May 2009

PRO STAR Recording Artist The Mighty Sons of Zion Have Been Nominated for Male Quartet Group & Album Of The Year

NATIONAL & INDEPENDENT GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION

RHYTHM OF GOSPEL AWARD NOMINATIONS
Male Quartet Group Of The Year

Chuck & The Guiding Clouds – Huntsville, TX
The Sensational Six – Lake Providence, LA
The Mighty Sons of Zion – St. Petersburg, FL
New Chosen Disciples – Red Springs, NC
New Consolational – Hazlehurst, GA
The Faithful Servants – Beatrice, AL
The Concert Supremes – Natchitoches, LA

THE RHYTHM OF GOSPEL AWARDS
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
JULY 10-12 2009

This Televised Award Show recognizes outstanding churches/pastors, choirs and independent gospel music artist of all genres, for their outstanding contributions toward the betterment and advancement of their communities.

Listen to one of their track here:

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Tampa Bay’s Best Small-Scale Live Music Venues Julie Garisto, Times Correspondent Jan 21, 2009

It might surprise some that the Tampa Bay music scene thrives, despite the accessibility of music in the digital age. If anything, My Space and other Web sites have helped spread the word to get more folks out and ordering CDs. The area has several top-notch music acts. Concert halls and venues pack crowds without the anchor of a national headliner, just by booking the bay area’s most reputable bands.

These are the places to see Tampa Bay’s live music acts, where you can enjoy a rich and often overlooked cultural resource – and become part of a friendly community.

NEW WORLD BREWERY – CROWBAR – SKIPPER’S SMOKEHOUSE – THE ORPHEUM – DUNEDIN BREWERY – KELLY’S PUB -
YEOMAN’S ROAD PUB – DAVE’S AQUA LOUNGE – THE GLOBE – RINGSIDE

HONORABLE MENTIONS

PRO STAR SOUND STAGE: A venue run by recording studio professionals featuring folk and Americana artists. 3220 28th St N , St Petersburg (727) 526-0446.

Jody Gray runs live Sound at John Madden’s Super Bowl Party

Jody Gray owner of PRO STAR Recording was asked to run live sound for John Madden’s Super Bowl Party at the Ala Carte’ Pavilion in Tampa.

Performing as a quest artist with the band Synchronicity (PRO STAR Recording and Video client) was Guitar Virtuoso Nils Lofgren from Bruce Springsteens E Steet Band, Neil Young’s Band Crazy Horse and Ring Starr and The All Star Band.

Video Recording Services

DVD/Video Options
*The Ultimate Self-Promotional Tool*

It combines your music, video footage, photos, interviews, references, bio and contact information ALL on ONE single medium.

* Showcase Your Talent to the World
* Get Booked in a BIG Way!
* Get Industry Executives to Listen to Your Material!
* Find a Booking AGENCY!
* Attain a TALENT AGENT!

A DVD Portfolio acts as a Video Resume for Musicians, Singer songwriters and Performers. With this highly versatile self-promotional tool, those in the music industry can offer a visual calling card to agencies, talent agents, recording industry executives and others who are in the business of recruiting musicians and performers.

Option 1 – DVD Portfolio  starting at $199.00

This is for Musicians looking to make an impression on a budget.

* Main Menu with three options: Photos, Bio, and Contact Info.
* 30 photos (supplied in digital format). If you only have a hard copy additional charges will be applied for scanning and color correction.
* Up to 3 minutes of video (supplied as a AVI or MOV) If Video is on Tape or DVD, digitizing charges will apply.
* Standard transitions (fade in -fade out)
* 1 Master DVD with a customized label and insert in a slim line jewel case)

Option 2 – DVD Portfolio Starting at $350.00

This is for the musician who has accumulated footage, photos and collected bits and pieces of your career from over the years.

You also may want to acquire new material just for this project or to add to existing material.

We’ll help you select the most powerful footage, craft a video that highlights your unique talents and musical abilities.

We can also shoot new, vivid footage; maintain sharp focus on selecting the most powerful scenes to edit into your finished video that you’ll be proud to distribute.

This option includes

* Main Menu with four options: Video, Photos, Bio, and Contact Info.
* Up to 50 photos (supplied in digital format). If you only have a hard copy additional charges will be applied for scanning and color correction.
* Up to 8 minutes of video (supplied as a AVI or MOV) If Video is on Tape or DVD, digitizing charges will apply.
* If new footage is needed additional charges will be applied.
* Standard transitions (fade in -fade out)
* 1 Master DVD with a customized label and insert in a slim line jewel case

Option 3 – LIVE DVD In Our Studio Starting at $500.00

This format captures the spontaneity and excitement that only a live audience can provide.

*Your Music
*Your Show
*Your Fans

You have a Professional Live DVD to sell as well. If you want to shoot off premise a mobile charge for traveling and set up and break down will be applied.

This option includes:

* Shooting and Editing.
* Menu input, Video, Photos, Bio Interview Contact info, References, Finalizing and rendering for professional viewing.
* 30 photos (supplied in digital format). If you only have a hard copy additional charges will be applied for scanning and color correction.
* Up to 45 minutes of live video footage and *Standard transitions (fade in -fade out)
* 1 Master DVD with a customized label and insert in a slim line jewel case)

Depending on the complexity of the project the cost can vary. A one hour consultation is set-up and at that time a price may be discussed.

Once the studio has an idea of exactly what your goal, expectation and budget are we can then proceed to the next step in creating your DVD.

Here are some examples of Video we have done for our clients:

The Knot Promotional Video

Category Three Promotional Video

CATEGORY THREE – promo video – dance songs

the CATEGORY THREE band | MySpace Music Videos

PROMO / DEMO DVD

Synchronicity

5:00 min montage from the full length DVD

PROMO / DEMO DVD

Dave Smith

aka Johnny Cash

5 song montage.

PROMO / DEMO DVD

SCOTT JOGWICK

Live, Studio 10

LIVE PERFORMANCE DVD

Two Chix and a Drum

LIVE PERFORMANCE DVD

ADRIANNE

LIVE PERFORMANCE DVD

LORNA BRACEWELL

“Litany”

from the full length DVD

LIVE PERFORMANCE DVD

CELEBRATING THE SONGWRITER

BEATNIK CASTLE Featuring Francillia, recorded live at ProStar

Artist and Band Consultations

If your wanting to take your career to the next level with your own material or co-written material PRO STAR can make it happen.

Small Run Duplication

When you just don’t want to buy 500-1000 CDs at a time, consider a small run duplication. With the same quality of the big guys, we’re able to produce smaller batches for local promotion or to test out new content. You can purchase as few as 25 CDs at a time!

We print directly on the CD disc, no labels. This will ensure the quality of the disc is professional both to your eyes and your ears.

If you need a small amount of CD’s from 25 to 100, then give us a call for pricing. 727-526-0446

Media Transfers

Most Vinyl, and tapes will begin to degrade at 10 years old. Transfer your valuables to a digital media today! Digital media can be easily backed up in it’s original condition, ensuring your recordings stay as perfect as you remember them.

We specialize in LP’s and Cassettes to CD, VHS to DVD and Reel to Reel to CD conversions. We use the latest in software and equipment to handle your transfers. All media is cleaned as much as possible. Once your media is converted, we then place track marks at natural event-driven points. If you wish, we can also place track marks at the points you specify.

Call today for pricing. 727-526-0446

CD FUND RAISING PACKAGES

Is your music program looking for a way to raise funds for programs or equipment? Every year, music program directors are looking for affordable ways to supplement funding. A professional recording of your choir or ensemble is a terrific way to promote your program and a profitable money making opportunity.

Sell all 1,000 discs and yield a profit of $10,500.00!

PRO STAR Recording can make it simple and easy to accomplish.

CD Fund Raising Package
At $15.00 per disc you only need to sell 300 CD’s to recoup your cost.
Sell all 1,000 discs and yield a profit of $10,500.00.

Your CD Fund Raising Package includes:

• 10 song CD
• 1,000 Full color 2 panel CD’s
• Full professional graphic arts design
• 2 days of-5 hour sessions (10 hours maximum)
• Live remote recording at your facility or our studio.
• 5 hours of mixing, editing and mastering

All in one complete package for $4,500.00

Travel fees up to 50 miles round trip

Package options include:
Additional hours needed for recording or editing will be at the rate of $55 per hour (Normal rate is $65 per hour).

Music Industry Classes

Our Classes are designed to help anyone with a passion and a dedication to learn. Musician or non-musician, young or old, you will find our classes beneficial.

There is no better way to learn. Your classroom is a real recording studio. We offer classes for days, nights and weekends.

Classes Include:

• Basic Recording
• Intro to Pro Tools LE
• Running Live Sound
• Music Lessons
• Songwriting
• Affordable Teen Band Package

Basic Recording

This class is really designed for an absolute beginner. Yes, you’re a beginner when it comes to recording…but you have already unconsciously learned a great deal from being an avid music fan. One on one training, gives you the ability to take it slow, ask questions immediately, and get your ears and hands involved in a professional setting.

Topics include:

• Sound
• Signals
• Audio software
• Recorders
• Microphones
• Patch Chords
• Compressors
• Noise Gates
• Sequencers
• Effects units
• Recording Direct
• Recording an Instrument
• Microphone Placement
• Recording Vocals

Course Length: (10 hours) We suggest 5 two hour classes or 2 five hour classes.

Prerequisites: Some audio knowledge, such as a basic understanding of musicians and their instruments (including vocals) and sound equipment.

Intro To PRO TOOLS LE

If you’re looking for an introduction to the world of Pro Tools, taking this class is the way to go. You’ll gain valuable skills and cover basic PRO TOOLS principles.

Topics include:

• Getting to know Pro Tools
• Getting inside Pro Tools
• Creating your first session
• Making your first audio recording
• Importing media
• Selecting and navigating
• Basic editing techniques
• Introduction to mixing
• Finishing your work

Course Length: (10 hours) We suggest 5 two hour classes or 2 five hour classes.

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and some audio recording knowledge, such as a basic understanding of recording techniques, processes, and equipment.

Songwriting

If you can sing we can produce it! Even if you don’t sing and/or don’t play an instrument, we have other options available or maybe you have you been writing lyrics and songs for years or do know someone who has but never had the confidence to do anything about it? This is truly the ultimate experience within the music recording industry…and where better to do it than in a professional recording studio.

We work with songwriters at all levels. You get to leave with your very own song.

Topics include:

• How to Start Writing a Song
• Four Elements of a Song: Lyrics + Melody + Harmony + Rhythm = Song
• Song Structure
• Chord Progression
• Vocal Arranging
• Instrument Arranging
• Recording Vocals
• Recording Instruments
• Mix of Instruments and Vocals
• Final Professional Mix for Mastering

Course Length: (10 hours) We suggest 5 two hour classes or 2 five hour classes.

Running Live Sound
Each gig comes with its own set of requirements for the performance to be successful. In order for the musicians and audience to enjoy the sound of a gig several important systems have to be set-up. This class will cover those systems. Learn from a sound engineer with 26 years of live sound experience in a actual venue with stage, lights and sound equipment.

Topics include:

• The Sound System
• The Signal Flow
• Setting up a PA
• Setting up Stage Monitors
• Independent Mixes
• Faders
• Graphic EQ
• Power Amplification
• Effect / Monitor Sends
• Solve Live Sound Problems

Course Length: (10 hours) We suggest 5 two hour classes or 2 five hour classes.

Prerequisites:  Some audio knowledge, such as a basic understanding of musicians and their instruments (including vocals) and sound equipment.

CD Graphic Design

Many customers come to us with a concept, but need help bringing it to life. Allow PRO STAR to help design your next CD project. Design services include, Creative Conceptions, Photo Enhancement, Illustration & Graphics, and Logo Creations.

Here is an example of a complete CD Graphics Package we designed for one of our artists, James Weaver, for his “Colors of Passion” album.

Front cover

Inside Cover/Liner Notes

CD Tray (Background, below the CD)

The CD, Full Color Screen

Back cover

Call for pricing today. 727-526-046.

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