Hey folks!
We've actually discussed this before but I figured I would put a sticky thread up with what pays for the operating costs for us, which include a dedicated server and daily backup service. That alone runs about $2300 a year not including raffle prizes.
1. Skimlinks - this is a service that is invisible to you on the forum but we make a small commission from selected websites if you click on a link here and buy a product there. The biggest fundraiser since we've applied for this have been things that you guys have bought from Musicians Friend through the "Stupid Deal of the Day" threads here. Pretty much any link you post in the forum and then click on to make your online purchase will pay a small (around 2% on average) commission.
2. The "Donate" button:
3. The MWGL gift shop! http://www.cafepress.com/mwgl - shirts and all kinds of junk. We make about 20% of the sale so its a $3-4 profit for most items. Not huge but it helps!
In addition to that, the occasional "Like" or posting of a thread on Facebook or other music forums also helps get the word out about new lessons, webcasts, Recordingfests and other events here on the forum which in the long run helps to grow and strengthen the community here.
Also, if you are looking for a book to work out of to strengthen your core concepts on the guitar then "Foundations for Guitar" is also available in hardcopy and electronic versions. I can also work out "bulk" deals for Guitar teachers that wish to use the book with students.
Paperback book:
Amazon.com - http://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Guitar-Book-Mark-Wein/dp/061519883X
Lulu.com (I actually make twice as much in royalties if you order through the publishers website and not amazon): http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/foundations-for-guitar-book-1/2659416
Electronic Versions:
Ebook for computers: http://www.lulu.com/product/ebook/f...ngContext=product_view/more_by_author/right/1
iBookstore for iPod, iPhone and iPod Touch: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/foundations-for-guitar/id442311784?mt=11
The online video or "Subscription" version can be found here: http://markweinguitarlessons.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=7
Contact me directly for wholesale pricing for teachers or a test and evaluation copy if you can send a business card or website as "proof of instructor-ness"
- Mark
We've actually discussed this before but I figured I would put a sticky thread up with what pays for the operating costs for us, which include a dedicated server and daily backup service. That alone runs about $2300 a year not including raffle prizes.
1. Skimlinks - this is a service that is invisible to you on the forum but we make a small commission from selected websites if you click on a link here and buy a product there. The biggest fundraiser since we've applied for this have been things that you guys have bought from Musicians Friend through the "Stupid Deal of the Day" threads here. Pretty much any link you post in the forum and then click on to make your online purchase will pay a small (around 2% on average) commission.
2. The "Donate" button:
3. The MWGL gift shop! http://www.cafepress.com/mwgl - shirts and all kinds of junk. We make about 20% of the sale so its a $3-4 profit for most items. Not huge but it helps!
In addition to that, the occasional "Like" or posting of a thread on Facebook or other music forums also helps get the word out about new lessons, webcasts, Recordingfests and other events here on the forum which in the long run helps to grow and strengthen the community here.
Also, if you are looking for a book to work out of to strengthen your core concepts on the guitar then "Foundations for Guitar" is also available in hardcopy and electronic versions. I can also work out "bulk" deals for Guitar teachers that wish to use the book with students.
Paperback book:
Amazon.com - http://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Guitar-Book-Mark-Wein/dp/061519883X
Lulu.com (I actually make twice as much in royalties if you order through the publishers website and not amazon): http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/foundations-for-guitar-book-1/2659416
Electronic Versions:
Ebook for computers: http://www.lulu.com/product/ebook/f...ngContext=product_view/more_by_author/right/1
iBookstore for iPod, iPhone and iPod Touch: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/foundations-for-guitar/id442311784?mt=11
The online video or "Subscription" version can be found here: http://markweinguitarlessons.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=7
Contact me directly for wholesale pricing for teachers or a test and evaluation copy if you can send a business card or website as "proof of instructor-ness"
- Mark
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