Music Industry Tips For Artists: The Best Ways To Start The Creative Process
This episode specifically will cover starting the creative process.
There are so many ways that artists will find inspiration. I’ve seen various ways in use and neither is better than the next.
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Show Notes
Some start with an instrument/beat/lyrics. A lot of artists look for beats and one of the most effective places I’ve found is TheCharts.com.
Finding a beat before or after the lyrics are written is all part of the creative process. For beginners, I’d recommend writing to a beat. This will help with matching the lyrics to the beat instead of trying to fit lyrics onto something that it shouldn’t
I began by finding a beat and writing out what comes to mind and I’ve written out an outline and then found a beat to match. Make sure to get stems and record with a competent engineer. The most fun is jumping into the studio with a crew to do work. Making the beat your own, make adjustments, make room for your melody and your hook. Be creative.
Recording takes time. Don’t worry if you don’t get it on your first attempts. You are going to want to take several takes and then put together what sounds best to you. It is critical that you are patient with this. Don’t strive for perfection because that doesn’t exist but make sure that you are happy with the product. I’d recommend recording when you are high energy so that you can bring your everything to the mic.
I like to be with the engineer while they mix but I understand that sometimes they prefer to work alone. Remember that you hired them for a reason. I believe that artists should at least have a basic understanding of what the engineer is doing. This will allow you to communicate better what you would like.
The creative process doesn’t end once the song is finished. You’re going to have to come up with creative marketing strategies for this, you’re going to have to come up with a performance, and you’re going to have to do some administrative work which we’ll get into in the next episode.
Artists, I see a world where all committed Indie Music Artists - and their communities - profit off of their passion. Thank you for being here and contributing to that vision!
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