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Get tuned

Get-Tuned.com is an online string instrument tuning service where amateur musicians can tune and learn how to tune their musical instrument such as Guitar, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Ukulele, Violin, Mandolin and Viola.

Media Alert: Press Conference

Our CEO, Nicholas Motsatse is hosting a press conference tomorrow to state SAMRO’s position on issues arising from recent media reports including:

The Feldman versus SAMRO case (the so called Brenda Fassie matter)
Royalty payments to members and music publishers

Running an independent music label Part 1 of 2

Let’s be honest, running an independent recording company is not an easy thing. Setting up the business, having a clear understanding of the target market, devising a marketing strategy, finding and signing the right artists, recording the projects, releasing and distributing them and finding the right accountant and publisher to work with is definitely no easy task. It is important that before you look at establishing your label, you start by understanding exactly how the music industry operates and begin networking with those who can be of assistance.

15th annual SAMA nominations

This year’s SAMA nominations have been announced. There are over 50 categories in this years awards including 7 new awards. The public can have their say in who wins the MTN Record of the Year Award so make sure you cast your vote.

MIAGI gives opportunities to young musicians

Aspiring young SA musicians from all walks of life will be offered an opportunity to develop their musical skills and perform in a professional setting as MIAGI announces the commencement of auditions in Pretoria, Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Bloemfontein

Goldfish track featured in US TV advert

Popular SA performance act Goldfish recently licensed their track “Fort Knox” to be featured in a Kia advertising campaign in the US. The song was chosen after a Goldfish fan of played the track to the advertising agency responsible for the ad.

SAMAs introduce 7 new categories

The 15th addition of the MTN South African Music Awards (SAMAs) promises to be more exciting than ever before. Organizers of the much anticipated event have announced that seven new categories will be added to this year’s competition, bringing the total number of contested categories to 69.

Tech to give your songwriting the edge

JamStudio puts songwriting in reach of everyone. They believe that “everyone should enjoy expressing themselves musically whether or not they have invested years in mastering an instrument.”