Research Methods

Research Methods

There are two man types of research, qualitative and quantitative. Both are different yet equally useful in gathering research. Quantitive involves gathering research statistically, such as questionnaires and other numerical data. Qualitative involves an opinion based system, whereby you explain your views.

The two types of research are primary and secondary. Primary research involves a first hand account, essentially your own research that you conduct. Secondary research involves using other sources to get access ti useful information that pertains to what you are doing. Music magazines can often use reviews of their magazine (qualitative analysis) they can determine the magazine's best features. They can often determine the magazine's success based on the circulation and sales of their magazine (quantitate analysis) and help find out where the magazine sells the best.
I believe that both research types will be needed in terms of my own music magazine, as both are very important. I can use primary research using my questionnaire and other devices similar to a questionnaire. In terms of secondary research, I have access to the entire internet as well as numerous other blogs from fellow students. 

Questionnaire

Filling this out would be a massive help, great if you would. It is essentially about music magazines and if you do/do not read them, either way, it helps me dramatically and can certainly make a difference to my A-level's. Much appreciated if you do! 

Music magazines

What is a music magazine? 
A music magazine is a magazine that is created and designed around music or a specific genre of music. It can be a variety of sub-genres or 'niche' markets. The longest running music magazine of all time focuses on Banjo\s, which shows how varied music magazines can be. Music magazines have evolved considerably over time. Kerrang is an example of a magazine that has kept its incarnation for many years, since its inception in the early 70's.

One of, if not the, most popular music magazines currently in UK circulation is NME magazine, and the most popular US magazine is Rolling Stone magazine. Music magazines appeal to audiences in many ways, most notably by featuring an artist famed for their contribution to a certain music genre, and featuring them prominently with interviews and concert reviews. I believe the future of music magazines lays primarily on the internet and social media sites. I believe these allow the music producer greater freedom over their promotion and production.

I am a fan of DJ Magazine, as it features the kind of music I most enjoy, and is one of the few to do so. It is largely interactive through polls of the top 100 DJ's. The current winner, Hardwell, recently won the title from 5 time winner Armin van Buuren. As well as artists, the magazine covers venues and festivals, as festivals are a crucial part of EDM culture. Many people enjoy EDM and it's culture, and there is no specific age people listen to EDM at. This allows the magazine to appeal to numerous people and create a magazine that appeals to several different kinds of people who all share a common love. Due to it's great community and interactivity, coupled with its strong internet presence, it becomes a very enjoyable magazine for all fans of electronic music.

Introduction to my blog

Welcome to my blog, set up completely by myself on my own accord. here, there will be a variety of AS Level posts about a variety of music magazines, specialising in Electro, Drum and Bass and Dubstep, because all other music is pointless. There is no specific thing posted here, this could contain questionnaires or just hardcore rave music, or even just my ramblings.

You can bet that there'll be a decent amount of insight into the production of music magazines and you can expect a regular flow of blog posts of the above things, and maybe a few other things to get you/me through the year.
in terms of what you should know about me...
-I'm 16 studying AS-Level History, English literature and obviously media. 
-As I've already said, Electronic music is just 'it'. Zedd, Knife Party, Deadmau5, Gemini are all great.
-I'm probably over-opinionated, but trust me: that's not a bad thing in what I'm doing.

Enjoy reading this and be prepared for the ridiculous spam of pretty much anything I do, all logged for your viewing pleasure, and please listen to the godly music brought to you by Zedd (Who I recently saw live) trust me: You won't regret it.