THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SHARING AND PREPARING YOUR MUSIC

[DevanteCash]

I intern at a studio that mainly focuses on helping people find themselves (mainly younger people 15 - early 20s). I see the exact same routine.

THE DO AND NOT DO LIST​

1. About 60% of people think writing a song automatically makes them able to record. They try to record the song, stumbling, flow not consistant and they want to upload it to soundcloud, bandcamp, etc.

• 1. Do not post your music to the public unless it is COMPLETE. I have learned from personal experience it's better not rush anything at all.
  2. Do not post horrid mixed music
  3. Do not spam on social media, yes people may see it but I personally do not open links a stranger sends me on twitter. It's VERY rare especially if I can tell it's just a copy and pasted message
  4. CREDIT YOUR PRODUCERS especially if you got the damn beat for free.
  5. CHILL ON EFFECTS nobody wants to hear an entire tape of distorted vocals (RARE)
  6. Be original
  7. Email local blogs, radio stations, artist, promoters, djs, producers
     1. You'd be surprised on how friendly people are, even some well known producers will listen to the song you made on their track.
  8. Find your bubble and stay in it, It's hard to listen to a tape with 15 random songs you made with no order what so ever
  9. Be consistent with the songs, don't make 6 GREAT songs and 6 songs you just through on there because you had empty slots
  10. COVER ART COVER ART COVER ART, Eye catching cover art will make a break the proejct even if its a bad tape
  11. Make a bandcamp, as a not known, most likely broke, unmanaged artist you need to learn how to manage your music. Bandcamp is a FREE service that lets you upload singles, tapes and even allows you to sell clothes. It's always nice to keep track views and downloads.

 

[LA Fisher]

Thanks for the advice.