What to Ask During Video Sessions?

We understand meeting a highly regarded professional in the music industry can make you feel nervous and at a loss for words. We want to help make your video call as beneficial to you as possible and so we have surveyed close to 500 aspiring musicians to learn exactly what you want to know about the industry. We took this information and drafted questions for you to ask.

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Questions about Record Labels

1. How do I approach label companies? Do I need a manager?

2. How do I know if the terms in a label contract are beneficial to me? Will they make me sign it right away, or allow me some time to look it over?

3. What do label companies look for in artists?

4. Where do label companies typically find artists?

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Questions about Music Promotion

1. How do I get my music seen by record labels?

2. What is the best way to promote my music on a budget?

3. What are the best independent marketing strategies?

4. What can I expect from paid music promotion?

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Questions about the Business Aspect of the Industry

1. As a independent artist, what is the staff I need to gather around me to compete with signed artists?

2. How does touring work?

3. What is required beyond the music? Self-image? Marketing?

4. How do I manage the finances and legalities?

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Questions about the "Hidden part of the Industry?"

1. Is music school necessary?

2. What are things I can do as an artist to increase my chances of being discovered?

3. How do I get involved with hidden forms of music production such as movie scores, commercial jingles, background music, etc?

4. How do I find a successful path rather than follow several other artists who have failed?

5. How do I overcome stage freight?

6. How do I get a publishing deal for songwriting?

7. I've performed at open mics, restaurants and other small gigs, but still nothing has transpired, what do I do now?

8. How do I get successful and remain successful in a particular field?

9. If you aren't from a city that's "popping" and has music culture, what can I do?

You're now ready to book a video session here.

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Have any questions not listed here? Email your question to info@musicianguidance.com or contact us here and a music professional may just answer it in a future class.