How to Fund Recordings?
Asking someone to give you free production is very rude, inconsiderate and shows a lack of respect for yourself, those above you, as well as their business. Obviously, if you choose to ask someone to produce your “recordings” for FREE, shows that you really DO NOT understand the music business as well as you think you do. It won’t happen 99% of the time unless you have something of tremendous value to offer which is going to be relevant to that person in some manner. The most successful producers are not going to entertain nothing else but “money.”
Next, when you ask someone to provide free production services, do you realize what you are doing? Here’s our take on it. You are putting very little value in yourself as a professional artist and some people will not take you seriously and your reputation could be damaged if rumors start spreading that you want something for free. Keep in mind, a rumor whether true or not is like cancer, it spreads very quickly. As an artist, you’d want to avoid all negativity, if possible.
If you choose to limit yourself by working with just anybody who is willing to give you some “free” studio time and fail to look at the big picture, that person’s ability to help create, shape and mold that song into what you’re looking for, than you are not taking your music and career seriously enough and just killing time. If you do not value yourself, why should we? Music consumers are smarter than you think. They will know if your song is good or not. This will be determined by unit sales from downloads of your music on tunes on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Spotify and etc. However, if your songs are not selling on the plethora of internet music downloading sites, than perhaps your music is not as good as you think it is. Imagine that? However, a good marketing plan can help increase your chances of selling your music. But, at the end of the day, it’s all about the music.
When a person gets something of value for free, normally they’re not getting the same quality product as they would have gotten if they had only paid for it. It is what it is. And, it’s just common sense when you’re paying for something; you have better control over what you are going to get. When someone is doing something for you merely out of obligation or fear of losing a friendship, they will not do it with the same fervor as they would have done, if they were getting paid for it. That’s just keeping it real.
So, the next time you think about asking someone to provide your production for free, think about the final outcome. Even if you are working on a “shoe string budget,” be honest and let them know your budget. If they accept, get it in writing and then you can feel good about yourself and your finished project. One last note, before you leave the studio make sure that your product is what you want and nothing less. After all, you paid for it!
Here are a few sites that can help you start a campagn to raise money to fund your project:
Next, when you ask someone to provide free production services, do you realize what you are doing? Here’s our take on it. You are putting very little value in yourself as a professional artist and some people will not take you seriously and your reputation could be damaged if rumors start spreading that you want something for free. Keep in mind, a rumor whether true or not is like cancer, it spreads very quickly. As an artist, you’d want to avoid all negativity, if possible.
If you choose to limit yourself by working with just anybody who is willing to give you some “free” studio time and fail to look at the big picture, that person’s ability to help create, shape and mold that song into what you’re looking for, than you are not taking your music and career seriously enough and just killing time. If you do not value yourself, why should we? Music consumers are smarter than you think. They will know if your song is good or not. This will be determined by unit sales from downloads of your music on tunes on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Spotify and etc. However, if your songs are not selling on the plethora of internet music downloading sites, than perhaps your music is not as good as you think it is. Imagine that? However, a good marketing plan can help increase your chances of selling your music. But, at the end of the day, it’s all about the music.
When a person gets something of value for free, normally they’re not getting the same quality product as they would have gotten if they had only paid for it. It is what it is. And, it’s just common sense when you’re paying for something; you have better control over what you are going to get. When someone is doing something for you merely out of obligation or fear of losing a friendship, they will not do it with the same fervor as they would have done, if they were getting paid for it. That’s just keeping it real.
So, the next time you think about asking someone to provide your production for free, think about the final outcome. Even if you are working on a “shoe string budget,” be honest and let them know your budget. If they accept, get it in writing and then you can feel good about yourself and your finished project. One last note, before you leave the studio make sure that your product is what you want and nothing less. After all, you paid for it!
Here are a few sites that can help you start a campagn to raise money to fund your project:
PLEDGE MUSIC:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/
PledgeMusic is a way for Fans to help their favorite artists make their records. It helps artists and bands design a specifically tailored fundraising campaign to raise money for their next release.
http://www.pledgemusic.com/
PledgeMusic is a way for Fans to help their favorite artists make their records. It helps artists and bands design a specifically tailored fundraising campaign to raise money for their next release.
INDIEGOGO:
http://www.indiegogo.com/
IndieGoGo is a funding platform for creative projects and allows you to garner some exposure as well as the funds you’re looking for to create your next project. It also gives you a way to really connect with your fans by offering different incentives per a certain amount.
http://www.indiegogo.com/
IndieGoGo is a funding platform for creative projects and allows you to garner some exposure as well as the funds you’re looking for to create your next project. It also gives you a way to really connect with your fans by offering different incentives per a certain amount.
KICKSTARTER:
http://www.kickstarter.com/
Kickstarter is a funding platform made especially for creative projects. Projects must fit Kickstarter's categories. There is no charity or cause funding or "no fund my life" projects and/or "no prohibited items or subject matter."
OUR RECOMMENDATION:
The difference between Kick Starter and IndieGoGo is that IndieGoGo allows you to keep the funds you gained should you NOT reach your goal. We recommend that because you still get SOMETHING and you still can get to work on your album.
http://www.kickstarter.com/
Kickstarter is a funding platform made especially for creative projects. Projects must fit Kickstarter's categories. There is no charity or cause funding or "no fund my life" projects and/or "no prohibited items or subject matter."
OUR RECOMMENDATION:
The difference between Kick Starter and IndieGoGo is that IndieGoGo allows you to keep the funds you gained should you NOT reach your goal. We recommend that because you still get SOMETHING and you still can get to work on your album.
Article written by: JuLā DuCré
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