I've got an idea/concept but don't know what to do.

Spunkey said:
From a development point of view, HTML and CSS is the very tip of the iceberg. To create a music delivery service you'll need to use a server side language such as ASP.Net, PHP, ROR etc. You'll also need a database to store your sites content. Given the fact you'll be streaming and/or allowing people to download from you you'll need a big server farm, as well as masses of data storage and bandwidth. None of the above are cheap. You're looking 5 figures minimum for hardware alone. Easily that again for development costs, assuming you don't choose monkies. And there'd be a few grand a month for bandwidth, depending on how successful you were.

Then there's the licensing of the songs your site holds - which is probably a bigger stumbling block - as the RIAA and the labels would be on your arse so fast unless you've got it all cleared with them first.


tl;dr - lots of work, lots of money, unless you've got a REALLY killer idea that blows iTunes/Spotify out of the water, don't bother. If your idea is that great, try to talk to one of the established companies about it - but make sure you own the rights first.
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This shouldn't be a problem because it isn't copyrighted stuff, it is unsigned artists.

I'm starting to give away too much information.

But yes this is exactly the sort of thing I wanted to ask next, bandwidth costs

The only problem is that I'm doing my a A levels in one year so don't have that much free time. and I don't have much money (unless parents can support me)

Will probably start something next summer.
 
chaosdestro0 said:
Why are you doing your a levels in one year?
Anyway, I would have a guess that your service is like soundcloud which is already popular.
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Not quite, the most similar thing I could find.

You don't really show off your work to other people, its more private.

Would like to have a feedback service of some sorts.

I'm sorry I really can't say anymore :(

Also redoing my a levels to boost my grades I got last year.
 
From the sounds of it, his service will probably be a sound cloud for new/aspiring artists. This would certainly negate the need for any music rights, as the artist will be doing anything to get noticed and will probably make an agreement with the music service to allow the sound cloud to use their music as and how it wishes.

OP, if this is the case (I may be jumping the gun a little), but the easiest way for any aspiring artists to get noticed is by recording something and putting it on youtube. IF yours is a sound cloud, how is your service going to compete against youtube?

Like many ideas, your idea will probably not see the light of day (don't take this negatively...but this is a fact). The reason for this is that there is much hard work involved in getting an idea off the ground, ie. the implementation. It takes a very special character to take risks and launch an idea/business. In many cases, the idea is important but the implementation is just as important, if not more important. If this idea is going to really happen, then you will be getting very little sleep, you will not be going out and you will be working like a dog. Initially, until you idea becomes big, you will be poor. You will earn far more working at McD's than working on your project. However, the hope is that your idea explodes and you become a millionaire ;)

Another question: if your idea really is that good and you have confidence in it, why the devil are you bothering with A-Levels?

What you should do is take a couple of years out of study and see if this idea picks up. If it does...you will never have to do your A-Levels. If it goes nowhere, then you can goto college, start your A-Levels then goto Uni, etc.

Somebody earlier mentioned that there are trusts set up to advise on startups. I would definitely look into that as these advisers can help prepare your business plan and get you thinking about your idea from a business angle.

Good luck man...and all the best.
 
sunama said:
From the sounds of it, his service will probably be a sound cloud for new/aspiring artists. This would certainly negate the need for any music rights, as the artist will be doing anything to get noticed and will probably make an agreement with the music service to allow the sound cloud to use their music as and how it wishes.

OP, if this is the case (I may be jumping the gun a little), but the easiest way for any aspiring artists to get noticed is by recording something and putting it on youtube. IF yours is a sound cloud, how is your service going to compete against youtube?

Like many ideas, your idea will probably not see the light of day (don't take this negatively...but this is a fact). The reason for this is that there is much hard work involved in getting an idea off the ground, ie. the implementation. It takes a very special character to take risks and launch an idea/business. In many cases, the idea is important but the implementation is just as important, if not more important. If this idea is going to really happen, then you will be getting very little sleep, you will not be going out and you will be working like a dog. Initially, until you idea becomes big, you will be poor. You will earn far more working at McD's than working on your project. However, the hope is that your idea explodes and you become a millionaire ;)

Another question: if your idea really is that good and you have confidence in it, why the devil are you bothering with A-Levels?

What you should do is take a couple of years out of study and see if this idea picks up. If it does...you will never have to do your A-Levels. If it goes nowhere, then you can goto college, start your A-Levels then goto Uni, etc.

Somebody earlier mentioned that there are trusts set up to advise on startups. I would definitely look into that as these advisers can help prepare your business plan and get you thinking about your idea from a business angle.

Good luck man...and all the best.
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Thanks :)

My parents insist that I should, I did want to do them but after doing badly and doing the same stuff again it is getting a bit tedious. But still I'm interested in my subjects so will continue them.

Its not for artists as such.

Its for that other person that I'm not going to say otherwise the idea will be out there. ;)
 
Deiwos said:
Research charities/businesses that deal with start-up ideas/companies. My sister works for the Princes Trust and basically her job is to help people who have business ideas and get them started with funding/business help via a mentor. There's plenty of other organisations who do this sort of thing and they won't be looking to steal your ideas.
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Have you got any examples of these companies? My girlfriend has recently had a ver, very good idea that we're thinking of looking into properly and it'd be great to get some advice
 
Marvt74 said:
Have you got any examples of these companies? My girlfriend has recently had a ver, very good idea that we're thinking of looking into properly and it'd be great to get some advice
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To be honest I don't other than the Princes Trust which I only know of through my sister so it might be worth trying them in the first instance. I'll drop her an email and see what she says but it might be 'tell them to go to the princes trust' :p
 
Deiwos said:
To be honest I don't other than the Princes Trust which I only know of through my sister so it might be worth trying them in the first instance. I'll drop her an email and see what she says but it might be 'tell them to go to the princes trust' :p
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Cheers mate, i had a quick look on their website but all i saw werer details how they help young people get education/help
 
flibbage0 said:
Thanks :)

My parents insist that I should, I did want to do them but after doing badly and doing the same stuff again it is getting a bit tedious. But still I'm interested in my subjects so will continue them.

Its not for artists as such.

Its for that other person that I'm not going to say otherwise the idea will be out there. ;)
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For record labels to scout talent? If so, forget it.
 
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