How to Get a Record Deal With Phantom City Studio
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Looking for a record deal? Want to get signed to a record label? Phantom City Studio is looking to sign new artists.This article describes a general idea on how to get a record deal from Phantom City Studio. In order to get a record deal and get signed by a record label you must first create a music demo. The word demo is shortened from the word "demonstration". A music demo is used to demonstrate your artistic abilities to the A&R representatives of record labels. Many unsigned bands and artists record demos in order to obtain a recording contract. Whether you are a rock band, hip hop artist, singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, or musician, your music demo submission may get you a record deal with Phantom City Studio.
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- 1Make sure Phantom City Studio is compatible with the genre or genres you perform.
- 2Practice your material until you can perform each song perfectly.
- 3Choose whether you're going to record your music in your own home studio or a professional recording studio. Professional quality recordings of your songs are always preferred.
- 4Prove your talent. Record a music demo. The word demo is shortened from the word "demonstration". A demo is used to demonstrate your artistic abilities to the A&R representatives of record labels.
- 5Pick your best three to five songs for a demo submission. "A demo submission" is the process where an artist will find a record label company and send out their best three to five songs (demo) in the hopes of "getting signed" (receiving a record deal after signing a recording contract).
- 6Write a brief bio. Talk intelligently about your music, goals and where you fit with the label.
- 7Contact Phantom City Studio's Artists and Repertoire Department. The A&R branch handles talent scouting and bringing new artists to the label.
- 8Visit http://www.PhantomCityStudio.com/Demos for up-to-date information on how to properly submit your music demo.
- 9Complete the demo submission process.
- 10Wait a for a response.
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edit Tips
- Be yourself.
- Consider hiring a vocal or instrument coach before recording your demo.
- Send your best songs.
- Sending more than one song at a time helps record labels learn more about you as an artist.
- You may send up to five songs at a time.
- Include your current contact information with your demo.
- Demos that include more than one song have higher chances of being selected for a record deal!
- Stay persistent. Just because Phantom City Studio is not interested in you right now does not mean they will not be in the future.
edit Warnings
- Do NOT forget to include your contact information.
- Do NOT send a demo that you are NOT proud of.
- Follow directions carefully.
- Make sure your songs are in Mp3 format.
- The world is filled with talented musicians, singers, rappers, producers, songwriters, etc... Competition is tough, and the chances of signing a record deal are small.
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Last edited:
April 14, 2011 by JamDonkey
Categories:
Arts and Entertainment | Music
Recent edits by: Connor, Megansboch, BR (see all)
