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lakesidedoug · 26th April 2008, 05:46 PM

Hello all, I hope this is the right thread because this really is a business question rather than gear or technique. I have a project studio that I have invested significant money in. It's three rooms, up to 20 tracks at once, several preamps, mics etc. I know it's a long way from the level of some of the studios you guys use but it's also a big step up from an M-Audio box in a bedroom.

I have done two demo projects recently for bands because they needed get some work. I didn't charge either band anything because I am still trying to develop a portfolio of work. Free or not, lots of effort went into both projects and the bands were involved in tweaking the sounds, selecting the takes and some of the mixing. Other professionals outside of the projects have listened to the work and given positive feedback so I think both efforts were pretty solid.

The problem is both groups have neither promoted my efforts from their online sites, despite this being the one "payment" I asked for, and they have decided to re-record themselves with cheap gear. To make matters more confussing, neither band has said anything like " we really are not happy because ...", nor do they say "no we really love it and ..." so it's just awkward.

Business is business and the customer is always right, I completely understand that. What I don't understand is how to read customer feedback in this situation. Is it normal for someone to walk out of your studio claiming to love the sound and then throw the CD in the trash when they get home?

26th April 2008, 05:46 PM	#1
lakesidedoug Gear interested Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2	Paying dues or is this unusual? Hello all, I hope this is the right thread because this really is a business question rather than gear or technique. I have a project studio that I have invested significant money in. It's three rooms, up to 20 tracks at once, several preamps, mics etc. I know it's a long way from the level of some of the studios you guys use but it's also a big step up from an M-Audio box in a bedroom. I have done two demo projects recently for bands because they needed get some work. I didn't charge either band anything because I am still trying to develop a portfolio of work. Free or not, lots of effort went into both projects and the bands were involved in tweaking the sounds, selecting the takes and some of the mixing. Other professionals outside of the projects have listened to the work and given positive feedback so I think both efforts were pretty solid. The problem is both groups have neither promoted my efforts from their online sites, despite this being the one "payment" I asked for, and they have decided to re-record themselves with cheap gear. To make matters more confussing, neither band has said anything like " we really are not happy because ...", nor do they say "no we really love it and ..." so it's just awkward. Business is business and the customer is always right, I completely understand that. What I don't understand is how to read customer feedback in this situation. Is it normal for someone to walk out of your studio claiming to love the sound and then throw the CD in the trash when they get home?