Nashville, TN. (Glass Onyon PR) -
Music industry veteran Mark Volman, founding member, vocalist and manager of the legendary music group The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, has recently launched a new website www.professorflo.com that is proving to be a valuable tool for struggling and misguided musicians everywhere. Volman, who has sold over 60 million records worldwide with The Turtles and Flo & Eddie and has sung on hit records for such notable artists as John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, T. Rex, Blondie, Todd Rundgren, and
Ozzy Osbourne , has survived in the music business for over 40 years as a musical artist, on-air radio personality, radio syndicator, record producer, writer and journalist for national music magazines and network television.
"For every successful story, there are many more reflecting the outcomes of battered lives left to fade away in the wake of misguided musical choices and decisions? Many, I should say most artists, have no idea of a long-range plan for survival, and the idea of having a plan for a career is so far away from their reality that most will find themselves signing one bad deal after another?over and over again. It is my goal to teach musicians and entrepreneurs how not to be abused by the sharks in the industry," says Volman.
Born from the idea of helping educate musicians about the pitfalls of the music industry, Mark Volman, also a former member of Frank Zappa's Mothers Of Invention, created www.professorflo.com . Through his inspiring and motivational lectures, workshops, seminars, courses and one-on-one consultations about the music industry, he brings extensive first-hand information, a history rich in support of independent music and a commitment to explain the complexities of an industry challenged by constant change and fierce competition.
"Nobody knows the 'chutes and ladders' of the music business better than Mark Volman." - Joe Stefko (drummer with Meatloaf, Hot Tuna, Jim Steinman)
Once signed up to www.professorflo.com, for a nominal consultation fee, Mark Volman , who is currently a professor at Belmont University's Mike Curb School of Entertainment and Music Business, will discuss such topics as: Contract Negotiations, Creating a Career Plan, Band Partnerships, Costs Breakdowns and Budgets, Songwriting, Choosing a Manager, Radio Airplay, Label Signing? From contract advice to dealing with band members wives, just about any subject in the music industry can be broached upon during a consultation with Mark.
"With more than 40 years of experience in all facets of the music and entertainment industry, there isn't a more knowledgeable person when it comes to the way it all works than Mark Volman . If I needed help or advice about a career move in this business he'd be the first person I'd talk to. Plus he's cheaper than a lawyer." - Jim Pons (songwriter, producer and former bass player with The Leaves, The Turtles and Mother's Of Invention)
For more information go to: www.professorflo.com
