About Course
Learn the art of vinyl making and create your own viral records! Master techniques, design, and production in this hands-on course.
What you'll learn
- How to create unique vinyl tracks that have viral potential.
- Techniques for mixing and mastering vinyl for high-quality sound.
- Understanding trends in music that help tracks go viral.
- Tips for promoting and distributing your vinyl music online.
- Secrets to turning your vinyl tracks into a marketable brand.
Course Content
- Welcome: The "Viral" Personalized Music Art Business
- Finding Your Niche (e.g., Minimalist, Boho, Pop Culture, "Glass Art")
- Unique Idea 1: The Acrylic Song Plaque (The Bestseller)
- Unique Idea 2: The Upcycled/Painted "Real" Vinyl
- Unique Idea 3: The "Custom Album Cover" Poster (Digital Art)
- Tools 101: Vinyl Cutters (Cricut/Silhouette), Printers, UV Printers (Pro)
- Materials 101: Sourcing Acrylic Sheets, Old Vinyls, Adhesive Vinyl, Frames
- Learner's Activity
- Foundations: The "Aesthetic" Music Art Studio
- Design 101: Re-creating the "Spotify" or "Apple Music" Look (Canva/Illustrator)
- Working with Custom Photos vs. Album Art
- Cutting Your Vinyl (Cricut/Silhouette Basics)
- The Art of "Weeding" & Transfer Tape Application
- The "Bubble-Free" Method for Applying Vinyl to Acrylic
- Printing & Applying the Album Art (Sticker Paper vs. Direct Print)
- Learner's Activity
- Project 1: The Classic Acrylic Song Plaque
- Upcycled Art: Sourcing & Prepping Old Vinyl Records
- Hand-Painting on Vinyl (Acrylics, Paint Pens, Dot Mandalas)
- "Resin Art" Plaques (Adding Dried Flowers, Glitter, Gold Leaf)
- "Next Level": Using LED Light-Up Bases for Your Plaques
- "Digital Only": Designing & Selling Custom "Album Cover" Posters
- Learner's Activity
- Project 2: Advanced & "Artsy" Techniques
- Creating Your Brand Name, Logo, and "Vibe"
- Photography 101: How to Photograph Clear/Reflective Surfaces
- Styling Your Shots (Context, "In-Room" Mockups)
- Packaging 101: Shipping Fragile Items (Acrylic, Vinyls) Safely
- The "Unboxing" Experience (Thank You Cards, Stickers, Branding)
- Learner's Activity
- Branding & "Scroll-Stopping" Photography
- The Most Important Lesson: Copyright, Trademarks, & "Fan Art"
- Risk vs. Reward: Using Album Art & Song Titles
- How to Sell Legally (Focusing on Custom Photos, Public Domain, "Inspired" Art)
- Pricing 101: Calculating Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
- The Pricing Formula: (COGS + Labor) x 2 = Wholesale x 2 = Retail
- Tiered Pricing (Basic Plaque, Custom Photo, LED Base, Resin Art)
- Learner's Activity
- Legal, Copyright & Pricing (The "Must-Knows")
- Sales Channels 101: Etsy (Your #1 Spot for Personalized Gifts)
- Sales Channels 102: Local Markets, Pop-Ups, & Your Own Shopify
- Setting Up Your Etsy Shop (SEO for "Personalized Plaque," "Anniversary Gift")
- The "Personalization" Workflow (How to get photos/songs from customers)
- Shipping 101: Printing Labels, Protecting Plaques, and Tracking
- Learner's Activity
- Sales Platforms & Operations
- Marketing 101: TikTok & Instagram Reels are Your #1 Tool
- Content Strategy 1: "The Process" Video (Weeding, Pouring, Peeling - ASMR)
- Content Strategy 2: "The Story" (Packing an order for an anniversary, a birthday, etc.)
- Working with Influencers & "BookTok" / "MusicTok"
- Running Giveaways & Using User-Generated Content (UGC)
- Learner's Activity
- Marketing: The "Viral Factor"
Materials Included
- Step-by-step video tutorials.
- Sample vinyl tracks for practice.
- Mixing and mastering guides.
- Access to community discussion forum.
- Marketing tips sheet for promoting your vinyl tracks.
Requirements/Instructions
- Basic understanding of music production software (DAWs).
- Access to a computer with audio editing software.
- Passion for creating and experimenting with music.
- Willingness to practice and apply techniques taught in the course.
Target Audience
- Aspiring vinyl producers looking to create viral music.
- Independent musicians wanting to release high-quality vinyl tracks.
- DJs and music enthusiasts interested in vinyl production techniques.
- Music marketers who want to understand what makes tracks viral.
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Free
- Beginner
- 2 students
- 10h 0m
- Certificate of completion