subject: Keeping Up With The Music Industry [print this page] Often times I converse in the company of other producers and artists. I Try to maintain a sharp ear to what their saying, so that I don't miss a chance to collaborate. The topic of down time seems to be the forefront, of alot of conversations. People are perplexed or baffled about what to do next after they have completed a project.Or after they have submitted their work. Yes, the answer is very simple and we all know it, persist in working. But how do you really use that? How can you make sure that you stay active even when you're not receiving telephone calls, or placements? First off you should always have an idea of what the music companies are seeking for. You can achieve this in a variety of ways. Check the top one hundred on billboard.com, reading BMI and ASCAP newletters, listen to the radio, or ordering your favorite magazines. These publications are at hand that will help you follow the trends, make use of them. You could find out who's the next upcoming producer or artists and acquire a jump on them ahead of the whole world want to do business in the company of them. Call the music publishers in addition to record labels to see if it seems taking submission at the instant. You may even email some of them and get permission that way. You may get a list from music connection or all music industry contacts. Do some research after you find some artists that you are interested in writing or producing a track for. This is a really enjoyable process any time you accept the challenges. For example you got a track for Monica at J Records. Utilize google to discover details about her and her career so far. Utilize that know-how when calling the record company to find out where they are in the production development among Monica.People love to know that you have done your groundwork before calling them. It indicates that you value what they do. Keep a writing implement and paper handy and mark down all of the various things you are doing to generate deals and placements.
The key things is to remain occupied, and focus. Working out these illustrations will keep you occupied, you will also find yourself landing a few of the campaigns you started. It is true life is what you make it. Do not pause around expecting some fairy-tale rod to lead to you more work. Choose to work for the right to work. Thanks for reading until next time.
