I have to confess that the first time I stepped into a studio I didn’t know what I was doing, so I didn’t know any of the things I am going to to tell you now. The truth is I was so excited I probably didn’t warm up, I didn’t stop when I should’ve done […]
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Episode 19 – How to get ready for a studio session
Posted: 25th January 2014 by IreneB in Starting Out, Working with others0
Episode 18 – Collaborations
Posted: 12th October 2013 by IreneB in Production, Publishing, Starting Out, Working with othersTags: collaborations, composer, diary of an indie artist, howto, independent artist, indie artist, ireneb, lyricist, producer, programmer, Publishing, rapper, singer, songwriter, unsigned
Collaborations between musicians have always existed: Musicians with sings, composers with lyricists, singers and rappers and even collaborations between a couple of singers or musicians. It’s always an enriching expirience to collaborate with other professionals in the music, since it allows us to learn from each other. However, just like in every other field in […]
Episode 10 – Sharks
Posted: 3rd February 2012 by IreneB in Starting OutTags: diary of an indie artist, independent artist, independent music, indie artist, Starting Out
Sharks, sharks, sharks… the music industry is full of them. We gotta know it & accept it. And… be aware! They hide behind the name of managers, producers, promoters, artists, even friends! Let me tell you something, first thing you have to do in your artist life is to decide what way to take, once […]
Episode 7 – Impatience Killed The Artist
Posted: 13th January 2012 by IreneB in Starting OutTags: diary of an indie artist, episode 7, independent artist, independent music, indie artist, singer, songwriter, Starting Out, taxes
Today I went to a class about taxes in Europe, yep! It may sound boring, but if you’re gonna be an artist and eventually create a brand of yourself, you have to learn tricky & boring things about taxes, benefits, losses, etc. That way you will be in total control of your finances (even if […]