Please help me to understand that what exactly a music label company does for a musician and also same thing about music publishers. In the other word what are the services that these two business offer to musicians or suppose to offer.\nThank you.
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A music label may provide different things for an artist, it all depends on the label and it's size/finances.  In general, labels book tours for artists (or at least provide a booking agent/company that will do it), provide transportation for touring, and fund the recording and pressing of the record.  They will also have distribution deals in place with distributors so that the finished products gets out and in people's hands.  Labels are also responsible for promotional material and advertising (this may include getting artists on the radio).\nA distributor does exactly what it's name says it does: Distributes music.  They control where the record is available; what stores it is in.\nI'm not sure exactly what you mean by a music publisher, but as far as my understanding goes, publishers mainly deal with copyright issues and rights to the music.
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I was skeptical, but I went to your site.  Your ballads are awesome.  I like Someday the best, because it is soulful, almost "blusey".  Say What You Mean reminded me of the Beatles.  You HAVE to include How Can I Miss You.  Not because it's great music--because it is novel and will get a chuckle.  That will be the one to make you rich if you make it.  Whether you give me any free music, I am inclined to buy a track or two.  I pray for your success--you have something good going there.  Do you write your own music?
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Usually on the back of or inside cover of an artist's album is booking information.  Maybe you can try to call them to see if you can get them to sing for your wedding. Also you can talk to their management but the first choice is probably better. (If you can't find that info inside the cd, go on the website and look for the info on the bottom of the page.)  I am sure that the pastor also has one of the members numbers-ask him too if that doesn't work.
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You should find out who is managing the band and address them. I am sure that the band themselves dont handle every aspect. Then just use a standard business letter.
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There are musician classified ads on the net. Do a yahoo search for musician classified ads. You'll get a bunch of results.
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I just wanted to clarify the point about singing Christian songs vs be Christian and have a band.  I can see this as so(although if they were really sold-out for Jesus it would shine through in their songs).  But with Creed, I heard them say on TV that maybe an individual was Christian in thier band, but they are not all Christians, and they do not sing about Christianity.  Sometimes they sing about searching, but there is no "saved-at-the-end" part to that.  If just recently they have all been saved, then YEAH!!!! and there is another answered prayer.
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My band uses a site called Gigmaster to look for jobs.  It has a bunch of bands and their styles, pictures, etc. and you can find ones in your area that look good and ask them for quotes.
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There are a couple of options.  You can try to join the union, it is a great resource for companies that can help you submit music for various movies.  I work for a PR firm that reps a few people that have had their music placed in movies and TV shows. Its more of a "who you know" game. Because of the PR firms founders connections, we were able to get our clients on shows like 90201, Valentine and some Lucas film projects. When your connected, its still a little challenging to get the track picked, but the most important thing is getting someone of power to listen to it.  I had one project where we submitted a song for a movie with Denzel, the song was rejected, however when the music director was working on another project, he remembered the group and called us up for another track.  That track made it to the other project.   Start networking and be cautious of people who claim to be in charge of something. There are a "ton" of middle (wo)men who never get your music in the right hands. Make sure you are dealing with the decision makers in the industry or hire someone who has those connections to do the foot work for you.
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I'm a session musician and I get offers to go on tours all the time, touring kicks your ass. Session recording is the best way to work with other musicians interested in musicians though. You have to actually be of professional quality at a instrument or you wont get your name out there and you will not get any session calls :O
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CD Baby has many resources for independent musicians.  \nIt is an excellent place to market your music on line and they will help you get a bar code that you can use to sell your CD at brick and mortar retailers also.
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having your own band is extremely cool:).......and it also involves a lot of responsabilities &hard work.......the name is good and interesting in my opinion:)......good luck!
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As far as stations buying their music.. If the station is in a higher ranking market the record labels will provide the music for free.  They are happy to get the exposure. Every station that plays music is required to pay a flat licensing fee to ASCAP/BMI (they are the companies that pay the artists "royalties" each time their song airs.)  Some smaller stations sometimes need to actually go out and purchase their music, stations can also subscribe to music services that will provide a basic music library, along with weekly updates.  They will not actually charge the stations for this service, they will do a "barter" service with the stations to place comercials on the stations in leu of chash payments.  I hope I am not confusing you more!  As far as CD's go, a vast number of stations don't even use them anymore.  A lot of stations use a "hard drive" music delevery doing away with all of the clutter of cd's.  Most stations are computer operated these days, a lot of the stations dont even have "live talent" in the studio anymore.  They accomplish this by a process of "Voicetracking".  The DJ does not even have to be in the same city as the station he or she is on.  Talent can e-deliver their voice-tracks to basically anywhere Via a computer.  I hope this helps you out a bit.... If it leaves you with more questions... feel free to e-mail me.  I would be happy to help out.
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Selling songs is a business. If people get it for free by downloading by the thousands, then how do they stay in business if no one is buying?
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There is always a place for something new! If you came out with a CD i'd buy it! I'm always into something new! I love country and Rock, Your style (evenescense) I really like that kind of stuff! Not so much Rap it gives me a headache sometimes! If you've come out with a demo tape that is pretty cool but if you feel your good and you get good reviews then go for it! Try it! Nothing says that you can't try! You tried to make a band and you have one now don't you? Good Luck and hope you make it! I'll be sure to get your CD =) Just fill me in when it comes out if I don't see your music videos lol =)
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I have seen groups solicite in their web site. If you have a small but loyal fan base they can really help out. \nOffer them "exclusives", access at a performance or bounus tracks or something. If you don't have a manager ... maybe you need to get one to keep the business side going while you create.
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You can actually "start" a record label very easily without much money. It is growing the label into prominence that is difficult. The acts representing the label have to be great as to attract other great acts to come on to your label. This industry is just as competitive as other music industry components.\n\nEverything you need is online. Simply put "Starting a record Label" into search and you will come up with plenty. I would recommend doing this research before writing the check! (: