what the frist thing to do if you want to be a music produer?
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find some good record studios and engineers
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for me, what I did was, and I graduated with music education, was I taught privately and created my own business. music is a good art, my suggestion is stay close to it as possible, there are others jobs associated with music look into that. if u need any suggestions e-mail me Klm4k8@umkc.edu
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download different dj software\nstart out with fruity loops, then move up to things like reason and sonar. when you get good with the feel and terminology start hanging out with dj type people, go to clubs etc. then invest in some real equipment if youre still interested.
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Be really creative and just know what you're doing. Like people who're very informed about current issues usually make for good songwriters if they're also musically inclined. But one of those real world-changing things takes lots of brains and ideas to start with.
462814
Do what your heart says And always put God first in everything you do, and ask him to help  you fulfill your dreams ;O) God bless good luck.  I love music also.
176939
You have to promote your music. If you're playing gigs put all the money you can on a great album to sell at your shows. Form a relationship with your local radio stations. Some will play indie music. Get in touch with music publishers. Do anything you can to get heard. The major labels won't accept unsolicited material so don't waste your time. You can also try taxi.com. They're a huge company the big boys go to when they want fresh faces and material. Don't give up. Good luck.
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Firstly, music is an art, and one style of music will never appeal to everybody...and you boys have a head start already and sometimes being the be all and end all of musicians isn't all it's cracked up to be...so enjoy your "growth" as musicians as it comes and you will find your way...you got a LOT of potential and years ahead of you!  \n\nThat being said, this is the world of the INTERNET...all things are possible here.\n\nThere are so many forums and possibilities, just posting here is a step, there's Myspace, and other sites you can create a blog,  support your fansites; heck give out a few single hit cds, have contests, have free sample download clips on your website...you can only put your music and yourselves out there, you can't change peoples taste...but since you're still "new" make yourselves accessible.  Try You Tube, Yahoo Videos....how about some free concerts where only bad music lives!!!   Join in and sing at some free summer festivals and such where large crowds gather.  Get behind and support a charitable cause you believe in.  You will not only be doing something for yourself but something for others who are much worse off than you.  Good deeds speak volumes. You will rise up in no time.\n\nGet your agent to dole out your cds to radio stations.  I'm sure with a nice note and all they will be happy to play it.
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I agree with what everyone eles said it depends on how good you are and how famous you may become.  Seeing as your well experienced with the instuments, all you have to do now is get someone to hear you play. someone that can help you out
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The music business is all about connections.  Get your name out there!!  The internet is a great way to get started (maybe get a podcast to play your demo) because you can get feedback from your audience.  Definitely create a website to promote yourself, so when you hand your business card to someone they have all the information they could ever want about you (and your career aspirations) at their fingertips.  You want it to be as easy as possible for people to look at, review, and make judgments about your talents.\n\nThe next step would be to begin making person to person connections with people.  This part is hard work and it can be easily draining. . . stick with it!  The best way is to start locally and move outward.  Start performing in local restaurants, clubs, or at large parties.  Through meeting people you can create a network through which you can map your way up to a record company.  If you're in a larger city, find out if there are any indy music stores. . . those are really good resources to get to know other up & coming musicians and great places to promote your name.\n\nGood luck with everything!!  The more exposure people have to you, the more likely you will have someone important hear your music, and the more likely you could be signed!!
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yeah... go to LA... start performing... if you're any good, they'll let you play bigger an bigger venues- most famous musicians were scouted that way by other musicians/proucers/executives.  Musical talant has almost nothing to do with getting a record deal tho- it's all about style... they've gotta be able to sell you! You need the right energy/attitude/taste for your genre... the most talented musicians I ever met would never even dream of seeking a record deal for that reason
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Find someone to help you book some gigs, get a band (if you dont have one) and get a van to travel to the gigs and to sleep in.  Be willing to take ANYTHING to get your music out there.  It will also be a very big help for you to have a self-recorded and self-pressed CD for sales at the gigs.  If you don't have extra ways of making money, you'll starve.\n\nI did this for a while back in the early 80s.  It was a lot of fun, but we were always dirty and hungry.  We'd play in front of anyone and any size crowd.  We never really 'made it', but it was fun for a while.
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find a garage, think of a really kool name that you won't be embarrased to hear yelled at you in 20 years, find a few people that can scream really good, get a good publicist and make millions of dollars. musical and voice skills totaly optional
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just enter a ton of talent shows. You never know who might come and watch i mean look at Avril Lavigne!! She got famous BY a talent show. Music producer. Also practice what you good at like singing or dancing or piano or flute.
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Well, you can't just jump into being a rock star.  You must earn that status.  Start now.  Start a company, band, organization, etc. based on what you are passionate about.
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You mean to teach yourself, get books on the instrument of choice, and start from there. Hangin out at the local music store is helpful. Ask questions. And study the styles of your favorite bands and copy their licks. Alot of patience and daily practice.
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Work your way up. Try to be a personal assistant or intern at a record label. Or you can constantly enter contests.
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First thing you need to do is understand that you may not make it in the music world no matter how talented you are. Then make a demo. You can't go anywhere in the music business without a demo. The next thing you need to do is make your demo look interesting. If they don't like it from the start, they won't listen to it. Then, find an address to send your demo to. Send it with your name, phone number, and address. Finally hope they accept you and think you're worth the time and money.