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Arty Skye is head of Skyelab Music Group, an award-winning music demo production and artist development organization located in Times Square, NYC. Skylab makes it easy and affordable for any singer to become a viable recording artist. By using established industry professionals and cutting edge technology, Skyelab Music Group produces radio ready, high quality music demos and masters at affordable rates. Skyelab also provides professional photography services, music promotion, worldwide online distribution and professional guidance to help propel a singer's career to the next level. Since 1994, Skyelab team members have been providing professional quality music production, songwriting, engineering and/or studio services to every major label and music publishing company. Having topped the Billboard Charts numerous times and having been involved in 6 #1 hits, Skyelab has earned 14 Gold and Platinum Records and worked with superstars such as Will Smith, Madonna, Santana, Alicia Keys and many more.

Arty has been producing and engineering music in New York City for over 25 years and has worked on over 1,000 records. Soon after his band recorded with RCA in the early 80's, Skye pursued a career as a recording engineer and music producer. His level of technical excellence and his creative musical talent quickly placed him amongst New York's top engineer/producers, earning him numerous Platinum and Gold records.

Arty opened Skyelab Sound Studios in 1994, and has hosted such stars as James Taylor, Tito Puente, Mya, Pink, Hayle Duff, 98 Degrees , Lil ‘Mo and many more. Skyelab is featured on the cover of “How to Build a Small Budget Recording Studio” from Mcgraw Hill Publishing. The studio was also featured on an episode of “What Not To Wear” on TLC.

If you want our proven industry professionals to produce your music demo, visit our website: http://www.skyelabmusic.com/Music_Production.html

Singers, Musicians, Bands: Learn 7 Myths About Getting Discovered!

The music industry has changed dramatically over the last 5 years alone and continues to change very rapidly as major labels scramble for ways to stop their losses. The old business model of the music industry is dead. But, this is great news for you and all independent artists! It's now possible for you to make a career in the music industry without any help at all from the record labels if you know how the industry works. This article exposes the biggest myths that surround the music industry. Read

By: Arty Skye | 29/04/2009 | Music

Singers, Songwriters, and Musicians: How to Get a Record Deal!

For the singer, band or musician looking to have an illustrious career in the music industry, a record deal often seems like the best way to go. While there is no absolute guarantee of getting a record deal by following any set plan, there are things that you can do to increase your chances of landing one. This article is a checklist for aspiring musicians, singers, and songwriters looking to land record deals. Read

By: Arty Skye | 29/04/2009 | Music

Musical Food For Thought: 4 Tips on Making a Professional Sounding Music Demo

Like cooking a quality meal, making a professional sounding music demo requires using the right ingredients. If you're serious about pursuing a career in music, you need a well produced demo. Otherwise, no record label will give your music the time of day. This article highlights 4 vital points in producing a top-notch music demo. Read

By: Arty Skye | 30/03/2009 | Music

A Lesson From American Idol on Becoming a Famous Singer: 4 Myths to Avoid in Attaining Music Stardom

American Idol gives singers from across the country the chance to attain fame and stardom almost overnight. Some do. However, all too often singers adopt the wrong beliefs about becoming a star and, as we often see on American Idol, this can lead to disastrous results. Learn to attain the right mindset for becoming a famous singer or musician by avoiding the most commonly held music industry myths. Read

By: Arty Skye | 30/03/2009 | Music

Need to Record a Music Demo? - Learn Ten Pitfalls You Must Avoid When Recording Your Music Demo!

Finding a music producer to record your demo can be a tricky and stressful process. Top-notch record producers are a dime a dozen and finding them can be a really tough task due to the amount of false claims on the part of unqualified competitors. If you are serious about pursuing a career as a musician then you have to make sure that you're working with the right production team. To learn about ten important pitfalls to avoid when recording your music demo,take a look at this must read article. Read

By: Arty Skye | 30/03/2009 | Music