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How To Kickstart Your
Music
Career!
To “make it”
in the entertainment you have to
be consistently of an excellent
to outstanding standard.
You also need to be a bit
different from others.
This can be in the form of the
sound you create and/or your
presentation.
Unfair music
monopoly
Because of the monopoly that
exists in the Music Industry at
the moment, new artists are,
quite frankly, given a raw
deal. Just think of the millions
of talented singers,
instrumentalists and bands out
there who may never "make it"
because they're not given a fair
go.
Every day, recording
companies are receiving hundreds
of demo CDs from would-be stars.
It's a fact that many of them
are thrown into the trash can
without ever being heard! This
is simply unfair to the talent
who not
only put their heart and soul
into their music, but also their
hard-earned cash.
Success is possible
As Australian CD producers who
strongly support new talent, we
at the
Australian Talent School
understand the anguish that you
may be going through. Many of
the artists whose CDs we have
produced were rejected by the
so-called giants of
the music industry.
And yet,
our CDs have had considerable
success, with most performers
receiving airplay on commercial
and community radio stations
around Australia.
Others, including star of "Young
Talent Time", Beven Addinsall
and tenor, Peter Chapple, have
appeared numerous times on
Channel 10's "Good Morning
Australia", a national
television show hosted by the
legendary Bert Newton.
One of the secrets is to create
your own niche or style.
You will need a good agent or
manager who has contact with a
reputable hard-working
publicist. Most agents
take a commission of between 10
and 20 percent.
Managers
tend to be more involved with
your overall package, including
organizing concerts and
television performances.
They will work on your overall
image. Managers can take
between 15 and 30 percent,
depending on their contribution.
Always be professional
Your image, on stage and behind
the scenes, must be impeccable
at all times. A good
attitude and demeanor can only
be positive. Longevity in
the entertainment industry, from
my own personal experience, has
a lot to do with a consistent
positive approach, through good
and bad times.
Here's a fabulous link to help you set up your own Recording Label and develop a quality Music Business Plan. Click Here for more information. It contains some excellent advice for Singers and Musicians.
If you feel swamped by all the
do's and don'ts simply
contact us
for friendly advice and
suggestions. |
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