Hope You Didn't Cheat...

...because this has all been a test. We haven't been...not posting, we've been testing the bounds of your loyalty. And since you've checked back today, like the faithful followers you are, you get the complete forecast for tonight's meeting (Aviation Building, room 201, 7:30). I predict music trivia based on The Daily Chord, with a 100% chance of prizes. Also watch out for blistering music industry discussion winds in the controversial topic area. Finally, don't forget your umbrella, because it's raining project meetings!

It's a twister, it's a twister!

If you show up tonight, I promise to drop all annoying weather metaphors.

At last week's meeting, we were graced by the presence of the MME program's newest addition, Mark Rubinstein. The friendships he made as a professional musician has led to a lengthy and varied career, and his advice is obviously given from the viewpoint of a real musician. Though to be successful in the music industry, you might have to move to a big city and grudgingly make "some money to throw" at your product, Mark believes you should and can create a product that reflects your true artistic intentions.

Mark (rubenstein.11@osu.edu) is obviously a great go-to guy for recording, performance, and industry questions. And if you drop by his office in 307 Mershon, or take one of his audio courses, remember to ask him about his time as 14-year-old drummer for The Rejects. I'm sure he's got some stories.

Picture of Mark nabbed from cool write-up at http://www.sacurrent.com/special/story.asp?id=68436