D. M. I
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
We all hold in our hands our own history and destiny. It will be whatever we want it to be. Some people say “No they can’t. I say “Yes You Can”. CrED is about saying "Yes You Can!" Johnny Blanks, DMI Creative Development Specialist.
GETTING YOUR CrED
CrED or Creative Entertainment Development is a new and innovative approach to an industry problem. "You can't find artists with longevity today unless they are groomed and developed to be effective in this multi media industry". There is a lot of talent but not all of it is developed. CrED is the RAW DEAL on what it takes to sustain a career with triple threat performance ability in this fast paced industry.
D.M.I. has teamed up with K.G.M. Enterprises to bring back artist development with an edge. With over 30 years of entertainment experience combined, they have addressed a very important need in the industry. Johnny says, "I have a passion in helping artists understand their dynamics as performers. So many artists today don't have managers to help guide them nor do they have creative people around them to tell them what works
and what doesn't." If you are going to have a career that is worth anything today, you must broaden your visions as an artist .
Some artists understand the importance of development but so many think their talent is just enough. CrED is a bootcamp setup where you will be challenged to expand your visions as an artist. CrED will help you tap into your talents on a higher level of effectiveness. Artists must bring to the industry a FULL PACKAGE that is ready to MAKE MONEY today. The industry does not have the time nor resouces to develop you as an artist. You must have guidance so you can gain the advantage on all the others who are asleep on their careers. CrED is an answer to an industry problem dealing with artist development.
Here's What The Industry Has To Say
USHER - April 30, 2010
He says, "The true art form of music is being lost, because it seems so easy
that everyone can do it, and that it can happen overnight. Television is a lie.
It can't happen overnight. The artist who thinks that it can comes and goes.
The reason why great singers cannot exits in this time is maybe because they're
not properly managed, and maybe they don't understand the full gamut of
what being an entertainer is. We're dealing with an industry that is slowly dying,
every day."
Indie-music.com
Tending to all areas of your music career may make the difference between a one
hit wonder and longevity in this business. The music business is again a business.
Businesses need to make money. That is worth repeating - the music business is a
business. Take the time to find out all you can about each of the steps in your journey.
Knowledge is power. Power gives you leverage. And who knows...that entrepreneurial
artist may just find they don't need that particular record deal after all.
David Polemeni - The Lost Art of Artist Development
Rushing a website and a CD release is not going to build your career. If anything it will
hurt you because so many people can now see and hear you online. Believe me the labels
will listen to your Mp3 and move right on to the next artist. That was your chance and you
weren't the best you could be. As an artist, singer, songwriter you must find people who
you respect to bounce ideas off. Don't take your word as the final word. You cannot
grow that way. Study the past. Listen to the singer and their vocal inflections and how they
feel certain words. Pay attention to their phrasing. Learn who your market is. Who do
you sing to? This is how you develop yourself. If you understand who you are you will be
able to recognize the outside person that can help you co-create.
Mybandmate.com - Music Artist Development
By the dawn of this new millennium most labels had changed the name of their Artist
Development departments to Product Development. In other words, the emphasis
changed from nuturing the growth of an artist and their music, to high-pressure sales
development tactics and strategies. Product Development today, for most major labels,
means putting the label's energy into creating sales for a new release. For the most part,
in today's competitive music business, the responsibility of Artist has changed hands.
Independent labels and entrepreneurial artist have inherited the responsibility of nuturing
new talent by fine-tuning their artistic and business development, and slowly growing
their careers.
Chris Dodson - Indie Connect Magazine
Not so long ago, record labels would take an unknown artist who they thought had mass appeal
and spend a lot of time and money on getting them ready for mass marketing (recording, image
makeovers, brand development, performance coaching, media training etc). The climate has
changed dramatically in the past 5 years. Now it is up to each artist to invest his or her own
time and money into self-development, and/or to hire a professional artist development company
to help with this crucial aspect of the artist’s career.
THERE IS NO QUICK WAY TO THE TOP.
Get your CrED and become STAGE READY for life!
THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR BEGINNING PERFORMERS AND UP AND COMING
ARTISTS WHO WANT TO TAKE THEIR CAREERS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
CRED ADVANCED SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR EXPERIENCED ARTIST
There is something to be said for an artist who has taken the time to develop their skills in order to be effective. So many artists today think the industry will be a quick fix to bills being paid. Soon they find out they have spent their money on a product that is not moving fast enough to keep the creditors from calling. The reality is you must bring more to the industry today to sustain a career. Now is the time for artist to rediscover their passion and re-direct their careers in the entertainment industry. You can't rely on cd sales like in the 80's and 90's. So what does a young artist in today's industry do to make a statement?
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