Preparing Material to be Sold Online

At the time of writing this, the only items planned to be sold online is the learning tracks created for teaching purposes.

Before these files are uploaded, they must be prepared and edited to be presented as a final product that a client would expect to receive.

Some things to be mindful of during the production phase:

• was a backing track used to record to, if so, was it purchased and what sort of licensing is there on the track for reproduction purposes?
• was a file created for each voice part, as well as an ‘all voices’ file?

For the files, the name of the file should be formatted as:

• All Voices file - [Title of song] (Voicing - SAB/SATB) - arr {Name of Arranger}
• Separated voice part file - [Title of song] (Relevant voice part)

The next step is to create a simple album artwork in Canva that reflects the song style. For consistency, ensure that the coverart displays the song title, the voicing arrangement, the arranger and the ‘Christopher Sims’ logo with a copyright symbol and the year.

The data saved within the files must also be updated, either using desktop app Kid3 or Google Drive app *MP3 ID3 Tag Editor.* Ensure that as much of the information is filled out as possible.

In Tag 1, complete the Title (up to voicing), Artist, Album (name of song/voicing) and Genre

In Tag 2, ensure the Title, Artist, Album, Genre, Arranger (if it will stay), Composer, Lyricist, Media and Album Artwork are completed