Do you have a lot of music files in different places?

When working with clients I get lots of questions about my large music collection.  As I have “gone digital” years ago converting all my CDs to MP3 (256-320 kilobyte files for you techies out there).  When I first started I save the music in different naming conventions and in different locations which made it hard to tell if I had already ripped a CD or if I had a different version of a song. 

The first tool  I found that was a great help was MediaMonkey.  If you purchase the gold version, which I recommend, it will automatically scan whatever folders you ask it to do and can automatically organize your files based on whatever attributes you like.  When I say attributes, they are the tags associated with the music when it is saved to your computer.  It is VERY important that all your music have the right tags, otherwise you are missing out on a lot of good information such as the album, artist(s), composer, year released and so on.

Once you have all your music organized you want to you still may have music in different places/drives and or you simply may want to back it up (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED). I have found that Microsoft’s SyncToy does the trick nicely. You can download it for free from Cnet Download.com. Note, SyncToy only works on Windoes XP and Vista.

With these two tools you will be well on your way to organizing, backing up, and getting the most out of your music library.

Free Music from Amazon.com – MP3 – Merry Christmas

Yes it is true – you can get something for free this holiday season, in fact nearly 700 songs!! Check out Amazon.com – MP3 Downloads. I personally like the mp3 format as it is easy to transfer (no digital rights managment – DRM issues) and use with most any software including iTunes. Here is a sample of what they have to offer…

OneWed.com

Now that the big day is over, your wedding entertainer is likely the last person on your mind. But, we need your help, and so do thousands of brides-to-be. Do you remember how confusing it was to try and find the right vendors for your wedding?

We want to give you the chance to help other brides avoid some of that hassle.

 

OneWed.com is about to launch a brand new site, with new information and content for brides and newlyweds. They have a fantastic new way for brides to review the vendors they used. We’d love it if you could take a minute and jot down your thoughts about us.

Here’s the link you need:
http://www.OneWedinc.com/vendor/review/1038849/

 Thanks!

- Video, Music & Magic

Send Out Cards

Send Out Cards is a tremendous resource for staying in touch by sending a card.  Cards are available for all occasions and our filled out online, but sent out physically for less than that of a traditional store bought card.
You can send out thank you cards, holiday cards, write notes to loved ones, or stay in touch with clients sharing photos, gift cards and other unique gifts (can anyone say brownies!!).  Send a card for FREE at https://www.sendoutcards.com/vmmdj. Contact Video, Music & Magic for more information on how you can sign up today!

New and improved web site – www.vmmdj.com

The Video, Music & Magic web site has been revamped and new content added.  Take a look around and let us know what you think!  New articles have been posted with regards to services, resources, music and more.

Check it out www.vmmdj.com today!

Namyz.com

Naymz.com is a web site for empowering reputable professionals. As we all know our name is worth more than almost anything in business. This is especially true for mobile entertainers and actors. I recently joined Naymz to connect with other reputable performers and related businesses. Unfortunately there are those out there who simply are not what they appear to be. My hope is that consumers will have another tool to use in determining whether or not a particular service is worth their business. You can view my profile (David W. Carr) on behalf of Video, Music and Magic on the image below.

TrustLink.org Rated “A”

TrustLink.org is a valuable resource to both consumers and businesses. It lets you know of the reputation of a business. Video, Music and Magic is proud to have received an “A” rating. For more information on the rating system you can click here as well as the definition below. A full report on Video, Music & Magic can be found here.

RATING

A: An excellent rating. A company with this rating may not rate higher because of a greater number of rate-lowering factors, but we do not consider them to be factors that would likely adversely affect consumer transactions.

WedPro Search.com

Video, Music & Magic is proud to be a part of WedPro Search.com. The site is another search directory to help brides find the right wedding vendors. If you have any questions on what to look for in wedding vendors please do not hesitate to ask. Video, Music & Magic is always here to help.

Wedj.com Event Search Engine

Video, Music and Magic has been a part of Wedj.com since 2006. It is another good search engine when choosing members of your event team. We have suggestions for photography, caterers, videography and more so please let us know if you need any help choosing a vendor (e.g., photographer or videographer) when you meet with us.

Eventective.com

We can be found on eventective.com. This is a good web site when looking for a venue to host your event. Of course we can always help guide you with our extensive list of venues from throughout Southern California. As a registered user you can add us to your favorite vendors/events and leave a review. As always if you have any questions please let us know. I hope this resource helps you planning your next event! Please let me know what you think of the service.