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Originally Posted by BobbyH
If you, the reader, is just starting out, please follow this path:
1. Develop as a talent. (Take acting classes, vo workshops, etc.)
2. Buy professional gear. (Not the Guitar Center special of the month.)
3. Get a professional demo.
4. Begin marketing. This includes the online casting sites and signing with an agent. |
Hey Bobby!
No offense taken whatsoever! I'm in a constant state of "what can I do to improve" so I thank you for the compliment.
I TOTALLY agree with your 4 step plan. I was already just past your #3 when I started with the Online marketplaces. (By the way I STILL take classes & workshops whenever I can). I was already doing paying gigs from my own contacts...it just seemed like the online stuff took a while to kick-in...I was just using that example so as not to discourage Roger from keeping at it. Hey, If I can do it....
I don't think anyone should go to the online marketplaces until they are able to record from a clean/quiet home studio set-up. I didn't until I had my gear set-up & tested & approved by several clients who I had previously been going on-site to.
It's all a process...The online marketplaces are just one piece of the marketing puzzle, but for me they will remain so as long as I keep getting gigs.
In terms of an agent...well...even if you do have an agent (I do have one in a market outside my local area) you still need to keep hustling. You can't just sit back & wait for the agent to get you work....hmmmm wouldn't THAT be nice!
You're right this IS a buisness, and I'm SO glad to be a part of it!
Keep on keepin' on!
Peace!
Liz