how much money do it take?to open a music store.?
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depends if your selling sheet music or instruments. Tubas are 3000$ pianos are up to 50k
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Easy - create demand and fulfill it. \n\nLook at who buys something and try to find more people like them. Film makers need scores. Commercial producers need music beds. Restaurants need background music. iPods need content. Music is as present as air to breathe.\n\nDo you want it to be used or do you want is used a certain way? Great art work could make wonderful print ads ... but do you really want to see an Ansel Adams print pitching Salem's and Marlboro's?\n\nBackwords engineer this ... at the end of the day, where do you want your music to be? Then become a student of this and learn how others got it there!\n\nOh, keep practicing ... and send us a mp3 to which we can listen.
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It's difficult to say...since each group in each city would set its own rates.  Generally speaking, a new musician will probably be getting just barely enough to pay the rent...unfortunately...unless you are an exceptional performer in a major philamonic orchestra.
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Coming from someone who is in a rock band:\nGet a job! lol The easiest solution to your problem. To get a successful band going you are going to need a lot of money, and dedicated members who are willing to invest money into it as well. Just to give you an idea, my band just released our full length album this month, and it cost us over $5,000 to get it recorded and produced professionally. That doesn't include promoting and whatnot for our CD release show.\n\n Once you get something together email me at xxneonzombiexx@hotmail.com and I will show you how to get a cheap website that looks great!\n\nBrandon Zahn\n-(Guitar)-\nReflection\nwww.reflectionband.com
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You can actually "start" a record label very easily without much money. It is growing the label into prominence that is difficult. The acts representing the label have to be great as to attract other great acts to come on to your label. This industry is just as competitive as other music industry components.\n\nEverything you need is online. Simply put "Starting a record Label" into search and you will come up with plenty. I would recommend doing this research before writing the check! (:
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I would start by doing lots of research on opening a business and jotting down just off the top of your head what you'll need to get started before you even try to figure out costs - listing everything will give you a place to start.  Here are some things I would think about:\n\n1) where and how big do you want this shop to be?\n2) what space is available in the area where you want the location\n3) will you need to do your own renovating/remodeling to the space\n4) do you plan to buy or rent the space?\n5) location is really, really important; are there other businesses in the area that draw people and might promote walk-in business for your shop?\n6) how close is your nearest competition? don't even try to compete with starbucks if they're anywhere near unless there's something so unique about your shop that you'll have your own niche following\n7) how will you advertise?\n8) will you need to hire employees\n9) who will handle the legal work? the accounting? \n10) how much insurance will you need - property insurance, insurance against loss of inventory, liability insurance in case a customer or an employee gets hurt in the store\n11)how much inventory do you need to get started?\n12) how much money do you need not just for upfront costs but to keep the shop going in the beginning before the business takes off\n13) have either of you worked at the kind of coffee/tea shop you'd like to own - are you willing to do that for awhile to really learn the ins and outs of the business?
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Try Music Zone if there is one near you their prices start from about £1.99 when they have a sale on which is most of the time.
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business by Jim Dion, Ted Topping\n* Retail Business Kit for Dummies by Rick Segel \n* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. Schroeder\n* So You Want To Own The Store: Secrets to Running a Successful Retail Operation by Mort Brown\n* Goldmine Record Album Price Guide by Tim Neely\n* The Industry Yellow Pages: The Official Radio, Retail and Distribution Music Directory. A Directory, listing over 2000 Radio Stations, 660+ Record Stores ... World-Wide? (On CD-ROM. PC & Mac compatible) by Platinum Millennium\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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I would try Craigslist.com\nhttp://www.craigslist.com\nThis way you might be able to find someone locally that is selling their music.
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Make your own CD, sell hundreds at your live shows, then approach a label and show them what you've done.  Then they might be interested.
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As far as stations buying their music.. If the station is in a higher ranking market the record labels will provide the music for free.  They are happy to get the exposure. Every station that plays music is required to pay a flat licensing fee to ASCAP/BMI (they are the companies that pay the artists "royalties" each time their song airs.)  Some smaller stations sometimes need to actually go out and purchase their music, stations can also subscribe to music services that will provide a basic music library, along with weekly updates.  They will not actually charge the stations for this service, they will do a "barter" service with the stations to place comercials on the stations in leu of chash payments.  I hope I am not confusing you more!  As far as CD's go, a vast number of stations don't even use them anymore.  A lot of stations use a "hard drive" music delevery doing away with all of the clutter of cd's.  Most stations are computer operated these days, a lot of the stations dont even have "live talent" in the studio anymore.  They accomplish this by a process of "Voicetracking".  The DJ does not even have to be in the same city as the station he or she is on.  Talent can e-deliver their voice-tracks to basically anywhere Via a computer.  I hope this helps you out a bit.... If it leaves you with more questions... feel free to e-mail me.  I would be happy to help out.
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I have a VERY small business.  I do freelance work as a voice over artist (this entails recording my voice for use in commercials and phone messaging, store announcements etc).  All it took me was purchasing my computer, my microphone, my mixer board and some editing software.  That's it...maybe $1500 tops...but it's not regular business yet (but that's okay with me, I'm a stay at home mom besides)
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I suggest you find a copy of "Starting and managing a small retail music store, http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0006CI51S/ref=nosim/powerhomebizguid   by Ray S Erlandson It is out of print at Amazon but it may give you ideas on how to start your music store\n\nStarting a small business takes a lot of courage. But, as they say, courage does not pay the bills. To be successful – to stay in business – you need more than courage. You need a combination of hard work, skill, perseverance, and lots of luck. \n\nSome things you need to consider:\n- "How can I support my family while I build up by business?" \n- "What are my abilities?" \n- "Is there a market for the product or service I have chosen?" \n- "How long will it take this business to reach the financial goal I have?" \n\nYou may want to read the article "How to Start a New Business Successfully" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol51/launch.htm , which lists six steps to launch a new business successfully:\n\n1. Provide a benefit.\n2. Determine the fit with your market.\n3. Right timing is everything\n4. Be ready to support your business\n5. Develop a blueprint for success\n6. Market, market, market\n\nTo give you ideas on what exactly do you need to start your own business, here are ten things you need to know before launching your own business  “10 Things You Need to Know When Starting Your Own Home Business” http://www.powerhomebiz.com/052006/startingbiz.htm .\n\nHere are articles on how to start a retail store that you may want to read and get ideas from:\n\nRetail Startup Center http://www.entrepreneur.com/howto/retail/0,7167,,00.html\nSmall Store Retailing http://retailindustry.about.com/od/seg_smallstores/\nBusiness Plan for Retailers http://www.cbsc.org/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=CBSC_SK/display&c=GuideFactSheet&cid=1083346948467&lang=en\nStore Location http://www.cbsc.org/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=CBSC_SK/display&c=GuideFactSheet&cid=1102940219101&lang=en\nMusic Store Business Plan http://planmagic.com/business_plan/retail/music_store_business_plan.html (not a free business plan, but something you may want to consider purchasing)\n\nHere are some publications, websites and associations related to the music retailing industry:\n\nMusic Trades http://www.musictrades.com/\nNAMM :: The International Music Products Association http://www.namm.com/\nKeyboard Mag http://www.keyboardmag.com\nMix Magazine http://www.mixonline.com/\nRecording Magazine http://www.recordingmag.com/\n\nYou may also want to read these books on retailing:\n\n- Success in Store: How to Start or Buy a Retail Business, Enjoy Running It and Make Money by Geoffrey Heard and Gordon Woolf\n- 1001 Ideas to Create Retail Excitement, Revised Edition (2003) by Edgar A. Falk\n- Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business (Start & Run a) by Jim Dion and Ted Topping \n- Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store (National Retail Federation Series) by Carol L. Schroeder
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Well first off let me just tell you that the markup on video games and electronics are very slim do to the amount of competition and chain stores such as BestBuy, Circuit City, etc... \nBut, don't let that get you down. Now if your serious about opening a video game store, you will need quite a few things. \n\nFirst off, you will need to aquire a resellers certificate and a tax I.D from the government. This allows you to buy from distributors without paying any tax. \n\nThe next step after getting these documents is to contact the distributors. Now there are quite a few, but the two biggest and best known ones for video games are D&H and Ingram Micro.\n\nAfter you have set up an account with your distributors, it is time to buy. The secret to making a reasonable profit from this industry and in the electronics industry in general is buying in large quantities. For example if you buy only 1 or 2 games from them, it's only going to be 3 or 4  dollars less then what you would pay at retail, which is not worth it.\n\nIn order to get good pricing you would need to order atleast 10 units per item and atleast 10 to 15 different items. This way you will be able to make a little return for yourself. \n\nNow in your case, your saying you want to open a fresh new store. In order to be successful your going to have to stock this store with all the latest and best video games including Xbox 360, Playstation 2, Nintendo Gamecube and DS, Sony PSP, and the upcoming Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3. Your first order from the distributors should be between $50,000 to $60,000 dollars. If you do it this way, they will surely give you true wholesale pricing, probably $10 to $15 dollars less then the retail price for each video game and $50 to $80 dollars off the actual consoles. \n\nI hope this helps, I know how tough it can be starting a new business. I used to own a video game store and now I have just started a computer electronics store. Best Wishes and I hope you do well, don't give up.
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You have to pay a licensing fee, which is usualy pretty steep ($3000 a song in some cases)...
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Where are you, what are you stuck on?\nHave you found a location, a space?\nHave you priced equipment, like the chairs people sit in to get their hair done and mirrors and shelves for the beauty store?\nI would start with finding a suitable space and renting or buying it. \nThen fill it up with the stuff you need (might have to remodel the space first) then hire the staff and open.
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I don't understand your questions?  Millions of what? Dollars?  Radio playtime doesn't give an artist $.  CD sales do.