Should the artist contact the record company after mailing the demo package to an A&R rep there?
A. You should give the A&R rep or indie executive two to three weeks to a month to review your package. If you still haven’t heard back by then, call and make sure they have received it and that they have heard your demo. If you don’t come up with a positive result, move on to another company who could find favor with your work. When talking to someone in a record company, take notes so you can refer back. Q. What happens if you impress a label and they want to sign you? A. Usually, we will want to hear an artist perform live before signing them to a contract. We also try and get the band or singer’s recordings radio air time and wait for feedback, which helps us decide if we want to take on that artist. Once signed, we will look for a major distribution company to bring out the artist’s work. Q. So, if a band or singer gets a contract offer, can they expect to get rich overnight? A. Not any more, but it’s not impossible. When I started in this business, major record companies were giv
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