Friday, September 21, 2018

Marketing Tips for Audio Producers | Attracting Musicians

How to Snag Clients as an Audio Engineer

Being an Audio Producer can feel like an absolute dream come true.

You get to surround yourself with music and musicians, set your own hours and time frames, and honestly say you do something that you love.

That is a lot more than a significant amount of people in our world can say.

Unfortunately, what do you do when there is no one knocking at your door asking to have their music recorded and produced?

Sure, if you are a musician yourself, you can utilize the equipment you've gathered and made good use of your time. But do you plan on paying yourself? And what about the audio producers out there that aren't musicians themselves?

The answer is: You have to Market yourself. 

So what exactly what does that entail?

Is some of it going to be fun? Sure!

Is some of the marketing going to be a little exhausting? Probably.

Thankfully, we have 10 fantastic tips for you on how to market yourself as an Audio producer.

Let's get started!



source https://www.aimm.edu/blog/marketing-tips-for-audio-producers

Saturday, September 15, 2018

5 Steps For Submitting a Demo to a Record Label - Get Found!

There are few things in life more exciting than finishing a personal and creative project. Music is no exception.

When you finish your musical project and are proud of it, you want the world to hear it.

 

There are definitely DIY tactics to getting your music out there in the world, but it is understood that record labels are the more direct route to success and promotion. The majority of well-known artists and bands have found their achievements through record labels.

So how do you go about contacting a record label?

 



source https://www.aimm.edu/blog/submitting-a-demo-to-record-label

Friday, September 14, 2018

11 Best Bass Guitar Tips For Practicing Effectively

The Best 11 Practicing Tips For Bass Guitar

Think of something you're really good at.

Maybe it's writing, or fixing cars, or cooking, or throwing a baseball. Is it muscle memory now? Would you consider yourself a master?

Now, think about how long it took you to get where you are now. Was it an easy process or was it stressful and time-consuming? What bumps did you hit along the way and what did you learn throughout the process?

Of course, some abilities come a little easier for some folks than others, but for the most part, to excel at something it undoubtedly takes a lot of practice.

And you know what? It is worth it.

But you're not here to talk about cooking or throwing a baseball. What is music to you? 

It can be many things, but for a lot of people, it is a passion

Unfortunately, even aspects of your life that you are passionate about can have tiresome moments that are stressful, exhausting, and downright frustrating. This can include Practicing the Bass.

Is it always fun? Not quite. However, there are steps you can take that will make practicing your bass guitar:

  • Worthwhile
  • Effective
  • Measured (and most importantly...)
  • Fun

Here are the Top 11 Steps to Practice the Bass Guitar Effectively:



source https://www.aimm.edu/blog/best-bass-guitar-exercises-to-practice