You say you want to be in the music business? So do thousands of other aspiring Artist and many others in all areas of the business. Ask yourself, how do I standout from the rest? If you can't answer this question then you still have work to do. With over 6 million songs available on itunes and millions more on other Digital stores, you have your work cut out .
GOOD NEWS!!!!!! YOU CAN GET YOUR SONGS HEARD!! IT ONLY TAKES A PLAN.
You can do it. I have seen many who have been very successful. But they worked hard and we're persistent and didn't give up. You shouldn't either.
Here are some suggestions on how to get started.
1. START WITH A PLAN
2. FIND YOUR NICH
3. BUILD A TEAM
4. JOIN A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
5. MASTER YOUR CRAFT
6. NETWORK ,NETWORK, NETWORK
7. MARKET, MARKET, MARKET
8. PRAY A LOT
9. BUILD A FAN BASE
10. BUILD A WEBSITE
11. SOCIAL MEDIA
This is not an exhaustive list. However if you do these things and do them well you will succeed!
Don't be afraid to ask for help. You don't know everything and neither does anyone else. Get consulting, get council . Don't be afraid to reach out. There are professionals out there that have been there and are willing to help. Let them. There may be a small investment. However if you don't invest in your career neither will anyone else.
AMP , THE ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC PROFESSIONALS primary purpose is to help you succeed. If your interested in council, click on comment and i will personally contact you ASAP.
July 9, 2012
July 6, 2012
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE TOP 10 CD,SDEATH OF THE ALBUM
Get ready for a funeral. Album sales are eat up with DIGITALITUS and the prognosis is dim. At one time sales of albums was in the 20 millions and not uncommon to be in the teens. This weeks announcement for mid year sales with Adele leading the pack with 3,69 million in sales and no one else breaking the million mark is sad good news.
Luckily for the independent this is good news. The revenue is still there, you just have to learn how to get it. We are developing a model to help you with that. Hold on to your seat. Our model will be available in the near future.
Below are some of the stats from the past. Compare them with the present and this should paint a clearer picture for where things are going.
Luckily for the independent this is good news. The revenue is still there, you just have to learn how to get it. We are developing a model to help you with that. Hold on to your seat. Our model will be available in the near future.
Below are some of the stats from the past. Compare them with the present and this should paint a clearer picture for where things are going.
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July 3, 2012
How can I get a band signed to a major record label
While I personally don't see the investment value of being signed to a major record label, we will reply to our audience in answering this question. Before you take the plunge to procure a major label. I encourage you Highly to read some of my past blogs. You owe it to yourself. Here's a link to one I think will be helpfull.http://evolutionofasong.blogspot.com/2012/04/major-record-labels-verses-independent.html
“Always come back to the all important question – what is it that you really want?
HOW TO I GET A BAND SIGNED TO A MAJOR LABEL
“Always come back to the all important question – what is it that you really want?
Once you have thoroughly established what your goals are, the next steps can
be realistic to save time and money for yourself rather than just a scattergun
approach to all and sundry. Thoroughly research how you want to achieve your
goal. If you’re after a deal with a record label ensure that you have all of the
correct details with regards to the spelling of key people's names, their correct
job title, postal address and so on. Also be aware of the roster that a label has
developed - if you are an acoustic singer/songwriter do you really think your
music has a genuine chance of being released on a death metal label? Research
books on the music business - be aware of how record deals work, for example
what a packaging deduction is and how that impacts on your earnings from
record royalties. The key thing to always remember is that it’s your career that
you’re developing and that you’re ultimately responsible for your decisions and
actions affecting it. When you solicit your material to a variety of people within the
industry, nothing captures anyone's attention easier than a number of well
arranged strong songs that have a clear sense of direction. One of the easiest
ways to fast track your career is by putting in all of the hard yards out of the
public eye and growing artistically at your own pace. Once you feel that you’re
ready to take the plunge, you can then make a big impact by the solid
preparation that you’ve already put in. Before you dub any of the material, give
every song a final listen, then ask yourself is it the best you can do? If it is then,
prepare your music.. If not then go back a few steps and keep
reworking the material. Remember only you will know whether you have
genuinely given something your best shot at that time. When you are preparing
your dubs always remember first impressions count. Put what you feel your
strongest single is first. Presentation is the key. Leave nothing to chance. Always
be professional and courteous when you are following up the people that you
have sent your material to. Appreciate that everyone is busy with their own
priorities, and are often deluged with material on an ongoing basis. Remember -
"if at first you don't succeed, try again."
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