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7 Reasons You Should !Start a Recording Studio

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Starting a Recording Studio Business

A recording studio can be a lucrative, enjoyable home-based business. Here are 7 reasons why they are so popular these days...

High Demand

● Professional recording and mixing engineersare always in demand

● Lots of artists who need to record high quality tracks and can't do it themselves

High ROI

● Recording studios offer a high return on investment compared to other home-based

businesses

● If you start small (even at home) it is almostrisk-free

● A good small studio attracts customers ● Increase your rates as your reputation

improves

No Need to Rent

● Unlike other businesses, you don'tnecessarily need to rent a space

● You just need a room large enough to set upinstruments

● Many home studios are set up in attics andbasements

Easily Available Equipment !!!● You can find new/used recording gear everywhere

● Needs:○ ○ ○ ○

computer mics preamps recording interface

● Buy 2nd hand gear from Craigslist

Techniques

● It's easy to learn recording techniques ● Learn from friends who might have more

experience● Hands on experience is best● Consider recording bands for free at first to

gain experience

Monetizing Your Passion

● Is music your passion? Then running a recording studio will be exciting for you!

● The more you love what you do, the moresuccessful you will become

Financing

● Because recording studios are often profitable businesses, you can usually find

financing if neccessary

● Most small studios won't need any loansthough

● Work with what you have and reinvest yourprofits into new equipment