Visualize the finished image. The emblem is a graphical representation of the music itself. Therefore, the emblem should include images associated with the style of music being played. If the emblem represents heavy metal music, it should include visual symbols associated with this type of music. Make a list of four images to be incorporated into the design, and don't forget the guitar, which is the central image. Images can be found in magazines relating to the type of music the image is centered around.
Draw an image of the guitar in pencil. Don't try to include every detail, such as strings and hardware. A simple silhouette will work. Start adding in other images. These images can become part of the guitar. A skull can be used as the guitar's headstock (the end of the guitar where the tuning pegs are located) or the guitar's body. The key concept is to tie each image to the guitar so they don't appear as separate components of the design.
Create the finished image, which is the drawing that will be used for the emblem. Clean up any extra pencil lines, and add any colors being used within the emblem. Use a smudge-proof ink pen to outline the drawing. Make sure the image captures the message it's meant to convey.
Prepare the image for reproduction. Use a scanner to capture the image, and save it as either a jpeg or Word file. Professional copy centers can also convert the image so it's "camera-ready," which means the image is converted to a specific file format used by the copy center. After scanning and converting the drawing into a computer-friendly image, the image can be further manipulated with design and graphics software.
Print copies of the image to see how well it looks when reproduced. The emblem should stand out and be easy to recognize. The best emblems are easy to remember. Purchase adhesive-backed printer paper from an office supply retailer. Print the emblems and cut them out. They can be printed as stickers, postcards and business cards. They can also be converted into clip art and used for letterheads and envelops.