Friday, January 30, 2009

Beginners Guide To Options For A Career In Music


By Sarika Kabra

The growing popularity of music is good news for all music lovers. Who does not want to make a mark in this exciting field? You get lots of recognition, an enviable fan following, a wonderful life with great moolah. All that can be yours if you make a beginning in the field. Remember that even the high class performers had to start modestly and you are only following their foot steps. Keep reading, you can get some ideas.



If you are still a rookie, don’t lose heart. Probably you would have already been through with your music recording by now. Visit your nearest record stores and request the storekeeper to play your albums all day long. Use music production software to add zing to your music. People love musicians who connect with them, who listen to their ideas and who exude positive vibes. So make an appearance in retail stores for the full day. Get exciting leaflets prepared and distribute them. Give special discounts and play their favorite music. Also have your CDs packaged and put them on display. Play them along and invite people to be a part of your story. Believe me you will be able to sell copies to people who would otherwise simply gloss over your CDs in stores.



Have you heard of the term busking? If not don’t worry, as a budding musician, you can do a lot of it for earning good money and building relationships. Busking means playing live music in public places and fairs for tips and donations. A large number of musicians give live performances to build a rapport with their audience and to earn decent money alongside. You can also do it and more. Keep your CDs and albums ready and handy. Play them along during regular breaks through a Discman and personal stereo. You can sell a number of copies and also allow people to hire you and your band in future.



Busking today is a great means of promoting singing and instrument playing. It is preferable to play your own music so that you earn a royalty. Entertain and humor people and they will love it. Act as a disc jockey in between to bring variety to your talents. With your ear for good music, it won’t be a tough proposition at all. Give free CDs to people for playing in their car audio system. Remember free publicity never hurts. It only creates positive notes about your credentials.



Foot tapping music, whether acoustic or lightly amplified, is encouraged by all the major cities in the world. Just check the norms applicable to your city and be a part of the growing tribe of happy buskers. It is a great way to make money and stay connected in festivals and gala events.



Entertainment and fun are two great ingredients of making people happy. Be a showman. Touch people’s hearts with symphony and music strings. Make them love your music with a fine performance and lively attitude.



As an individual music performer, the choice is between reaching out to people and sitting at home. Playing music full time is an option now and it is possible to carve a niche out in the field with your initiative and positive attitude.



The author loves music. You can get some studio equipment and set up your own home recording studio easily. With the help of music software, it is not difficult to make your own music.


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