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Artist Development
Welcome to the Artists Development Section here at The Music Directory. Here you will be able to find and read industry guides and assistance that will help you as a band reach your full potential. Whether you are just starting out or a major artist with a big following and a few releases, the guides should tell you everything you need to know from rehearsal to headline gig.
Section 1 - Q&A Guides covering Technical Aspects
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Q&A Guide One
What microphone is right for you,
and how to get the best vocal results when recording.
Q&A Guide Two
The argument of dynamic vs condenser
when it comes to microphones, and what
a compressor can do for your recordings
Q&A Guide Three
A logical approach to songwriting, more vocal recording advice and tips,
and recording techniques to help you get the most out of your time behind the desk.
Section Two - Starting Out Advice
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Starting a Band
Essential information to help you get on your way.
Time saving tips and advice for any aspiring musician/artist.
Basic Equipment and Lineup
An outline of all you need and
what you wont need to start out.
Rehearsal
Time-saving advice to help you get the most
out of the time and money spend on rehearsing.
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Some important things to remember when choosing how you look
Section 3 - The Industry and Record Labels
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Introduction to A&R
If you want to get signed, A&R will be your point
of contact with any record label or company.
And here is what you can expect.
Marketing in Record Labels
Whether you are a band who wants to know
about the industry and who you may come across,
or you want to know more about the kind of jobs available
in the music sector, this section covers the
marketing department of record labels.
Public Relations and Promotion
All you need to know about how record companies might
go about promoting you, and also a guide to how you
can promote yourself
Section 1 - Q&A Guides covering Technical Aspects
__________________________________________________Q&A Guide One
What microphone is right for you,
and how to get the best vocal results when recording.
Q&A Guide Two
The argument of dynamic vs condenser
when it comes to microphones, and what
a compressor can do for your recordings
Q&A Guide Three
A logical approach to songwriting, more vocal recording advice and tips,
and recording techniques to help you get the most out of your time behind the desk.
Section Two - Starting Out Advice
_______________________________________________Starting a Band
Essential information to help you get on your way.
Time saving tips and advice for any aspiring musician/artist.
Basic Equipment and Lineup
An outline of all you need and
what you wont need to start out.
Rehearsal
Time-saving advice to help you get the most
out of the time and money spend on rehearsing.
Image
Some important things to remember when choosing how you look
Section 3 - The Industry and Record Labels
________________________________________________Introduction to A&R
If you want to get signed, A&R will be your point
of contact with any record label or company.
And here is what you can expect.
Marketing in Record Labels
Whether you are a band who wants to know
about the industry and who you may come across,
or you want to know more about the kind of jobs available
in the music sector, this section covers the
marketing department of record labels.
Public Relations and Promotion
All you need to know about how record companies might
go about promoting you, and also a guide to how you
can promote yourself