HOW TO FUND YOUR MUSIC AS AN INDEPENDENT ARTIST

HOW TO FUND YOUR MUSIC AS AN INDEPENDENT ARTIST

Ways to get that guap for your next project------------------

Wassup people to those that follow this blog you will know that i focus on the music i do and the slumdog so to speak. Who in this case being the up&comer mainly in Rap/Hip Hop. This time around though i am focusing on the Independent Artist who is looking to launch a project or fund his music. Unfortunately most do not know how to get their next cash injection for the project they are willing to do.

Let me take this time to fill you in on how exactly you can fund you next project in these easy steps, bear in mind that these steps will work only if you implement them :)

SO HOW DO YOU FUND YOUR MUSIC AS AN ARTIST?

You find that in most instances the bedroom artist is the main victim of this problem right here. If you are looking at making money out of your music i suggest you look into this with a business approach and think out of the box.

Whatever your musical dreams, there are options available for paying for them. Who knows you might be able to make your next project a reality!

 Easy steps on how to get that "Guap" for your Music Project:

1.  Save Up - I know this might be stupid to some of you but hey, imagine the money you would have with those random coins you use recklessly spend on cigarettes. Lets Be Real!! Have a jar, or set up a second account at your bank, so that you can always be putting money into it. Always look for chances to do gigs and add to the pot. Creating a second account will actually help avoid the temptation of withdrawing the money.

2.  Local Arts funding - Check with the local city hall and inquire as to whether they have any funding grants available at the moment. Simply set-up and appointment with the arts department and do a write-up of your approach and be specific on the costs. The government gives out cash but try and get the Figures as accurate as you can make them, it also shows that you have done your homework.

3. Sponsorship - Local stores, clothing brands and marketing Agencies, will often be happy to talk about sponsorship, product or ad placement in exchange for funding a project. This is a very effective way of putting multi-band shows together. But bear in mind that you need to be able to offer a good deal to them too that is persuasive enough. Again the amount of work you put in will work to your favour. Example: Press Re-Leases, Magazine Spreads, TV appearances & Airplay.

4. Royalties -  If you are an artist you already know what this is. Record a hot track with a beat you bought or leased. Register you music with Samro. These guys will help collect the money you have made through being playlisted on radio stations because you do get paid when a Dj says "i will put you on Saaaan". Royalties are an easy way to make cash, imagine if Muvhango or Generations wanna use your track? Every episode the song plays you get guap. Well all i know is JR a.k.a Make the Circle Bigger got R1,000,000 from MTN for make the circle bigger. REMEMBER? 2010 World Cup. Lets be smart register your Music yall.

5. Branded T-Shirts & Merchandise - Look & Learn!! You will find Local brands in Edgars, Jet, Mr Price and Woolworths. Create a brand for your shirts if you already have start-up capital, this would generate tonnes of money especially if these previous steps i mentioned work for you. Multiply your money...

Here is a Video that touches on the other aspects i missed. <--------------------

Hope this will help the fellas that ask me how i stay alive. I did Step 1 and Step 4. I am now heading for Step 5. Thank you for taking time to read this and yeah with all this said and done do follow me on twitter i am jaymaggs_sa . Follow me on instagram i am jaymaggs_sa too, do share our blog and our bandpage is JayMaggs_Heartbreak. Peace and Love Goodluck with your careers :)