Independent Artist Playbook

By Fabian Vartez

For years, saying that you want to make music professionally was seen negatively by society; everyone said that if you did not resign yourself to this being a hobby, you were doomed and that you would very definitely die of hunger since there is no fieldwork for musicians and becoming a superstar was practically impossible because you have to be in the right place and times.

 

Fortunately, today the story is completely different, and the future for us musicians is not lost. Innumerable platforms to expose your creations for free or low cost have totally changed the music scene since they allow you to obtain profits for a minimal investment. 

 

You no longer need a record label to make a good income; now, your success as a musician depends entirely on your originality, quality, charisma, and intelligence. Streaming platforms today have become an important income source, but it does not mean that it is enough to upload your creations to them; there is much more behind them. Still, don't be discouraged because I'm about to share my secret to success in this highly competitive and fast-moving industry. 

When you are done reading this book, you will have gained a lifetime of experience in just a few short hours. The stories are interesting to follow, and the challenging concepts have been made easy to understand. So get ready to broaden your horizons and adjust your expectations because you are in for one hell of a ride!

 

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Editorial Atelerix Creative Quill
• Release date: Apr 27, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201186937

Fabian Vartez

Hi! I am a modern Mexican writer with very creative ideas; I have many experiences to tell and many stories to tell; I have had a life that has had too many ups and downs throughout my youth. Additionally, I am a very modern person, all the time, and I am reading, watching videos, series, movies of all kinds, and amazed at how wonderful technology is. I hope to see you reflected on all my knowledge and experiences throughout all my books. Soon I will be publishing more and more as time goes by. I have many finished works, but the details and final editions are missing.

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INDEPENDENT ARTIST PLAYBOOK

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER ONE: GEAR AND MUSIC

Invest in yourself

Computer

Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

Audio interface

Microphones and Headphones

Controller

Make quality content

CHAPTER TWO: WHO IS GONNA LISTEN?

Find your niche

Be original

Set your goals

CHAPTER THREE: REACH OUT TO THE WORLD

Get your music out there.

Collaborate & connect with other artists

Be professional

CHAPTER FOUR: MY MUSIC IS OUT, NOW WHAT?

Stay Consistent

Be patient

Get lucky?

CHAPTER FIVE: MAKE SOME MONEY

Have a repertoire of good songs

Youtube is The main promotion platform!

Own songs The dream of every singer!

Do free concerts Own events!

Earn streaming rights through digital distribution

Sell Beats and Samples

Make Money Playing Gigs

Sell Band Merchandise Online

Teach Music Classes or Sell Lessons

INTRODUCTION

For years, saying that you want to make music professionally was seen negatively by society; everyone said that if you did not resign yourself to this being a hobby, you were doomed and that you would very definitely die of hunger since there is no fieldwork for musicians and becoming a superstar was practically impossible because you have to be in the right place and times.

Fortunately, today the story is completely different, and the future for us musicians is not lost. Innumerable platforms to expose your creations for free or low cost have totally changed the music scene since they allow you to obtain profits for a minimal investment.

You no longer need a record label to make a good income; now, your success as a musician depends entirely on your originality, quality, charisma, and intelligence. Streaming platforms today have become an important income source, but it does not mean that it is enough to upload your creations to them; there is much more behind them. Still, don't be discouraged because I'm about to share my secret to success in this highly competitive and fast-moving industry. My name is Grzegorz Szromek, and I am the founder of Gravy Beats. I want to share the golden rules that helped me get more than 30 million views on all streaming platforms and get 100,000 subscribers on YouTube.

CHAPTER ONE: GEAR AND MUSIC

Invest in yourself

The digital revolution has brought enormous changes to our lives since it began about 40 years ago, rising to the development of high technology at the beginning of this century. Twenty years ago, making a record was quite an expensive process that required specialized equipment in conditioned spaces. The recording studios were in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, Mexico, and Buenos Aires. Once a record was finalized, artists needed a record label to place their material in stores worldwide.

The new digital age made it possible for the same artist to write, record, produce, mix, master, and distribute their music using their computer for all these processes. Unlike 20 years ago, this chain of processes can now be done with a much lower investment and equipment with several basic elements accessible practically anywhere you are.

It really doesn't matter if you are a beginner or not, and you had a decent studio for a long time. The same question always haunts your head: what is the next step? Because when you see all those incredible photos from professional studios on the internet, and you compare them with your current situation, it is normal that you want that piece of the puzzle that takes you one step closer to where you hope to go one day. Starting from day one, studios go through four key phases in their evolution:

Bedroom Studio: Usually has a small bedside setup, being the minimum you need to record music on your computer.

Dedicated Studio: This is usually a