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January 25th, 2010 | Posted by admin

Hope you have been practicing singing in the past week and your vocal chords are now prepared to take on the nuances of getting on with the real thing- the actual recording.

Moving on from where we left off the last time around – here are the rest of the gadgets you will need to set up your very own recording studio.

Gadget 2 – Your Microphone:

While your standard microphone may be adequate to chat with your long distance friend, you may require something more technical for your recording needs. You’ll need one that will record your music perfectly. Microphones are the most important feature in recording your music because their quality varies widely and they are what you hear.

There is a wide range of microphones available such as condensers, dynamics, tubes and many more .It has been observed that live mics are not always great for the studio. Generally, wide diagram condensers are what you want for vocals. That again you have to decide seeing your pocket. Remember that if you are going to record in groups, or different types of instruments, you’ll require more than one microphone.

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January 24th, 2010 | Posted by admin

Career Paths for Music Majors

Have you ever heard the saying “those who cant play teach”? Well Then you have only heard one of the many career paths that possible for music lovers. Gone are the days of minimal opportunities for the musically talented. You only need to look at the list to realize that the music industry is full of opportunities. The following are careers that are taken by those whose passion is music:

Performing

Disc Jockey

Orchestral Musician

Opera performer

Musical theatre

Band Musician

Solo Singer

Chamber ensemble

Studio musician

Conductor

Radio announcer

Busker

Children’s entertainer

Jazz Band

Teaching

Music classroom teacher

Studio teacher

Music therapist

Studio teacher

Composing

Film music director

Orchestrator

Composer

Jingle writer

Managing

Concert promoter

Music Attorney

Promoter

Talent agent

Tour manager

Music retail assistant

Band manager

Stagehand

Music Technology

Instrument designer/ restorer

Music Software Programmer

Recording technician

Piano tuner

Music Animation

Sound engineer

Music and Literature

Critic

Music Publisher

Orchestra librarian

Music journalist

There are many opportunities for greatness in the world of music for those who are truly passionate. You only need to use your imagination.

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January 22nd, 2010 | Posted by admin

I cannot stress how immensely important it is to make music contacts in this fast-paced music industry. Whether a record deal is your goal or independent music is more your gig, you still need to meet and network with as many people as possible. The resources for doing just this are enormous and endless, so take advantage of them all. For starters, we will go over all the types or varieties music contacts that you should make. You may want to get in contact with record labels to submit your demo packs or tapes to. There are also radio stations, hundreds of thousands, all over the country that might want to play your music. Then you have your record stores, they are especially helpful for people to sell their independent music in. In the music industry, you will need to get in contact with distributors to possibly distribute your music all over the world. If you are in the need of music contacts to book gigs then clubs and venues should be on the top of your list. Maybe you already have a CD or are ready to record one, if so, then you want to find the best quality studios for whatever part of the country you are in. Once you record and are ready to release your CD, then manufactures are important in the construction phase of your album. Just a note, do not skimp in this area because you want to put a quality product on the market. Your product is a reflection of you and that is a fact. If you are into conferences that are music related then you need to locate them and attend them. I can guarantee you will meet valuable music contacts all over those places. Media contacts in the music industry are crucial in case you want to submit press releases and music related events. There are all types of media outlets, newspapers, magazines, newsletters, TV and more. The opportunities for music contacts in this vast music industry are all over the place. You just have to get out there and explore. Make calls, write emails, send letters, create press packages and do whatever you can to promote your stuff. If you are in the independent music field then this is especially true for you because no one else is going to do this for you! The time to act is now!

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January 21st, 2010 | Posted by admin

For a skilled musician, there is an additional career path that is invisible to the non-musician. This is an additional benefit beyond the pleasure of playing music, the attention it brings, and the better academic performance than students who do not learn to play a musical instrument. It is a broad range of extra career opportunities that non-musicians never even consider.

But if you’re a musician, you can apply. Let’s take a look at these careers that are available only to musicians

Education: Are you a musician who has also studied education? If so, there are numerous music education opportunities that may interest you:

§Music educator at a college, conservatory, university; thousands of positions to apply for in both public and private colleges.

§Music teacher at secondary or elementary school; thousands more all over the US and the world.

§Private music instructor; there are hundreds of thousands of private piano teachers, guitar teachers, drum teachers, etc. working for themselves in private studios and/or teaching in a music store.

§Music supervisor; many opportunities to oversee musical programs in both public and private venues.

§Choir director; thousands of schools from elementary to college; thousands of churches who use choir directors.

Therapy: Are you a musician who has also studied psychiatry? You can practice the trade of music therapy in a wide array of settings. Some of the sources of employment for music therapists are the following:

§Schools

§Universities

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January 12th, 2010 | Posted by admin

A countless number of music schools have spawned in recent years due to a renewed interest in recording music. There are many career opportunities in the field of music. Whether you’re aspiring to be a music engineer or a legitimate recording artist, music recording training has become one of the best career training options available in the world today.

Career Opportunities In Music Recording
Music is not all about a microphone and a piano. A top class music recording involves many sophisticated equipments in addition to a qualified professional music engineer. The demand for music engineers today is very high. Countless
music recordings are released each and every month and a good music engineer can earn a significant amount of money in a short amount of time. Music engineers will be in higher demand the more their name and reputation is established. This means they can command a higher asking price for their services. Fame can indeed accompany money for many music engineers.

The Role Of A Music Engineer
Some people have this misconception that a music engineer is dealing with wires and circuits all day. The fact is a career as a music engineer is something entirely different than that misconception. A music engineer is usually referred to as the recording engineer in the recording studio. The digital audio workstations that you find in a recording studio are the music engineer’s instruments. The role of the music engineer is to fine-tune the music that is being recorded. This job requires enormous skill and proper training.  Read more...

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