Getting a FREE mix
Did you know you could be recording or getting your songs mixed for free?
Yes, I said it, for free.
And I'm not talking about buying that $100 usb mic and using free software. You could get access to a professional studio with a radio ready sound without emptying your pockets.
By now you've likely seen the prices producers charge for their services, so you probably have a good idea of how much a high-quality recording costs. An album can be a huge investment, which can quickly drain your budget. But what if you could get the same level of production for a reduced cost or no cost at all?
It really does sound like a fairytale, doesn't it?
Well, it really isn't so out of the realm of possibility, but it will require a bit of hard work and a dash of luck.
The thing you have to realize is the value you have to offer a studio. Making connections and offering propositions are key to arranging something like this. You are worth more than your money, and you have so much more to offer.
Now, I can't make specific statements about you and your life, but here are a few ways you can settle a deal without breaking the bank.
Leverage your brand
A producer, engineer, or studio is a business. And as such, they are always looking to expand and to grow. With the right delivery, you can offer your influence as a substitute for money. This could be in the form of referring clients to the studio, or actively promoting the studio on social media. If you can prove that you have brought more business to the studio or their brand, they may very well be willing to work out a good deal with you on the cost of your projects.
Negotiate points
I'm not going to suggest you should give up all the money your music is going to make over its lifetime. However, if you're struggling with the initial payment and you have a solid product, you may be able to trade the promise of tomorrow's royalties for today's recording costs. But before you run off and start doing that, check out the link below.
Make genuine, lifelong connections
A producer is at all points through the day a human being, and humans are very social creatures. If you find a producer who is not only good at what they do but is also open to developing a friendship with you, it could turn into a lifetime of opportunity for both of you. I'm not telling you to go try to be friends with someone so they'll give you free stuff; that would actually be detrimental and problematic. But a friend can help elevate you into a dream come true.
I'll be straight with you, realizing your value isn't always easy...
But let me give you a real example, something you can start to work toward today. Forever Current Studios offers a rewards system that can help you accomplish exactly what we've been talking about.
Every time you refer a friend or fellow artist that books studio time or any other project at Forever Current you could...
Earn a free hour of recording time ($75 value),
Choose a free beat (basic lease) from our beat store, including a hook if you'd like it ($50-$100 value),
Or, get 50% off your next mix and master! (save $175-$250)
In fact, we have several regular clients who have been with us for 4-5 years now who have only ever paid for their first ever sessions. Once they learned about our rewards system, they started networking heavily and bringing us new clients on a monthly basis so that they could continue working on their projects without coming out of pocket... And in the process, this also led to several collaboration opportunities where some of their best music was brought to life.
As you can see, getting free or discounted studio time is not impossible! We've been on both ends of cultivating these types of relationships for more than 12 years now in the music business. After working with Grammy-nominated engineers as well as with Platinum and Grammy-winning producers, we know that all it takes is the right knowledge and guidance to initiate and nurture mutually beneficial relationships in the industry.
If you're having a hard time creating high-quality music and knowing your value proposition, or you just want more guidance on how to navigate the music production process more efficiently, you should check out the Label Release Checklist Workbook...
It walks you through the entire process of building a project, shopping around for the best deals, achieving a radio ready sound, mapping out your marketing strategy, preparing your media assets, and manifesting a successful career in the music business. Let it guide you toward your ideal career by following the link below and letting us know you want one.
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LRC Workbook Bundle
"In the past I would put out a record, and that was it. I would put it out on social media and hope for the best. This time I had a plan. And I’m happy to say, after 5 months, I have 40 million views...
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And of course, don't forget: Forever Current is here with you.
Have a great week!