Charles Alexander is an independent singer/songwriter, digital music & media strategist and music technology educator. He is founder of Outside The Box Music, a digital media development, strategy and artist services company. He helps artists, musicians & songwriters create and extend their online presence. He implements strategies and runs campaigns to increase fan acquisition, engagement and create brand awareness. The intent of these efforts are to acquire and nurture a fan base that would help artists build and maintain sustainable careers.He has been quoted in The Washington Post and The Tennessean and featured on the front page of the international music technology blog, HypeBot.Com.  He has spoken at events held by ASCAP, Americana Music Association, The Folk Alliance International, NSAI and has contributed to the national discussion on SOPA, the online piracy bill.He recently established "Rock Your Net", a digital music initiative geared towards educating artists, songwriters, artist managers and other music business professionals on how to leverage the internet to further their careers.He is a 2011 NewSong Music Competition Regional Finalist and performs at venues like The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee on a regular basis. He speaks at national & regional indie & digital music events and is an ardent advocate for independent music.Digital Music Web Site: http://www.outsidetheboxmusic.comArtist Web Site: http://www.charlesalexander.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/charlesalexandermusicRock Your Net: http://www.facebook.com/rockyournetTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/musiccharlesYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/musiccharles