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Music Marketing - The Anatomy of a Record Deal       >>  Independent Artists - DO YOU REALLY WANT A RECORD DEAL ?       AMEG since 1983                     An Artist Development Company                                                                                                                              Accelerating the Careers of Today's and Tomorrow's Superstars

Home Page AMEG Services Partners & Affiliations Submit Your  Demo to AMEG Contact Us FREE TIP SHEET Music Marketing Career Counseling Work With Top Producers Music Publicity Artist Management Music Publishers Label A&R Contacts Career How-To Articles License Your Songs Booking Agents & Venues A&R & Demo Shopping National Record Distribution Demo  & CD Assessment Independent Artist Resources        FREE Newsletter ARE YOU an unsigned act, songwriter or producer?? Looking for a Record, Publishing, Management and Licensing deal worldwide, especially in the UK and USA? Each month the BANDIT A&R NEWSLETTER publishes features on Labels, Publishers, Managements etc looking to sign acts, songs or masters. Get yourself a FREE SAMPLE COPY   ::  Indie A & R Services ::  DIY Artist Coaching :: Booking Agents :: Music Producers :: Music Publishers :: Music Publicity :: Film & TV Licensing :: Label Consulting :: CD Distribution ::  Radio Promotion ::  Music Marketing :: Online Promotion :: Artist Management :: Artist Development :: Tour Consulting :: Demo Shopping :: Music Contracts :: Entertainment Law  :: Music Promotion :: Merch Solutions  FREE TIP    SHEET   "WHAT LABELS REALLY WANT" GET IT  >>   INDIE MUSIC ROUND TABLE Click for Details >> A series of informative and interactive tele-seminars geared toward the success of the indie artist. Hosted by AMEG'S Ken Cavalier   Songwriting 101 Songwriter Resources       AMEG          Anatomy of a Record Deal          Are you really ready ??  Are you sure you want one? Calling all record labels  ... Hello ...  Are there any of you still out there? Are You Ready for a  "Record Deal" You may think you are but you may want to think again ....   Take a look through this checklist ......  Do your recordings connect with your live performance?  Are you developed to your fullest potential ?   Is your image totally memorable and unforgettable?   How many radio hit songs do you have in your repertoire?   Is your Press Kit and web site on the cutting edge of the industry?   Do you or your band have a superstar mentality?  Has your fan base exploded?  Do you have hundreds if not thousands on your mailing list and who show up at gigs?  Are you touring extensively and have fan bases in multiple markets  Have you achieved a nice element of success with an independent record release?  Did a well known record producer produce your record? Have you received radio play, show good sales on the soundscan ratings?   Have you created a major industry buzz with good press, media and record reviews?  Do you have the NO-HOLES-BARRED "Whatever it takes" attitude you need to succeed? Do you really want a record deal?  Before you decide listen to the downside: There are 5 stages to an Artist's Career ..... At what stage are you? 1. The unsigned and developing Act:  (looking for and needs career counseling) 2.  The Baby Act: (may have a small Indie Record deal, you've possibly assembled a team, you have or are looking for a manager and agent and career direction, counseling, and promotional services) 3. Established Act:  (You have a manager and agent, have established tours, you've created a buzz, may have a small "record deal" and have achieved some success with an album.) 4. Star Act:  (Do we have to describe this)  Trust us ... if you're reading this, you're not there yet.  5. Legacy Act/Superstar Act:  Icons with decades of major success ... i.e. Rolling Stones, U2, Elton John,  etc In the event that you do land a record deal. The Artist - Label Relationship Record Deal Resources: You have just one shot at a Record Deal, one shot to make a great first impression with A&R Reps and record labels.  MAKE DARNED SURE IT'S A BULLS EYE.  HERE'S HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU'RE READY Read this Article by music industry expert and former record label owner Ty Cohen for more insight on "How to Get a Record Deal" if you really want one ...................................................................................................... When you submit to the Labels You have one shot to make a great first impression  Make sure it's a bulls-eye.   KNOWLEDGEBASE TELE-SEMINARS CD MUSIC REVIEWS        Enter your search terms Submit search form Home  |  Contact  |  Terms of Service  |  Privacy |  Artist Resources | Advertise | Site Map   ©2008 AMEG, Inc   All Rights Reserved All other company and organization logos that appear on this web site are Copyright and Trademarked as per their respective company or organization and are not part of Allure. Use of the allureinc.com website constitutes acceptance of terms and privacy Policy  All content on this web site is ©2008 AMEG, Inc.™ Use or reprint of any content in any media format is strictly forbidden and will be prosecuted.