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John Pippus
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5/6/2010 1:05:59 AM
---- Updated 6/4/2010 4:40:12 PM
Getting a CD made without breaking the bank
UPDATE: I just hit my target a few hours ago. 66 backers have pledged a total of just over $3,000. So that means I get all the pledges (you have to hit your goal or you don't get any of it). In an Indie world, it pays to be as creative with the marketing/financing as it does with the creative work. It's the only way to get heard in a sea of albums (most of which sound pretty darn good with all the studio ear candy available now).
So check out Kickstarter.com and see if it's something you want to try for your next project.
John
Hi Folks,
I've launched a campaign to get my second full-length CD, "Born A Genius" funded. Kickstarter is a about a year old and so far seems to be delivering the goods. It was written up in the New York Times last month and the article says so far they've had a 46% success rate.
Part of the pitch is making a video that lets potential backers know what you're about. We had fun making this one:
Today is Day One and I've brought in $100 so far. That's 3% of my target. So we'll see what happens. Wish me luck. And check out my project/pitch at: http://kck.st/bk3wXl
John
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Vincenzo Pandolfi
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5/6/2010 8:02:05 AM
Good on you John,
Terrific job! I wish you well. You deserve it!!
Vincenzo
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culeoka
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5/6/2010 10:28:57 AM
Good Luck John. I've thought about this concept many times myself. It I ever want to get the (Grass Fed Head) project finished, I will be following your Lead here.
No Shit Man - I wish you the Best on this
Cul
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John Pippus
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5/6/2010 1:30:15 PM
thanks for the comments, guys.... day two has me at $230, or 8% of my goal. it'll be interesting to see how it goes. i'm out calling in favors, beating the bushes, etc. to try make it happen. like anything, if you wait for the bus, it'll never come. got to build your own. (is this metaphor working?)
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culeoka
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5/8/2010 2:28:41 PM
Sooooooo ?
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Hugh Hamilton
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5/14/2010 4:17:14 PM
Good luck, John, I'm intrigued!
H
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SILVERWOODSTUDIO
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5/14/2010 4:26:10 PM
Fun Vid
watching with interest!!!
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Jo Ellen
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5/14/2010 4:41:50 PM
What a gutsy and supercool way to get er done! Good Luck. Happy fundraising!
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Rose Reece-Morgan
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5/18/2010 4:32:55 PM
well done John great idea .....i have just finished my second album all done in my back room at home ..just had it mastered but now comes the money with the cover and art work and printing ... have been saving like mad but there is never enough .. isnt it funny how the love and passion of our lives is always a challange .... love your idea love rose
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