Tipitina's Musicians' Co-Op
Tipitina's Foundation
Tipitina's Music Office Co-Ops provide fully-equipped work space for musicians and other digital media professionals. For those who can't afford, or don't otherwise have access to them, the Co-Ops offer:
- Fast Windows XP computers
- High-speed Internet connections
- Laser printer and scanner
- Telephones and fax
- Page layout tools
- Web design tools
- Web audio tools
- A clean, well-lit, ergonomic work space
- Tutorials on basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, page layout, web design, and press kit creation.
Plus on-site technical support, volunteer production assistance, access to our network of music business professionals, and an ever-growing library of specialized information resources.
Need a place to work?The Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op offers:
- Computers with Windows XP Professional
- High Speed Internet
- E-mail
- Phone / Fax / Photocopying
- Reference Library
- Free Wi-Fi Access
- Laser Printer and Scanner
- Internet Audio Workstation
In addition to the gear, the Music Office Co-Op provides access to, and hands-on training, in the following software programs:
- Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, Excel, FrontPage, Powerpoint)
- Word Perfect Office 2002 (including WordPerfect, Quattro Pro, Corel Presentation)
- Macromedia MX Studio 2004 (including Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash )
- Adobe InDesign, Photoshop
- Sonic Foundry Acid Pro, Sound Forge
- Propellerheads Reason
... And that's not all! Each Co-Op has additional hardware and software resources, too many to list here. While most Co-Op members work in a "self-service" mode, the Co-Op also welcomes those with little or no computer skills. On-site tech support and volunteer production assistance are available for a variety of music/media business tasks and projects.