Ardent Evolution Management

05/02/2018

If you’re in a band just starting out, or if you’ve been together for a little while but it just isn’t working out in one or a few aspects,

This is definitely worth a read - it may give you some tips to help make your band more successful !

The weird and wonderful realities of a life in music. This article is not about how being a member of a band somehow elevates you to a god-like status, nor is it about how you’ll never have to work a normal 9-5 job again, or the copious amounts of s*x and drugs you expect you’ll …

02/09/2018

Do you want a professional recording experience from start to finish, but can’t afford professional recording studio rates?

Schedule studio time with our in-house producer, songwriter and artist development specialist David Gast! Get a professional level product from scratch tracks all the way to final mixes even distribution all for one affordable flat rate per song. Email [email protected] for further info and inquiries!

12/01/2017

Once you get your music recorded, finish the final mixes and are ready to distribute, it is important to properly set up creative copyright on your songs and set up personal PROs. With those things set up, you can protect all of your hard work and collect royalties from things like iTunes purchases, radio plays, etc., not to mention looking more legitimate to outside sources.

If you have little or no experience with claiming copyright or setting up personal PROs, Ardent Evolution Management can help you out with the entire process from start to finish!

For any inquiries or if you would like any further information, please contact us!

09/28/2017

10 Keys to Becoming/Staying Successful in the Music Industry

- According to American cellist David Finckel,Taken from
an article on The Strad.com

1. Know yourself

Being a musician begins with you. Knowing and being able to articulate why you love music, and why you must make a life of it, are the first steps to convincing the world that you are in the business to stay.

2. Be an artist

There are many musicians, but few real artists. True artists remake and replenish themselves perpetually, and are the ones followed by a loyal public. Decide what you need in order to honestly call yourself an artist and go get it. Study the people you consider to be great artists and emulate them. Put yourselves in their heads and you’ll see the world differently.

3. Keep learning

Artists never stop absorbing knowledge and ideas that enrich their minds. Read, listen, watch, ask questions and surround yourself with interesting people. Don’t discount unconventional sources of knowledge. People who are constantly learning are the most interesting, always changing and always growing. Be one of them.

4. Work on your performance

Don’t be afraid to compare your performance to your own ideal. Be relentless in your determination to improve. record your performances and practices. Ask your friends for honest opinions. Listen and watch those musicians you admire most. Ask to play for the best musicians you know. You will only show yourself to be more dedicated than others.

5. Make friends

Careers are not made in isolation. Your friends, colleagues, mentors and industry contact list should be large, ever-growing and well-maintained.

6. Visualise possible lives

Keep an open mind as to the variety of ways you could be a musician. There are many.

7. Ask not what the industry can do for you…

The best thing a musician can do for them is to offer solutions, not present problems.

8. Lead by example

As a rule, the most effective way to stand out in the field from the rest is to live the life you believe in. Inspire others through your own work, and opportunities will surely come your way.

9. Give back

It is never too soon to begin sharing your experience, knowledge and inspiration. Being perceived as thoughtful, generous and forward-thinking is completely in your favor.

10. Stay the course

Commitment to your art – respecting your initial reasons for becoming a musician and rejecting all unprincipled derivations (i.e. doing it just for the money).

09/20/2017

Want to spread the word about your band?

Create a Promo Package! The package should include at least a demo recording, a short bio of the band, and copies of any press the band has received. Promo packages are the key to just about anything you need to do as a band, and can help with getting on a big show or even approaching a record label.

At AE Management, we can help you make a professional Promo Package to help you get noticed, and we can even be a press contact for your band to help make sure you have effective and worthwhile exposure. Contact us via email if you are interested in receiving more information!

09/08/2017

The first step to getting noticed for any band is to record a demo.

Demo recording doesn't have to be expensive and complicated. Here at AE Management, we offer a professional level of recording services and assistance with song writing, done by our own artist development specialist, David Gast. We offer everything from pre-production to mixing. Our rates are exceptionally reasonable for the quality that we can provide. Contact us today for more information!

08/18/2017

When your band makes a business decision, why was that decision made? Were all possible avenues of that decision researched fully? How could more time spent on researching possible avenues affect the working outcome? Here at AE Management, we have the tools and experience amongst our team to help your band with the decision making process. Make your smart decisions with us!