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Outdoor vs Indoor Concerts – which is better?
One of the most appealing things about house concerts is the cozy atmosphere that living rooms provide. That said, there are many hosts who prefer to host in gardens, backyards, and patios…
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Press Release – House Concert Workshop during LRFest weekend. 4/22/17
For Immediate Release A house concert workshop has been scheduled for April 22nd, as part of the Listening Room Festival. The workshop is led by Fran Snyder, the founder of ConcertsInYourHome.com –…
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Video is Your Agent
“As soon as we had a great video that showed us at our best, everything became easier – booking, promoting, getting showcases… you name it. It’s one of the best investments we’ve…
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How well do CIYH hosts respond to artist inquiries?
A few years ago we created an internal system so that we could track how well our hosts and artists were communicating. This allowed us to learn which hosts were having trouble…
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Why are house concerts so good for artists?
The following is an excerpt from Fran Snyder’s upcoming book on house concerts. Subscribe to this blog for more content or to the monthly newsletter at ListeningRoomNetwork.com to be notified when the…
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Context about our fees for artists.
A host shared with me that he feels we are taking advantage of artists, because our membership rates are too high. I am sharing my response with you. – Fran Thanks for allowing…
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Under Threat – Funding for the Arts
Two pillars of our thoughtful and cultural society are at risk of being privatized or eliminated by the Trump administration. The National Endowment for the Arts Corporation for Public Broadcasting Hope is…
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LRN performer challenge #1
Improve the delivery of one verse. How can you convey more emotion in that verse? Possibilities include: A facial expression a physical gesture spatial movement – move your body away or toward…
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Artists Day of Action in support of the Affordable Care Act on January 12, 2017
ANNOUNCEMENT Artists Day of Action in support of the Affordable Care Act on January 12, 201 As a way to highlight the positive impact of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare),…
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The Most Common Problems with Live Videos (for Booking House Concerts)
ConcertsInYourHome has a robust audition system that requires two live videos from artist applicants. Judges include industry professionals, but the majority are active house concert presenters. These hosts offer specific feedback to…
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