View Podcast in iTunes | View Podcast in Stitcher
Quote of the Day
Music has always been a matter of Energy to me, a question of Fuel. Sentimental people call it Inspiration, but what they really mean is Fuel. I have always needed Fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio.
— Hunter S. Thompson
Budi Voogt
Key Take Aways:
- Artistic development should be an integral part of management
- There is still a lot of value in a label, provided the label is aligned correctly with you, believes in your vision, and will work hard for you. Distribution is not part of that
- Your project has to be 100% of the way there before pitching it to a label. Demos don’t count
- Spend plenty of time in research to make sure you are reaching out to the right person
- When a label is looking at you, they are going to make sure your social networks are up to date, your bio is good, you have a continuous visual style, and are already well on your way
- The overall online presentation is a good indicator of grit
- Get a pro SoundCloud account. It’s important
- Don’t put playlists in your SoundCloud Spotlight
- Make sure all your content is on every platform, and funnel it all wherever you want (iTunes, website, email opt-in, etc)
- It’s important that you continually put out content, so that people are continually reminded about you
Get more info about how to use SoundCloud in the Bonus Round at ModernMusician.co/Bonus
Learn more about Budi:
The SoundCloud Bible by Budi Voogt
Mic Check is a recording equipment rental company that ships gear straight to your door all over the U.S. They make getting the equipment you’ve always wanted easier.
With Mic Check, musicians, engineers, producers, broadcasters, podcasters, sound designers, and creatives of all types can go online, order professional quality equipment for a fraction of the cost to purchase.
You choose what you want, when you want it, and how long you want it for. They’ll ship the gear directly to you at your home, studio, or office just like your favorite online retailers. When you’re done using the equipment, simply pack it up using the box and pre paid return label it came with.
Modern Musician Listeners! Get 4 FREE Days on your first rental! Checkout this exclusive offer here: ModernMusician.MicCheck.co
If you would like to be considered for featured artist, email music submissions artist@modernmusician.co
View Podcast in iTunes | View Podcast in Stitcher
The post 054: The SoundCloud Bible with Budi Voogt appeared first on The Modern Musician.
