Being a new musician looking for recognition, creating a mix-tape is a great way to experiment with your music and talents to get noticed and make a name for yourself. But how can you create a mix-tape that is interesting? By following these tips you can be a step closer to a music career: -Develop an Outline for your Mix-tape: Clear set of goals and plan of action is important. When you decide to make a mix-tape, there are a few components you should consider. 1) who are you as an artist and what is your style. 2) you should decide on a theme for your mix-tape. -Get or Create Beats for your Mixtape: You need to either create your own beats or find some to use. Since you are not profiting off of it, using the beats from popular songs shouldn't be a problem. -Write Original Lyrics: Original lyrics may end up being the most time consuming and important aspect of your mix-tape. Having original lyrics are vital to connecting with your listeners and gaining popularity. -Record and Edit your Mixtape: This process is often the most frustrating because you will spend hours re-recording and editing your music. -Promote your Mixtape: Luckily, we live in the digital age and self-promotion has many platforms for musicians. Learn more now: https://www.aimm.edu/blog/5-steps-to-creating-a-successful-mixtape Atlanta Institute of Music and Media 2875 Breckinridge Blvd #700, Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 242-7717