When artists ask me what they can do to improve their chances of getting played on the radio, I typically tell them that good production and good singing are a great place to start.
To get those, and artist or group ususally has to spend big bucks in a recording studio. It's clearly one of those "you get what you pay for" deals.
But, simply saying good production or good singing isn't much of a measuring stick. But, there is one thing an artist can do to measure the "good" of their music.
The one thing artists can do right away to improve their music is to simply listen to the music that IS actually on the radio. It's a simple comparison game.
Then, ask the question, "Does what I am producing sound similar in quality to the mainstream artists in the genre I sing?" This becomes an excellent gauge for measuring how you compare.
Now, clearly, each artist or group is unique. You don't really want to mimick the artists you hear, but genre's typically have similar sounds and structures to the music that you need to use as a guide.
Give it a shot. Be honest in your opinion. And, if you're struggling with that honesty, ask a third party who you know will give you an honest opinion.
Ultimately, you want to know if your production and singing quality matches up to the pros. If it doesn't, figure out how to fix it. If you're close, discover what needs to be tweaked.
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