This document provides information on various aspects of music production and promotion, including the meaning and elements of music, songwriting techniques and styles, the recording studio process, careers in music, and the record business. Key terms related to tempo, mixing and mastering audio are defined. Examples of successful songs and artists are listed to illustrate different songwriting approaches and styles. Career options like musician, producer and teacher are mentioned. Methods of getting music noticed online and through performances are outlined. Finally, the document discusses choosing between major and independent record labels and their various roles and services.
The document discusses bedding tracks selected for two school advert audios. For the lower school advert, a lighter and more classic track was chosen to appeal to both children and adults. For the sixth form advert, a more contemporary summer house style track was selected to engage younger audiences. Both tracks were obtained royalty-free from www.bensound.com, having no cost impact on the budget.
Apple Music was launched on June 30, 2015 and offers features like For You personalized recommendations, New releases, Beats 1 global radio station, Connect for artist-fan interactions, and My Music playlists. It has free 3-month trials for individual $9.99/month or family $14.99/month subscriptions after the trial ends, and works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, PCs and Android.
Last FM is a music discovery service that provides personalized music recommendations based on a user's listening history. It was founded in 2002 and allows 40 million users to create personalized profiles to receive recommendations. Last FM also allows artists to see how many times their music has been listened to. While it originally focused only on recommendations, Last FM now integrates with other services like Spotify and includes a YouTube player. However, it discontinued its own streaming radio service in 2014 to focus on recommendations and scrobbling.
This document contains a karaoke activity for students in 2nd and 3rd grade primary school about the song "Scarborough Fair." It introduces the song and sets the scene of Scarborough Castle. Several students take turns singing verses of the traditional ballad, with lyrics requesting herbs like parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme and asking to be remembered to a former love. The activity provides support for teaching and learning processes in primary school.
Can live streaming platforms really move the needle for musicians? YouNow and Audiokite Research explore this question in a first-of-its-kind study of live streaming's impact on creators and consumers.
The document provides details on the proposed concept, plot, characters, and style for the music video of MØ's song "Kamikaze". The main idea is that the artist was restricted by her strict parents and is now rebelling through deviant acts of freedom. The narrative video will show her arguing with her parents and then engaging in reckless behavior, culminating in an accidental overdose meant to represent her free-spirited nature leading to self-destruction. Colors, lighting, locations and costumes will be used to convey emotions of anger, danger and freedom throughout the video.
The document provides details on the proposed concept, plot, characters, and style for a music video for the song "Kamikaze" by MØ. The main idea is that the artist was restricted by strict parents and is now rebelling through deviant acts of freedom. The narrative video will show her arguing with parents and leaving home, then engaging in rebellious behaviors like vandalism, partying, and drug use, which ultimately lead to her accidental overdose death in a field, representing both freedom and a "death trap."
The document provides details on the proposed concept, plot, characters, locations, themes, and target audience for a music video for the song "Kamikaze" by MØ. The proposed narrative music video would tell the story of a rebellious teenage girl who acts out in deviant ways after a fight with her strict parents, leading to her accidental overdose and death in an empty field representing both freedom and a "death trap." Key elements include depictions of the character as angry and isolated, locations showing her progression from an oppressive home to places of freedom, and the use of color to represent her troubled emotional state culminating in the ironic ending. The target audience is identified as 16-25 year olds who
The document discusses bedding tracks selected for two school advert audios. For the lower school advert, a lighter and more classic track was chosen to appeal to both children and adults. For the sixth form advert, a more contemporary summer house style track was selected to engage younger audiences. Both tracks were obtained royalty-free from www.bensound.com, having no cost impact on the budget.
Apple Music was launched on June 30, 2015 and offers features like For You personalized recommendations, New releases, Beats 1 global radio station, Connect for artist-fan interactions, and My Music playlists. It has free 3-month trials for individual $9.99/month or family $14.99/month subscriptions after the trial ends, and works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, PCs and Android.
Last FM is a music discovery service that provides personalized music recommendations based on a user's listening history. It was founded in 2002 and allows 40 million users to create personalized profiles to receive recommendations. Last FM also allows artists to see how many times their music has been listened to. While it originally focused only on recommendations, Last FM now integrates with other services like Spotify and includes a YouTube player. However, it discontinued its own streaming radio service in 2014 to focus on recommendations and scrobbling.
This document contains a karaoke activity for students in 2nd and 3rd grade primary school about the song "Scarborough Fair." It introduces the song and sets the scene of Scarborough Castle. Several students take turns singing verses of the traditional ballad, with lyrics requesting herbs like parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme and asking to be remembered to a former love. The activity provides support for teaching and learning processes in primary school.
Can live streaming platforms really move the needle for musicians? YouNow and Audiokite Research explore this question in a first-of-its-kind study of live streaming's impact on creators and consumers.
The document provides details on the proposed concept, plot, characters, and style for the music video of MØ's song "Kamikaze". The main idea is that the artist was restricted by her strict parents and is now rebelling through deviant acts of freedom. The narrative video will show her arguing with her parents and then engaging in reckless behavior, culminating in an accidental overdose meant to represent her free-spirited nature leading to self-destruction. Colors, lighting, locations and costumes will be used to convey emotions of anger, danger and freedom throughout the video.
The document provides details on the proposed concept, plot, characters, and style for a music video for the song "Kamikaze" by MØ. The main idea is that the artist was restricted by strict parents and is now rebelling through deviant acts of freedom. The narrative video will show her arguing with parents and leaving home, then engaging in rebellious behaviors like vandalism, partying, and drug use, which ultimately lead to her accidental overdose death in a field, representing both freedom and a "death trap."
The document provides details on the proposed concept, plot, characters, locations, themes, and target audience for a music video for the song "Kamikaze" by MØ. The proposed narrative music video would tell the story of a rebellious teenage girl who acts out in deviant ways after a fight with her strict parents, leading to her accidental overdose and death in an empty field representing both freedom and a "death trap." Key elements include depictions of the character as angry and isolated, locations showing her progression from an oppressive home to places of freedom, and the use of color to represent her troubled emotional state culminating in the ironic ending. The target audience is identified as 16-25 year olds who
The document provides details for a proposed music video to accompany the song "Kamikaze" by MØ. It discusses the concept, which is to portray the artist gaining freedom from strict parents through acts of rebellion. The narrative will show the artist arguing with parents and then engaging in deviant behavior like vandalism and drug use. It will end with the artist experiencing an accidental overdose while partying in a field, representing how their newfound freedom leads to tragedy. Locations, costumes, lighting, pacing and other production elements are outlined to bring this story to life through the music video.
The video for "I Came Out Swinging" by The Wonder Years illustrates characteristics of the pop punk genre. It shows the band performing in a basement in Philadelphia, referencing the album's lyrics and the band's origins. Costumes and locations portray the genre's casual style. Visuals like the female protagonist's black nails and the band's attire amplify lyrical themes of struggling artists who have now "made it". Intertextual references to past album art and songs also connect the video to the band's broader work.
This documentary uses a variety of techniques to tell the single-stranded narrative of Meat Loaf's career in the music industry. It incorporates interviews, archival footage, and a narrative voiceover to explore themes of image creation, marketing, and the power of the media in the music business. Camera techniques like close-ups and low angles are used to emphasize Meat Loaf's dramatic image and influence. Edited footage and a montage show the quick pace of the industry and Meat Loaf's vast popularity over time.
The opening of the film establishes the setting of a small village in Central America through establishing shots that pan down from a high angle. Close-ups are then used to zoom in on characters and show their states. A variety of shot types like mid shots, close ups, and over the shoulder shots are used to develop relationships between the audience and characters. The camera movement helps lend a daunting atmosphere suitable for the horror genre. Non-diegetic music plays at a slow pace to suggest the scenes may show the past. Both male and female characters are portrayed, with men shown as strong workers and females as weaker, though some males also look upset. The characters seem unhealthy, quiet, and affected by something communicated through their emotional portray
The music video for "Walk This Way" by Aerosmith featuring Run DMC demonstrates several genre characteristics. It shows Aerosmith performing on stage in typical rock band fashion while Run DMC is depicted in darker clothing reflective of hip hop style. There are contrasts shown between the equipment used by each group that is indicative of their genres. The music and visuals are coordinated with the lights and camerawork syncing to the music. Close ups of the artists are frequent, focusing on elements that define their image such as Steven Tyler's scarves and Run DMC's hats and chains.
DJ Soultraxx has emerged from a prominent neighborhood in South Africa that launched many famous DJs and artists. He learned music and drama as a young performer and was inspired to become a DJ after seeing others spin. Soultraxx gained experience playing at clubs, parties, and alongside famous South African DJs. He now performs as a solo DJ or with additional musicians, offering various package rates for events.
The document describes the author's experience attending a concert at the House of Blues featuring several heavy metal bands. The House of Blues is located in Houston and hosts concerts promoting a variety of musical styles. At this particular show, the author enjoyed performances by New Years Day, Ice Nine Kills, and the headliner Falling in Reverse. They appreciated the musicians' stage presence and costumes relating to their albums' themes. While not all bands appealed equally to the author's tastes, the event highlighted music's power to bring diverse audiences together.
The document provides details for a proposed music video to accompany the song "Kamikaze" by MØ. It discusses the concept, which is to portray the artist gaining freedom from strict parents through acts of rebellion. The narrative will show the artist arguing with parents and then engaging in deviant behavior like vandalism and drug use. It will end with the artist experiencing an accidental overdose while partying in a field, representing how their newfound freedom leads to tragedy. Locations, costumes, lighting, pacing and other production elements are outlined to bring this story to life through the music video.
The video for "I Came Out Swinging" by The Wonder Years illustrates characteristics of the pop punk genre. It shows the band performing in a basement in Philadelphia, referencing the album's lyrics and the band's origins. Costumes and locations portray the genre's casual style. Visuals like the female protagonist's black nails and the band's attire amplify lyrical themes of struggling artists who have now "made it". Intertextual references to past album art and songs also connect the video to the band's broader work.
This documentary uses a variety of techniques to tell the single-stranded narrative of Meat Loaf's career in the music industry. It incorporates interviews, archival footage, and a narrative voiceover to explore themes of image creation, marketing, and the power of the media in the music business. Camera techniques like close-ups and low angles are used to emphasize Meat Loaf's dramatic image and influence. Edited footage and a montage show the quick pace of the industry and Meat Loaf's vast popularity over time.
The opening of the film establishes the setting of a small village in Central America through establishing shots that pan down from a high angle. Close-ups are then used to zoom in on characters and show their states. A variety of shot types like mid shots, close ups, and over the shoulder shots are used to develop relationships between the audience and characters. The camera movement helps lend a daunting atmosphere suitable for the horror genre. Non-diegetic music plays at a slow pace to suggest the scenes may show the past. Both male and female characters are portrayed, with men shown as strong workers and females as weaker, though some males also look upset. The characters seem unhealthy, quiet, and affected by something communicated through their emotional portray
The music video for "Walk This Way" by Aerosmith featuring Run DMC demonstrates several genre characteristics. It shows Aerosmith performing on stage in typical rock band fashion while Run DMC is depicted in darker clothing reflective of hip hop style. There are contrasts shown between the equipment used by each group that is indicative of their genres. The music and visuals are coordinated with the lights and camerawork syncing to the music. Close ups of the artists are frequent, focusing on elements that define their image such as Steven Tyler's scarves and Run DMC's hats and chains.
DJ Soultraxx has emerged from a prominent neighborhood in South Africa that launched many famous DJs and artists. He learned music and drama as a young performer and was inspired to become a DJ after seeing others spin. Soultraxx gained experience playing at clubs, parties, and alongside famous South African DJs. He now performs as a solo DJ or with additional musicians, offering various package rates for events.
The document describes the author's experience attending a concert at the House of Blues featuring several heavy metal bands. The House of Blues is located in Houston and hosts concerts promoting a variety of musical styles. At this particular show, the author enjoyed performances by New Years Day, Ice Nine Kills, and the headliner Falling in Reverse. They appreciated the musicians' stage presence and costumes relating to their albums' themes. While not all bands appealed equally to the author's tastes, the event highlighted music's power to bring diverse audiences together.
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10. LYRICS
Little Georgia Rose ELEANOR RIGBY
THE BEATLES
Bill Monroe
All the lonely people
Way down in the blue ridge mountains Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Way down where the tall pines grow
Where do they all belong?
Lives my sweetheart of the mountains
She's my little Georgia rose
NOTHIN’ ON YOU THAT’S THE WAY I LIKE IT
B.O.B KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND
Oh, that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
beautiful girls all over the world I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
i could be chasing but my time would be wasted That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
they got nothin' on you baby I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
nothin' on you baby
36. WORKS CITED!
HTTP://SERVETHESONG.NET/ - SONGWRITING TIPS AND MUSIC PRODUCTION IDEAS
WANTED: DEMO PRODUCERS- STEVE SKINNER
PRODUCING & MARKETING YOUR OWN RECORD- KEVIN YOUNG
Zager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.
Spellman, Peter “The Self-Promoting Musician” Strategies for Independent music Success. Berklee Press, Hal Leonard Corporation
http://musicians.about.com/od/beingamusician/ht/selfpromote.htm -
www.canadianmusicartists.com/tutorials.html
37. CONCLUSION
I LEARNED A LOT ABOUT PRODUCING MUSIC, GETTING IT
OUT THERE AND BETTERING MYSELF AS A MUSICIAN.
ALSO I KNOW WHAT RECORD COMPANIES ARE LOOKING
FOR NOWADAYS AND DIFFERENT WAYS TO BECOME
FAMOUS.
Editor's Notes
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\n\nMusic has been around for many years and is always changing. There are many genres such as jazz, blues/rock & roll, hip-hop, country, bluegrass and many others. Today, music is primarily based on electronic instruments and special effects. \n
Music has always played a big part in my life, wether I’m listening, playing or composing. I have been playing guitar since middle school and thought it was time to take my skills to the next level, and actually produce some music myself. \n\nhttp://www.pianolessons.net/lessons/beginner-piano-lessons.html\n
Pitch: If music doesn’t have a perfect pitch, it is considered out of tune. The pitch is the frequency of the note being played. This decides how low or high the note is. Pitch is one of the most important aspects of music. \n\nMelody: combination of notes and chords in a piece of music. This is used in to add variety and emotion. Melodys can be done using vocals as well as instruments. Without melodys, music would just be unorganized notes.\n\nhttp://xenophilius.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/what-color-is-middle-c-musical-pitch-related-to-color/\nhttp://pianosheetsmusic.com/piano-sheet-music-sample/\nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\n\n\n\n\n\n
Harmony: Is a combination of notes played at the same time in different pitches. These pitches will consist of notes and chords from the same key or scale. A pleasant melody is considered consonant and an unpleasent is considered dissonant. This all depends on musical perception. \n\nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\nhttp://www.solarnavigator.net/music/the_beatles.htm\n
Rythym: Referes to musical patterns also known as beats. When a pattern is repeated throughout a whole song it is called a groove. A rhythm usually consists of keyboards, guitar, drums and bass guitar. This gives the song a “mood” depending on the genre of music.\n\nMeter: This divides music into either strong or weak beats. A drum set would usually be considered a strong beat when a guitar or piano would be a weak beat. This is most important to the composer, also depending on the genre of music. A large part of meter is the time signatures. This will allow a musician to play a melody and rhythm without ever hearing the music. \nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\n\nhttp://uchsmapeh.blogspot.com/2008/11/rhythm-rhythm-tree-rhythm-sonic-action.html\n\nhttp://www.ludwig-drums.com/drumkits/element.php\n \n
tempo: this is how fast or slow music is being played. Tempo is measured in beats per minute. Different tempos tend to display different emotion. A faster tempo is usually exciting and happy when a slow tempo would be sad or scary. \n\nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\n\n
Some things to consider when writing songs. Nowadays commercial material is the most popular and most chosen type of music. Producers are looking for music that will make them the most money. Songs and albums should give the listeners an “experience”. A lot of times songs are dropped from albums because they don’t fit the character of the other songs. \n\n\nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\nhttp://idomusicblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/songwriting-101.html\n\nhttp://www.bloggingmuses.com/2007/05/08/songwriters-top-5-ways-to-cure-writers-block\n\nhttp://www.paradiseartists.com/artists/jim_peterik/index.html\n
storyline: mainly used in country music. This type of song must have a beginning, middle and end. The subject is usually aimed towards a large demographic. The hook is usually an unusual effect or an instrumental phrase. \n\n\nchorus or hook songs: The chorus or hook is what is used to catch the audiences attention. Used mostly in popular music that you will hear on the radio. Usually many variations to the vocals and instruments used to make the song. \n\nVerse-only: Referred to as AAA form. These types of songs will have a catchy line at the end or beginning of each verse to catch attention. The melody and lyrical form must both be interesting or the audience will get lost without having a chorus or hook. \n\nMessage: usually are very preachy. There is an obvious or hidden message. There is no certain structure to this type of songwriting as long as the artist gets the message across that they are trying to convey. \n\nNovelty: sometimes the most successful type of song. Mostly all hooks and repetition. This style of song was greatly used in the 1970’s. Some more recent examples are “Barbie Girl” and “Disco Duck.”\nThe audience should be able to memorize the whole song after hearing it only a couple times. \nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\n\nhttp://4photos.net/en/image:174-35849-Young_girl_playing_banjo_images\n\nhttp://thehypefactor.com/b-o-b-feat-bruno-mars-nothin-on-you-music-video/\n\nhttp://www.bandswallpapers.com/img645.htm\n\nhttp://www.comicgenius.com/discofever/disco_profiles/rick_dees/rick_dees_discography.htm\n\n\n
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First you need to find a producer. Unless you have your own equipment, experience and skills. Under 5 minutes per track and 5 track demo. If a demo is too long, record companies wont take the time to listen to the whole thing. The mixing of the track means a lot to companies as well. They want to know you have musical, and editing skills.   www.canadianmusicartists.com/tutorials.htm\nWanted: Demo producers- Steve skinner\n\n\nhttp://www.datpiff.com/Wu-tang-Clan-Wu-tang-Clan-Demo-Tape-mixtape.10361.html\n\nhttp://onlybootleghere.blogspot.com/2009/05/green-day-dookie-studio-demo-tape.html\n
Artist demos are meant to show how well the musician can sound or make themselves sound. Song demos give the musician a chance to show creativity and gain popularity. This type of demo would most likely need a professional producer to impress record companies. There is also a higher demand for demo producers. There are much more musicians recording demos as apposed to actual albums. \nWanted: Demo producers- Steve skinner\n\n\nhttp://www.knightarts.org/community/miami/kac-winner-update-leggo-my-demo\n\nhttp://www.playitforthelabels.com/aboutus.htm\n\nhttp://www.jacobswellnj.org/connect/sunday-teams/production-arts/\n
In order to be a producer, you must have a great understanding about the equipment being used and how to use it. Sound booth’s are important for recording, keeping the sound limited to whats inside. Some genres are based completely on digital instrumentals, such as techno and modern hip- hop. Others like jazz, rock & roll and country are based on live and acoustic instruments. These different genres will need different types of studios. \nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\n\n\nhttp://www.audiophilia.com/wp/?p=1329\n
Project studios are primarily synthesizer based. These will include a sound booth with microphone keyboard/ synthesizer, computer (with correct programs) and a soundboard. These types of studios tend to cost $10,000-$15,000. \nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\n\nhttp://www.musicmatter.co.uk/se-electronics-project-studio-rf\nhttp://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/music/about/tour/facilities/record.html\n\n
Professional studios are necessary when live and acoustic instruments are being used. Much more expensive than a project studio. A higher ceiling is more efficient for these types of studios. There will be a more natural sound. Instruments need to be isolated so they don’t interfere with each other.\nProfessional studios will include; sound booths, microphones for each instrument, amplifiers, microphones for vocals, computer, soundboard, correct ventilation. \nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\n\n
It is alright to slack on some aspects of recording, but the vocals are the most important. They need to the most time to be perfected and also stand out more than other parts such as instrument tracks. A positive attitude is needed in the studio. Once a negative attitude is shown theres a large chance it will show in the music itself. Pressure is another factor that can greatly affect how the recording will turn out. Musicians are usually rushed in the studio due to the expenses of the studio. \nHappy Singers, Advice for making your vocal sessions as productive as possible.\n-Steve Skinner\n
The internet is most simple, and efficient way to get noticed. Before the internet, most musicians weren’t heard until they played shows or had material on the radio.\nSpellman, Peter “The Self-Promoting Musician” Strategies for Independent music Success. Berklee Press, Hal Leonard Corporation\n\nhttp://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2008/02/08/internet_video_trends_video_aggregators.htm\n
When creating music for a television or radio commercial there is much less freedom as apposed to music recorded for an album. The lyrics must be much clearer and each syllable should be heard. Producers become extremely picky when it comes to making commercials. \n\n\nhttp://moneysavingmom.com/2010/07/0-501-daisy-sour-cream-printable-coupon.html\nhttp://inhabitat.com/swiffer-sustainability-the-swiffer-designer-speaks-up/\nhttp://www.goodpasture.org/film-production\n\n\n
Balancing: Most necessary and vital part of mixing. Different genres of music tend to have different mixing styles. The kick drum and bass guitar are usually dominant in Hip Hop and R&B. Therefore they will be the loudest. The same thing goes for the guitar in rock n roll music. Usually started by listening to only the rhythmic and vocal tracks. Much easier to do with samples than live performed music. \n\nEqualization: Is taking each individual track and adjusting the sound as apposed to the volume.When tracks are equalized too much they start to sound fake. This should be done with consideration. Orchestras and bands tend to use the minimal amount of equalization. Mostly based on acoustics. If a track doesnt sound good enough some producers will wait till the mix to fix the problem. Usually this is a bad idea because the recording itself should be redone. \n\nPanning: Creating and fixing spacial relationships. “Decorate”. Used to create perfect timing and fill empty space.\n\nSignal Processing: Creating a final, perfected sound. Used for the overall track itself. \n\nhttp://musikality.net/mixing-mastering/send-tracks-professional-mixing-mastering/\n
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There is a creative and business side to producing and marketing music. They are both extremely important in becoming successful. Executives are the backbone to the music industry. A & R (Artist and Repetroire) executives work with the record companies to get the music they discovered to be published. To sum this up there is the musician who creates the music, and the executive who gets them out there.\n\nProducing & marketing your own record- Kevin young\n\n\n\nhttp://everyweb.info/business\n
Major record companies will only spend money to promote artists that will make them a lot of money. If an artist will only provide minimum sales, the company cant afford to waste time on them. The main genres of music that bring in the most sales are, hip-hop, rock, and R&B. These are the most popular types of music, and are mainly heard on the radio. \n\n\nProducing & marketing your own record- Kevin young \nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\nhttp://bajzaroj.cz.cc/in.cgi?2&seoref\n
Large independent labels usually focus on several genres of music. The opportunities they offer are similar to major labels. These labels are usually rivals with the more wealthy, successful major labels.\n\nSmall independent labels focus on one or twos genres of music. Dance music is the most dominant genre of small labels. Dj’s that work for the label will play their music at clubs, as apposed to larger labels that can put it directly on the radio. (they usually don’t have enough money to promote several genres.) Also the staff is much smaller. \nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\n\n\nhttp://www.rollogrady.com/the-music-industry-report-indie-labels-are-on-the-rise/\nhttp://indiespeaker.com/indie/unusual-facts-about-indie-music/\n
Major: \npros- They have enough financial resources to get an artist started and keep them going. \ncons- Some artists don’t get the attention they deserve or need to be successful in the music industry. If an artist doesn’t sell enough records, they will be dropped.\nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\n\n\n\nhttp://info.bluelinkerp.com/blog-0/bid/36822/4-Questions-to-consider-when-choosing-Inventory-Management-Software \n
Large independent: pros- The artist will get the attention they need if they are signed to the label. If the artist doesn’t make it big right away, they will be given more chances to succeed. \nCons- when an artist is not selling as much as they should, they will not be payed as much royalties as they should. Also the label will pay the top selling artists first.\n\nSmall independent: pros- They will try harder to promote an artist because of their limited funds. The harder they try, the more money they will (hopefully) make. \nCons- Limited finances. It is difficult to compete with other labels. Smaller royalty fees and advances.\nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\n\nhttp://www.buzzgrinder.com/2009/whats-your-favorite-record-label-past-or-present/\n\n
Sign artists to their label and sometimes pay recording expenses. \nDistribute cd’s and dvd’s to stores and online stores. \nPromote the artist (music videos, commercials, online advertisement, touring.)\nPay royalties to the artist and producer. Every time material is played or sold.\nLicense material to be played in motion pictures or compilation albums.\nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\n\nhttp://reachfame.wordpress.com/2010/08/05/how-to-contact-record-labels/\n
Gained popularity in the 80s and are slowly losing their popularity. They display the artists persona and appearance compared to radio play which only displays musical talents. The ideal promotion for a musician is radio-play & music videos. Artists need to be careful to not create a negative effect from their music videos, such as subject matter and bad appearances. When an artist is new, the record company almost completely controls them while making a video. They have no say in what is put or what is done in the music video. Music- Video directors have influenced movie directors, because of the camera angles and effects they put into a short amount of time. It has had an even bigger effect on tv commercials.\nSpellman, Peter “The Self-Promoting Musician” Strategies for Independent music Success. Berklee Press, Hal Leonard Corporation\nZager, Michael “Music Production” A manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students.The Scarecrow Press INC. 2006.\n\n\n\nhttp://www.rokpool.com/category/tags/buggles\nhttp://www.georgelois.com/pages/milestones/mile.mtv.html\n\n\n
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Explain notes for spaces and lines on the staff. Let students come up with their own sayings in order to memorize the order of the notes. \n