary practices. This service is only available for members.
Technical labs and production centers
- CJLO
CJLO’s production department has a fully equipped recording studio along with a separate sound-proof recording room. This studio employs digital recording and mixing equipment, along with a new Soundcraft LX7ii Mixing Board and complete drum set. Alumni of Concordia University benefit from a 50% discount on listed rates. - Eastern Bloc
Eastern Bloc is an artist-run centre with a lab for research and production. Members can use it to work on electronic projects and light manufacturing. The lab gives access to a 3D printer, a paint oven, a milling machine, a moulding and painting room, and much more. - OBORO’s new media lab
This is a link to a New Media Lab’s reservation form and is catered to anyone in film, audio, and media presentation. - Solo Drum Studio
Solo Drum Studio offers rehearsal spaces, music lessons and recording facilities for all musicians. With 11 fully equipped rooms and a recording studio, we cater to fit your needs at affordable rates.
Presenting your work
Installation for performances
- Stage Lighting
A guide on stage lighting, including the lighting design process, choosing lighting equipment, setting up the stage and running the show.
- The Machinery: Technical Rider
This template will help you write a technical sheet for a performance. The data sheet brings together all the technical, material and human needs for the presentation of a work.
To access any resources provided by The Machinery, you will need to join their community and create a free online account. If you have questions you can email them at info@machineriedesarts.ca
Preview this tool > - The Machinery: Documents to Conserve Following a Performance
This tool is used to list the documents that must be collected and archived at the end of a production by the various members of the team. These archives will be useful in the event of a revival of the performance.
To access any resources provided by The Machinery, you will need to join their community and create a free online account. If you have questions you can email them at info@machineriedesarts.ca
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Networking & Project Management
View resources and tools to increase visibility for yourself and your creative practice, to help you manage your time and your projects, and to help you make connections within the Montreal cultural milieu.
- How to get booked at music festivals
- Getting ON AIR
Slides from a workshop by Kelly Belfo about creating effective artist one-sheets and getting your music charted on national campus and community radio reports.
Keeping reports of your projects
- The Machinery: Rapport de spectacle
Cet outil permet de dresser le bilan après une représentation et d’indiquer comment celle-ci s’est déroulée. L’outil est utilisé pour prendre des notes selon les départements, indiquer les problèmes survenus, etc.
To access any resources provided by The Machinery, you will need to join their community and create a free online account. If you have questions you can email them at info@machineriedesarts.ca
Preview this tool > - The Machinery: Rapport de répétition
Cet outil est utilisé pour assurer le suivi entre les différents concepteurs d’un spectacle. Il permet de noter les changements et les décisions prises par le créateur lors des répétitions et d’en informer les concepteurs.
To access any resources provided by The Machinery, you will need to join their community and create a free online account. If you have questions you can email them at info@machineriedesarts.ca
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Funding & Financial Literacy
View resources and tools to help you manage your finances, generate revenue and find financial support for your creative practice.
Managing your finances
Preparing your Budget
- The Machinery: Cost Estimator for Touring a Show
This tool allows you to estimate the real costs of a tour, as well as to estimate the set cost of a work. It can help you determine the minimum fee that should be charged to the presenter(s) to cover the costs of each performance.
To access any resources provided by The Machinery, you will need to join their community and create a free online account. If you have questions you can email them at info@machineriedesarts.ca
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Copyrights, publishing and intellectual property
- Copyrights resource for Music
This resource is available only in French. - Who Owns that Sound? Music in the Digital Age
A recording of a workshop for artists seeking further information on musical copyright. With Kurt Dahl and Martha Rans.
Funding your practice
Funding bodies and programs
- Factor
The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings is a public/private partnership that supports the production of sound recordings by Canadian musicians and helps Canadian music companies make recordings available to a wider public. They provide numerous programs including, but not limited to, artist development, collective initiatives, funding for music companies, songwriting development, sound recordings, sponsorships and more.
Royalties
- CMRRA
CMRRA ensures that artists are paid when their music is reproduced or republished. - Getting your music licensed for films, TV and more
