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Post by eraseearth on Aug 28, 2007 1:45:47 GMT -4
Hey everyone(Its chucklivesoninmyheart from GT),I finally figured out my guitar tricks password,logged in and found a private message saying that most of the community I knew had moved.Well I guess I'll still give my five bucks to John B since the sites looking good.
Anyway,I'm kinda running with the idea that I can get enough dough for equipment(more studio gear like some fancy mics and control surfaces/software and a bitchin guitar rig,bass rig e.c.t)and releasing my enterpeneurial(sp) spirit that way...its an investment,but it would beat the hell outta collecting change from vending machines haha!
While some like to make things like recording,mixing and producing a hobby,I would like to make it not just a career,but a venture.
I guess the question is...is it foolish to put all your time/money/energy into music without going the berklee path?
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Post by docsimon on Aug 28, 2007 2:29:36 GMT -4
You will have a lot of competition, have to deal with people you cant stand on a daily basis, money will be tight and there will be an enormous amount of pressure.
However, if you really want to do it, have the balls, the stamina, the will and the talent, go for it.
Just don't expect it to be easy.
The relatively cheep price of reasonable quality digital recording gear means that there are a billion semi-professional studios out there all trying to do what you are doing. So, you need to think, what gives me the edge ? What is going to make a paying punter pick me ? Sure you need to be able to deliver a product as good if not better then the professionally trained dude next door but, what else can you give to make a punter choose and keep coming back to you ?
I have easily sunk 4-50K USD into my rig and still don't have a big old control surface or all the mics / pres I'd like. For me this is not a big deal as I have a reasonably cool day job however a hobby and making a living are two totally different things.I also know plenty of others who have spent more then me and have their door open for business and also have 30 years experience tracking mixing mastering etc.
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Post by Akira on Aug 28, 2007 6:36:13 GMT -4
First, welcome to GP! Second, well, I think Doc has covered most things.
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Post by Mr. G. on Aug 28, 2007 10:56:52 GMT -4
Welcome to GP bud!!!!!!!!!!!
The good Doctor gave some great advice. Are you planning on making the music all yourself, and selling it, or are you planning on starting a recording studio for other musicians? Either way, if you've got the will power that it takes to do either, then I say go for it. It will be very hard whichever way you go, but I think the rewards (however large or small) would be worth your effort. Good luck with whatever you decide to do!
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Post by Akira on Aug 29, 2007 7:46:37 GMT -4
I think trying to make a decent income from music is hard in general, regardless of which field you go into within that. If you've got the passion then do it.
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