The success of so many reality shows today, could suggest that the best vocal talent is still out there somewhere, still searching for big breaks.
Nothing quite bolsters your reputation and career, as finding the next million-dollar voice and presenting that talent to the world.
You don't have to be a superstar producer or record boss to get in on the action - and a sure-fire way to accelerate your learning curve in the music industry - is when you DO find an unsigned superstar.
Here are 7 Ideas to help establish yourself as a future music industry executive: 1.
Host an Unsigned Artist Discovery Contest Advertise an Unsigned Vocal Artist Contest in your local music classifieds.
Host a studio audition for each respondent.
You may charge a small fee for this, if your intention is good and you offer some value - like giving them a copy of their audition to take home and use as a demo.
You'll be amazed with the talent you uncover.
Keep them on your books and start a mailing list, offering your expertise and services.
Once a quarter or so, offer a prize to the best talent, like a sponsored, free recording, independent contract or signing.
Find placements and opportunities for that artist - and publish the results.
2.
Sponsor a prize for other contests Find a directory of singing contests in your area.
Sponsor a free recording or two for the winner, and ask for access to the entrants' e-mail addresses in return, to add to your mailing list.
A contest winner is sure to have some talent, and in return - you might get the opportunity to work with that talent, in pursuit of finding them a placement or deal.
3.
Draft an Independent Artist Contract If you are going to invest your time, effort, skills and facility, to help make an unsigned artist famous, or find them the next big opportunity - offer them an independent recording artist contract, in which you request the sole mandate to promote and even manage that artist for a year or two, sharing in a percentage of all income derived from that.
But make sure that artist becomes a priority then, and you have the expertise and resources to deliver.
4.
Find a Mentor One way to GET the resources and expertise - if you don't have it yet - is to find a mentor, someone better and more successful than you - who you could work with in partnership for a while, to learn everything you need to know in exchange for some benefit offered to that mentor - like doing editing or mundane work for them - even if you have to do that free for a while.
This way, the Mentor can also start referring work to you, which he or she does not have the time for, or is not worth their while financially.
5.
Build relationships with record companies Start with independent labels if you have to, then work your way up the ladder as you become more successful.
Social media offers a whole new variety of ways to get in touch with record executives.
Offer your help and labour if needed, in exchange for building a relationship.
Get to know the A&R managers at record labels, the people responsible for finding new talent for their companies.
6.
Offer value-added services Offer to submit recordings to independent labels, on your clients' behalf, for those you find impressive.
Try to negotiate some airplay, even with smaller, local radio stations.
Request for clearance on copyright for certain cover songs, on behalf of your artists or clients.
Offer to publish their music online.
All of these are services you could charge for - and should you be successful, it creates a whole new world of opportunities for you to expand your studio and business.
7.
Sponsor your time and expertise, in return for sharing in success If you want to make it big, you have to commit big.
Finding the next million-dollar voice takes work and effort - you have to be in it, to win it.
If it was easy - everyone would be doing it.
Yet these steps outlined above, explain simply and clearly what you can start with TODAY to increase your chances.
Don't wait to get it PERFECT - just get STARTED...
NOW.
Nothing quite bolsters your reputation and career, as finding the next million-dollar voice and presenting that talent to the world.
You don't have to be a superstar producer or record boss to get in on the action - and a sure-fire way to accelerate your learning curve in the music industry - is when you DO find an unsigned superstar.
Here are 7 Ideas to help establish yourself as a future music industry executive: 1.
Host an Unsigned Artist Discovery Contest Advertise an Unsigned Vocal Artist Contest in your local music classifieds.
Host a studio audition for each respondent.
You may charge a small fee for this, if your intention is good and you offer some value - like giving them a copy of their audition to take home and use as a demo.
You'll be amazed with the talent you uncover.
Keep them on your books and start a mailing list, offering your expertise and services.
Once a quarter or so, offer a prize to the best talent, like a sponsored, free recording, independent contract or signing.
Find placements and opportunities for that artist - and publish the results.
2.
Sponsor a prize for other contests Find a directory of singing contests in your area.
Sponsor a free recording or two for the winner, and ask for access to the entrants' e-mail addresses in return, to add to your mailing list.
A contest winner is sure to have some talent, and in return - you might get the opportunity to work with that talent, in pursuit of finding them a placement or deal.
3.
Draft an Independent Artist Contract If you are going to invest your time, effort, skills and facility, to help make an unsigned artist famous, or find them the next big opportunity - offer them an independent recording artist contract, in which you request the sole mandate to promote and even manage that artist for a year or two, sharing in a percentage of all income derived from that.
But make sure that artist becomes a priority then, and you have the expertise and resources to deliver.
4.
Find a Mentor One way to GET the resources and expertise - if you don't have it yet - is to find a mentor, someone better and more successful than you - who you could work with in partnership for a while, to learn everything you need to know in exchange for some benefit offered to that mentor - like doing editing or mundane work for them - even if you have to do that free for a while.
This way, the Mentor can also start referring work to you, which he or she does not have the time for, or is not worth their while financially.
5.
Build relationships with record companies Start with independent labels if you have to, then work your way up the ladder as you become more successful.
Social media offers a whole new variety of ways to get in touch with record executives.
Offer your help and labour if needed, in exchange for building a relationship.
Get to know the A&R managers at record labels, the people responsible for finding new talent for their companies.
6.
Offer value-added services Offer to submit recordings to independent labels, on your clients' behalf, for those you find impressive.
Try to negotiate some airplay, even with smaller, local radio stations.
Request for clearance on copyright for certain cover songs, on behalf of your artists or clients.
Offer to publish their music online.
All of these are services you could charge for - and should you be successful, it creates a whole new world of opportunities for you to expand your studio and business.
7.
Sponsor your time and expertise, in return for sharing in success If you want to make it big, you have to commit big.
Finding the next million-dollar voice takes work and effort - you have to be in it, to win it.
If it was easy - everyone would be doing it.
Yet these steps outlined above, explain simply and clearly what you can start with TODAY to increase your chances.
Don't wait to get it PERFECT - just get STARTED...
NOW.
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