Learn how to play Christmas songs on the piano – howc.stExpand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from wogelife and more videos in the Music Recording category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Starting an independent record label, like starting any other business, requires a well-conceived plan with clear goals. To complete this How-To you will need: A business plan Money A name A band or artist A recording studio Step 1: Write a business plan Write a business plan to demonstrate to potential investors that you know what is involved in running a label. Step 2: Raise capital Put together a budget, and raise the capital necessary to form and run the business. Funds can come from personal savings, loans from family or friends, bank loans, or investors. Step 3: Choose a name Choose a name for the label. Tip: Check with local, state, and federal laws to ensure the business is properly registered. Step 4: Contract a band Contract an artist or band that makes great music and record their album. Tip: Pick a band that is willing to tour. A record label suffers if the band does not tour. Step 5: Contact the press Submit the band’s record to the press four months before the release date. This increases the chances of getting a review around the release date. Step 6: Send …
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TurkishMusicianPr says:
December 14, 2011 at 9:39 am (UTC 0)
WE know all of them too .
VegassTrades says:
December 14, 2011 at 10:35 am (UTC 0)
Fuck me, this is terribly generic
race1717 says:
December 14, 2011 at 10:43 am (UTC 0)
If I am to run a record label myself, do I need to make my own CDs? How do I print out the labels for the CDs?
oldtimefreedom says:
December 14, 2011 at 11:35 am (UTC 0)
skip step 3!
MrStein10 says:
December 14, 2011 at 11:49 am (UTC 0)
@gustavohuink lmfbo !!!
tcb20744 says:
December 14, 2011 at 12:26 pm (UTC 0)
Single answer, you fix black culture by FORCING a culture of empowerment on the race and purging any trains of thought and belief that deviate from that culture of empowerment. Any creed or set of beliefs that do not expicitly advocate that the black race empower itself to produce the most dominant civilization in all existence.That is how the culture will be changed, through power, force and sheer will, no negotiation or compromising.
FlyteTheFlyBoy says:
December 14, 2011 at 12:41 pm (UTC 0)
@gustavohuink lmao
kendrasings1 says:
December 14, 2011 at 1:22 pm (UTC 0)
@DarkKingGuy really?
thesuperrealthing says:
December 14, 2011 at 2:18 pm (UTC 0)
I actually just wrote a blog post that outlines all the steps to starting your own independent record label on the cheap. If you wanna read it, check out theindustryismine dot blogspot dot com
skaytdre says:
December 14, 2011 at 2:20 pm (UTC 0)
sign me
KillaDEastAtlanta says:
December 14, 2011 at 2:58 pm (UTC 0)
checking under the couch for loose change… a dollar and a dream lmao
SuperDesi123456 says:
December 14, 2011 at 3:53 pm (UTC 0)
how dis man knw where i hide ma money (‘: /)
DamonRecordCo says:
December 14, 2011 at 4:11 pm (UTC 0)
@0:30
This video showed me that I can start a record label with $1.77. You guys mind sharing your industry contacts?
DamonRecordCo says:
December 14, 2011 at 4:48 pm (UTC 0)
@VolgaBargeRecords Sir, you have earned yourself a subscription from a account that typically is only allowed to subscribe to signed artists.
DamonRecordCo says:
December 14, 2011 at 5:36 pm (UTC 0)
@CoastRecords NO! Damon Records, FTW.
Yeah, we’re totally a big deal, k.
But seriously, I’m here to steal your thunda’. Check us out.
CoastRecords says:
December 14, 2011 at 6:30 pm (UTC 0)
We are North America’s first independent, non-profit record label. Coastal Records would be proud to have you under our record label. If you are interested in being ‘signed’, please send us a message including:
Name
Age
Talent
A video of you preforming
VolgaBargeRecords says:
December 14, 2011 at 7:09 pm (UTC 0)
my record label is the best
SuperGuitarMark says:
December 14, 2011 at 7:29 pm (UTC 0)
can’t focus, those guitar chords in the intro are sooo good
furgurl says:
December 14, 2011 at 7:43 pm (UTC 0)
step 6 try and get a distributor which is very difficult to do ….
Nalopotato says:
December 14, 2011 at 7:55 pm (UTC 0)
HE GONNA RUN A BIDNIZ ON A DOLLA FITTY
thePharoah90086 says:
December 14, 2011 at 8:49 pm (UTC 0)
Step #1 … forget about ALBUMS !!!
Musicans record SESSIONS !!!
CORPORATIONS force-ALBUMS on Music-Buyers !!!
DreamBiggENT says:
December 14, 2011 at 8:56 pm (UTC 0)
check out my music
lordgeemoney says:
December 14, 2011 at 9:39 pm (UTC 0)
@marik141 lmao
marik141 says:
December 14, 2011 at 9:41 pm (UTC 0)
post a vid on how to get laid and watch it yourself.
twinkletoni1 says:
December 14, 2011 at 9:49 pm (UTC 0)
but who would rent one anyway its only a utube vid !!!!! stupid plus keep ur oppinion to ursell you f1111reek !! yr problyy ah stalker or something