Keeping Your Recording Studio Relevant (Without Bands)

[@bradproskoproduction]

after making full time living of 35yrs in the music industry and 27yrs of those doing full time music production i took my first non music related job a few months back and i'm glad i did. The music/recording industry has become a race to the bottom. I now treat myself to making my own music with ppl i enjoy.

[@HiPunch]

Right on! That's why we all got in to it in the first place. I had so much fun in my first basement studio. Do you still make yourself available if you get a call to record?

[@bradproskoproduction]

Depends who it is. If it was a good client, as in a good hang and pays without chasing money then i will. I no longer have to say yes to everyone anymore even though the calls are far less. This new economy we live in have ppl choosing between eating and art...and art is not winning. @@HiPunch

[@bradproskoproduction]

Depends who it is, If its a client who's a good hang and pays without me having to chase my money then i do. Otherwise i'm good with saying "no" these days. @@HiPunch

[@ryanpickett770]

Thanks dad

[@HiPunch]

You're welcome, son. Now go clean your room.

[@renelemieux]

Well that wasn't bleak at all.

[@HiPunch]

Yes, a bit bleak indeed. I tried to keep it short. Hoping to help engineers find a more lucrative path for their studios. Mahalo for watching.

[@ThomasJackMoore]

Huh. I thought you were going to provide suggestions...

[@HiPunch]

You're right. I should go into more suggestions and detail about possible alternative income streams that I am pursuing with my studio. This is just a quick video to get things started. Mahalo for your input.

[@ukewillis]

Uhhh. did you have a point to make? Because I missed it.

[@HiPunch]

Yes. Not to focus exclusively on booking bands. They usually don't have much money. Thanks for watching.

[@recordingwhiz]

Nice Amek Einstein, got one myself.

[@HiPunch]

Actually she's an Angela II. Running strong with me since 2009. Mahalo

[@recordingwhiz]

Ahh, ok, channel strip looks identical config to my Einstein. Cheers @@HiPunch

[@mecdrum7]

For developing your self practice play with others wherever

[@HiPunch]

Yes, for sure. Enjoy making music and playing with others. I've been at it all night long. Mahalo!

[@Aspirintax]

30 seconds in it’s clear this dude is delusional. It’s not that bands aren’t recording in studios because they don’t give a fuck. It’s because it’s cheaper to just buy your own studio gear at this point in history than it is to pay for studio time. With similar or better results.

[@HiPunch]

You're right. That is the other side of it. Many bands are spending their money on home recording gear in hopes of producing the next big hit. Now that's delusional. To be clear, It's the public that doesn't GAF, not the artists. Thanks for your input.

[@Folkdawg]

Soo true family lol

[@danycowwashere]

I've owned a Pro Studio for 14 years now and let me tell you....he ain't entirely wrong. I started too late in this industry (at a pro level) but I've discovered that the only true music business you can still hold on to is the "wanna be" market. The only reason musicians buy their instruments, amps, FX pedals, etc is because they wanna be like some other famous musician out there so THAT'S your market if you want to put food on the table for you and your family. If you have a home studio at your parent's house and do this for free or pennies don't bother. So, as I was sayin'g THAT IS YOUR MARKET, so go and get them and make sure they're all under 20, 'cause those are the ones who really WANNA BE still. Their dreams are fresh new. In time you come to realize that not everything is sunshines and rainbows and that recording music is almost pointless nowadays. Also, you better make sure your clients LOOK AND SOUND COOL enough to attract more customers who WANNA BE like them too. And last but not least: Be sharp and stay tunned to NEW SCENES, don't reject them. Don't be a boomer. Even if you don't like it or even hate it, don't worry and just go along with it. You can give free studio hours to the coolest new band in town and wait for their friends to BITE. Now go catch some fish for time's running out fast. We are one step away from downloading an AI that can map your profile as a musician and consumer (which is what we all are at the end of the day) and just ask or command it to "make" music for you following a series of prompts. You won't even have to explain anyone if it is you playin' or singing. It's been a long time since that gave a f_ck to any one.

[@HiPunch]

A lot of good info you bring up here. Unfortunately, the young and eager bands usually have the least amount of money to spend on production. At least as long term clients. The more mature artists usually get into home production themselves so that leaves...? A very small pool of musicians to build a business off of, right? If you're interested please also check out this vid on AI and the future of music production and let me know what you think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJvHg3abrt9kr6s Mahalo for checking in.

[@mecdrum7]

Yep no money in trying to get famous

[@HiPunch]

No money, honey. Ain't even funny! Mahalo!