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7 Steps To Fund A Music Project


Ever need money for a music project before? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. Good news is there is an effective way to receive funding, bad news is you have to do the work. Here are the most practical and effective steps to receive funding for your music project.


*Note that we do not recommend any advice in this article in relation to loans, debt, or any alternative funding that may put your financial future in jeopardy.


1. Create a plan


Put pen to paper or open up a word document. Come up with a plan on all the logistics. When, where, who, and how.


This crucial step is what separates all the music artists who have tried but failed to get money for a project. This is a working plan as you go through the journey of receiving money for your project. The more you act on the plan and improve it, the better you stand.


2. How much do you need?


Most people go into this step blindly. Anyone who is willing to give you money will need to know how much.


This should factor in all costs that you are ware of and any minor costs that may come up in preparation for uncertainty.


3. How will it be used


Having clear plans on where the money will be used gives satisfaction to your investor. You show your seriousness by clearly mapping out what the money will be used towards.


4. Show past results


Have you put together successful projects in the past? Great, then show what you did to accomplish them. Any additional information to establish your credibility is also suggested.


5. Calculate return for investors


Show the potential investor what the projected results will be. What metric can you tie to the success of this project. Is it money? Streams? Connections?


Figure out what your investor stands to gain from them giving you money. This will prove to be one of the most important in the process. Look through their lens and calculate how they benefit.


6. Source funding options


Ask your immediate network for introductions. Effective ways to meet potential investors in your project are through someone you know. People trust the ones that they know more than a complete stranger.


7. Improve your plan


You will meet some sort of obstacle in this process. When it happens, improve your plan to the response you received. What needs to be improved to accomplish the desired results you are looking for?

Conclusion


Follow these steps to effectively raise money for your project. Understand the obstacles to improve your plan and achieve the result you're looking for.


If you haven't received funding for your project yet, it means you haven't explored all options. Keep going!


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