The Record Company and A&R Exec.Hi and welcome to the independent record company.
Beside the four mayor record labels , all the rest are independent record labels. Record companies are lead by the A&R reps. In human language this means'Artist& Repertoir Representative',or also called the A&R scouts. A few tips before submitting your demo to the A&R or publisher.It is the job of the A&R to find new artist and scout talents on gigs.
Mostly they're looking for a specific style of music. So, make sure that, if you are in hard-rock or metal then don't send your submissions to a country or a dance label. It would be quit stupid and just a waste of time and money . You have to do some research before pitching out your promotion package. Some record companies are receiving thousands of packages every week. If you would like to stand a chance then make sure that your package looks really professional. your package does have to look perfect and your demo has to sound perfect too. First of all ,to get signed , your song material must be extremely strong. Your package must look perfect. A jiffy bag with printed label. A nice written promotion letter. This means:typed and printed without any typo's ( spelling checker can be very helpful).Your demo too must also be properly labeled and the recording must sound, if possible broadcast ready. I say,if possible. On every piece included into your package,add your name and address. Your telephone number, your e-mail address and a website URL if you have one ( if you want to be taken for a pro). .After you have send your promo package to the record company of your choice, you have to wait about 4 to 8 weeks before purchase them for an answer.You Will do this by making a phone call. Ask for the person that you have send your package to. Then ask what they think about the Demo. Now this can happen. They will blow you of .Or they will say that they didn't like the demo!Or they have not received your package or lost it!In any case , don't start to scream or insult the people on the other site of the line. Thank them for the time and hang up. Try again in about six month to a year later. When you have new songs you can send them a package again. Maybe when you phone them , they had the chance to listen to your CD . If you stay friendly they maybe dig up your CD from under the dust and listen to it. And if the recording is fantastic. Then you have a very good chance to get a contract after being scouted on one of your gigs of course. An A&R will never offer you a contract because you are such a friendly guy. If you think that, then stop dreaming because we are living in the real world not some movie script. To the US labels!Never send unsolicited packages to US labels. They will not accept it. And, in some US states unsolicited mail is illegal. So don't waste your money. Ask trough e-mail for permission first and send then your package.Another thing is that all the money you get in advance ,when you signed a contract,the record company will charge it back as soon the money start to flow in. In case you are thinking about starting
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