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Okay - just a quick couple of questions for the group.
Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music?
I'm am not recording any music. I did write a compose a piece once, but I never finished it.
Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks?
Because I am a solo artist, I allways play with backing tracks. I'd like to performas a trio or duo some day.
Are you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs?
I got a degree in music engineering, but most of my recording is creating MIDI tracks for gigs.
Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live?
No, I am not just recording music. In fact, I want to be a live sound engineer, possibly fornt of house (FOH)
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Or do you want it to develop into your livelihood?
This is my livleyhood. I play in an ensemble that gets gigs a couple of times a year and try to play out when I can or if my teacher can get me gig, which is really how I get gigs
In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years?
In five years, I would like be able to have at least one album recorded, play original music from that album, play in a duo or trio, and be able to live stream all my gigs via Youtube to get people to come watch me live. I also would like to be able to become a steel band director for an adult steel band as I want to work with people who are serious and are at the same level as me. In orther words, I don't want to have to dumb down myself to explain things to little children or middle schoolers. One last thing my parents suggested was to own a percussion store that sold things that regular big music store don't carry.
Last edited by Islansoul; 04/18/18 07:00 AM.
Computer: Macbook Pro, 16 inch 2021
DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic, and Maschine
plays drums, percussion, bass, steel pan, keyboard,
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Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music?
Because I love it and it is something that makes me feel alive!
Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks?
Not much any more. I used to use backing tracks, both the purchased karaoke ones and ones I made with BIAB. Now I tend to play acoustic.
Are you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs?
Yes definitely! I play at our National Arts Festival and people LOVE to purchase an album as a type of memento of the show and to support the artists
Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live?
I perform live quite a bit. I do live streaming, our National Arts Festival, the local Acoustic Music Club, open mic nights, jam evenings, local farmers markets, restaurants and private events
Is it just a hobby or your livelihood?
I would say it is a paying hobby. I get money from gigs. I get money from my First Music With BIAB course. My Youtube channel is starting to take off and brings in a couple of hundred a month plus I have a large catalogue of music on Apple Music, Spotify etc. BUT I do work in my day job as a IT Business Analyst so music is not my livelihood.
Or do you want it to develop into your livelihood?
I am miracle ready!! I would hope to find a niche but I am not too sure what that is just yet. I think Youtube is saturated. I think music licensing is saturated. I think Spotify and Apple music are saturated. Doing the singer-songwriter/touring thing is too hard. Maybe it is in Musicoin or online teaching/courses? I am not sure...
In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years?
I cant see myself retiring from my IT job in the near future because I also love that. I love getting up every morning, putting on my high heels and makeup and having somewhere to go to to work. ...I also like that the income affords me the opportunity to do things that I love to do, like sailing, skiing and travelling...that said if I did hit on something very successful music wise I would consider using music as my full time occupation. You could be the next "Jimmy Buffett".
Computer: Macbook Pro, 16 inch 2021
DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic, and Maschine
plays drums, percussion, bass, steel pan, keyboard,
music producer/engineer
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