CREATING YOUR TRACKS

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Sonic identity is a key component of artist development. But if you don’t have a clear sonic identity and signature sound then you can’t build a fanbase. 

Check out this video from recordingrevolution's channel. It gives a great explanation of how you can develop your own sound in your recordings and offers some great advice and strategies to help you.

This video explains all about music producer agreements. We discuss the key points all artists and producers should understand.  There is much confusion for independent artists and producers about what these agreements contain and which copyrights and royalties they relate to.  

We explain how independent artists can find a music producer. We outline the numerous practical ways to research, find, and connect with producers and to ensure you get the right record producer for your music project whatever your current level of success as an artist. 

The music industry is built on music copyrights. All artists should understand the basics. If you write and record music, you need to know what music copyrights are, how you own them, and what to do with them. 

This video by Dic Makers provides a comprehensive look at sound recording copyrights, ownership and where the related royalties come from. Great information for independent artists

In this video by Trey Vittetoe Music, watch a professional producer explain the process of working with artist clients. Artists should watch this before hiring and working with a producer.

This video from Nathan James Larsens' wonderful channel, gives artists a solid overview of the production process, types of producing, and insight into working with a producer.

For a straightforward overview of what a producer does, how they work with artists and how their role has changed over the years, check out this video from Consordini's channel.

This is a fantastic video by Sonic Academy if you want a simple explanation of how to get started with recording and producing your own music as well as the basic equipment you'll need.

This video from wickimedia gives a really good explanation of the roles of producing, engineering and mixing. Artists must understand this before starting to produce their music.

Here's a great overview of how good demo recordings help create better final productions. This video from the Frightbox Recording channel also shows you a simple setup and process anyone can learn.