Since coming on board as the new Manager for the Shreveport Co-Op, I've struggled with providing a brief answer as to what we offer.
Well, here's my best attempt at a short answer:
Simply put, the Co-Op provides fully-equipped work spaces for anyone who works in music and digital media. For those who do not have access to such resources, we provide: - Mac and PC computers with WiFi, laser printers and scanners, and fax machine. - Page layout and web design tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash. - Music Productivity software like Protools LE, Reason, Cubase LE, and Garageband. - Video Productivity tools and software like Final Cut Pro, Live Type, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, Cinema Tools, and Color. The Co-Op also provides access to specialized media tools for desktop publishing and audio/video recording and editing. Seminars, workshops, clinics, and performance opportunities round out the Co-Op’s structured offerings for music/media entrepreneurs.
I'm fortunate to see a steady stream of creative people use the Co-Op for their varied creative needs. Our members use this office to create CD artwork, posters, record new music, edit movies, edit music videos, build web sites, improve their resume, collect and share ideas, book their performances, and a host of other fascinating ways.
Not surprisingly, Music Office Co-Op members consistently report substantial increases to their music/media income, directly attributable to participation in the Co-Op!
So that's the short answer....or as short as I could make it!
I'm proud to be a part of this Co-Op!
RC
