Today I’m here to tell you that anybody can be successful in this business. I know that sounds hard to believe. But it’s true.

You see, a studio is just like any other business. You have a product or service to offer, people come to you looking for that product/service, and then they pay you in exchange. Simple, right? Well that’s exactly why anybody can get into this business. Sure, there’s plenty of “special knowledge” that one must have in order to record music and make it sound great. But that is absolutely not the only requirement for starting this business.

Let me give you an example:

Many of you may already know, but I did not graduate from recording school. I went to school for one year, only had a handful of actual experiences in the studio, then dropped out. School was not worth my time – because they didn’t teach you the practical things you need to know about recording. But after just one year out of school, I was running a successful studio. Yes, I was bringing in cash and bands were begging me to record them.

So without a formal education in recording, or even very much experience, you can still start a recording studio business. Learn the principles of owning this kind of business, and the technical skills will come with practice. My first recordings were not very good, but my clients were happy and enjoyed working with me. That was all it took – the check was written, dollars landed in my account, and I was in business. After a year, my recordings were much better, and I was able to charge way more for my services.

Remember, if you want to start a recording studio business – no problem. You can do it. Just learn how the business model works, how to get clients, how to market your studio, and everything else will fall into place. Believe me, some kid with all the recording know-how in the world can start a studio… but it will fail quickly if they don’t understand the business. In the mean time, you can be making plenty of profits with half the recording talent – because you are the savvy business person.

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Free online classified ads

Placing free online classified ads on the Internet is a great way to promote your home recording studio online free of cost. In order to do this, first you need to create a number of catchy classified ads. Now search on the Internet for sites displaying classified ads. Register with a few of these sites and upload your ads. Keep a tab on your ads and change them from time to time. You can place ads according your location. Sign up with at least one site that deals exclusively with businesses located in your city or town. This way you will let Internet users know of your business absolutely free of cost. Craigslist is probably the most popular place to find classified ads, and you definitely need to have your ads there.

Distributing flyers

Another way to promote your business is to print and distribute flyers among people. You can write about your recording studio in short and also mention the services you render and the fees you charge. Finally don’t forget to write your contact details. Now you can stand outside the music stores and give away the flyers to musicians on their way inside. You should also target musical events to distribute your flyers. It is a good idea to print flyers with a special offer or package deal. This will attract more clients than just a plain flyer offering nothing more than contact details.

PPC ads

Another great way to promote your business is to publish PPC ads. PPC or pay-per-click ads are online advertisements that are displayed on search engine result pages. A PPC ad, as the name suggests, is only chargeable if a person clicks on the ad. The ad is required to take the user to a website or a blog. Therefore, before creating a PPC ad campaign you need to set up either of the two. You need to make a minimum amount of payment in order to set up a PPC ad campaign and you will also have the facility to set up a daily budget according to your comfort level. Be sure to target your city or surrounding area carefully. You don’t want to advertise to bands on the other side of the country.

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Now, if you don’t keep track of every single financial detail of your business, it is impossible to know what is the amount of investment and how much profit and loss your business is incurring. Also, a good financial record is invaluable to file for tax returns. If you are eligible for any tax credits or government grants, your financial record may be under thorough scrutiny. Let us now see how to keep track of your recording studio finances.

Noting down all financial transactions

First, you need to make sure that you write down all financial transactions that take place while setting up or running your recording studio business. For example, if you buy an electronic drum set, don’t wait until tomorrow to write it down. It is a good practice to write down all details as soon as you possibly can so that there are no chances of your leaving out anything. If possible, carry a pen and write a note on every business receipt. Note if it was a business expense, circle the amount spent, and then file it right away.

Similarly, while running the studio, you should maintain a record of every single payment made by your customers. You can use your laptop, PC or electronic notebook for this purpose. However, make sure to create back-up CDs so that if the system crashes, you still have all the information at your hand.

Maintaining a file of financial documents

Remember, many times only keeping a record of all transactions will not do as you will also need to produce evidence to support that the transactions indeed took place. Therefore, you should keep all the receipts and financial documents associated with running your business. When your business starts growing, you may hire a part-time accountant to look after the financial records. Until then, you can do it easily by yourself.

The key is to be patient and methodical. If you buy second-hand equipment, it may be difficult to obtain a receipt. In that case, it is probably advisable to purchase second-hand equipment from a legitimate second-hand store, which will be able to supply you with proper proof of purchase.

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Networking

One great way to find clients for your recording studio is networking. This will include both online and offline networking. For online networking, you should join online music or sound recording forums and be an active member. Recording.org is a favorite of mine. Also, keep a lookout for blogs on sound recording. Place comments, make suggestions, ask questions – in short, make your presence known. Do not ignore social websites like Myspace or Facebook. Myspace is an amazing place to find clients for your studio. Just try looking up bands in your area. You will find tons of potential clients at your fingertips, just a quick message and friend request away.

Also subscribe to forums of artists and musicians from your area. Strike up friendships with people who can be your future clients or can bring customers to you. Offline networking will involve getting in touch with the right kind of people. Attend musical events in and near your locality. Join clubs of aspiring musicians. Keep your business cards handy so that if you find a potential client, you can immediately offer your card. And make sure your card represents your studio well. Have a professional design it. It won’t cost much, and the return on your investment is well worth it.

Advertising

Advertising is another way to attract a lot of clients. In today’s world, there is no way that you can run a successful business without advertising. Therefore, you must set aside a budget to advertise your business. Find novel and innovative types of advertisements. Other than the traditional media such as local newspapers, there are various methods to promote your business free of cost on the Internet. Heard of Craigslist? They have a section for small businesses to offer their services. Better yet, get some buzz started about your studio. Do everything you can to get local newspapers or bloggers to write a piece about you and your studio. They love writing about local business that offer something to the community.

Sponsoring events

Another way to attract clients is by sponsoring events. Remember, this does not mean that you have to sponsor a huge event. You can simply rent a local venue and organize a low-budget musical event that will definitely attract many local talents. You can organize a competition among local bands or singers, so that instead of paying the artists to sing at the event, the artists have to pay entry fees to participate in the competition. Apart from a cash prize, you can offer the winner the chance to record one CD free of cost from your recording studio. This technique has worked wonders for my studio business, and I know it can help yours, too.

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