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How To Make it in Music
The music industry is a very competitive one to say the least. With thousands of artists around the world all striving for the same opportunity of being recognized it’s extremely difficult to make yourself stand out. But if you’ve got the talent, and a professionally created demo. There are a few ingenious ways you can market yourself in order for you to achieve the status that you desire. Here are a some marketing strategies you can implement to ensure that you gain an edge over the competition.
Setup
The first thing you need to do is to create a demo CD of your music. By investing a few hundred dollars in a professional recording studio, you can create a list of 3-5 tracks that you can use to market in a variety of ways.Social Media
Once you have your Demo CD, the first thing you should do is to setup an online presence in order for you to gather an online following. By setting up fan pages on websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for example. You can utilize these networks to promote your demo CD, local performances and much more. Once you have gathered a certain amount of fans, you don’t even have to wait for a contract. You can upload your own tracks for websites such as iTunes, that will allow you to sell your music to your loyal fans.Video Marketing
Another way you stand out amongst the competition is to setup various profiles on video sharing websites such as Metacafe, Vimeo and YouTube. Yes, many people utilize these networks to promote their music also, but here is where you stand out. Many people who upload their videos on websites like these in the efforts of promoting themselves are unaware of the fact that there are various tools and services available that can boost the rankings and thus the viewings of your videos. For example, by utilizing websites such as Views2be or Addmefast, you can purchase YouTube Likes, Views and comments that will make you outrank your competition in no time.Giveaways
Another great way you can market yourself is to offer your demo CD that you created in the recording studio as a free Giveaway. There are a number of ways you can go about this. Here are a few ideas you can implement:- Free Giveaways On Social Media Sites
- Posters advertising a website where people can download your Demo CD for free
- Passing out flyers in an area where there is a lot of traffic, such as a mall or downtown area.
- Contacting various club owners about the possibility of them giving out your demo CD for free to their patrons.
The important thing to remember with this though, is to include the name of your website or social media profile on the cover of your demo CD so that when individuals listen to the tracks within their vehicles they can look at the cover and know exactly where to go if they want to hear more, giving you an opportunity to sell your tracks via sites like Itunes.
Just because you don’t have a contract, it doesn’t mean that you cant make a substantial amount of money for your talents. Take the infamous ‘Lil B also known as Based God’ for example. He performed over 100 hundred shows and literally made hundreds of thousands of dollars through leveraging the traffic and fan base following he achieving via social media websites such as Twitter, and he did so without a contract!
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How to prepare for recording your first demo
Prepare yourself well for your recording session- time flies! How to prepare for recording your first demo
If you are looking forward to the recording of your first demo, you need to prepare yourself ahead of time. After all, you are not just going to walk into the London recording studio, play your song once perfectly, then walk out. All of this is very important to take into consideration and you need to know what the recording process consists of. This way, you are better prepared and can tackle your demo recording head on.
Good Night’s Sleep
Before heading to the London recording studio, make sure you have a good night sleep. Many individuals are extremely anxious when it comes to their first recording, as being in a studio is just something completely different and unique. However, you need to calm these nerves and make sure you sleep well the night before. If you don’t, it is easier to forget lyrics and chords, not to mention your voice might be well rested either.
Eat Something (I kid you not!)
When you are excited you might not eat. If you don’t eat you are more likely to lack energy. You are going to be in the studio for a good amount of time, so you need to be ready for the duration. If you don’t eat you might become light headed at the very least, which can seriously compromise your studio time. It’s your money as you are paying for the recording time, so you need to make sure and eat before or during the session.
Cancel Your Plans
You are going to be in the studio for a good amount of time. Inside the studio, you probably have reserved it for a block of time. Chances are, you are going to use up this entire block of time. Do not expect to leave early or for you to get everything in one take. Besides, when you are paying a good amount of money for several hours, you want to make sure everything is perfect.
Every Instrument is Recorded Separately
Unlike the days of old, every single instrument is recorded separately. This is so there is a clear track of each instrument, making it easier to mix later. If it is just you and a guitar than it is a bit easier, but for larger bands, it can be difficult. While you can use other instruments to accompany you when you play, typically one is recorded first (such as the drums), and then you record additional instruments while you listen to the beat of the drums. This also allows you to cut parts of different takes and thread them together.
Water
Bring plenty of water. While there is usually water on sight, you need to have this at your disposal. You are going to become horse after singing for hours at a time, so keep your voice perfect by staying hydrated and keeping water on hand. Just make sure to bring everything you need for your recording with your water as well, just to make sure you are covered.
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How to Get Work in a Recording Studio
Working in a recording studio is the dream of many aspiring sound engineers and producers Finding work in a recording studio presents a lot of challenges throughout one’s entire career. However, it can also present plenty of challenges that are unique to getting work in a recording studio in the first place. Obviously, it requires a certain set of skills to be able to work steadily in a place like a recording studio in London. As a result, the overwhelming number of people that find this type of work ultimately work either as musicians or as sound engineers or producers. The bigger question revolves around learning how to find work in those particular industries so that it is possible to find work. It is also important to note that there are relatively few well known recording studios in general, and as a result people that attempt to work in this industry are putting themselves in a very unique niche. This can work both ways for people that are looking for work, as those who have exceptional skill and abilities may be able to secure regular employment for the duration of their career while other individuals struggle in order to find anything that is productive.
Many people aspire to be musicians. Finding steady work as a musician in a recording studio usually takes a lot of time and a great deal of effort on the part of the individual. It also requires more than its fair share of knocking on doors, only to be turned away. However, for an individual that is willing to stay the course and hone his or her craft as a musician, there is work to be found and it can prove to be rather lucrative. The best way to accomplish the goal when working as a musician is to practice and become exceptionally proficient in a variety of instruments. The individual must then complete a body of work to serve as an example for the people at the recording studio. It requires a lot of leg work to go to various recording studios and convince someone to take a chance on the individual in question.
Not everyone that works in a recording studio in London becomes a musician. Many people become either a sound engineer or a producer. This line of work usually requires people to get a degree in music business or a related field. It requires a very specific set of abilities in order to accomplish this goal successfully. However, once a person has the necessary degree, they can begin sending out resumes to various music studios in hopes of finding one that will give them a chance. It is important to take advantage of any type of work that is available and then work one’s way up in order to secure more successful career opportunities.
The music industry is a worthwhile pursuit and one that can make a person a lot of money if it is done correctly. However, it requires that an individual be resilient enough to keep pushing even in the face of having one door after another closed. Only then can true success be found.
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How to promote yourself as a musician
How to promote yourself as a musician If you are trying to make it as a musician, one of the most important things you can do is promote yourself. After all, it really does not matter how amazing your music is, if nobody knows about you nobody is going to listen to you. There are a few ways to promote yourself, but regardless of what you do, you need to keep on top of it. Making it into the world of music can be incredibly difficult, so the more you push at it the better your chance is going to be. All of this should drastically improve your chances and help you, eventually and hopefully, become a professional musician.
London Recording Studio
To promote yourself, you need to have a recording of yourself. Without the recording you really do not have anything to provide individuals. Sure, you can perform live, which is great, but you need to have recordings with you to sell, in case someone really likes the way you sound and wants to take it home with them. When looking through the different London recording studio options, you need to take into consideration a few different variables. First, you need a studio you can actually afford. Studio time is not cheap as there are many other people who want inside the studio. When you find the different locations you can afford, check to see what all comes with the studio time. You need a studio tech to record everything, but find out if they master the recording for you, or if it simply is how you play it and none of the levels are adjusted. If you yet to have a producer, you might be able to find one at the studio, or if you have a producer, make sure they are able to work with you inside of the recording studio.
Book Gigs
It doesn’t matter if it is at a local coffee shop or a hip bar, the more places you play the more individuals are going to hear you. This, of course, is where having the recording of you is important. While once you have a recording it is easier to upload it to locations such as iTunes or even sell your album on CDBaby.com, most bar owners do not have time, or want to take the time, to go and download your content in order to see if you are something they would have in their bar. You need to provide your CD, like a business card, to the locations you are looking to book if they request some sort of music sample. The more locations you book, the easier it is going to become to book other shows around town, especially if you help bring in business. Having a performer inside the building is all about generating business for the facility. Showing you can help business is a great way to receive the gigs.
Selling branded merchandise is another great way of self promotion. While performing, you want to not only sell CDs, but other items that have your name on it. Anything to spread the word.