In this episode of Prepping For The Studio, hosts Roy Silverstein and Brian Scheuble are joined by Max Allyn from Recording Fund to discuss how musicians can fund their recordings through alternative methods.
Max shares the origins of Recording Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides no-strings-attached grants to artists for recording purposes. The conversation explores the challenges musicians face in financing their work, the process of applying for grants, and the broader context of the music industry, including the limitations of major and indie labels.
Key points include the importance of preparation in the studio, the evolving landscape of music funding, and the ongoing efforts to support diverse and determined artists.
The episode also touches on the undervaluation of music in the digital age and considers potential avenues for positive change in the music ecosystem.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:23 Meet Max Allen from Recording Fund
01:13 The Origin of Recording Fund
02:16 Challenges in Music Funding
03:40 Recording Fund's Mission and Process
12:46 The Role of Major Labels Today
20:02 The Indie Label Landscape
25:11 Funding Your Own Recordings
35:23 The Struggles and Hopes in the Music Industry
36:08 Encouraging Signs and Bandcamp's Role
39:02 Challenges with Streaming and Artist Compensation
42:37 The Importance of Studio Recording and Preparedness
51:34 Marketing and Promotion for Artists
54:49 The Decline of Live Music and Touring
58:51 Positive Changes and the Future of Music
01:06:20 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Check out Recording Fund at these links:
Website: www.recordingfund.org
Instagram: @recordingfund
Please visit http://www.preppingforthestudio.com for more info and to download the free ebook, "A Musician's Guide To The Recording Studio".
Hosts:
Roy Silverstein of Rarefied Recording (www.rarefiedrecording.com)
Brian Scheuble (www.brianscheuble.com)
If you have questions, comments, or suggestions please email Roy: info@rarefiedrecording.com
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