How to Start Own Music Production Company

Actually it’s bit harder to start own music Production Company. But it can be success from your effort. So work hard and study more about music production. Define your goal before starting a music production company. Let’s start.

Starting a music production company requires experience, a talent for analyzing music, skill and an investment in recording equipment and studio space. Production companies offer many services, so you must understand what a production company does and define your objectives. A music production company records music tracks and manages the process from start to finish for music artists they contract with. This differs from a standard recording studio in that the producer provides technical input, and may also provide recording and production services free or at reduced recording studio rates in return for future music sales.

Step 1

Gain production and recording knowledge by taking degree in music production, or securing a job or internship at a music recording studio. Expertise in every facet of the recording process and music business is vital to your success.

Step 2

Register your business with local government offices, and obtain a business permit and tax registration certificate. Check with your local town zoning office and inquire about legalities if you plan to build a studio in your home. No special business license is required for music production companies.

Step 3

Set up your office room with computer, phone, fax and other office supplies.

Step 4

Purchase quality music recording equipment and set up your recording studio space. It is recommended that you consult a recording studio designer or consultant, as studios and equipment can be enormously complex depending on the type and size of your operation. Click here to see all recording studio equipments.

Step 5

Purchase printed marketing aids from a local printer, print business cards, brochures and stationery. You may also wish to design a website/blog and purchase a good web hosting package and domain name for your business from a web hosting provider. (Godaddy, Hostgater)

Step 6

Create a list of music industry contacts, which will include online and physical music retailers, distributors and record companies. You will use these contacts to make inquiries into selling and marketing music you've produced.

Step 7

Contact local and regional recording music artists and market your music production services. When you find an interested artist, negotiate the production terms and execute a production contract.

Step 8

Send completed recordings to the music industry contacts on your list, as well as music magazines and online music sites for reviews. Your objective is to promote the music and ultimately secure a deal with a music record company, who will take care of the distribution to retail outlets and radio stations.