|
|
|
|
|
|
|
So You Wanna Learn How To Start a Record Label?
Well, you love music so much that you have decided you want to start a record label of your own. This can be a very exciting step and a fun one. The good news is, anyone can start their own record label if they know the right steps. It won't be an easy road by any means, but it is possible if you really desire to do it.
Adventuring out and creating your record label is a gutsy thing to do. You can succeed if you follow a few KEY steps and stick with them. Your record label will fail if you don't.
So as the Ramones would say, "Hey Ho, Let's Go!"
Key #1: BE PASSIONATE
You need to love music and be so passionate about it that you are willing to put in the hours of hard work and effort it takes START A RECORD LABEL. If your passionate, you will have that important drive that would make any new start up record label succeed.
Key #2: FIND GOOD TALENT
It is essential when you start a record label to have quality artists on your label roster. This is just common sense. Without good talent, no one will be interested in THEIR music on YOUR record label.
Be sure to check into: THE ULTIMATE RECORD LABEL HANDBOOK on details on HOW to find good talent and all the details on how to
Key #3: LEARN HOW TO MARKET YOUR RECORD LABEL
You can have some of the best artists on your label but the truth is, if you don't market them and your record label, no one will even know. And even worse, no marketing (or poor marketing) will lead to slow sales, which will lead to your own empty pockets. There are very effective ways to market your record label and bands. This is also covered in The Ultimate Record Label Handbook mentioned above.
Now, these are only 3 key steps you need to cover when you start a record label. There are more, but these are essential.
So get out there and start your record label. Don't be afraid, you can do it! Just imagine how much fun it will be owning your own record label and doing what you love! Now, how many people can actually say they LOVE their job? And hey, just remember, it only takes ONE hit song, ONE hit band, or ONE hit album and your label's success can explode!
Stick with these 3 key steps and you will be on your way to a life in the music biz!
Want to start your VERY own record label? Now YOU can! The Ultimate Record Label Handbook will show you how!
D. Herren is an author, webdesigner, and...music lover!
Play Too Loud And Well Cut The Power!
"Turn it down!"How often have you heard that command in... Read More
Bagpipe Lessons In Your Own Home !
Bringing Bagpipe Tuition to Everyone, Everywhere.I have been teaching music... Read More
Music and Healing: The Power of Meaningful Words and Music
We All Have a Favorite Piece of Music that Moves... Read More
New Age Music - What Is It Good For?
Let's face it. The world will not end if there... Read More
Piano on the Right-Side of the Brain
Some of you may remember a book titled "Drawing on... Read More
Things To Know When Shopping For A Guitar Amplifier
Guitar amplifiers are a major part of your tone. Some... Read More
How to Organise a Gig or a Live Music Event - the Budget
Three times in the last month I've been asked the... Read More
Alternative Sales Sources for Your Music
Following, is a list of alternative sources that may be... Read More
Guitar Players...Get a Balanced Guitar Practice Diet
Do you have a wide variety of things that you... Read More
Is the Record Album Dead? Not by a Long Shot
In 1982, Sony and Philips introduced the compact disc, a... Read More
Review: Coheed and Cambria - Second Stage Turbine Blade
Ever wonder what would happen if you mixed the progressive... Read More
Wal-Mart Music Downloads, Napster and Other Legal Digital Music Download Sites
Digital Music Download. Ever since file-sharing programs entered the hard... Read More
Mp3s ? The Future of Music?
Mp3 music is audio that has been digitally encoded and... Read More
How to Create Hip, Mature, and Lush Harmonies [correction]
Rarely is a chord played with its tones contained in... Read More
New Age Piano and Improvisation
There are so many areas in life where one must... Read More
How Many Songs Are In Your Pocket?
The portable MP3 player continues to be the hot item... Read More
Interview With Josh Epstein of Vision Music USA
Vision Music USA is a proactive and progressive music service... Read More
Live Music!
"Live music." That common saying may contain some truth, but... Read More
Common Thoughts That Kill Inspiration
Do you sit down at the piano and feel anxiety... Read More
10 Music Download Legal Points
Everybody's doing it: downloading music and sharing files. People who... Read More
Beginner Guitar Tips: How to Get a Feel
"I don't like to go into the studio with all... Read More
How I Compose a Piece of Music
A number of people have asked about my own methodology... Read More
How to Use the Entire Piano Keyboard
There are 88 keys on the piano keyboard. Most pianists... Read More
Liberate your iPod
When Akio Morita came up with the idea of the... Read More
George Winston and New Age Piano Playing
The first time I heard George Winston play back in... Read More
Silent Discos!
The press have reported this week that silent disco's are... Read More
Learning To Play The Piano With Chords
Learning piano chords can help you in all your piano... Read More
Liberate your iPod
When Akio Morita came up with the idea of the... Read More
Right-Hand Techniques for New Age Piano
Recently, I had a student ask me to offer some... Read More
Shopping For Your First Drum Set
Your first drum set purchase is very exciting! You have... Read More
Everything I Play Sounds the Same
Many students want to create music that has a certain... Read More
Guitar Practice (Part 2) - Does Practice Make Perfect?
You've probably heard the saying "practice makes perfect" and it... Read More
The Joy of Spontaneous Expression
Do you remember finger-painting as a child? How fun it... Read More
Why Play Guitar?
As a full-time guitar instructor, I am constantly faced with... Read More
Acclaimed Songwriter and Performer Michael Alan Releases New CD: Searching for the Heartland:
New York born singer songwriter Michael Alan, who records with... Read More
These MIDI Tools Are Music To My Ears
Curious about MIDI? Want to find out what tools are... Read More
Bang on Your Drum All Day Long - Without Annoying Your Neighbors!
Bang! Bam! Bang! Have you always wanted to play the... Read More
Top 7 Donts for Successful Improvisation
1. Don't try and make something happen. Trying blocks the... Read More
Is the Record Album Dead? Not by a Long Shot
In 1982, Sony and Philips introduced the compact disc, a... Read More
Guitar Players...Get a Balanced Guitar Practice Diet
Do you have a wide variety of things that you... Read More
Why Do Music Lovers Still Prefer to Buy Records?
In the late 1940's, the 45-RPM record replaced the 78-RPM... Read More
Musical Improvisation Basics - Four Strategies For Playing Wrong Notes
While it probably doesn't seem like this would help -... Read More
How I Compose a Piece of Music
A number of people have asked about my own methodology... Read More
Benatar and Geraldo - Still Rockin on a High Note
Most people look forward to the summer months because they... Read More
Interested in Improving the Sound of Your Stereo? Consider Records
Introduced in 1982, the compact disc was intended to provide... Read More
An Introduction to CD Mastering
While many people think that the mixing of the separate... Read More
Music Downloads: Free & Low Cost Ways For Musicians To Get Their Music Known All Over The World
Music downloads are highly compressed audio files transferred onto a... Read More
How to Get Past Creative Blocks
When I first began playing the piano and improvising, there... Read More
Piano Lessons For Adults: More Fun, Easier, & Faster Than Piano Lessons For Kids
Piano lessons for adults is generally LOTS more fun than... Read More
Mp3s ? The Future of Music?
Mp3 music is audio that has been digitally encoded and... Read More
Music & MP3 Music & MP3 |