How to Get Signed to a Record Label (Even if you have NO followers!)

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@EDMTips 2 жыл бұрын

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@eyhombe11 2 жыл бұрын

I tried following your advice step by step and got my first label release with an ambient label called Sound Therapy this week. It’s awesome what you can learn for free on KZfaq, thank you for this

@na_der 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats, man!

@Lilkittyredmusic 2 жыл бұрын

That's freaking amazing. I feel like it really clicked things together in my head too...Having true understanding now the tangible steps to make moving forward. I'm so happy to hear you as well have had positive results....Light bulbs dingg***

@EDMTips 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, and congratulations! 🙂

@JBL277 2 жыл бұрын

niiice CONGRATS :) I wish you all the success in the world MUCH LOVE

@NBA0 Жыл бұрын

are you actually making good money now though? be honest

@heehee6809 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 16 and I’m starting music performance at college in September and I’m so excited. I’ve been playing piano for 5 years and I’ve self taught myself guitar. I’m also learning how is sing and I’m loving it so much. This year is the beginning of my story. I hope everyone else succeeds and most importantly, have FUN!!!! 😄🎹🎼

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!! You can do it!

@lilbinkie4783 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I hope u make it in the music industry

@anshikakarki324 4 жыл бұрын

All the best for that. Can you please tell me how do you learn to play guitar. I want to self learn to but just don't know where to start.

@andresjimenez419 4 жыл бұрын

@@anshikakarki324 Well as a guitarist i would say first learn basic chords ( g chord,e minor,E, A , etc).Then find easy songs with those chords and learn those easy songs. ALSO i do recommend buying a capo,i use to not have one and couldnt play some songs i wanted to play.

@danielpam6310 4 жыл бұрын

Dude..I'm 16 😃and learning guitar and piano and music production and learning to sing!!!!!!!! Holy ****. already feel like we could be good friends

@GrantGibbs99 4 жыл бұрын

“Once your music is good enough” like it’s that easy haha

@thetwins3980 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you. Idk how to write song and I wanna be as good as dua lipa, that girl is amazing. Or like little mix "girl band" but is SSSOOOO DIFFICULT.

@aarion7645 4 жыл бұрын

Lol nowadays it’s hella Easy LMFAO if 6ix9ine and Blueface can get Famous u Can😂😂

@PradaPresley 4 жыл бұрын

You think I’m singnable?

@aarion7645 4 жыл бұрын

PradaPresley lMAO hell yea nowaydays yep

@MP3RMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Idea ✅ The plug-ins ❌ The effect powers ❌

@martenmanna 4 жыл бұрын

This dude knows what he's doing

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

😎

@AlexBerish 5 жыл бұрын

I think most people have a natural aversion to doing these kinds of things, but I’m a strong believer that anyone can achieve anything if they are willing to do anything and they plan their strategy out like this. Great video.

@EDMTips 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Indeed....most artistic types generally don't feel comfortable with reaching out and - in particular - marketing themselves, but it's just something that needs to be done. Most people let that discomfort stop them, which seals their fate, really.

@brax2574 5 жыл бұрын

This is legitimately informative. Thanks for the upload. I've learned alot from this video.

@EDMTips 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome...you're welcome!

@dmvlyrical7935 4 жыл бұрын

Atlantic records is the one I want to get signed I know I got this!

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@pranayavnish8028 4 жыл бұрын

wow, big dreams

@TonySantuccistudios 4 жыл бұрын

go for it. thats a great attitude and id work with someone who has determined focus

@waterbottle5898 4 жыл бұрын

Trystan Greyvein he’s right you people are so blind, wake up they control you like you’re their puppet once you sign to their labels.

@lakshmipriya5550 4 жыл бұрын

But how do I get into this. Plus I am an Indian.

@maxsullivanroyall9069 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this opened my eyes a lot

@EDMTips 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@samikaze79 5 жыл бұрын

With your help Will, time for me to be a f******* legend. You too Allison.

@loopdubstep 3 жыл бұрын

Thats really gave me a idea. Clearly, is not a easy journey how it looks. But with charism, will and tries everything is possible. Never give up and try to interact with producers and be even more better in producing is the best way to get fame!

@EDMTips 3 жыл бұрын

Bingo

@WillSmith-du4iu 3 жыл бұрын

Started watching your videos recently and absolutely love them so far. In this one you mention an obvious point of making music that fits that label... it would be awesome if you done a request series on this like you do with specific artists. Example: How to make music for *label*. I think that would be awesome :)

@tobymacabre 4 жыл бұрын

wish me luck!! i’m still working on my music!! I sing, I’ve taught myself ukulele, and i’m working on teaching myself guitar!

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@joseflastovicka6216 2 жыл бұрын

Ok. I hereby announce you to be my favorite channel that moves me forward in my producer career.

@glenp298 4 жыл бұрын

"be a f***king legend" 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

😎

@LieSociety 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Allison! Her music is right up my street :) Wait what's my street? Seriously Will thanks. Great video!

@EDMTips 5 жыл бұрын

😆 You're welcome!

@jiminxbts4880 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video !❤...I'm gonna keep working hard, don't ever give up your dreams.... And if you pass that bus stop, tell that bus to turn right back around !!!

@EDMTips 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@daydreamishh 3 жыл бұрын

my music isn't edm oriented but i still think this is great advice! wish me luck guys :')

@EDMTips 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@Khromax 3 жыл бұрын

I'm here after getting rejected 20 times, who knows what tips I can grab to do better next time 😂😂

@jeffjeff5266 3 жыл бұрын

Change up your music

@shottaglock9872 3 жыл бұрын

Man me rejected twice

@ghostrider6942 3 жыл бұрын

Punk music

@aryankumarsingh5442 3 жыл бұрын

Please help me how send your demo

@aryankumarsingh5442 3 жыл бұрын

How you send your demo

@partypoison5135 2 жыл бұрын

this was super helpful, me and my friends have started a band that we want to start releasing music for when we're a bit older (we're all around 13 atm) so we've been working on ideas for a bit and learning about how to actually take off as a band so this is gonna be super helpful in the future

@gahfposse 2 жыл бұрын

you gotta dream then follow it bro never give up on it even if your friends say later that it’s a stupid idea go for it alone or find new people makin music

@synamine 3 жыл бұрын

This is gold. Thanks for all the info! Now I now clearly my next steps

@EDMTips 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it! :)

@zzzbetoboyyyalt1022 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm trying to make it big now that I'm making a song

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Remember to love the process

@toomanyrats534 4 жыл бұрын

Just a bit of advice I might be able to give, you should drop some money, doesn't have to be much, on a professional photoshoot. It doesn't seem like much but labels pretty much ignore all musicians without professional photos on their socials.

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

@@toomanyrats534 Yep...good advice!

@reginaphalange7074 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Will, could you make a video on how an international artist can get signed by a label and name labels who still sign international artists? It'd be really helpful Thanks❤️

@Young5150_ 3 жыл бұрын

I started rapping and singing in 2017 I really see a progress through my sound throughout the years.

@mohandesparsa4086 5 ай бұрын

i dont know how should i thank you i really appreciate all of these videos that you have shared with us thanks a lot❤

@sfhn. 4 жыл бұрын

0 dislikes beautiful.

@williamhenderson5851 4 жыл бұрын

6 ppl are jealous

@Leonardos221 4 жыл бұрын

William Henderson now 19 what brats

@Trojar3104 4 жыл бұрын

31 now😑

@Ciel069 3 жыл бұрын

ruined

@literally_me007 3 жыл бұрын

@christopherkouri2317 4 жыл бұрын

Superb video and exactly what I needed...some solid direction! Thank you Will! You're an effen Legend sir!

@jesseblack5812 4 жыл бұрын

This video was awesome, thanks :)

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@onandofff 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your content man!!

@EDMTips 5 жыл бұрын

A pleasure!

@matthodges 5 жыл бұрын

Good advice. No short cuts here in case anyone thought there was a magic bullet. Thanks.

@EDMTips 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and you're welcome!

@skeletr0n_music 4 жыл бұрын

Not going to lie this was some very good advice, I will be using it shortly. Thank you! -Skeletr0n

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@WCGW911 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really helpful video,thanks👍

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@na_der 2 жыл бұрын

Will! Wonderful tips, bro! Thnx a lot 4 sharing this

@seankehil01 4 жыл бұрын

Do a video for independent Labels getting Label deals with the majors its total different from just getting an artist record deal

@jackc8120 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Will, can you make a video all about LUFS. It's still a bit of dark territory for me. Thx, you R da man!!

@EDMTips 5 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@nevocohen6187 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much man! Your humor is on point but the tips are even better!

@BorisBeing Жыл бұрын

Very cool, thanks for sharing brotha!

@EDMTips Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

@sandytollis3554 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! A genius approach if you’re genuine! 💕

@EDMTips 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@ArtemAleksashkin 9 ай бұрын

Can be helpful in any career, thanks man!

@EDMTips 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! 🙌🏻

@kevinpannetiermusic 5 жыл бұрын

Okay... let's do this ! ahahaha i'll let you know pal ;)

@dongarcez 3 жыл бұрын

Great info Will, thanks mate!

@EDMTips 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 🙂

@michaelchan3429 4 жыл бұрын

The labels sign in to so hard to get to them , and I don’t know to get to them or email them, how email a record label to get to you

@thetwins3980 4 жыл бұрын

Hey. I once saw a video of a manager from a record label and they said that one of the worst things that u can do, it's conntact them, they prefer see your music by finding it. BUT I ACTUALLY HAVE NO IDEA. I get you I wanna be a singer as well either aas good as dua lipa (because she is amazing) or like "girl band" like little mix.

@db_sounds 4 жыл бұрын

@@thetwins3980 can you sing that good?

@thetwins3980 4 жыл бұрын

@@db_sounds Well I don't know. But I supose that it's not bad. And I'm already in a girl-band..........

@db_sounds 4 жыл бұрын

@@thetwins3980 I'd love to hear your stuff where can I find it?

@db_sounds 4 жыл бұрын

@Christopher Gomez sure

@danzos8959 3 жыл бұрын

Im 13 and me and my friends have started a band. We are in a very early stage and have a few songs in the making. We are all very excited to get going and to start making actual music. We are very passionate and we are dertermined not to let our dream of fame and success. My name is Daniel Benjamin. Remember the name

@lzonebass8834 Жыл бұрын

wow will, thank you so much, this video was really useful

@EDMTips Жыл бұрын

Glad you found this helpful! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel 🙌🏻

@GhemixMusic 5 жыл бұрын

Nice tips!! I really enjoy it. Can you help me in order to know what labels fits better with my style? 🙏 Really appreciate it!

@EDMTips 5 жыл бұрын

It's just a case of checking out the labels you like on Spotify and Beatport, and trying to nail down where your sound fits

@Joeandpeace 3 жыл бұрын

just wanted to say this is very good advice! thank you, subscribed

@EDMTips 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@EDMTips 5 жыл бұрын

What do you think guys? Have you got any ideas for reaching out and providing value? Keep it clean! 😆😂

@TBM1983 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Will. Nice one guv / Alison.

@EDMTips 5 жыл бұрын

@@TBM1983 😆

@theorrymusic 5 жыл бұрын

Before you write the main part of you email or ask anyone to check out your work, in general. Write a sentence or two that simply acknowledges that whoever reading the email is a human being. If you don't, you just sound like another person who is in a race to make it and using them as a step. Also having a proper email signature at the bottom of you emails makes you appear more professional and slightly gives you a little creditability that you're serious about this. You'll get less responses if you don't make/include on VS. if you had one with all the usual information you would include in an email signature. Internships go a long way if you are wanting to network and make connections. Almost every job related to audio in some way, revolves around networking and reaching out to people. Consistently (shows commitment) going to events and meeting people face to face is very valuable. Monthly shows and all of that. Once they view you as a familiar face, they are more likely to say hello and talk to you. You don't know who knows who. Like in LA, everyone knows somebody. But always aim to be their friend first and barely even mention what you two do every day (music), they will appreciate that and find it to be refreshing for once. Like the person that walks up to you at the show you go to consistently, might run the show and be a label owner too. Toward the end of the casual conversation and barely talk about music, they might be like "Hey do you make music? Word, send me some demos, here I'll give you my contact info." People will sometimes put you on, because you sound like a genuinely good person and you're not trying to leach off of them.

@EDMTips 5 жыл бұрын

@@theorrymusic Awesome points. Thanks!

@vxd 5 жыл бұрын

I loved this video. I think in reference to getting paid to do remixes, I guess that depends on the genre, if you make synthwave will anyone ask you to remix them lol??

@harvi21studios20 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. It's actually helpful :)

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@abhirami4750 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 12, not vocally trained but can sing, love singing, has a good potential, dk how to make music, really wanna pursue my passion at a young age .. what do I do?

@BLACKOUT130 3 жыл бұрын

Don't rush it. It's going to take some time. Post yourself singing on social media.

@acub3music725 2 жыл бұрын

Your suggestions are really catchy N comprehensive Thanks bro🙏🏻🤘🏻

@tgbabyt3932 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for information man 👍

@MythicManaMaster Жыл бұрын

Amazing information! Really great tips

@yasminevine 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!! Thanks so much!

@EDMTips 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@INMARIPROJECT 3 жыл бұрын

actually disciple records is the label i want to get signed so this helped me a lot!

@blossomdarlington 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 16 and an aspiring singer. I can't play an instrument but want to get signed. How can I make a demo, when I can't play?

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Blossella! My advice would be to collaborate with someone who can play an instrument, and you can make a demo together. That's what I did when I started...a couple of my friends at school could sing, so I made music with them.

@blossomdarlington 4 жыл бұрын

@@EDMTips Thank you

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

@@blossomdarlington You're welcome!

@blossomdarlington 4 жыл бұрын

@@EDMTips I also wanted to ask, if I went to a recording studio would they be to make a beat for my song?

@wontsuffice5060 4 жыл бұрын

@@blossomdarlington You would have to choose your own beat of your choice that you like and fits your song, the studio engineer just records the song for you!

@mmilsted 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks!

@lebrondavis1420 3 жыл бұрын

Quality control music is the label for me I feel I belong there with them and their artists so wish me luck

@EDMTips 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@CaseyMoo1 2 жыл бұрын

Great, sturdy advice! Thank you !

@mahaboobbasha3626 2 жыл бұрын

Sick! I really appreciate it 👏

@Lilkittyredmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man just so you know...I really appreciate this advice. Thank you. Cheers!

@ILEONE 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this video

@samsmusichub Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@EDMTips Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@MrCoyneyboy Жыл бұрын

Great advice as always Will....you now have thousands of followers trawling the net for broken links 😜

@EDMTips Жыл бұрын

Cheers, glad you found it useful! Haha, sometimes I wish I was trawling for broken links instead of thinking of new video ideas all the time :)

@tsif3559 3 жыл бұрын

excellent advice !!! truly the best advice!!!!!

@aarusharora6678 2 жыл бұрын

This will be really helpful to me thanks a ton!

@mimi-thevirtuousqueen-ofcl1927 4 жыл бұрын

I want a record deal show me how!!!

@phillipchristoffersen3632 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of good tips!

@bibi_guppiebruh5107 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful to me. I am 14 trying to learn how to sing, dance, rap, etc. and then when I'm ready, I know what to do.

@theyluvfernn 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 14 and I really want to be like a famous singer one day and I know I’m going to get there one day I want to get signed with Atlantic records

@fionaabdul2092 3 жыл бұрын

Yh me too. But I wanna be in a girl group of 4 and be one of the biggest and legendary girl group of all time. I’m from London and I’m 16 Rn and would you like to be in a girl band ?

@theyluvfernn 3 жыл бұрын

@@fionaabdul2092 I want to be a famous singer and win Grammys be on the cover of vogue and go to the met gala

@theyluvfernn 3 жыл бұрын

I know I’m going to get there because I believe in myself

@salabidemi4440 3 жыл бұрын

I am 14 years old currently making my first ever track with a producer who helped people like ed sheeran, U2 and other people I know this will turn out well and i will make it too the top I also want to get signed by Atlantic records or warner records.

@therealforeignwolf Жыл бұрын

Wonderful advice! I just wanted to say, I got signed by MOJOHEADZ RECORDS. They are mainly an electronic/EDM label, but it seems like they are trying to expand into other genres as well (because I mostly create hip-hop). My next move: make some dope EDM/hip-hop hybrid Music

@ww.winkclub.co.zamolepo5962 3 жыл бұрын

Parkwood entertainment and Columbian Records is the one I wanna sign with!im gonna work hard and get the both labels!

@EDMTips 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@andre-hugopretorius9815 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this informative video. Question... Does this apply to me wanting to become a singer? Or would you have other tips regarding breaking into the industry as a musician?

@iandeegrees1509 Жыл бұрын

I suggest uploading demos to vocal/voice sites. That one's where producers are looking for content. Labels don't need singers they need ready made tracks.

@dimomusic 3 жыл бұрын

Soon going to be releasing an album! Still stuck on what to name the Album though...LOL!

@COSMUS 4 жыл бұрын

It is perplexing because record labels say "dont email us we will find you" but how the heck would a record label find an artist if he/she doesn't introduce themselves? what I realized is that you need a great great network otherwise it just not worth the try.

@LordHolgate 4 жыл бұрын

Starboy just found me , so ya they do keep their eyes open . Took like 40 songs but my last one just took off . So now its negotiation time .

@varneyjohnson 2 жыл бұрын

good job bro thank u

@EDMTips 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 🙂

@woodelinev.8398 4 жыл бұрын

Who dislikes an informative video? I'm starting to think its youtube !!

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

😆 Haters gonna hate!

@meadowflower2255 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice.

@RTCLR123 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@lostartone 2 жыл бұрын

Your movies are really grat!! 💪

@educated420 3 жыл бұрын

Shady records would be the pinnacle for me!😉 one day this guy will have a ft. With Eminem

@miyko 3 жыл бұрын

tnx man u teach me what i want to learn

@aiyka_music 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know any producers signed to major labels that aren’t full time into music production? Like people that have regular jobs but also make really good music?

@pxcaraku8019 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, wanna ask you something. Does all label pay you? Can we reject the money from Those label?

@pxcaraku8019 4 жыл бұрын

@Free in Jesus name Amen hahaha you're funny. Have you ever been to a label? There's nothing wrong with it, I just sign to a label and yeah

@heatheryang4588 4 жыл бұрын

PXC Araku what do you mean? Care to explain how it is to be signed to a label? I really wanna know so badly

@riddlerguy4599 4 жыл бұрын

I think that guy meant "Advancement money" what the Labels give out for Artist that's for Tours,Paying for Beats and other things that comes with Studio cost etc.

@pxcaraku8019 4 жыл бұрын

@@heatheryang4588 well, it basically explain in the video. The lucky thing is, I'm kinda friends to the label manager so I could submit my track a lot easy (no need to do some crazy thing, just submit it and then they check it. If it's good, then they accept it, if it's bad, they reject it)

@57_tusharsalunke53 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you🖤

@EDMTips 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@peterbailey7421 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice Will...or Allison

@ToddBarrow 4 жыл бұрын

Smart strategy in today's music market

@alexiatheproducer2936 2 жыл бұрын

Planning on trying to get on either republic or interscope. Kind of nervous to try but it's worth a shot

@EDMTips 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth a shot! Good luck :)

@dor6606 3 жыл бұрын

sevava has a voice people need to hear her

@AustinAlvaro 3 жыл бұрын

1 month I'll be in SPINNIN, ARMADA STMPD, SIRUP ,REVEALED.

@EDMTips 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@skinnyfromthe2240 3 жыл бұрын

I’m only 17 just truned it today I’m a rapper I just started but I know I got heat just need people that push me to go harder I will get sign soon I hope to get sign by anybody

@russyallop3957 5 жыл бұрын

Verbal feedback off friends is still pretty worthless. The feedback you're after is actions not words, if your DJ friends are playing your tracks then they're ready. If they are not then it is a very bad sign since they are already incentivised to do so as they have them exclusively. But good vid lots of good advice in there.

@EDMTips 5 жыл бұрын

Well, indeed....actions speak louder than words!

@Grovliom 4 жыл бұрын

If i get signed by stmps rcrds then i would owe you man!

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@Stacity 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@djalexocampo Жыл бұрын

I have a question…. Labels love exclusive tracks… but we should try to get feedback before we send it to the label… so how we should do it ? Just show a snipet of the track on FB groups ? or what do you recommend ???

@EDMTips Жыл бұрын

Find a community, your tribe and share your tracks there. It would be a great way and the quickest way to improve!

@unclep9289 3 жыл бұрын

All you got to do is believe in yaself, make music from the soul and heart, and have a decent performance game, its after you sign the bs start

@ribri_ 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video

@EDMTips 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@radishprouction2714 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man love the contents I watch your videos all the time, what I want to know is, what is and how does a record label get a catalog number?

@shunkasir 3 жыл бұрын

Through a distribution/distributor LabelWorx, Move Music Distribution etc

@theitboywonder 3 жыл бұрын

@@shunkasir I'm 17 yrs old I'm a singer and rapper..I already had a following on Social Medias all I need is people to acknowledge my talents..I love trendy Music 🎶 and I love Social Medias..I have my own style and unique sound