The interview process for an artist, musician, or band is a crucial element in the music industry. If you are unprepared you can kiss your dreams goodbye! We at Vizuall Sound dot com knows the process and we know exactly how to get our artists prepared for their interviews. Knowing the Top 10 questions you are going to be asked in advance will give an artist a huge edge over the competition. Having your answers prepared in advance will ensure that your interview goes well and you’ll be working your way up the ranks in the music business. Most artists and musicians concentrate solely on making music and they don’t think of the business end of the industry. They are in for a rude awakening when they sit down with a music executive and are unprepared. Here are a few questions every artist knows they will be asked:
What is the name of the artist/band?
What are the band members names and instruments played?
Do you have a band agreement in writing?
What live performance experience do you have?
Have you recorded any previous CDs or posted any audio files on the internet?
How did you sell your product?
Have you had any media exposure or reviews?
Who produced your music and what type of production process did they use?
Who influences you in music?
Why do you want to record and release your own music to the world?
Who is your fan base or demographic?
What are your songs about?
Are you looking for an independent or major label deal?
How would you describe your music to someone who’s never heard it?
What are your immediate music goals?
What are your long term goals in the music production industry?
Do you have any contacts in the music production industry?
Here are the questions that not every musician or artist knows they’ll be asked. These are the questions We Record Music will prepare our artists for not only answering but showing and demonstrating:
Have you registered your music for copyright protection?
Is your stage name trademarked?
Are you a member of any performance rights groups? Which ones?
Are you affiliated with the Musicians Union?
Are you the author of your music?
What types of brands could your band sell?
What image does your band convey?
Years ago the record label managers used to invest and develop their artists. The artist would then owe the company money from record sales. But now that there are less record sales and music has gone digital labels are more frugal with their money and expect the artists to already be fully developed. For example, professional recorded and produced demo, music video, fan base, internet exposure, photo shoots etc. This is where We Record Music specializes. We have worked with many celebrities and producing music for the movie industry.
To begin being developed and recorded as an artist in the music industry contact Vizuall Sound now at (917)567-5023 or email vizuallsound@gmail.com