Rich Aquilone - 7 Reasons You Should Start A Recording Studio

1. 7 Reasons You Should!
Start a Recording Studio
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2. 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...

3. High Demand
● Professional recording and mixing engineers
are always in demand
● Lots of artists who need to record high
quality tracks and can't do it themselves

4. 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 almost
risk-free
● A good small studio attracts customers
● Increase your rates as your reputation
improves

5. No Need to Rent
● Unlike other businesses, you don't
necessarily need to rent a space
● You just need a room large enough to set up
instruments
● Many home studios are set up in attics and
basements

6. Easily Available Equipment!!!
● You can find new/used recording gear
everywhere
● Needs:
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computer
mics
preamps
recording interface
● Buy 2nd hand gear from Craigslist

7. 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

8. 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 more
successful you will become

9. Financing
● Because recording studios are often
profitable businesses, you can usually find
financing if neccessary
● Most small studios won't need any loans
though
● Work with what you have and reinvest your
profits into new equipment