A demo disc is the calling card of any novice performer or band. The musicians distribute the demo recordings to their acquaintances in the music industry and record companies. Everything should be good in it - both the cover and the "filling".
It is necessary
- - several high-quality compositions;
- is a good recording studio.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the material to be recorded. Let it be 3-6 of your best compositions. It makes no sense to write down a larger number, because hardly anyone will listen to all the tracks. When creating compositions, adhere to a single concept, style. You should be pretty clear about your potential audience. And the one to whom you send the disc, while listening, should also immediately understand for whom you are writing your music. Practice the material properly, perfect the arrangement and lyrics, vocals, every note. The best track should go first on the disc. If the first song isn't worthwhile, chances are the producer won't listen any further. Moreover, the song should be interesting from the first seconds, hook, so that you want to listen to it to the end.
Step 2
Find the right recording studio. Recording a demo is a demanding task. Even if you do not have the largest budget, it is better to choose a studio whose services have at least an average cost. The quality of the recording should be at the level, because it depends on what impression your music and yourself will make. Often, studios offer additional services for finalizing a composition even before recording it, for example, helping to improve the arrangement. You should always listen to professional advice.
Step 3
Take care of the disc design. Its cover should grab the attention of someone who can change your destiny. He must notice her among many others. The cover should not only be attractive, but also informative. Don't forget to include your contacts in case the label is interested in your music. Leave the contacts on the disc itself, because the cover can be accidentally lost.
Step 4
If you do not plan to conquer the heights of show business, but perform in restaurants and at weddings, then you will also need a demo disc to give it to managers and art directors of establishments. In this case, the recording requirements are not as strict. The songs may not be yours, but someone else's, sung to the backing track. Today, many musicians have quality recording equipment at home, so tracks may not be recorded in a professional studio. Of course, the recording must be of high quality in any case.
