Methods Of Crowdfunding For Musicians

By Iva Cannon


Recording a song or set of songs for an album, producing a music video, or starting a music project is never easy and can never be possible without proper funding. There are different ways to generate funds but only a few would work depending on the given situation. It can be disappointing and frustrating at times to get a record deal with major recording labels. Some start with their independently produced albums but some are not even worth the gamble.

It is very easy and exciting to create music. It comes naturally for many musicians because it is their gift to write songs and produce melodies out of the lyrics using their instruments. But talent is not enough to make it big in the music industry. They need financial and moral support from a good number of people. There are different methods of crowdfunding for musicians.

However, crowdfunding can be really difficult as well because there is no guarantee that there will be enough fanbase that will help in funding your project. If you are able to gather enough crowd, they will be there to support you all the way. They will come rallying down for you just to help you complete your project.

The best venue for this strategy is through the internet. These sites will help you promote your songs by featuring it into the site and making people listen to it. If it gains enough appreciation from a considerable number of crowd, they will fund your project in order for you to re record in in a better quality audio or make a video out of it to be posted in social media sites.

Others need not to ask from other people or go to these sites in order to get the needed funding. Some of them simply post their videos on Facebook or YouTube just for fun. Some of them did not even expect they would get thousands or even millions of views. If you can get this much views, you have the chance to grab the attention of huge record labels and earn a deal for yourself.

If you will be recognized by a record label, you will likely get the chance to make it big in the industry. Perhaps as big as Incubus, if you have a band, or Taylor Swift if you are an aspiring pop star. You will experience all that they have experienced as stars including dealing with haters.

Some of the artists that have become online sensations are Christina Grimmie and Walk Off the Earth. Grimmie gained millions of views from her previous videos covering different popular songs until she joined The Voice USA and gained a fanbase from her audition. She got the support of her fans until she reached the finals.

It is a difficult task to please people. But most artists only consider what they have and focus on it. For example, they take the time to mingle with their fans as much as possible through autograph signing or through connecting with them in social networking sites. They often ignore haters and just do what they have to do to make the supporters happy.

Garnering support from thousands or millions of fans and grabbing a record deal are ultimately not enough. There is a struggle of maintaining your status. There will always be better new ones that they can compare to you. So the challenge gets even tougher ones you are already in the industry.




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