My aim for this project is to professionally produce and release an EP that will allow me to expand my fan base and develop as an artist.
To do this, I will need to meet these objectives:
1.) Problem solving.
1.1.) Research copyright laws to ensure I can use samples I may want to use, without breaking the law.
1.2.) Budget for costs.
1.3.) Plan for as many different obstacles and problems I may face during the project.
2.) Promote the EP:
2.1.) Prepare professional quality promotional material.
2.1.1.) Collaborate with graphics design students, or professionals, to work on creating a logo for myself as an artist, an EP cover, banners and posters, etc.
2.2.) Create social media accounts to spread promotional material.
2.2.1.) Research paid and free promotional techniques.
2.3.) Release one to two singles from EP.
3.) Plan the EP.
3.1.) Decide on genre, number of tracks, EP and track titles, etc.
3.2.) Find collaborators.
3.3.) Decide whether or not to use an external mastering service.
4.) Compose and produce the EP.
4.1.) Find samples and create synths, linked to EP plan.
5.) Plan Release.
5.1.) Decide whether or not to have a release party / event.
5.1.1.) Plan event, speak to venue and event management.
5.2.) Decide whether or not to have paid or free downloads.
5.2.1.) Decide whether or not to use distribution companies.
5.2.2.) Decide whether or not to use produce and distribute CD’s.
6.) Release and distribute EP.
7.) Reflect and evaluate the work I have done.
7.1.)Personal reflection and evaluation.
7.2.) Peer reflection and evaluation.