ARTIST DEVELOPMENT - Dark Star Audio

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

EVERY MORNING YOU HAVE TWO CHOICES:
CONTINUE TO SLEEP WITH YOUR DREAMS,
OR WAKE UP AND CHASE THEM.

- CARMELO ANTHONY

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
 FOR OVER A DECADE, DARK STAR AUDIO HAS WORKED WITH THE MOST SOUGHT
AFTER BRANDS, ARTISTS AND LABELS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. WE WANT TO SHARE
                           THAT EXPERIENCE WITH YOU.

  What we offer is more than just a foot in the door, we will work along side you to help
  you achieve your audio career goals. Our goal is your success. Our focus is helping
  you build a long lasting sustainable career, without illusions of instant fame or short
  term success.

  Our program is designed to help you improve your production skills, develop your
  brand, increase your exposure, sign to bigger and better labels, and open the door to
  endless opportunities. We've streamlined this process to help you reach your goals
  faster, make less mistakes, and provide you with knowledge and confidence.

  Our clients range form absolute beginners with zero experience, to advanced
  producers looking to level up. Our program is available both locally in person and
  remotely from your place of choice. No matter where you are located, we can work to
  help you build your career.

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MENTORING AND COACHING
        ONE-ON-ONE INTERACTION WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Mentoring sessions are customized and personal one-on-one private sessions to meet
your needs. You will refine your knowledge and gain new skills. Our focus is to
position you for success.

Mentoring sessions may include: DAW software and hardware basics, music
production, composition, arrangement, basic theory, sound design, mixing, industry
navigation, career guidance, branding, promotion, networking, getting signed and
much more.

We offer various software platforms to coach and monitor your progress during your
development with us. Skype, Zoom or FaceTime are used for our remote sessions for
convenience. We use Splice and Dropbox for file sharing and organization. To track
your progress and keep us on your customized schedule we use the project
management platform Monday. Our DAW of choice is Ableton Live but can use any
DAW to help you achieve your goals.

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PRODUCTION
MODERN AUDIO COMPOSITION,
SCORING, LIBRARY AND SYNC MUSIC

All electronic dance music genres, sample
packs, templates, VST and gear presets,
muisc for TV, film and advertising

MIXING
FULL TRACK BALANCING, PRECISION
DETAIL, WARMTH AND MASTER READY

High end audio gear and cutting edge
software tools. Decades of experience and
an ear for excellence.

MASTERING
NEXT LEVEL DIMENSION, COLOR AND
DEPTH FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION

Clear, dynamic, full, prestine audio that
translates across all audio systems and club
sound system ready.

AUDIO SERVICES
                  WITHOUT AUDIO, NOTHING ELSE MATTERS

At Dark Star Audio we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to audio
production. Our team has a combined experience of over 40 years in the audio
industry. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of next level sound design,
production, mixing and mastering.

We offer a full range of audio services to ensure you will compete with today's top
Electronic Dance Music Producers. Our success is proven by countless top charting
tracks, and a consistent demand from many of todays top sample companies, audio
schools, production libraries, record labels and artists.

Our studios are Ableton centric and host a massive sample catalogue, VST library,
unique analog synths and gear from the best of the industry. Our collection of
Software includes: Ableton, Arturia, Audio Damage, Fab Filter, Glitch Machines,
iZotope, Lennar Digital, Melda Production, Mixed In Key, Native Instruments, reFX,
Sonic Academy, Spectrasonics, Sugar Bytes, U-He, Valhalla, Waves, Xfer, 2Caudio +
More. Our Hardware gear list includes: Ableton Push, Access Music, Analog Solutions,
Antelope Audio, Dreadbox, Dangerous Music, Dynaudio, Elektron, Future Retro,
Korg, Malekko, Moog, NI Komplete Kontrol, Novation, Roland, Arturia, Lennar
Digital, Native Instruments, reFX, RME, Spectrasonics, + More.

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LOGO AND BRAND IDENTITY
                    VISUAL IDENTITY AND PURPOSE FOR YOUR BRAND

Your brand is your business. It says everything about you. Having the right logo, name and
image is critical in this industry. How your brand is perceived can be equally as important as
how you sound. Our team delivers leading edge, modern designs, with a truly professional
branding package custom build for versatile use and specifically built for the most import-
ant social media and online platforms. We provide a comprehensive logo package, elec-
tronic press kit (EPK) and banners, giving you a consistent and professional online represen-
tation to set you apart from the rest.

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BRAND CONSISTANCY
                         CONSISTENCY

Our clients understand the
importance of consistency
and fluidness. No matter
where your fans find you,
we will ensure they find the
same information and pro-
fessional look across all
platforms. A one size image
does not fit all, so we
custom create size specific
content for your online
presence.

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SOCIAL MEDIA
            HAVING A PRESENCE IS CRITICAL IN TODAY’S WORLD

We offer a very simple and straight forward strategy to fan engagement,
building your name and how to network online. Growing your name organically is
important and requires several key factors. Whether you need an entire social media
presence created from scratch, or simple modifications of your existing profiles, we
will help you make your social presence professional, consistent, and create better
visibility for your fans.

We focus on the social platforms that are the most relivant in the industry and help
make sure that you have an interlocking web between them all. It is vital that your fans
are able to find you where ever you are.

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GETTING SIGNED
                       GET SIGNED TO BIGGER AND BETTER LABELS

Simply put, great tracks alone will not ensure you land the label you desire. There are
proven strategies, methods and unwritten rules that we have acquired over the last ten
years. We’ll share our strategy that has worked for hundreds of our artists to help guide you
along the way, from staying organized and focused to submission and signing.

SHOPPING YOUR MUSIC             CONTRACTS + COPYRIGHT           GETTING HEARD

Learn the do’s and dont’s,      Avoid common confusion          This also means getting
submisison process,             with contracts. Be fully        paid. We discuss setting
communication, follow up,       confident and understand        realistic expectations and
organization and more           what you are signing.           how to capitalize your
                                                                efforts.

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ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT
                 A GUIDE TO PUTTING YOURSELF OUT THERE

Your Electronic Press Kit (EPK) is your professional music resume that promoters,
venue talent buyers, journalists, and music supervisors use to understand who you
are, what you bring to the table, and ultimately determine why they should care about
you. You will not only receive countless compliments about your epk, it will help you
reach your goals.

Our program covers everything that you will need; Professional Headshots, Custom
Bio, Promotional Video and Interactive Links to your social media, streaming sites,
website and more. Your EPK will be fresh, innovative, engaging and professional.

Industry professionals want quality information; quick, appealing, and as
streamlined as possible. You will be confident sharing your EPK with the press,
promoters, industry professionals, labels and anyone who can potentially boost your
music career.

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SELL
YOURSELF
Your EPK is your opportunity.
It’s your one chance to show your
accomplishments and how
amazing you are.

DECISIONS ARE THE HARDEST THING TO MAKE,
ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS A CHOICE BETWEEN WHERE YOU SHOULD
BE AND WHERE YOU WANT TO BE.

- ANONYMOUS

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MAPPING AND GOALS
            “SUCCESS OCCURS WHEN OPPORTUNITY MEETS PREPARATION”
                                - ZIG ZIGLAR

We will help you map your future and leverage your skills towards all your goals. You will
actualize an annual release schedule, bookings, radio/ sync / library, publishing rights
organization, and more. We are committed to you long term. Our relationship does not end
at artist development program completion, it’s just the beginning.

    Promotion and Public Relations
    Networking
    Community
    Performing Rights Organization
    Radio/Sync/Library Opportunites
    DJing VS Producing
    Expectations VS. Reality

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ARE YOU READY?
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