Today the music industry is changing. Most forms of media are changing and with change comes new ways of connecting with people. But we are here to talk about music. Music is now easier to make yourself. To distribute, produce, and to market. A lot of people though, don't know how to do any of that. Instead they use a lot of old school ways that have their purpose but aren't as necessary as they used to be.
Punk rock. The classic example of the do-it-yourself or DIY ethic that is now more than ever easier and more feasible to do. It used to be that punk rock bands did everything by themselves, not relying on any outside influence on how their music was made or marketed. It was harder back then because of the technology but now you can use that same mindset to do things that they could only dream of.
Lets say that you have created an album. Now you want to record it. Well computer programs like Garageband you can. You don't need to have the most expensive recording equipment to record a fantastic record. As long as you have a clear vision of what you want to sound like you can attain that. It all has to do with researching techniques and tricks to get that perfect sound. There are lots of resources out there where fellow artists can show you the ropes without actually being there. When it comes to music fellow musicians are very friendly.
Now that you have your album done you want to get it out there to anyone who has an ear. Services like Bandcamp offer a digital distribution service. You can upload your music to their site and people can go and purchase your songs for free or for a fee. You can use Bandcamp like a store for your music. People who don't even know who you are can preview your album for free and then even possibly buy it.
These are just some of the many ways that you can get your music finished and out there for the masses. Even though music is easier to make and produce that doesn't mean that you should be lazy. A work ethic is important to have. Especially if you want to be successful. This article is made to get you to start thinking about different ways to make music. There are tons more of sites and services that can aid you in your quest to playing stadiums. You aren't just limited to the things I mentioned in this article. I mean some albums that I am in total love with don't use the things that typical musicians use. They think outside the box to create something that people will relate to and you should to.
Punk rock. The classic example of the do-it-yourself or DIY ethic that is now more than ever easier and more feasible to do. It used to be that punk rock bands did everything by themselves, not relying on any outside influence on how their music was made or marketed. It was harder back then because of the technology but now you can use that same mindset to do things that they could only dream of.
Lets say that you have created an album. Now you want to record it. Well computer programs like Garageband you can. You don't need to have the most expensive recording equipment to record a fantastic record. As long as you have a clear vision of what you want to sound like you can attain that. It all has to do with researching techniques and tricks to get that perfect sound. There are lots of resources out there where fellow artists can show you the ropes without actually being there. When it comes to music fellow musicians are very friendly.
Now that you have your album done you want to get it out there to anyone who has an ear. Services like Bandcamp offer a digital distribution service. You can upload your music to their site and people can go and purchase your songs for free or for a fee. You can use Bandcamp like a store for your music. People who don't even know who you are can preview your album for free and then even possibly buy it.
These are just some of the many ways that you can get your music finished and out there for the masses. Even though music is easier to make and produce that doesn't mean that you should be lazy. A work ethic is important to have. Especially if you want to be successful. This article is made to get you to start thinking about different ways to make music. There are tons more of sites and services that can aid you in your quest to playing stadiums. You aren't just limited to the things I mentioned in this article. I mean some albums that I am in total love with don't use the things that typical musicians use. They think outside the box to create something that people will relate to and you should to.
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