How long does it take the average listener to get an initial impression of your song?
3 seconds.
100
Are record deals always the best direction to head?
NO!!
100
What instruments does Mr. Young play?
Saxophone, EWI, Piano, Organ, Flute, Clarinet
200
What is a melody?
The main section of a song. Usually the top voice.
200
What is a track?
The individual input for ONE instrument. One track per instrument usually -- unless you use multiple microphones, then you are multi-tracking an instrument.
200
Name 3 major record companies still in existence.
EMI, Columbia, Blue Note, EastWest, Ropeadope, Epic
200
Who is an A&R Rep?
Arts and Repertoire -- they are the ones who find the talent and sell it to the label.
200
Who won album of the year at the Grammys?
Adele.
300
What is a "hook?"
The part of the song that sticks in your head. Also, the part of the song that draws the listener in.
300
What is the difference between stereo and mono?
Stereo means "two" -- thus two independent channels.
Mono means "one" -- only one channel.
Cool fact: The Beatles only recorded in mono!
300
Yes or no question:
Should a musician sell the rights to their song when signing to a record label, or should they retain the rights?
RETAIN THEM!!!
300
Who runs record labels?
Big corporations.
300
Which country has the most per-capita recording studios? Holland, America, or Japan?
Japan
400
What is "EQ?"
Equalization
400
What year did ProTools become consumer level?
2001
400
What is the poor-man's copyright?
Email or mail the song to yourself.
400
When are contracts necessary?
ALWAYS!
400
Who controlled Capitol Records? Why did they collapse?
Controlled by the mafia. Collapsed because they took away the seed money.
500
What is MIDI?
Musical
Instrument
Digital
Interface
500
The Beatles used how many microphones when recording "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"?
Only 4.
500
Is "sampling" considered plagiarism?
No, ONLY if the rights to the song have been paid for. For example, The Beastie Boys are now being sued for millions over unpaid samples used on their early records. Always protect yourself by going through the correct legal conduits!
500
What is a copyright?
It is when your creative work is registered with the Library of Congress. It protects you from people stealing your idea and claiming it as their own.
500
What is BMI or ASCAP?
Music royalties companies. They pay royalties when others use your music.