Some Practical Advice when Starting a Recording Studio

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Starting a recording studio is no easy task. It's important that you approach running a studio with a clear head, and open mind. This is not the time to fantasize about what could happen in the future for your studio. This is the time to look at things objectively and ask yourself many tough questions. The more you ask now about starting a recording studio, the best shape you'll be in.

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Choosing Partners when Starting a Recording Studio

For starters, you need to find people that you are interested in getting involved with. Don't engage with people that you don't think are dependable, or don't act fairly. You need a certain amount of trust and believe that a potential partner would be good to work with.

This prospective partner also needs to have some valuable ideas, resources, or ambitions. If they mostly spend their time gaming on a computer, or going to sports games, then there's not a lot to work with. You don't want a person that's coasting through the week, but someone that's looking for something new to try. The attitude of the person is going to either fuel ideas, or slow them down.

It's important to note that all of my relationships are this way. I never know if a big idea will emerge, but I always am open for the discussion to naturally happen.
Meeting with Partners

You really need to set up situations where ideas can simmer. I often choose to meet over lunch, as it is expected that ordering food and eating your meal is at least a 45 minute activity.

I've also noticed that guys are not accessible at dinner time because they are just in a different head space. Lunch or mid-morning is where it's at to get them in a clear head space.

You need to get to know people when they aren't rushed, during a slow day, and nothing else is on their mind except for how good the coffee is. Talking with someone at a noisy bar isn't going to let ideas simmer, and flourish into something new.