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"Times of unprecedented change in the music business can also mean times of unprecedented opportunity for those equipped with the knowledge to change!"

You Can Do It! I   Can Help!

More people than ever are trying to make a living with their music these days. And it seems just as many are frustrated with their results so far.

If you're having trouble bringing in a sustainable income, it might be because you're emulating approaches taken by people who got in early on the old Music Industry model. The problem is that the nature of this old model makes it difficult if not impossible for new players to achieve the level of success they want.

The key to avoiding this kind of frustration is to see where things are going and become an early-adopter in the next big wave of the Music Industry. Of course, even if you're already doing well, it never hurts to take a look forward, right?

Let me be your guide to what's coming next, and to what some savvy online musicians are succeeding with right now.

Discover how I can help dramatically transform your music career within 8 weeks!

Take a look at my services page on my website www.firstchoice-management.com and find out which package is best for you and let's get started.

Martin Johnson
FIRST CHOICE MANAGEMENT


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Read What People Are Saying About My Coaching ..table>

I just wanted to personally thank you for your words of knowledge, support and enlightenment on several things. You gave me confirmation on some things that I know that I have been wanting and needing to implement. I am really looking forward to putting my plan in action for 09' by incorporating your suggestions. I know that you are God sent and I thank you for your time and powerful words to help catapult me to my next level.

Raishein raishein.com

First, I would like to thank you Mr. Johnson for your generous and compassionate heart for your work that you do for others. If you are looking to expand and grow your business and artist First Choice Management is the way to go. Since my first conversation with Mr. Martin Johnson it was nothing but exceptional information that's helping push my artist and business to the next level. I am already seeing growth!

Thank you again

Mr. Johnson you are the best at what you do!

Selena Scudder - CEO/Manager

HeavenSent Management Group, LLC
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Just wanted to say that Martin is an excellant person to confide in about your business. If you are like me full of ideas and just never know where to start, Martin is the person that will get you headed in the right direction.

I had been spinning my wheels for several months trying to start my music career. After speaking with Martin on the first call, I learned so much that it made my head spin. Not only did he freely name several solid sources for me to try, but had the discerncent to give me the wisdom I needed (without me sharing my vision in its entirety) to get started on several projects.

What once seemed like a grueling search in the desert trying to find some hidden treasure, became easy after talking with Martin. He is a treasure worth keeping for future projects.

God Bless You Martin!
Dana


I want to thank you for taking time out of your schedule to talk with me. In our conversation you brought so many things to light and I am grateful for the understanding. You're knowledge on the topic is amazing, you opened my eyes to alot of different aspects of music business. Our conversation on the phone will definitely strengthen my music ministry and I can't wait to work with you again.

Atia Evans

Martin is fantastic! I had have been doing well I have been on Bobby Jones and TBN a few times but I was not able to build a any real momentum. When I started explaining my frustrations with Martin over the phone he immediately understood my problem he told that I was not positioned correctly.

Martin came up with some truly amazing ideas on how to position my music and my ministry. Right after I got off the phone with Martin I wrote up a Press-Release and included the suggestions Martin gave me and with in 24 hours of speaking with Martin I hand sponsors lined up to donate Books and shoes to my children's ministry and had several offers to perform and for the first time I felt people really understood my ministry. I am so glad I call Martin he has been a true blessing to my ministry.

Yahaloma

Thanks a lot Martin for your insight and taking the time to get to know about who we are. You're Knowledge, Creativity and Understanding of Ministry is why People of Purpose will be working you and your company!!!!

I encourage anyone thinking of using this Firm to give them a call you want regret it!!!!!

- D Grady & People of Purpose.

Hey Martin!! Thank you so much for your help and your wonderful gold nuggets of wisdom!!! You are truly a blessing!!! God bless.

Warmly,
Stacie-WILDFIRE
http://www.wildfireoutreach.info

If your seeking a path, you need find a guide. For healing you, need a physician. For shelter you, need a builder. For a long time have been doing a lot on my own. I learned today, in order to succeed in life and in business you need to have a good team and I learned that from Martin Johnson who is not only a good team player, but GREAT COACH.

Martin listened, offered, suggested, befriended, and was open to me. He projected ideas in order to show not only the horizon....but the numerous unmanned ships sailing in the sea. I look forward to many conversations we will have in the blessed future.

-William Taylor III
Hey Martin!

Thank you so much for taking the time to help me focus and confirm a direction for my music. After we spoke I felt like the Lord confirmed what I had been feeling and sometimes He speaks to us at the least expected times.

Even though I have been doing this for awhile now there are times when everything seems to be opposing our efforts and I let that stop my forward motion.

You have given me the tools and insight to move forward from here and you will be one of the first people I will get my CD to. Talk to you soon!

-Joseph Carmen Horta

Martin - thanks so much for your time and personal interest in helping me with my music ministry! I was so glad to hear you are like-minded reaching people for Jesus and you gave me soooooooooo much great information on the phone!! I am going to tell all my friends in Christian music that I highly recommend giving you a call!

-Staci Garber

If you're a music artist/band (Indie or Label), it is well worth your time to consult with Martin Johnson of "First Choice Management". He not only listened to me as I was sharing with him what I'm doing in my ministry. But he answered all of my questions in detail & even offered his insight & advice as well.

He has a wealth of knowledge & experience that will be helpful to any artist/band that wants to be successful in their ministry. I do highly recommend anyone serious about their ministry, contacting Martin @ "First Choice Management".

In Christ,
"Tawana"-Christian Artist/Songwriter/M.C.
T.J. Albert Productions; Spring (Houston), TX

Thanks alot for all the advice. It's not often you find someone, regardless of what business, willing to help people so much for so little.

I highly recommend anyone that reads this to contact Martin if you have any questions about progressing your ministry and music.

God Bless. Sevenday Journey Christian Rock Band http://www.myspace.com/sevendayjourney
I really appreciate the time you took with me on the phone! You are a veritable wealth of information, brother! God has definitely given you a gift!

You have given me enough to chew on for the weeks ahead.



God's peace!

Steve S Billings



Classic Rock
Martin, I would like to tell you thank you, thank you, thank you for all of the information that you shared with me this evening.

It is my prayer that God brings more people into your path so you can coach them and give them guidance.

Here is my recommendation I promised.

"Martin Johnson's expertise as a Music Ministry Coach is profound. His heart and passion to want to see others excel in their ministry is genuine,and it speaks volumes.

I highly recommend Martin Johnson to anyone who is 100% serious about their Music Ministry he will help you develop a plan and strategy that will show you how to maximize your ministries potential."

Pastor Will Smith
Husband/Manager
Sha' Wanda
Christian / Gospel / R&B
I'm new to this coaching concept and I was very pleased with my session. I think a lot indie artists need to have coaching sessions with Martin.

I was amazed with some of the things that he said, after our session I got on the phone and told my band members what we talked about.

Martin was really nice to talk to he didn't speak down to me and he made me feel important.

I learned a lot of new ways to position my music ministry to get more bookings, sell more music and just a lot of new ideas like before this session I didn't know what a podcast was or how it could help get our ministry out there.

We plan to schedule more coaching sessions as soon as we get some stuff together I have a lot more questions.

Rev. Matthew E

Lead Vocals
SAINT-DA-FIED
Christian Rock mix with a little Christian Metal
Hey Martin,

Thank you so much for everything. Your coaching was right on time and I'm very pleased with the results.

I loved your ideas on different streams of revenue. I hadn't thought of a couple of things you brought up in our coaching session and your insight on how to work for myself to get where I wanna go was worth the call alone.

Your knowledge of the music business is A+ you were very very easy to work with and you seem like such a great guy. I'm defiantly planning on more coaching sessions.

Matthew Honda
Producer
http://www.myspace.com/matthewmhonda


Martin

We love you so much it was because of you we are moving forward so wonderfully. Thanks for always having words of encouragement and wisdom.

You are such a blessing and a gift to the Body of Christ.

Lady Xtreme and BloodWashed Productions
Urban Gospel
bloodwashed.com
shoutlife.com/bwlx

I would like to indicate that Martin Johnson is one of the most sincere and effective coaches in the city of Cleveland hands down.

His experience in the music business and the love for the Kingdom of God is priceless. I recommend that any individual that's looking to take their music ministry to another level, talk to Martin first!

"Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established." Proverbs 15:22 Willie Patton
Holy Hip-Hop

"Martin is skilled at both seeing the big picture and working out the details. I had an idea for a (fiddle) concert, and overnight he had a plan for maximum press, funding, marketing the event, etc.

Turning your dreams into reality is the most difficult step, and Martin makes it manageable. "

Cady Finlayson
One of America's top Celtic fiddlers
www.cadyfinlayson.com
Dear Mr. Johnson,

Seasons greetings to you and your family! My wife and I were very impressed by the "Action Plan"; you shared with us, it motivated our company to make immediate changes in the way we do business.

We have been in business for 8 years and while we have had some degree of success with obtaining a home and vehicles, we still felt as though we could be doing better. The energy that we put in was tremendous and our return was not matching our efforts.

I felt as though we were not advancing. That's where you and your "Action Plan" come in. I have to tell you that the material was very solid. Every step was useful. It has changed my focus and made business on a day to day basis more manageable. I now have a strong data base and my preparations for events are even more thorough.

I believe the lessons we learned from you will help us to position our company as the go to guy's of the industry.

We are constantly referring your service to our clients to help their business needs. I can't thank you enough.

We are looking forward to hearing from you as God leads you. You and your family be blessed!

Sincerely,

Ron and Tre' Mayo
Owners
Other World Entertainment Inc.
http://treviance.com/

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Nov 13 2009 8:19 PM

NEWSFLASH! IT'S STARTS TONIGHT!

 The 2009 Children's Ministry Symposium IS THE PLACE TO BE THIS Friday November 13 - Saturday November 14, 2009. If you are serious about reaching the NEXT GENERATION, you don't want to miss this event. There is still time! The Children's Ministry Symposium will feature some of the most renowned Children's Ministry Leaders in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Taking place at Pathway of Life Church 8510 Military Pkwy, Dallas, Texas, this symposium will renew passion and ignite a fire of excitement in your children's department like never before.

  If you are part of a children's department looking for an event that will equip you to take new territory in reaching children for the Kingdom, this is the event for you! For more information or to register, call 214-275-7284, ext. 109 or visit us online at www.ricardomiller.com.

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We would like to alert the family and friends of Lloyd George or Loyd Been of Turks & Caicos Island Loyd Know confirmed to be named Kevin Lee living in Brooklyn NYC has been a victim of a identity theft crisis . Please be alert any people who have no knowledge of their father from birth since 1908 and have received money from anyone under the name George Albert , Albert George , George Been , Lloyd Been , Lloyd George, Yusef Ali , Yusuf Ali , Abdullah Y Ali , Kevin Lee , Kingsley Lee , Kingsley Been or Nashawn Lee should be aware that Kevin is their biological father or Grandfather and is still living . Several individual who were trusted with documents and money from Lloyd Been have been cooperating in a Identity theft scam were they mislead and sometime threaten people to not talk about the reincarnation of their father others were lied to and told their father was dead . Please be aware we send or deepest regrets for anyone who was mislead or told false information in the past of their fathers life for family and friends who would like to meet the father for the first time or be reintroduces because of his slight memory loss you can reach him at 1-206-666-5076
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Since 1954 its been proven fact that reincarnation is a fact of life compared to religion in theory . Like religion , some you may not take part in or believe but its fact theirs other religions besides yours . Reincarnations is proven in the case of George Albert later Known as Lloyd George where family gave alias of the King to other family members to claim inheritance and bank accounts , left by the King this scam has not stopped even to date . Because city , state and federal officials haven’t made the proper business changes for this new structure in American society . These officials have ignored these developments starting in Turks & Caicos where there have been ma
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The 2009 Children's Ministry Symposium IS THE PLACE TO BE THIS Friday November 13 - Saturday November 14, 2009. If you are serious about reaching the NEXT GENERATION, you don't want to miss this event.

If you are part of a children's department looking for an event that will equip you to take new territory in reaching children for the Kingdom, this is the event for you! For more information or to register, call 214-275-7284, ext. 109 or visit us online at www.ricardomiller.com.

 

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Nov 9 2009 6:15 AM

Hey, what up? I got my last show on November 15th before I go to CHICAGO at Peabodys in Cleveland, I NEED all the support I can get for this one I'm tryin to go out with a BANG lol. If you could make the show I would really appreciate it, I have pre-sale tickets till November 8th they are $8 a piece the show starts at 6PM and will go on till AM hours, I am opening for Wolfpac you can check them out at www.wolfpac.com they tour with ICP and a few other people they are pretty good, also there will be a SHITLOAD more bands there, its going to be four stages with dancers, stuntmen, ect.. They are just the headliners. Again, I would really appreciate it if you could make this one condsidering its my last show in OHIO for a while, please let me know as soon as you can I'm trying to let everyone know early so they dont make plans that day, and tell all your friends!!!
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Nov 9 2009 4:46 AM


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Nov 7 2009 12:05 AM

JESUS makes our Music Super...Without HIM it is NOTHING!!

JESUS makes our music Super...without him I am nothing



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Nov 6 2009 7:15 PM

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In 2010 RMCM is planning to host a Children's Crusade and Workshop Tour in the following cities: Denver, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Miami, FL; and Boston, MA. Contact us if you are interested in being a host church.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
RMCM is planning to travel to St. Kitts, The Bahamas, Canada and Mexico in 2010. Contact our office today if your are interested in being a host ministry.

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Nov 3 2009 4:06 AM

Greeting,

New York City own Up-In-Coming Christian/Gospel Artist debut album comes to you Spring 2010!This album will blend of different types of style from Urban to worship to jazz to cortex to pop to rock and more! This album is going to really bless the believer and the unbeliever.

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Nov 1 2009 11:56 PM


CONGRATULATIONS to JAVEN!

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