Adrian King and Nic Burger talk about what it means to make music your career. Their topics include: -Making music your career -Where money comes from -How to approach a record label -The key to getting a record deal -The three major record deals -How I got into the music industry -You are only as good as your last record, so invest -How money flows in the music business -Understanding analytics is the secret way to making it -Tools and resources for artists -Stop giving away music for free -How to submit a demo to a major label.
AMPD Studios is a free culture hub in downtown Joburg that is designed to help facilitate both emerging and established artists in the music industry of South Africa. They have a free world class recording studio, live streaming stage, podcasting facilities, boardrooms and a full stage with PA and lighting – all free.
Every month they host a series of AMPD Masterclasses with specialists from the music industry to uncover practical realities, truths and strategies about building your career as an artist. Our guests so far have included some of the biggest music icons in South Africa including Letta Mbulu, DJ Tira, Mi Casa, Khuli Chana, DJ Shimza, Zwai Bala and many many more. AMPD Studios have also hosted the head of YouTube global, record company execs from Universal Music and Warner Music, CEO’s of artist management companies and more.
Want to have free access to to post production facilities, VIP workspace, wi-fi, boardrooms? Go to http://www.ampdstudios.co.za/ for more and sign up to an Old Mutual Money Account.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more AMPD Masterclasses and don’t miss a beat straight from South African icons themselves.
Source: Youtube (AMPD Studios Channel)
