If you’re an aspiring musician with material you want consumers to listen to, the natural step is to create an album. If you’re unsure on where to start, here are some tips and guidelines to help create and promote your record.
Writing the Album
The first step of the process is writing the album. It is important to develop a concept or theme for your album as these are necessary to make your album cohesive. This can be done in a variety of ways such as creating a lyrical theme that helps fuse the material together or by having a concept album that tells a story throughout. It is important to spend a significant amount of time on the writing process as the lyrical content of your album will determine the type of demographic you want. Don’t forget to choose a name that hasn’t already been used.
The Recording Process
The second stage of the process is recording your material. To do this, you will need to find and hire out a studio that can accommodate your personal needs. Ensure you remove all distractions such as mobile phones so you are fully focused on recording your songs. Also make sure the room is comfortable as you will be spending large periods of time in the studio, perfecting your material. It is important to take frequent breaks to keep yourself alert and so you put in your best effort. Lastly, using the best studio equipment you can afford will result in a high-quality output so make sure you know what your budget is.
Designing the Artwork
The next stage is how the album is going to look visually. It is important to make sure that the artwork represents what the album is all about. The artwork helps put together the theme you’re conveying so simple steps such as having eye catching visuals and the title of your album clearly displayed will help potential buyers recognize and decide whether they want to purchase your material. However, keep in mind that anyone can access your album so ensure the artwork isn’t explicit as it may hinder and delay the release. There are businesses such as Copycats Media that can help duplicate your material, ready for release.
Promoting the Album
The final and most important stage is releasing and promoting your album. With the aid of digital technology and social media, there are more ways than ever to promote your album. Firstly, make sure your album is available on all streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. If your album is targeted towards a younger demographic, the chances are many of them will be streaming their music rather than purchasing CD’s. It is also important to keep up a social media presence so you can engage with potential fans and constantly sell the product.
Lastly, make sure that you’re 100% happy with the music you’re putting out. If you don’t feel confident in your record, consumers will notice this too. Good luck!
