Music Buissness

[luckvx]

Just Wondering about how i could get into the industry?

maybe record some music what kind of software would i need?

who would i need to contact to start getting gigs, or becoming a backup singer let me know

any info would greatly be appreciated thanks

[stiizy]

Just Wondering about how i could get into the industry?

maybe record some music what kind of software would i need?

who would i need to contact to start getting gigs, or becoming a backup singer let me know

any info would greatly be appreciated thanks

I think Phlip and Akademik would be the best ones to know.....

to make your own beats a good friend put me on to Ableton... the best shit i've ever used....

I use Mixcraft to record music..

[luckvx]

so i just need that program a mic and then i can start making my own demo

[ESmorz]

What kind of music?

[stiizy]

so i just need that program a mic and then i can start making my own demo

I was in your shoes a few years back and i bought a mic a real mic and got mixcraft and it worked for me...

Not that i have a deal but you know what i mean..

[luckvx]

any kind of music with vocals

[ALTRNTV]

As for recording vocals and instruments, I use Sony Acid Pro and Cool Edit Pro. For making beats, I have a
MIDI keyboard hooked up to my Mac, and I use FL Studio to organize it.

Since you're just starting out, Guitar Center has these good recording packages that include everything you
need to start doing what you want to do.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/PreSonus-Audiobox-USB-Recording-Package-243008-i1394696.gc
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Akai-MPK-49-Recording-Package-703254-i1394721.gc
http://www.guitarcenter.com/TASCAM-DP-004-Recording-Package-230001-i1429657.gc

As for getting into the industry, that's pretty hard unless you are really good at what you do. A very powerful
tool to use to get your music out there is Myspace Music and YouTube. You will get many views and feedback
from just those 2 outlets alone.

Also, you can perform at "open mic" nights at different bars/lounges in your area.

What kind of music you aiming for?

[Phlip]

I heard my name and saw mention of my 2 preferred weapon of choice (and one more that I use from time to time, in Acid)...
PM me and I will get back at you after I finish at the gym and feed my face.

[stiizy]

I heard my name and saw mention of my 2 preferred weapon of choice (and one more that I use from time to time, in Acid)...
PM me and I will get back at you after I finish at the gym and feed my face.

As for recording vocals and instruments, I use Sony Acid Pro and Cool Edit Pro. For making beats, I have a
MIDI keyboard hooked up to my Mac, and I use FL Studio to organize it.

Since you're just starting out, Guitar Center has these good recording packages that include everything you
need to start doing what you want to do.

PreSonus Audiobox USB Recording Package and more Studio and Recording Packages at GuitarCenter.com. (http://www.guitarcenter.com/PreSonus-Audiobox-USB-Recording-Package-243008-i1394696.gc)
Akai MPK 49 Recording Package and more Studio and Recording Packages at GuitarCenter.com. (http://www.guitarcenter.com/Akai-MPK-49-Recording-Package-703254-i1394721.gc)
TASCAM DP-004 Recording Package and more Portable and Field Recorders at GuitarCenter.com. (http://www.guitarcenter.com/TASCAM-DP-004-Recording-Package-230001-i1429657.gc)

As for getting into the industry, that's pretty hard unless you are really good at what you do. A very powerful
tool to use to get your music out there is Myspace Music and YouTube. You will get many views and feedback
from just those 2 outlets alone.

Also, you can perform at "open mic" nights at different bars/lounges in your area.

What kind of music you aiming for?


I knew you two would come up in here that's why i said you guys.....

Another note:


I will be putting up a Myspace music this week so check for it...

[ALTRNTV]

Another note, don't worry about getting gigs for now. Learn the basics of how to make/record music first.
Getting feedback is huge. You don't want to be out at a performance and then have the people boo you.
Make a simple demo song, make copies of it on CD, pass them out to your friends and family and tell them
to spread by word of mouth.

[luckvx]

thank you i appreciate your help

[deolio]

what's worked for my band is just going to shows and talking to the bands and people who organize the shows then giving those people our demo and what not... that and myspace whoring.

[HyperTek]

FutureProducers.com - musicians learning from musicians (http://www.futureproducers.com/forums/)
Favorite site - Mostly geared towards hiphop

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[TheWolf]

also good way is making beats that are used in local hot rod video's.. there's gotta be a local street racing gig and they all make stupid vids of them racing each other... shit gets spread around alot..

[rice_bowl]

What kind of music experience do you have?

+1 for Ableton. I use Ableton Live 7 and i <3 it. Great for beats and stuff like that. Editing tracks too.

[HyperTek]

lets hear some of you ish mang!

[stiizy]

Yeah i use Ableton live 7 as well to make Electro/house beats, it's great i love it....

[1ZlowZ]

what kind of music you want to do? I have an uncle in San Fransisco that has his own studio but haven't talked to him in like 5 years.