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How to start a record label

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How to start a record label

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  1. How to start a record label http://www.beatsandbombs.com/wp-content/2010/04/the-grouch.jpg

  2. Online Presence & Social Networking Job Description/ A day on the job Business & Analysis http://www.pagesdigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/elp.jpg

  3. Job Description/Day in the life First and most important is : Passion for the music itself, then comes hard word, dedication, connections, friendships, networking, constantly learning and staying up with the latest trends.

  4. Job Description/ Duties

  5. Gather and organize info about concepts to be improved and problems to be solved Conduct observations at other local events and ask people questions about what they liked best, as well as what they think could have been improved Analyze all the different methods of promotion and online presence then try to change/approve anything that needs attention Conduct research on the latest trends in the hip-hop and what is most popular locally as well as worldwide Suggest new Ideas to other members on the label and continue to support and motivate everyone

  6. To start the day I will: Look over goals and tasks to be completed Record new tracks and mixing Practice my live set for upcoming shows Work on completing new albums (Including cover design and track order) Keeping up to date with all the members on the label, and make sure everyone is motivated and happy OCEAN FRESH PRODUCTIONS

  7. Online Presence

  8. #1 is the website (home base)

  9. Next comes all the other various social networking sites http://cms.interaksyon.com/lifestyle/assets/2013/02/Image-13.jpg

  10. Offering updates, links to friend’s pages, stories of what ‘s going on and who has any new projects in the works Blogging

  11. YouTube Videos on performances, blogging (talks), music vids, freestyles and other golden moments

  12. Business and Analysis

  13. Organizing events with fellow artists and people on the label

  14. Coming up with a business plan, where I would like to be in 2 years time. The one thing that is just as important as the music itself in becoming successful is the business side to everything. Figure out your finances Find yourself a lawyer Learn how to market yourself Research other artists who are successful Public relations: newspaper, magazine reporters, music reviewers, etc.. Arrange interviews with newspapers and radio stations

  15. Open Mic night at Freakin Coffee in Courtenay, BC

  16. Ancient Principals

  17. Everythings A Soundwave

  18. Moving Mirrors

  19. CONCLUSION You know have a good idea on what it takes to start your own hip-hop record label. Key points were: Job Description/Duties Social Networking Business Analysis

  20. References • D.: Schwartz. (2009). Start & run your own record label. Billboard Books • M.; Miller. (2010). The complete idiots’s guide to the music business. Alpha Books • H.W. Wilson (2005). Reader’s Guide to Abstracts Entertainment; Weekly; September 16 2005, Issue 840, p16, 1p

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