Online+Course+Assignments

Domain DUE by 2/5

 * secure your own name as a domain (for example, jimihendrix.com) for now and the future
 * if your name is not available, experiment with easy variations (ex. jimi.hendrix.com, jimi-hendrix.com, etc.)
 * go to godaddy or bluehost and follow the step-by-step instructions to select and purchase a domain name (c. $10)
 * You do not need to purchase a site hosting account at this time
 * redirect and mask your McNally online portfolio, using your new domain name (johnsmithbass.com)

CaLM Wiki

 * look for the invitation email
 * click on the link to join
 * On the "Online Site Links" page, type your name and link your portfolio/website, Twitter, LinkedIn, and any other professional social media sites you have.

** Twitter! DUE Posted no later than 2/5 **

 * Set up a [|Twitter] account and put a link on the "Blog Links" page of this wiki
 * 'Follow' everyone in both CaLM sections, @jfweller, @McNallySmith, @mscmcareers, @ArtistsHouse, @fracturedatlas, @pitchforkmedia, @springboardforthearts, @dessadarling, and one or more musicians of your choice.
 * Post at least four (4) Tweets before April 15. Include links to sites useful and relevant to music careers.
 * Try aggregating information on the music industry
 * Try promoting your professional activities
 * Experiment with ways to make Twitter useful for your career
 * Here's a [|slideshow] about Twitter
 * [|Musicians on Twitter] : 100 Artists that Twitter

LinkedIn **DUE Posted by no later than 2/5**
Set up a LinkedIn account and put a link on the "Blog LInks" page of this wiki Identify yourself as professional not as a student ("Music industry professional" "Guitarist/Teacher" or similar) Post a bio, your work experience Build connections Request at least one recommendation Write at least one recommendation for someone else

** Online Portfolio Photo, bio, social media links due no later than 2/5 **

 * Go to http://portfolio.mcnallysmith.edu (you may want more than one!)
 * Build a personal website/portfolio
 * Using your personal domain name, redirect and mask your online portfolio (from GoDaddy.com or whatever domain host you use)
 * your bio
 * 1 to 3 audio files of you (or your band) and/or video
 * at least one photo of you
 * link professional social media sites
 * upload resume