What is a good way to make it on the music world?
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You could do some research and send the CD to some managers and agents that handle bluegrass and country artists.\n\nHowever, if you have a little working capital, you might want to consider direct marketing.  Put a 2 or 3 minute video package together and buy air time on some of the cable channels.  You can start cheap with air time in the middle of the night, but hey, some people are awake then, too.  It will help to refer people who want to purchase your CD to a website where you have credit card capability.  For telephone orders, hire an exchange service.\n\nI look at it this way, if Andy Griffith can sell his CD of well-loved hymns through direct marketing, you can, too!\n\nAnd you probably sound better. . .
112810
Music is a dangerous business because you have to be popular to get your music played on the radio. New bands have a hard time making it and become one hit wonders. but, that's not the answer to your question. You need to submit a demo CD (or tape) of you or your band singing to record companies. Then there's a long waiting period. So it would be good to get some gigs at local joints while you wait. If you get a call back, they might ask you to preform for them (record companies). If they like you, you better start writing songs, get a damn good manager, and be careful when you sign something, because theres people out there that'll steal your music. Good Luck
521973
lots of people play at open mic nights. find a bar that runs an open mic night and put your name down to perform. if you're good you'll eventually gain some kind of following.\n\nto make money you will probably need to record something - either to sell it or to send to promoters looking to put on shows for profit. you have to prove that you have talent, and the only way to do that is to let people hear your music.
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If your serious, it's easy. First you need to compile the music you want to be played, since it's your station, you will use the music you like. Next you will need to set up a website, that's cheap and easy. You will need to transfer your music to a format that your webhost provider can play.\nEither they can do it for you or you can do it yourself, this will take a while if you have a lot of music. Tell your host provider that you want the music you gave them to be played continously on your website. That's basicly it.\nYour music will be played in the order you and your webhost will set it up, if you want random you will have to research to see if that software excists, it should. Or you can broadcast from home. There is software, hardware and equipment out there that will allow you to do this. This way you can play what you want when you want. There are a lot of stations already out there and people are doing it all over the place. You can do it too. I would like to do the same but I'm a recording artist and I'm focusing on that career, I still would like to do it soon though. Another thing, before you think that you will not work anymore and live the easy life, that doesn't excist. You will always have to work, especialy if you are in the music buisiness. It's a tough buisiness but you have to be a tough person to make it. And I don't mean mean, I mean you have to be though to keep going. What you are looking for is really doing something you love. First find out what you love , and then go toward it. Most of the time it will not feel like work, but when you will start earning money you will realize you are getting paid to do what you will otherwise do for free. I use to think just like you, but I have still been working even though I'm doing the job I thought would make me live the easy life. But the rewards are great. Work hard at what you like, Do your best at everything. Take care.
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First things first...simply agree to be in a band, and practice together until you feel you are good enough to record a CD! The, when you are, see if there are any local recording studios in your area (often colleges and universities will have them..) and hire one out for a period of time to lay down a CD! Then, get copies of this CD, and send it out to as many record companiies as poss.
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What you can do is, get people from all parts of the world.\nTell them to record stuff and send you. Then you can compile everything together and there you go.\n\nI can do as a dj/synth/guitarist for your band....think about it...
1005745
To get anywhere in the music industry, the biggest thing you need to do is network.  The more people you know in the sector, the better your chances of surviving will be.  And it's never too soon to start building up your social network.
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Establish a company (incorporate) and put together a business plan for investors.  It will take a few weeks, but it is very, very legit and if you are serious (and talented), you may find investors.  If you already have demo's, go to music industry executives for critical reviews before trying to find investors.
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I have seen groups solicite in their web site. If you have a small but loyal fan base they can really help out. \nOffer them "exclusives", access at a performance or bounus tracks or something. If you don't have a manager ... maybe you need to get one to keep the business side going while you create.
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Unfortunately getting a single aired on commercial radio is nearly impossible if you compare the number of tracks people want aired versus the number of tracks actually being aired. But there is hope. Internet radio is gaining popularity daily with the general public partly because listeners know they can listen to independent artists that commercial radio refuses to play. And Internet radio is probably where you should start. \nI'm assuming you have the finished product. If you have an mp3 of your song(s), then register with Myspace as an artist. Upload your songs and then search for record labels, broadcasters, bands and regular members to listen to your songs.\nIf a broadcaster likes it, they'll pick it for rotation. How do I know this? I'm an Internet radio broadcaster and I review and play quality independent artist's music.\nIf it's really popular with the Internet community, I think it'll eventually make it to commercial radio.
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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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First start singing in your church and local community.  If you are good people will invite you to sing at their churches and events.  Then you should cut a CD and when you are singing somewhere offer it for sale.  Then soon if you are good, you can start singing as an opener for concerts of larger name groups.  Start singing now everywhere you can to get seen and heard.  That is how you will get invited to sing in front of more and more folks who can hear you and invite you to sing at bigger and bigger things.  Eventually if you are good they will start to be willing to pay you.
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Get radio time.  Send demos to major stations with some good PR.  It's even better if you can deliver them in person.\n\nThe best strategy is to have the best talent.  Harder done than said.
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If you are speaking of street promotion, the easiest way to get on the official street team for any band is by first being very active and vocal with their limited, online teams.  The team leaders will take notice of your hard work.  If you wanted an actual, corporate job, then you'll have to apply directly to record companies themselves.  Keep in mind that there are tons of marketing jobs in the music industry, which come in all shapes and forms.  There are also many smaller promotion companies, tour organizers, and merchandising agencies out there who work directly, or by proxy, for your favorite bands.  You might even try to get to know the bands you really like, and become friends.\nI worked for Island Records for about two years.  I was asked to join the national street team, which had about 80 or 90 people total across the U.S.  How did I make it into this exclusive group?  An online team leader was impressed with my random work, so I got an invite.  I went to concerts for free, and met rockstars.  It was awesome.  Regardless, it is relatively easy to find some sort of niche work in the music industry.  Just look out for opportunities, and also, create your own.
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You can become a singer. The first steps to take into this music career, is take lessons and once you think you are able to do it well, then offer your services to recording studios for session work. Session work are great for establishing connections and also sing everywhere and it's give the experience of what recording artist go throug. Stay close to music as possible.Most importantly perform, perform, and perform in such as karoke, choir,etc. Take classes in music buisness too. Music is a business and it's a tough industry but very doable. Record your own Cd's and sell it to the public. The key thing is staying active in music and go on auditions for bands as well as musical theatre.Keep training in singing. Hone your craft and do it well. If you need any other advice e-mail me. Klm4k8@umkc.edu
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what kind of help are you looking for..?\n\nEDIT: ok..you know what kind of music you want to do..that's a start...now go to where that kind of music is performed..hit the clubs..look up message boards..go to stores that cater to the dj and talk to people...make your own beats and record the songs for now so that you have something to show someone other than a scrap of paper with some words on it.....you are going to have to put some work into this...keep at it and you'll get it.....
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The best way to become famous is to beat a celebrity : )\n\nLol\n\nIf your are in a band i would play a gigs where bands can play often because are scouts for new talent and if you or your band stand out you could be offered a contract.\n\nor go to a number of recording studios and persuade them to listen to you this may work it has done in the past.\n\nor you could give something like Factor a try.\n\nHope this helps!