AHY323: The Business Models Of Small Recording Studios
Joshua James Griffiths
AHY3216 - Music Industry Case Study
The Business Models Of Small Recording Studios
Tutor - Alistair McNichol
Students will produce a written document of 3,000 words, demonstrating research, analysis and evaluation of the main body of work as proposed in the formative assessment as agreed. Understanding of the chosen topic of study including its context, literature and methodological approach.
Use of effective research and analysis techniques.
Evaluation and interpretation of the findings of the study.
Presentation of work to a high level of sophistication.
Contents
Page 1: Front page
Page 2: Contents
Page 3: Introduction
Page …show more content…
APA 6th format https://www.hud.ac.uk/library/finding-info/apa-referencing/
8 Appendices
Include any supporting materials or data that don’t sit properly in the main text, as they would interrupt the flow or detract from what you want to discuss.
1. Company/Business Overview
For this question or set of questions I want to find out about his business history and position to date. I want the interviewee to describe his business and business idea. This is to get a general overview of his studio and how it runs. In particular I would like the studio owner to explain his aims and objectives and any eventual aspirations. Also I would like to find out how the studio owners skills relate to the business and the people involved. This would give me an idea of past experience both in recording, business and music in general and how important that experience was for starting a studio. I would also like a description of the products and or services the studio offers i.e. recording, mix, mastering, locational recording, rehearsal room hire, composition for media, sound design etc. Many small studios are going to vary in what they do, so it will be interesting to find out what services are most popular and effective in a business …show more content…
Who is involved and what do they bring to the table?
2. Market Research & Analysis
What research if any have you completed to help understand your customer needs? How did this help your business (model)?
3. Target Customers
Who is your target customer, is they’re anyone in particular you try to work with? For example age. Gender, taste is music, musical ability?
4. Market Plan & Strategy
What advertising and promotional methods do you use to target your services to customers? How do you maintain good customer relations?
5. Products & Services
Why do your studio succeed where others may have not? What is unique about your studio & services? What is your most popular service and why? How did you decide on how you would price your services?
6. Competition
Who are your competitors? What advantages do you have over your competitors and other studios? What do you think are limitations and weaknesses of your studio?
7. Financials
What financial objectives and business milestones did you have when starting your studio? How do you measure your success? What are your eventual aspirations? What investment did you get to begin your studio if
AHY3216 - Music Industry Case Study
The Business Models Of Small Recording Studios
Tutor - Alistair McNichol
Students will produce a written document of 3,000 words, demonstrating research, analysis and evaluation of the main body of work as proposed in the formative assessment as agreed. Understanding of the chosen topic of study including its context, literature and methodological approach.
Use of effective research and analysis techniques.
Evaluation and interpretation of the findings of the study.
Presentation of work to a high level of sophistication.
Contents
Page 1: Front page
Page 2: Contents
Page 3: Introduction
Page …show more content…
APA 6th format https://www.hud.ac.uk/library/finding-info/apa-referencing/
8 Appendices
Include any supporting materials or data that don’t sit properly in the main text, as they would interrupt the flow or detract from what you want to discuss.
1. Company/Business Overview
For this question or set of questions I want to find out about his business history and position to date. I want the interviewee to describe his business and business idea. This is to get a general overview of his studio and how it runs. In particular I would like the studio owner to explain his aims and objectives and any eventual aspirations. Also I would like to find out how the studio owners skills relate to the business and the people involved. This would give me an idea of past experience both in recording, business and music in general and how important that experience was for starting a studio. I would also like a description of the products and or services the studio offers i.e. recording, mix, mastering, locational recording, rehearsal room hire, composition for media, sound design etc. Many small studios are going to vary in what they do, so it will be interesting to find out what services are most popular and effective in a business …show more content…
Who is involved and what do they bring to the table?
2. Market Research & Analysis
What research if any have you completed to help understand your customer needs? How did this help your business (model)?
3. Target Customers
Who is your target customer, is they’re anyone in particular you try to work with? For example age. Gender, taste is music, musical ability?
4. Market Plan & Strategy
What advertising and promotional methods do you use to target your services to customers? How do you maintain good customer relations?
5. Products & Services
Why do your studio succeed where others may have not? What is unique about your studio & services? What is your most popular service and why? How did you decide on how you would price your services?
6. Competition
Who are your competitors? What advantages do you have over your competitors and other studios? What do you think are limitations and weaknesses of your studio?
7. Financials
What financial objectives and business milestones did you have when starting your studio? How do you measure your success? What are your eventual aspirations? What investment did you get to begin your studio if