The bad news is of course is that cost of buying song you really want is probably way out of reach for indie production. The good news is that for price of talking to a decent attorney to get price of music that you want, you can buy software that will enable you to create music that you need.

The software I'm talking about is Acid 4.0. It enables you to easily drag and drop different music loops together to create royalty free tunes you can use in anything you'd like.

The software is really simple to start using right out of box, all files you need are located in bottom portion of screen and tracks you are working with are on top. You can preview loops on bottom of screen before you drag them to top to start mixing. Once you have a few loops mixed on top of screen you can play them while you sample loops on file at bottom of screen so you can preview what they would sound like together.

Keep in mind that amount you spend is directly related to place you go and what you purchase. If you are attending an opera with private balcony seats, followed by an elegant candle-lit dinner . . . . plan on spending more than forty dollars.

However, many activities can be a lot of fun and not cost much money at same time. Sure, it's nice to go out in style once and awhile, but realistically, how often can our pocketbooks afford it?

Use following tips to help cut some of costs when going out. These tips can also be helpful if you have children, and are looking for some lower priced outings.

How And Where To Save Money

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You can often find local organizations and establishments offering a variety of "weekly" specials that will save you money. By lowering prices and offering special discounts, these businesses attract customers during their "down" time, or slow days.

For instance, many Los Angeles area bars and restaurants offer free midweek buffets, $1 drink specials, and even half price appetizers. And many times, these specials last all night long! Those that don't, have "Happy Hours" usually from 4-8pm offering food and drink specials ranging anywhere from $1-$5.

Granted these places won't have typical Friday night crowds, nevertheless they WILL provide you and your date more quality time together and save you money at same time.

There is no need to feel cheap, or tight, just because you are interested in saving some of YOUR money. Is there a law commanding that you spend $200 every time you go out?

Check For Local Events

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Another idea is to check with your City Hall or local Parks and Recreation center to see what's coming up. Often cities/counties sponsor a number of dance, theater, musical and visual arts events that are either FREE, or cost a few dollars for admission.

Local colleges also offer quite a number of events that cost very little to attend. Sporting events, musicals, drama and performing arts, are just a few that you will find. Contact your local colleges and see if you can be placed on a mailing list to be notified of upcoming events.