Plenty of new singers and singer-songwriters launch their careers each year. The trouble is, being an artist is by no means an easy feat. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to making a name for one's self. You might think that being an independent artist isn't going to make you famous (or rich). But, it's a goal that many indie artists have accomplished.
One such example is Ed Sheeran. The talented singer and songwriter started his career in 2008, soon after, one of his albums caught the attention of Elton John and Jamie Foxx. Today, Ed Sheeran is both well-known throughout the world and is a multi-millionaire!
So, we know that it's possible to make it big in the music industry. But, how do you go from small-time independent artist to getting signed by a big record label? Here's an interesting insight into what it takes to achieve that goal in 2016:
Get Constructive Criticism
The first thing you should do is get feedback. But, what you shouldn't do is approach your friends and family. Instead, talk to other people outside of your circle whose opinions you value. They are best placed to give you constructive criticism on your work.
Why is this important? The answer is simple. You need to keep your music and singing polished. Doing so will give you the best chance of getting noticed and signed by the big music labels.
It also gives you an insight into what you might be doing wrong with your singing or music. Obviously, you will have your own unique style, and that's fine. But, you might have subtle issues that only others with a good musical ear could pick up.
Book A Recording Studio
Being able to sing live in front of people is one thing. But, you also need to have some way of sharing your dulcet tones with others. To do that, you need to record your songs. Sure, you could do so using a portable device or even an iPad! But, it's worth spending the money booking a professional recording studio.
The main advantage of doing so is you end up with perfect recordings. You don't have to worry about background noise, feedback from amps and so forth. All the equipment will get set up correctly. And your songs will sound rich and vibrant rather than dull and flat.
The good news is recording studios don't cost a fortune to rent. I recommend getting some reviews into the various ones near you. That way, you can select the one that offers the best value and help.
Get Your Music Put Onto CDs
Indie artists often submit demo CDs to record companies. Some might just do a home-spun CD-R copy at home. But, more artists are opting for the professional touch. Companies like Nationwide Disc can reproduce CDs and print digipaks. And artists can use graphic designers to create stunning artwork for said digipaks!
CD replication isn't as expensive as it once was. Eye-catching demo CDs are more likely to attract the attention of record companies. There's just no reason not to get professional CDs done!
Get On Social Media
It's also important to think about social media. Websites like SoundCloud make it easy for indie artists to share their work online for free. Of course, it also makes sense to take advantage of Facebook and Twitter too.
Conclusion
As you can see, it's quite straightforward for indie artists to get noticed by the public. They just need to follow the right steps to do so - and put the time in, of course! Many of today's popular artists followed the above steps to get where they are today. If you're an aspiring musician, you should consider following suit too.
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