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Be heard. Get noticed. Make the scene. 

Take your band out of the garage and to the next level with the.DEMO offered exclusively at School of Groove


the.DEMO includes:

-Coached rehearsals with our professional instructors                                                                      

-Performances at live concert venues

-Recording session with one of our professional producers

-Mixing and mastering of your record

-Live photo shoot for your cover art

-Graphic design 

 -20 DEMO CD's

$1500

Everything you need at one low flat rate

The complete resource for the aspiring artist!

(Individual services offered as well) 


The Rehearsal

To best prepare your band for successful performance and recording we will provide you with two 3-hour intensive rehearsals with members from our faculty. Your band will have the opportunity to work with an extremely talented and diverse set of individuals. Members of our faculty have performed on the world's greatest stages, such as Carnegie Hall and Symphony Hall, and have worked with leading artists such as Paul Simon, Bill Cosby, Gloria Estefan, and can be found teaching at international music conferences and workshops. During these sessions, faculty will assess the various needs of each individual, and work to improve the stage presentation of the entire band.   

 

 


The Performance

Performing is the lifeblood of a musician. To aid in the continued development of your band, we will book a performance at a local music venue. We will also adjust the venue to match stylistic consideration of your band. 

The Recording

We produce the sound that your band hears, not what we think the band should sound like. During your six-hour session, your band will collaborate with an award-winning producer to create a recording that showcases your unique talents. Our highly trained engineers will mix and master your recording so as to achieve the highest level of quality in sound production.

The Cost of a 3 Song EP

Average Record Company

$54,588

Doing it Yourself

$10,166

the.DEMO

$1,500 

Does my band really need a coach?

Many bands think they are too advanced to need the help of a coach. However, try and find a headline music act that does not rely on constant input from professional music instructors and coaches. If the best are still taking lessons, shouldn't you be as well?

Several members of our highly trained faculty will work with your band to help you prepare for a successful performance and recording session.

What good is a Press Kit?

A well-prepared press kit will act as your primary means of communicating with clients, such as record labels and booking agents. If you impress them with your materials they will be much more likely to begin discussing record deals or concert bookings.

We will provide your band with the following:

-3 Song EP of your band

-Professional band photos/headshots

-Album cover art

-Graphic design

-Industry standard jewel cases

-Cover letter, resume, bio (provided for an additional fee) 

Why use a Producer?

Our students often complain about the stress of the recording studio. It's no wonder, as it can be difficult to communicate your ideas to the engineer, the techies, and the band, while also performing. That's why we bring in a producer to communicate your needs to the engineers, and act as your ears in the other room. Our producers will bring out the best performance you have in you and engineer your recording so that what your hear in the studio is just what your audience hears on the street. They will also help you with arrangement, song structure, tempo, and dynamics. Whatever it takes to make your recording great.

We often encounter bands spending more time attempting to understand their new gear, than on rehearsing their own music. Not suprisingly, the results are often disapointing. Why? Because developing the ability to produce doesn't just take talent, it takes copious hours of working with gear and listening to the results, most artists simply don't have the time to do it themselves. Just being a solid musician takes hours and hours of practice and even a working musician can be hard pressed to find the time required to become a producer.