Thanks for the response cgc,
While I am new here to recording forum, recording has been an interest of mine for more than 15 years. I have always had to put it on the back burner because of work, other commitments, etc...
Now that I have been laid off and have time on my hands I feel that it's a perfect time that if I am ever going to do something with it, then this is the time.
I agree with the thought of not going in debt for a bunch of equipment. What I have come up with as a list to get started is about $1000. That can get me in the door with what I already have to be able to make a recording for a profit. That is I mean, making a recording that is good enough for someone else's specs. I can record all day long using crummy equipment. That's fine cause it's just me and I understand it's for learning purposes. The minute I start recording someone else they will want or expect at least a certain level of quality. (unfortunately our praise band expects studio quality and I'm new to this) but hey... That must mean that I performed above their expectations in the past, so I take it as a compliment that they think I can give them a studio type recording...
Either way, this is all somewhat moot as I have no idea how to let anyone know that I'm available to do some recording anyway.
How does a new guy make money with his home studio? Guess you first have to tap into your pool of friends and associates to find someone who wants to record and then maybe go by word of mouth...
I know the this thread has ran the gambit of thought processes but part of that is because I am a guy who desires to take a hobby/interest in audio and try to make a living at it. Lord knows I have tried the corporate track and I have come to realize that as long as you work for someone else you will always be limited. Being your own boss and owning a business is the only true way to go. For me, that's a recent (last year or so) revelation and I'm just trying to act upon that new information. Plus, when I am thinking of new ideas I always jump around then after I have several thoughts formed then I continue to narrow it down until I have a very focused plan of action, so this thread, for me, is part of that process. I just appreciate everyones input into how to help me come to that focused plan.
Thanks again guys,
Steve