In the Jar Studios Sounds Around Town

New internet radio station - Doc Pete of Kimberly Records

Al Loya — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:43:13 GMT

radioiv.com playing Texas Music all the time. this station plays music from Texas of all genres. Our next podcast we have Doc Pete of Kimberly Records in the studio.

Moving to a music center (survival guide)

Al Loya — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:08:35 GMT

Raising the funds. Getting work. Handeling the stress. Follow your dreams!

Why take part in a Compilation CD?

Al Loya — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:13:47 GMT

Listen to the Podcast to learn about The financial benifits for you as an artist or band. The exposure benifits for you as an artist or band. A discussion between Al & Paul about these benifits mentioned. Also an interview with H-Town Connection's JJ Cruz. This interview is how he put together a CD Compilation project some of the reasons are financial, exposure, and just working with outher artist to create music and advance in the business.

College Radio an interview with Lindsay Badwin

Al Loya — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:49:19 GMT

The inner working of a radio station Who decides what's played on the air. Getting your music on college radio Should you be touring? Myspace or a band website. Ideas for marketing your band Let us know what you think about amps Listen to the samples and chooseTube or Solid State? Visit the website for more info. on these topics http://www.inthejarstudios.com

Purchasing new gear without going into debt

Al Loya — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:54:47 GMT

Don't fall for the mareketing hype 90 days same as cash deals ! Don't pay anything till next year! Develope a plan of action Quote from Dave Ramsey Author of The total money make over and talk show host. How to bargan with the music stores and more....

Guitar amps getting more bang for your buck

Al Loya — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:30:50 GMT

Interview with Big Rube of Underground Nation - Guitar amps getting more bang for your buck Tube vs Solid State - Samples of Guitar being played through tube amp - and same guitar being played through a solid state amp. Listen to both and you decide which is best drop us a line with your choice results will be posted on next podcast. Topics covered are - New designs in solid state amps have improved Cost difference between tube & solid state. Tips on how to choose an amp with consideration to your pocket book. and much more.

Live sound tips

Al Loya — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 04:06:02 GMT

This podcast deals with how to ring out a room and why Feed Back is bad! What you need... you need and eq how to avoid feed back...? Listen to the podcast and find out.

An interview with Dinati & June

Al Loya — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 01:29:43 GMT

Two up and coming artist in the rap & hip hop scene in Houston TX Here the music first right here. These guys lyrics are deep have a listen.

Podcasting and the RIAA_ Can you play music on your podcast

Al Loya — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:47:40 GMT

The latest show deals with Podcasting and the RIAA, Copy Rights etc... Can you play copy righted music on your podcast? Listen and find out...

Voice over work

Al Loya — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:44:07 GMT

A liitle bit of what's been going on at the studio. Voice Over Work.

Future Episodes

Al Loya — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 02:11:05 GMT

Enterview with Entertainment Attorney Mary Jane Hancock : on some legal aspects of music. Enterview with Mike Naus of Vertigo Blue - Touring, Midi questions etc... Enterview with Big Rube of Underground Nation about guitars, amps getting a good sound.

Get Free Publicity and develope your fanbase

Al Loya — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 22:44:09 GMT

For bands that have been writting original songs and ready to do shows You need a Demo Kit! A biograpy 8 1/2 x 11 photo and press info on the band. Clubs expect the band to bring business in for them. Some clubs charge the band a fee to play. So you must promote your band listen to find out how... Get people involved friends, significant others. Break in the jar add. Free publicity - Play a show for a charity for free? Listen find out why. Chaity events are news worthy? Build up your press kit Keep your act fresh Shmooze the audience Concentrate on stations in a 50 mile radius Key person is the music director... listen to find out more.

Preparing a demo for a publisher - How To

Al Loya — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 01:40:41 GMT

Hit the road with the lap top - Audio quality not as good as usual Free Recording Software - Audacity not to bad easy first time using it. Picks up where podcast 4 leaves off... You should have a list of publishers by now if not go listen to podcast 4 Create an address book... Organization - will keep your cost down listen to find out how. Sample of the excell address book Label your CD Lyric sheets Sample Lyric Sheet Thank You letter.

Internet Promotion - Why your band should have a website

Al Loya — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:08:10 GMT

What are websites used for? Why your band should have a website? Finding a host for your website. Learn html - Web tutorials for html - HTMLGoodies.com Html Editors - Coffee cup html editor Get a myspace account to suppliment your website. Myspace distractions How a website can save you money. Electronic press kits. News letters - why you should have one. Keep your fans up todate View a website of musicians that do what I've suggested Background Music by Los Hijos de Manuela Tip of the week This week is for guitarist Segment is about Advantages of using small amplifiers and the reasons why. So listen to the podcast! Background Music by Underground Nation

Steps to a successful career in music

Al Loya — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:26:36 GMT

Al & Paul discuss steps to achieving a successful carrer in music. Building a fanbase Recording a professional Demo and why. Finding a publisher. Sending your demo to the publisher. Getting your music on the radio. Commercial radio stations College ... Also interview with Papa Joe Britt.

Recording a demo

Al Loya — Thu, 25 May 2006 21:37:10 GMT

This is a brief discussion with fellow recording engineer Paul Solis Answers why does a band need to record a demo. Answers what a demo can do for an artist or band. Pitfalls for bands trying to record themselves. Tips on what to do before going into a studio.

Episode 1-

Al Loya — Sat, 20 May 2006 22:45:12 GMT

This is a short podcast explaining the services we provide. This podcast deals with music from all angels, the business side of things, promotion, recording studios, and there will be interviews with artist and bands.

In the Jar Studios - Interview with Victor Aya

Al Loya — Mon, 15 May 2006 17:07:04 GMT

This is an interview with local artist Victor Raul Aya. Subject : Janero Music Covers: explanation of the style of music. How he went about recording the new album. sample of some of Victor's music