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Highlights
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Find a recording studio to suit your budget and needs. If you can't afford one, perhaps get a job at a studio or send a demo to the studio owner to try to obtain spec time (free studio time in exchange for a piece of the album or its profit).
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Buy and learn ProTools if that makes more sense for you. ProTools is roughly $450 and you'll need a computer, a microphone and whatever instruments you choose to have on the album.
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Commit to doing what it takes to finish an album. At times you'll feel like giving up. This is the case with anything worthwhile in life we endeavor to achieve. Keep going!
In this lesson we explore ways to go about recording your album on a budget. There are many choices available to you including: Finding a recording studio whose owner believes in you enough to give you "spec" time, which means you get to record when the studio isn't booked by paying clients. Getting a job at a recording studio so you can use it when it's not booked. Investing in ProTools and home studio equipment. |
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David at 5:25pm on Jul. 18, 2007
about 1 year ago
Thanks for this good advice. Any examples of success stories? Some of the music that has followed this pathway?
I think you may be the first SpongeFish to have put something up as a guide to musicians! Reply...
SMtv at 9:42pm on Jul. 18, 2007
See my reply above! Reply...
SMtv at 9:41pm on Jul. 18, 2007
about 1 year ago
HI David. Thanks for the comment!
I feel that anyone who's able to complete an album IS a success story because it's a very difficult and emotional experience requiring a tremendous amount of courage and commitment.
My album is called somewhere between starving and stardom and was chosen by a Village Voice writer as one of his top 10 for this year's Pazz & Jop Poll. That alone makes me feel successful! Reply...