How To Get Signed?
Asked by:
Jesiah on
October 8, 2007 at
10:36PM EST
#1. Sign yourself.
Do what a record label does yourself. How? First, sign yourself. Now create a budget to record a CD. Fundraise, play shows, save money, find producers who want to help you, collect cans, mow lawns, etc.
#2. Write songs.
Write a lot of songs. If you don't play an instrument find someone that does and collaborate with them. Write lyrics. Record vocal hooks.
#3. Record songs.
Do it good. People have home studios now for $1,000 - $5,000 that sound really good. It's not only the gear but the ear of who is using it.
#4. Market songs/CD.
There are many ways to do this for free online. MyCCM or Myspace are great ways to introduce your songs to a wider audience. Youtube is a good way to showcase your live show or music video. Help others help you. Play shows!
Labels are like banks and your music is the product. They invest in you hoping to get a return and profit for their money. Why not own your own music and market it to your friends and create new fans along the way? Call your own shots. And maybe make more money too? Often times we look at getting signed to a record label as making it but all that means is someone believes they can market your tunes and make money off of you. You can make about $7 a record on ITUNES indie so just go for it yourself and make the music count. Most labels won't sign artists anymore unless they are already doing it on their own anyway. So no more sitting in your room waiting for Clive Davis to show up at your doorstep. Get out there and do it. And take some tips from JC himself: start locally and grow it regionally, nationally then worldwide if you want.
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Answered by: Sheba Boyd on October 13, 2007 1:06AM EST
What about some one just buying your music and how about copy rights???
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