In a three week special leading up to our Industry Takeover All Dayer on 16th April, we'll be talking to some of the key players heading up the panels and masterclasses to bring you their top industry tips.

Having started out his career in 2003 under the name of DJ Silencer, East London producer and Rinse FM DJ, Teddy Music is one of the most sort after beatmakers in grime. A member of the Pitch Controllers collective, Teddy boasts a discography that includes Pow 2011, World War 4, Dirtbag and Final Lap. To date, Teddy has worked with the likes of N-Dubz, JME, Tempa T, P Money, Aggro Santos, Stutta, Tinchy Stryder and Lethal Bizzle to name a few. So it’s only right that Teddy Music gives you budding producers his top ten tips on how to steal his job...

1) Be Yourself

Don’t be afraid to show your personality in what you do, as a producer it’s part of selling yourself, so don’t feel you have to act a certain way.

2) Find a program you’re comfortable with

I use FL Studio 9 but I’d recommend mastering Logic or Cubase because you can create a more advanced sound.

3) Be unique and get your own style

Don’t try and be like other producers out there or use their sounds because people won’t listen to your music. If they wanted the other producers’ work, they’d just go there instead.

4) Make sure you’ve got the right plugins and effects

Invest in getting this right as they’ll make your music sound professional.

5) Keep your energy levels up

If you’re fully energised, you can get on with what you have to do. I always make sure I have a bottle of drink beside me when I work.

6) Research the industry

Make time to find out important information about the industry, e.g contracts, publishing etc. A good starting point is a book by Donald S. Passman called All You Need to Know About the Music Business.

7) Email you music to as many DJs as possible

Don’t just concentrate on getting the attention of one DJ. Every DJ has the potential to gain you one extra fan so don’t overlook anyone.

8) Promote your music on social networking websites

There’s no excuse, Facebook, Twitter, blog. They’re easy to use, they’re free and you can reach a lot of people.

9) Keep your ears and eyes open

Get familiar with the latest news in the music scene you’re working in. Make sure you’re aware of who the up and coming artists and producers are as well as the more established ones.

10) Network!

Go to events, get yourself out there and network with people, artists, DJs, producers and managers.

Lock in to Teddy Music on Rinse FM, Wednesday/Thursday nights from 1-3am. For the lastest on Teddy Music and The Pitch Controllers over at:  

www.twitter.com/teddy_music

http://www.pitchcontrollers.co.uk

Catch Teddy Music and the Pitch Controllers collcetive heading up the Digital DJ-ing masterclass at Industry Takeover All Day Seminar & Showcase taking place 16th April at the Rich Mix.For more info, visit www.urbandevelopment.co.uk/industrytakeover.

Don't forget to grab your ticket to get your hands on the FREE 'The Takeover' CD compilation.