thinking of renting out a small place..

[davexo]

not a house
but somewhere with a few rooms, buy a couple of PA systems, and a mics. Then charging bands to practice there.
But im going to charge significantly less than other practice rooms around here, because a lot of them rip you off.

The only problems are, im struggling trying to find a place to rent, and im only 16.

can anyone give me some help ?

[richiebee]

16? Go back to school, or go be someone's studio bitch.

If you can't find somewhere to rent, your business plan is screwed at the first hurdle. We can't help you.

[brandondrury]

That's something cool about being ambitious when you are young. However, it has it's downsides too.

I'm going to assume you are starting this rehersal hall concept because it sounds like fun....and not because it will be profitable. In reality, it may be profitable. I can't say for sure. I've just learned to be really leary of these ideas that seam like they would help the world out a little bit. Good luck, either way.

My advice to you would be to get in with the right people now. If I remember correctly, you are in England. Well, go to Abbey Road or some mega huge studio and beg to wash the head guy's car or whatever. Do what you have to do to get in good with them so that you can eventually move up to changing trash and getting coffee. In this environment, you will be hanging out with rock stars and mega musicians every single day.

In time you will be able to work your way up. The secret is you will be dealing with professionals. The people involved in the "local music" genre can be talented but they are almost lazy, pathetic people that deserve the minimum wage job that many of them will have for the rest of their lives. (Do I sound bitter?...I am!!!!) Working with real professionals is a road to the fast track.

It won't be easy getting in to one of these studios, but at 16 you can do it if you are ambitious and persistent enough using the "just a kid' approach.

This would be how I spent my time. At age 23, your blackbook will have so many rock star phone numbers in it, that it would be super easy to setup the biggest rehersal hall in the world.

That's would I would do if i was in your position.

Brandon

[davexo]

thanks for that advice
there aren't that many studios around where i live

but i think im going to call the ones that are here up, and ask if theres any jobs at all going.


thanks

[brandondrury]

but i think im going to call the ones that are here up, and ask if theres any jobs at all going.

I wouldn't look for a job. I would volunteer my time helping. I would go out of my way to make sure that this studio is doing bigger projects as this is totally vital.

Brandon

[TAlderson]

Most people are going to ask for a job. If you do some kind of unpaid internship, you can show them that you'll work hard even without pay, which gives them more reason to hire you.

If you go straight for a job, they're more likely to think you're just doing it for the money.

-Tyler

[brandondrury]

It all comes down to why you do what you do. If money is the motivator, you won't last long in the recording world. If you want immediate, short term cash go work at McDonalds.

If you really want to learn the world of audio, make contacts, etc you've got to be willing to work for free. It's still way cheaper than going to one of the recording schools and your chances of finding work are much better.

Brandon