You can be recognized by people who can help you further your music career, through the use of a professional demo and presentation that meets industry standards.
You can be seen and heard by the executive branches of the music industry by having your audio or video emailed to their computer screens as solicited material.
In order to double or triple your income performing, it will be necessary to join the convention Bureau in your area. This will give you access to conventions coming to your city. You may solicit these companies with a press kit followed up by a phone call to the entertainment chairman. Go ahead and book yourself. Each gig should pay between $250 to $500 per night.
Why do some singers/songwriters get signed, while others don’t? Talent, determination, good positive attitude and theprofessionalism of your presentation are major factors in this matter.
When you approach music industry decision-makers, the professionalism of the company representing you is a majorfactor. Make sure the company you choose is an accredited company with a proven track record.
You can recognize companies that are only after your money and have no sincere desire to help you advance your music career. It is easy to recognize these companies. Their representatives will always speak derogatory statementsabout other companies and try to have you spend large sums of money to produce a demo.
What is the proper approach a new artist or songwriter should take when pursuing a career in the recording industry?
FIRST CONSIDER THE REQUIREMENTS:
YOU MUST HAVE TALENT
YOU MUST HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
YOU MUST BE DETERMINED.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO TAKE REJECTION
YOU MUST DEVELOP A STYLE OF YOUR OWN (WE CAN EVALUATE YOUR STYLE AND ASSIST YOU WITH THIS)
YOU MUST CULTIVATE PROPER THINKING
YOU MUST HAVE A BUDGET TO GET YOURSELF STARTED
YOU MUST PRESENT YOURSELF IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER
YOU MUST HAVE AN AIRPLAY QUALITY DEMO AND PRESS KIT FOR PRESENTATION
A demo and press kit will require money out of your pocket. Don’t believe the statements from the misinformed or books that state if you’re good enough you don’t have to pay, that some record company will pay your way. This thought is still around. However, it is diminishing as artists and songwriters are gaining the truthful facts about the recording industry and proper presentation methods.
The truth of the matter is no record company will invest in an unknown! Record companies have limited resources. The people who make decisions put their jobs on the line when they sign and commit resources to an unknown artist. From their perspective, it is much safer to invest in an artist who already has some sort of trackrecord and following. You MUST be willing to work for yourself if you expect others to help you! There is no substitute for honest, consistent effort on your own behalf. Hire a company that has credits behind them, a company that has worked with the recording stars and has a reputable standing in the recording industry. Letthem produce and promote you. They have the know how.
