Question - “I am looking at possibly going to Full Sail for music business course and was just wondering if you think that would be a good way to get started. Also being someone that is in the business do you ever hear anything about how Full Sail is as a school/ preparing students for the music industry?”
Answer -
To be completely honest I’ve never really heard of the courses at Full Sail and to be even more frank I’m not the greatest fan of these online music business schools.
Something dawned on me yesterday as I was talking to a friend on how to help get his band more exposure online.
He was clearly smart enough to realize that no record company is going to sign him for a variety of reasons and that no booking agent is going to represent him anytime soon - until he can prove that he’s worth a good couple of thousand dollars a show.
He then looked at me and had a massive realization -
“The music industry has really changed!”
It occurred to me then and there that there are so many interesting ideas that can be drawn out between how the web 2.0 mindset is progressing and how musicians need to start thinking if they wish to really build a following both on and offline in the music industry.
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Regardless of how much money you have to blow on your next recording session, let’s face it, finding a music producer who will make your songs jump out through the speakers is a must.
Let’s face it - every band and their career could do with a little help which is why I’ve decided to create a free “ask the expert” section of my site.
I’m not big into the idea of pampering my ego however I’m pretty sure whatever your question is, I can help provide a meaningful answer.
Understanding the music business isn’t easy at the best of times.
Ask anything -
How to sell more records?
when should we find a manager?
why won’t labels return our calls? can I book shows without an agent?
how can we tour with bigger bands?
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