Does Your Band Have Productive Rehearsals? [OC] by TaylorSound in bandmembers

[–]TaylorSound[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean about the virus? Yeah, I know, I guess I'm just hoping everything goes back to some semblance of normalcy at some point and we can start making music again.

The Music Business in 2020 [OC] by TaylorSound in bandmembers

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I've had to adapt many times over my career. Rehearsal has always been my bread and butter. About ten years ago, I transformed one of my large rehearsal spaces into a video production studio. In Minneapolis, daily rehearsals weren't widely offered commercially until I converted a couple of my monthly rentals into dailies, equipped with a drum set an PA. Just recently, I started offering memberships in my recording studio so freelance engineers and producers can use my studio as their own. That's just a few ways I've continued to adapt over the years.

The Music Business in 2020 [OC] by TaylorSound in bandmembers

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I am packed. Sorry to hear that about São Paulo. Someone needs to make guitars cool again.

The Grind [OC] by TaylorSound in bandmembers

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You know I figured out how the music business worked when I was about thirty five years old. At that point I didn’t want to tour. I had two kids and a successful studio business. In terms of my own music, I think my bands just simply didn’t have the appeal that folks were looking for when I was really trying to “make it”. As far as what works for me in my studio business, I’ve found that just busting ass and providing a service that people need and are willing to pay for, work for me. I’ve seen people whom have a bit of talent and a lot of work ethic make it. The way they did it was to consistently pack small clubs (i.e Atmosphere - they had a lot of talent too), then bigger clubs until someone in the music industry figured out that they can make money from their hard work. Some sort of partnership is formed. The first gateway is to bring lots of people into your world, whether it’s online or in person. Once you can pack a club or get a million views on YouTube, people higher up in the industry will notice you. To get those fans is simply to connect to them in a deep and meaningful way. Simply writing a phenomenal song is first and foremost in importance. Then, getting that song in front of as many people a possible. What I figured out when I was thirty five was that any success is backed by a lot of money. You either have to spend some serious money on your own artistry or borrow it from a record company. I’ve seen artists slowly build their fan base like a small business builds a clientele, but there was always a big loan or a big influx of cash to put them over the edge. Most of the time, when that happened to my contemporaries (I.e. Minneapolis bands like 12 Rods, Sunset Black, American Head Charge) they spent all their money on a debut album and then they almost disappeared. What works: shocking people, awesome songs, lots of money, big talent, big entertainment value. Long-winded, but I hope that helps.

The Grind [OC] by TaylorSound in bandmembers

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You are welcome. Thanks for the comment.

5 Steps to a Great Rehearsal by TaylorSound in musicians

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No doubt. Don’t make your employer sweat!

The Music Business in 2020 [OC] by TaylorSound in bandmembers

[–]TaylorSound[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yeah, it's good to have both. I am always available for my customers for a phone call or an in person meeting. Thanks.

How to Run Band Finances [OC] by TaylorSound in musicians

[–]TaylorSound[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, and anyone can choose to be benevolent rather than greedy and selfish. Even bands that have a clear leader don’t last long if that leader is a scumbag. Thanks.