what chance is there of getting a job as music producer in america?
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Depends on the producer. First, heres some advice. Dont expect a label or a top name artist or a studio to just pick you up straight away. You gotta work for it. You gotta prove yourself in some way before anyone will give you a shot. If you have your own recording gear then thats first step on the ladder. Find yourself some fresh talent from the underground and work with them to make a CD. Dont ask for payment or anything though. Do it purely for the experience and the mark on your CV. Work like this. Before very long, if youre good at it, youll have a list of people youve worked with and the CDs youve produced to back it up. Im doing the same thing as a community music project. Kinda like pop idol without the scams, slagging matches and rip ofs. Use your head. Force dont work in this field. You gotta go around the obstacles and not charge into them hoping to go through them. Build yourself a portfolio and start approaching ever more successful artists. Then when the time comes you can demo yourself to a higher up company or artist. Peace.
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You need a truckload of money. If you are looking to make money, forget it. The record industry as we know it will soon die as a result of the internet and new media. There is just too much overhead and not enough income, and people have plenty more options for entertainment.\n\nLook into developing new media avenues instead.
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www.conradaskland.com/become_a_music_producer.html \n\nHere's what he said:\n\nTo become a music producer you have to PRODUCE MUSIC. Start right now. No excuses. Most people spend more time talking about it than doing it. Being a music producer is not glamorous most of the time. It's a lot of sacrifice and long hours. Be prepared to spend a lot of time alone.\n\nThe Golden Rule: Don't let people waste your time. There will be a LOT of people that will dangle carrots in front of you so they can take advantage of you. They can only take advantage of you if you let them. On the same token, when you're starting out don't play hardball with clients; take each and every job you can.\n\nMy rule for myself: Never work for free. Even if you only make $5, make sure it's not for free. Why? Because then people are using you because you're free, not because they appreciate your work. \n\nOnly do jobs that:\n1) Make money\n2) Advance your craft and/or knowledge\n3) Are honestly fulfilling to you\n\nIn my book, if your current project doesn't fit into at least one of those categories there's no reason to do it.\n\nLearn Your Craft\nI started working professionally in music at age 9 and have usually worked 7 days a week my whole life. There's a lot to learn if you want to be diverse, and diversity means you'll always work. Never stop practicing and never stop learning new styles and techniques.
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Underground american idol, can support the fan mail page.\n   The good work that an artist does is available through those\n    rare and I mean really expert satellites that can remix you\n    in the studio of total equippers.  The computer remote systems\n     are only two, they are both yamaha, and other great equips.\n     One is in France, and one is in Australia.  First of all you must\n     be very careful and watch your chamber of commerce for\n     publishing notices, they only need to tell you they have now\n     completed your mix.  The factor involved is how expensive\n     is the equipment editting, generally because the whole album\n     costs more by single artists then bands, usual costs are \n     about 45,000.  This is opening bid, then there are some costs\n     that become unbelievable like orchestras or artists service/\n     in order to forego this complex some productions work with \n     sound effects that are so close to real musicians the cd sells.\n     So  this area is where to find your free tryout also.  I have \n      looked at your completed mix promo, a (sample not yet\n      cut on cd)  and it is 3 years short of general production.  So\n     you have saved that much so far, average 5,000.  The deal\n     is get a job cleaning out lunchrooms at a yamaha club, some\n     real knockouts, Madonna, Norah Roberts started like that.\n     This can help you get tons of rehearsal help, free.
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Make as many CD copies as you can and post them out to as many radio stations that you can find.\n\nGood luck!!
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Find a job in an American in your city, perform exceptionally good?\nEnroll yourself in to the VISA lottery?
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Hey there. I'm an artist myself. I'm not signed or anything but I'm just out there doing my thing. I'm a singer/songwriter/guitarist who plays in the NYC Subway. Yea, it's weird but you gotta start somewhere. I earn some money with donations and also sell my cds when I'm out there playing.\n\nNow, the first thing you want to do is make a business plan. You want to know who your target audience is and how to market yourself. Are you a punk, rock or pop singer? Are you looking to play for teens, 20-25 year olds, etc? Next thing is image. You have to have an image and know what you stand for. Then I suggest you look for an agent or a manager who can book you gigs. If you have a cd, then that's good. If you don't, I suggest you start hitting the recording studios to make a demo. So, basically here are the things you need to know:\n1. Know what kind of music you want to make \n2. Know your audience\n3. Record a demo\n4. Hire an agent or manager to get you gigs\n5. After you get gigs, you gotta have a following. You gotta have people come out and see you.\n6. Radio. If you can get a song submitted to a local radio station, that's good. \n7. Dream big. As cliche as this may sound, if you put your mind into it, you can do anything. \n\nGood luck. If you really want it and have the talent, you should go for it. I'd like to know what kind of artist you are and if you have music online. I'm on www.myspace.com/shosmusic
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Look facts you have to be a Bright guy as in you should be having a profession that the the Americans need eg. Nursing, Doctor for you to get a chance. But also you should try the lottery thing you dont know your luck. You might land in the land of Opportunity
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I might be able to help. I have worked with some of the greats in the music industry and honestly, I'm not to happy with anything out there right now. If you would like to know whom I worked with, please reply with an email and I will include my website for your consideration.
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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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I'm in college to be a music producer
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Do you live in the US?  Most reputable services will not send work outside of US; MedQuist, like Medware, OSI, Keystrokes, Diskriter, and the other huge companies are actively expanding their offshoring programs.  Americans have the privilege of "editing" the garbage produced by the third worlders, for a penny or 2 per line.\n\n1000 lines/day of transcription is part-time work; most companies will expect 1200 to 1800 with 99.4% accuracy or better.  Looks like you'd better find some local work in-house at a service, hospital, or doctor's office until you have the needed skills and experience.  If you really had that sort of experience, you would know where to find the MT message boards and job listings online.  Hint - try google.
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There are none. If you live in the US, and you want money, you gotta work for it.
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you can maybe find a job that will take you to work in the usa.
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my mom is anurse so ill tell you what she said about that. she used to work in america she said it was very good and you get good experience. It doesnt really matter where you work but if you start out at the US you'll get a good a good reference on your resume. But she also said the work in america is hard, alot of physical work.
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I would want to work bet or mtv. I have alwayed wanted to be a music video director, but for some reason I don't think I will end up doing it. I basically just want to be around the starz!!  Having a job with bet or mtv open a lot of doors for oppotunities.
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Pick up industry magazines and submit a resume to various places.  \n\nIf you are a student, you should get an internship.  They do not pay you, but you get experience to put on the resume.  YOu work your way from the mail room to the higher ranks, and pay your dues.\n\nI know Variety is an industry magazine for the film industry, so maybe check out mags like Billboard or ??? \n\nSorry I am not in the music industry to know the right ones.