GAIN CLIENTS AS A MUSIC PRODUCER

Ready to move out on your own as a music producer? Then you've probably completed the initial steps -- getting training you need in music production, working with the pros in sound production and studio settings, and making the contacts you'll need to further your music career.
But while going out on your own gives you much more freedom than working for a record label or a recording studio, you also have the responsibility of being in charge. That means you need
to:

- Setup your own shop with the digital recording equipment you'll need.

- Establish relationships with recording studios where you'll send musicians

- Develop contact lists of instrument and equipment suppliers, as well as back-up musicians that you may need for individual recordings.

- Handle the details of contracts and copyright issues yourself, or find a music savvy lawyer to help you

- Manage your business's billings, costs and finances, or contract with an accountant

- Handle scheduling and office functions, or hire an assistant.

- Create mix CDs and market your business.

Probably two of the most questions to answer are: "How much should i charge? and where do i find clients?" The short answers are "Not much to start", and "Through your contacts".
Producers who are just starting out will probably need to keep their fees low to attract clients. As you build a reputation and become more well known among musicians, you can charge more. Look to work with a variety of musicians in different genres to build your expertise and give you samples of production work to show future clients.
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• O. George
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