If ur in the music business can u help0 me gat a record deal! im really good
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Here's any easier way; Buy yourself a home studio (Korg D1600 Mk.II would be an excellent choice, it'll cost you about $1200), and you can record, mix and master your own CDs.  Once you have a master you can have hundreds or thousands made by a pressing company, sell them at shows & on the net, and YOU KEEP ALL THE MONEY!\n\nAni DiFranco operates in much this way, as do numerous other artists who think there is something wrong with giving most of the $20 a CD sells for to a bunch of people who had nothing to do with making the music.\n\nP.S. Being good has nothing to do with anything.  There are great musicians starving and lousy ones raking it in.  It's just a business.
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Try this:\nhttp://burnlounge.com/mlbliss\nScroll to the bottom of the page and watch the commercial and then click onto become a retailer.  It will list everything you need there.\nPurchase a store through this site and help new musicians get recognized through your store.  Good place to start and you can help new artists at the same time.\nNeed more info?  email me at tonja_myers@yahoo.com
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put an ad in Goldmine Magazine (based in Iowa-run a search using 'Goldmine Magazine'-it's a highly regarded monthly for music collectors worldwide!
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Well you don't sell them (royalties are how you make money).\n\nYou can send them to her manager (that info is available on-line) or you can send a demo of the song to her label (info available on-line).\n\nOr you can perform a song in public then apply to join ASCAP and meet all kinds of important people.\n\nBe creative.
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I found A neat resource for anyone to look at who is interested in the music business. www.MyMusicBreak.com watch the movie at the bottom of the page. I am thinking about this myself.
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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! (:
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Im a singer, snd spretty good one to!!! E-mail me at amytokool@yahoo.com
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Find a band that needs a singer, or visit a bunch of small clubs to see whether they have a piano, or would be willing to audition a singer or group.\n\nYou need to establish yourself in these smaller venues before you look for a recoding contract, unelss you have a voice like Barbra Striesand.
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Hiya.\nWhat you should do is get some of your talent onto tape or CD!  Make some of your own songs up, or sing ones that already exist.\nBacking music is also good, but the record company listening to it wants to hear you, wants to hear versatility and depth.\nThen when you are done, get the address's of about 10-20 record labels and send off a copy of your tape/CD to them.  The more you send to, the better.\n\nGood luck\n\n\nPS:\nYou can get their address's from the Internet by typing in Sony record label etc.
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First off, make sure you copyright it. As far as production goes, you can hire a studio with a really good producer and record it yourself. No one in the music industry is going to accept unsolicited material. You need to promote it and get it heard. This is a long difficult process. In music it's the truth that you have to spend money to make money. Also try songramp.com. There is no charge for membership and there are hundreds of independent producers and artists. You can post your lyrics in the "lyrics seeking music" category. If you're serious don't give up.
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Well given that I am a huge westlife fan, I have their songs so you can contact me. All details are on my profile.
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Why not make your own CDs and sell them.  If you are any good local radio station might air your songs for publicity.
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Make your own CD, sell hundreds at your live shows, then approach a label and show them what you've done.  Then they might be interested.
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You need a demo. Try to find a local recording studio where you can record 3 or 4 of your songs. Make sure to ask to hear a few samples of artists that they've recorded. Do they sound professional? Are they similar to the style of music you're writing? What do these guys charge per hour?\n\nOnce you have a demo, you can try to book live performances or search for a manager. That's really the first step.
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I have a couple of friends that play gigs throughout town.  You need a following of people.  I would have a mail list set up at your gigs and inform them of when you are playing next.  When you have a big enough following, you can get into places like the Viper Room (in LA) or other places  (depending on your type of music).  These types of places have A&R scouts, managers etc.. \n\nDo everything you can to get the word out.  Go to myspace and start a band following there.  It also is a fast and easy way to let people know where you are gonna be playing..\n\nSending unsolicited tapes are the long shot way of getting a contract simply because there are so many submissions.. most of the time they end up in the trash (unless you are unique sounding or spectacular)..\n\nGood luck..
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I own my own DJ service now, but I started working for someone else.  I started just running a camera and jumped thru the ranks.  Decided it's better on my own.  It's not that expensive to get your own stuff.  I recommend www.musiciansfriend.com great prices and selection.
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THE ANSWER IS AT THE BOTTOM! \n\nI'd have to say you CAN'T market your CD on a big scale and sell 1000 limited editions before June starting this late with no plan unless you get very creative or very lucky VERY FAST. You'll have to sell more than 37 copies every day from NOW until June 1st. Good luck! \n\nIf that doesn't dampen yr enthusiasm, then try this! If you wanna sell a thousand copies of yr album, you'll hafta do sumthin really stupid, like plug yr amps in the county courthouse, or the Military Monument (every town has at least one!) and start wailing, get yrself arrested then you'll be all over the news. \n\nJust explain that it was a promotional stunt. You'll hafta pay a fine, but that'll be easy, because now every kid in town will buy yr CD and yr on yr way to fame & fortune! Remember, fame & fortune are not for the weak! Do you have what it takes? \n\nKeep us posted! Maybe we can take up a fund for your bail!