rich aquilone - 7 reasons you should start a recording studio
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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