How Do You Get Signed By A Record Label?
• Make good music that is well written and can be marketed. • If you need to replace a member do it before you cut the demo. It will save you legal hassles later. • Practice regularly. It isn’t just about sending out packages, you also need to be well rehearsed. • Save your money. There are hard costs associated with making demos and getting noticed. • Start booking shows locally. • Market your shows on Myspace, local music stores, with other bands and have everyone bring all their friends. It’s more than just playing a gig. You have to develop a following. • Start looking around for an experienced manager to help you get started. An experienced manager will probably not be your best friend, your dad, your guitar teacher but someone who understands the ins and outs of the industry. This person may also be able to help you secure an entertainment attorney when the time comes. • Develop a local following and then branch out into more regional shows. Market these shows in the same way. •
• Write great songs, polish your live show and play for Entertainment Executives that can take you to the next level. This day and age “The Next Level” is different for everyone. We sign some artists to Major labels because that is where they belong, and a label is where they will make the most of their career. Others we may sign to an investment group that is simply looking for a write off. Furthermore we help look for management, booking, distribution, radio promotions, etc. It’s not always the proverbial “label” that can help you. It has more to do with which company can give you the best exposure. We are on a constant search for great singers, songwriters, and bands. (www.BWAM.com) Here are some great tips that will prepare you in your search for the right company to work with… • Make good music that is well written and can be marketed. • If you need to replace a member do it before you cut the demo. It will save you legal hassles later. • Practice regularly. It isn’t just about
