Starting Out
Whether you're a singer or an MC, a band, a solo-artist or a DJ, there are loads of things to consider when you're starting to make music. Get advice from some of the industry's leading producers, radio experts, and artists on how they started out.
Dance producer Masterclass with Tom Ravenscroft: Finding your own sound
The Japanese Popstars and Pyscatron tell Tom how producers can create a distinct sound.
AlunaGeorge on their journey through the music industry
AlunaGeorge talk to Phil Taggart about getting signed at the BBC Introducing Masterclass
Mike Smith on the importance of BBC Introducing
Mike Smith from Mercury Records talks about discovering Jake Bugg at BBC Introducing.
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Ben Howard: from open-mic night to the Brits
Ben Howard's full conversation with Zane for BBC Introducing's Musicians Masterclass 2013.
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Wretch 32 on meeting the right people
Wretch 32 talks about how to meet the right people to get ahead in the music industry.
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Badly Drawn Boy's advice for artists: 'Believe in yourself'
Badly Drawn Boy talks to Steve Lamacq about how being true to yourself pays off.
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Tom Robinson: Musicians should collaborate, not compete
The 6 Music DJ on the importance of forming alliances with other bands.
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How to fit music in and around your working life
Radio 2's Janice Long hosts a session at the BBC Introducing Masterclass 2013
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Judie Tzuke shares her songwriting tips with Bob Harris
Judie Tzuke tells Radio 2's Bob Harris how her songs start to take shape.
Producer Joel Culpepper - Getting started
We speak to London based singer and songwriter Joel Culpepper about his journey so far.
Producer James Kenosha - where to buy kit and what to buy
Producer James Kenosha's advice for musicians looking to buy kit (filmed in 2009)
Tom Robinson - finish your songs, fail early and often
The BBC 6 Music DJ tells musicians the value of failing regularly (filmed in 2009)
Tom Robinson - A killer song can change your life forever
BBC 6 Music's Tom Robinson tells aspiring musicians that 'it's all about the song' (2009)
Naughty Boy on the importance of melody
Producer Naughty Boy (Chip, Wiley) on the importance of melody (filmed in 2009)
George Ergatoudis - Be sure to get objective feedback
Radio 1's Head of Music on the importance of bands and artist getting honest opinions
The Gossip - Be part of a community and grow organically
The Gossip advise unsigned artists to let things build organically (filmed in 2009)
Tim Westwood on making your way as a DJ
Tim Westwood tells BBC Introducing his tips for making your way as a DJ (2009)
