Myx62 said:
I've been a muscian for many years. I agree with Bdbd that there is a lot of talent on the MP3 clinic. There are also some pros there in the music biz. What I dont get is why do so many in the music biz put down the musician that has spent most his hard earned cash on guitars, recording gear, etc and put many years into his talent.
As I mentioned in the previous thread, I am also a musician. I went so far as to get a degree for music. I've done it all when it comes to playing, recording, performing, touring, etc. It's not like I don't know where you guys are coming from.
There is certainly a lot of musical talent here. That is not something that I have denied and I am definitely not putting anybody down.
The problem most musicians have is not musical though, it's on the business end. They can make great music all day long, as is being proven here, but when it comes to getting it out, the problems begin.
Myx62 said:
If a guy wants to sell and market his stuff, he needs managment to wade thru all the bullshit while the musician spends his precious time making music.
I disagree. A manager will help you, but you need to educate yourself about the business end as much as you can...at least if you want a long career.
Watch "Behind the Music" for some great stories on how uneducated musicians trusted their management.
Myx62 said:
Many in the music biz I know would agree that a lot of shit is out there on the radio and that real talent doesnt mean much anymore. Why? I do have the answer.
What is talent? To you it may be performing, or playing, or something else, but obviously somebody likes what is on the radio because it sells a ton of records.
Myx62 said:
Dave when IUMA or Nowhere radio has so much more to offer and its free. You can pay for extras. Dave , have you been to the MP3 clinic? Check it out sometime. Many of us there play all the instuments, sing, record, mix and master, not to mention write the songs. Most do it for enjoyment. Its in our blood. I read something on your site that said if a musician is good, they will be found. Stop marketing to the troll wannabes and check out the real talent here.
IUMA will host your stuff and do a great job of it. I send people there all the time.
Nowhere Radio? Same thing.
You're comparing apples and oranges when you talk about a hosting company and me though.
Yes, I'm aware of the talent here. My job is marketing though; I'm not an A&R guy...although they're very concerned with marketing as well.
Myx62 said:
How to make 100,000 dollars a year in the music biz? Heard the ol saying it takes money to make money. If I had say 100,000 dollars saved, I could probably figure out a way to make that a year with my music. Write anything on how to make money and you will find many suckers that will buy it. In the end its always the musician that gets screwed, not the man in the suit.
I can show you how to make $100,000/year without starting with that much. It's not easy, but it's definitely possible. Even if you never make that much money, you'll still be doing what you want for a living and isn't that worth more than the money?
Don't believe me.
Read the book reviews.