Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Khalil Hebert, Ower of Melodic Media, located in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Melodic Media is a music education facility and audio recording studio. Offering services including but not limited to private music lessons, drum tuning services, work-for-hire musician services, music production, audio recording, editing, mixing & mastering.
Melodic Media directly serves underrepresented and disenfranchised communities of color. By offering affordable music education and recording packages to fit any budget. Access to affordable education in extracurricular programs is essential in developing social skills, self-esteem, and personal identity in youth. As well as providing recreational outlets for adults seeking personal growth.
Tell us about yourself
I've always been enthralled by rhythm, soundscapes, and music creation. The idea of someday performing professionally, recording on session dates, and sharing the art form through teaching had been my dream since I was sixteen.
Although I worked a few retail jobs while studying music business and audio engineering in college, a couple of months after my 21st birthday, I decided to invest my time and resources into establishing my own music education and recording facility, Melodic Media est. 1998.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
One of my biggest accomplishments was the recent release and publishing of my first EP, "A Place I Used to Know." Available for purchase at iTunes and AppleMusic, streaming all platforms at https://linktr.ee/khalilhebert
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Dealing with the lows when business is down can be financially overwhelming and extremely discouraging. Make sure you keep a business savings account and accessible lines of credit to push through those tough times. And don't be afraid to make necessary changes to stay current with technical trends in your field.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Manage your finances closely, create a budget and keep monthly balance sheets. Register for a DUNNS & SAM number so you'll be eligible to bid on Federal grants and create capital for your business.
Forgive yourself for making mistakes. Many will be made along your journey. It's a learning experience.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: http://www.snarebeats.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snareonemusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snareonela/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SnareOne
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