In this episode of Prepping For The Studio, hosts Roy Silverstein and Brian Scheuble are joined by Max Allyn from Recording Fund to discuss how musicians can fund their recordings through alternative methods.

Max shares the origins of Recording Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides no-strings-attached grants to artists for recording purposes. The conversation explores the challenges musicians face in financing their work, the process of applying for grants, and the broader context of the music industry, including the limitations of major and indie labels.

Key points include the importance of preparation in the studio, the evolving landscape of music funding, and the ongoing efforts to support diverse and determined artists.

The episode also touches on the undervaluation of music in the digital age and considers potential avenues for positive change in the music ecosystem.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:23 Meet Max Allen from Recording Fund

01:13 The Origin of Recording Fund

02:16 Challenges in Music Funding

03:40 Recording Fund's Mission and Process

12:46 The Role of Major Labels Today

20:02 The Indie Label Landscape

25:11 Funding Your Own Recordings

35:23 The Struggles and Hopes in the Music Industry

36:08 Encouraging Signs and Bandcamp's Role

39:02 Challenges with Streaming and Artist Compensation

42:37 The Importance of Studio Recording and Preparedness

51:34 Marketing and Promotion for Artists

54:49 The Decline of Live Music and Touring

58:51 Positive Changes and the Future of Music

01:06:20 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Check out Recording Fund at these links:

Website: www.recordingfund.org

Instagram: @recordingfund

Please visit http://www.preppingforthestudio.com for more info and to download the free ebook, "A Musician's Guide To The Recording Studio".

Hosts:

Roy Silverstein of Rarefied Recording (www.rarefiedrecording.com)

Brian Scheuble (www.brianscheuble.com)

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions please email Roy: [email protected]

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