Demos still play a crucial role in the music business. As we speak, some musicians you’ve listened to over and over again are working on demos of their new music. Right now record labels are sorting through demos of unsigned musicians in the hopes of finding new artists to work with. Having great songs is the initial and probably the most important goal of a musician. But, if you want to make money in the music production industry, then creating a quality demo comes a close second. Recording Studio operates a quality recording environment, with professional musicians and experienced demo makers with the contacts to get those recordings into the hands of those who can do something productive with them. To begin recording your demo now contact Recording Studio at (917)567-5023 or email Email Us!

The following are the top reasons why demos are tossed by label companies and music executives.

1) Quality of Recorded Material is Poor. You may be surprised to know the sound quality of most submitted demo recordings are horrendous. Record your demo in a professional music studio. Just because you’re using Pro Tools doesn’t guarantee amazing sound quality. Especially if you connect a mediocre musical instrument to it.

2) Artist is Not Original. No one wants to hear someone who sounds like everyone else. In fact even popular artists whose every song sounds like the last one become predictable and boring.

3) Submitting Videos instead of CDs. Make is easy for the execs reviewing your demo. All they want to do is listen to your songwriting abilities and musical talents. If you want to send a video to them just give them the link to it on youtube, or even better on your own webpage.

4) Contact Info not on Demo. How do you expect them to get back to you? It seems silly to even mention this but you’ll be surprised by how many demos are submitted without the artists contact information. Every demo should have the artist’s name, phone, email, website, myspace, address etc.

5) Music Niche and Label Niche Doesn’t Match. Why don’t you just flat out tell the music executives that you didn’t do your research on the label. Not every label accepts every type of music. A label that produces dance music artists doesn’t want to hear your hip hop demo.

6) The Musician Doesn’t Perform Live. That means less money to be made by the record label on tickets and events.

7) Submitting Unsolicited Demos. They didn’t ask for it but you gave it to them anyway. They probably won’t even waste their time sending it back to you.

8 The Top Songs Aren’t Identified. You should only have about 4 tracks on the demo and two of the best should be highlighted.

9) The Music Sucks. Every artist should be prepared to hear this criticism from time to time. Not everyone is going to love it. Just like not everyone loves Justin Beiber, but that doesn’t stop him from making music and making money. Most demos sound like the American Idol contestants that couldn’t sing and just wanted to get on TV.

10) Musicians Can’t Play Instruments Well Consistently. This is why its important to have your demo recorded in a music studio where it can be edited to perfection.

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The interview process for an artist, musician, or band is a crucial element in the music industry. If you are unprepared you can kiss your dreams goodbye! We at Recording Studio dot com know the process and we know exactly how to get our artists prepared for their interviews.  Knowing the Top 10 questions you are going to be asked in advance will give an artist a huge edge over the competition. Having your answers prepared in advance will ensure that your interview goes well and you’ll be working your way up the ranks in the music business. Most artists and musicians concentrate solely on making music and they don’t think of the business end of the industry. They are in for a rude awakening when they sit down with a music executive and are unprepared. Here are a few questions every artist knows they will be asked:

What is the name of the artist/band?

What are the band members names and instruments played?

Do you have a band agreement in writing?

What live performance experience do you have?

Have you recorded any previous CDs or posted any audio files on the internet?

How did you sell your product?

Have you had any media exposure or reviews?

Who produced your music and what type of production process did they use?

Who influences you in music?

Why do you want to record and release your own music to the world?

Who is your fan base or demographic?

What are your songs about?

Are you looking for an independent or major label deal?

How would you describe your music to someone who’s never heard it?

What are your immediate music goals?

What are your long term goals in the music production industry?

Do you have any contacts in the music production industry?

Here are the questions that not every musician or artist knows they’ll be asked. These are the questions Recording Studio will prepare our artists for not only answering but showing and demonstrating:

Have you registered your music for copyright protection?

Is your stage name trademarked?

Are you a member of any performance rights groups? Which ones?

Are you affiliated with the Musicians Union?

Are you the author of your music?

What types of brands could your band sell?

What image does your band convey?

Years ago the record label managers used to invest and develop their artists. The artist would then owe the company money from record sales. But now that there are less record sales and music has gone digital labels are more frugal with their money and expect the artists to already be fully developed. For example, professional recorded and produced demo, music video, fan base, internet exposure, photo shoots etc. This is where Recording Studio specializes.  We have worked with many celebrities and producing music for the movie industry.

To begin being developed and recorded as an artist in the music industry contact us now at (917)567-5023 or email vizuallsound@gmail.com