So you think you need a music marketing service? Or something along those lines that will help you get your name out there in the public and in the media?
Before you answer that question consider the following -
One thing I love about the internet is that for every piece of good information you can find there is probably over one hundred other pieces of really bad articles and advice. I was recently doing to some research around music marketing services and came across this lady who has a series of really crappy but kind of funny because they are so crappy videos about music marketing.
I made sure I attached one of the videos that only went for about a min aswell
Believe it or not, just like all serious bands who don’t have time to get all the work done themselves and source the efforts of a band manager, music producers also have managers who look after their mundane affairs.
This might come as a blatantly obvious statement to some but for many out there, a music producer management organization is solely committed to booking their schedule, collecting payments, arranging meetings and much much more
Essentially, they are responsible for making sure that the producer can just focus on what they are best at doing, which is non other than making your music sound great!
Why am I telling you all this? And why is it important for bands themselves to realize that producers are managed by some sort of music producer management firm?
When it comes to conceiving big ideas such as laying the foundational seeds to start your own record label, most people would freak out and panic at the thought and as a result, never do anything about it because of the enormity of the project at hand.
On the contrary, the seeds you must plant to start your own record label is so simple and straight forward, however it really comes down to a matter of perspective.
If you feel that to start your own record label requires lots of money, an office space working 9-5 with a one hour break for lunch, getting out of bed at 6am in the morning and foregoing everything else in life because you now run a record company - then you will obviously be freaked out and never go about starting one.
Music artist promotion can be trickey and difficult at the best of times, however one of the biggest reasons why some bands will never make it anywhere is because they are scared of making mistakes.
Check out this clip by Derek Sivers - This clip outlines very clearly what I believe to be as the number one music artist promotion mistake around.
Whatever it is, bands either want to get it right all the time from the very beginning or they are just to scared to do anything and therefore mess everything else up in the meantime. Derek talks about this very well in this clip.
Finding the right record label deal for your band in some sense might end up being as complicated and miraculous as splitting the dead sea.
In many cases what some might think to be the right record label deal for them might also turn out to be the biggest downfall of their career.
Additionally, some who read this article might not really even be at a stage where there is a record label looking at signing them so why even read on?
This article and the principle that follow actually cuts across all facets of the music business and isn’t just related to finding the right record deal for your band.
Are you sick and tired of booking your own shows and trying to do all the leg work yourself?
Most bands I speak with always say the same thing - “If only we had an agent and a manager, we could concentrate on the music and being a better band!”
While this holds true and there is without doubt some general disconnect between musicians and business, there are definitely clever ways and means to creating a booking agent contact and trying to get them to book your band properly.
First thing first though, you will never make any sort of booking agent contact unless you understand the following principles -
One of the most common issues I hear bands talk about all the time are centered around booking some recording studio time. Unfortunately musicians have never been known to be great managers of time. Hence out of all the music recording studio tips I could give, time management would probably be the highest on the list.
Have you ever heard of a building being finished on time or a band that finishes their studiosessions ahead of schedule? It never happens.
It’s a simple fact that without proper time management and preparation your nice little expedition to the recording studio is going to cost you much more than you think.
Have you ever walked into your local video or record store and felt totally overwhelmed with the range and selection to choose from? It’s like a kid in a candy store trying to figure out what they want. The truth is that the more selection you have the harder it is to make a decision.
The same idea holds true in recording studios. It helps toknow exactly what your recording studio plans are before you walk through the front door.
Wow! In this clip below, Michael Laskow really nails the point home on how to sign a record deal
These days, in order to signa record deal you’re looking at climbing heights higher than mount Everest, especially in the current market conditions. However this clip really drives home a key point for anyone willing to step into the ring and go the distance.
One of the great things I like about Michael - the presenter of this clip is that he tells it like it is. There’s no B.S
Let’s face it, getting anywhere in life or in your career of choice is tough let alone trying to breaking into the music industry and crack the secret code to stardom.
Self promotion and understanding how music promotion companies work is without doubt a key factor in the success of any artist’s career.
So you think you need a music marketing service? Or something along those lines that will help you get your name out there in the public and in the media?
Believe it or not, just like all serious bands who don’t have time to get all the work done themselves and source the efforts of a band manager, music producers also have managers who look after their mundane affairs.
When it comes to conceiving big ideas such as laying the foundational seeds to start your own record label, most people would freak out and panic at the thought and as a result, never do anything about it because of the enormity of the project at hand.
Music artist promotion can be trickey and difficult at the best of times, however one of the biggest reasons why some bands will never make it anywhere is because they are scared of making mistakes.
Finding the right record label deal for your band in some sense might end up being as complicated and miraculous as splitting the dead sea.
Are you sick and tired of booking your own shows and trying to do all the leg work yourself?
One of the most common issues I hear bands talk about all the time are centered around booking some recording studio time. Unfortunately musicians have never been known to be great managers of time. Hence out of all the music recording studio tips I could give, time management would probably be the highest on the list.
Have you ever walked into your local video or record store and felt totally overwhelmed with the range and selection to choose from? It’s like a kid in a candy store trying to figure out what they want. The truth is that the more selection you have the harder it is to make a decision.
Wow! In this clip below, Michael Laskow really nails the point home on how to sign a record deal 
Let’s face it, getting anywhere in life or in your career of choice is tough let alone trying to breaking into the music industry and crack the secret code to stardom.