Getting clients upon opening my studio

[orbb]

How about a little more info? Have you tracked/mixed other projects? Are you a professional AE?

[kennyd03]

I think we're talking about straight-up marketing here. I would definitely have a website with photos, equipment and a former clients/credits list. Then I would think about places to advertise (i.e. local indie rags, etc.). Once you get some clients who had a good experience, word of mouth will help bring business in as well.

Good luck!

-KD03

[joaquin]

WORD OF MOUTH....but here is a thread you may find useful http://gearslutz.com/board/showthrea...ghlight=studio

[XHipHop]

Maybe charge a "discounted" or "special" rate the first two months just to get people in the door. A "grand opening special", if you will...

And then hopefully they will be your repeat customers for years to come.

[blackcatdigi]

Originally Posted by XHipHop

Maybe charge a "discounted" or "special" rate the first two months just to get people in the door. A "grand opening special", if you will...

And then hopefully they will be your repeat customers for years to come.

And (IME) they WILL expect (and in fact) probably demand the "special" rate, ad infinitum.

To hire an engineer or producer with an established 'following' to bring customers in, would be my suggestion.

Good Luck!

[T_R_S]

Get a Lucky break like recording with a high profile group geting new media coverage.
Make the frontpage of your local daily newspaper and you'll be set
Your phone will start to ring.

[Kenny Gioia]

Try using your first post over at Gearslutz to tell everyone about it. But try not to make it look like SPAM.

And do yourself a huge favor. Don't announce it on my Forum.