Most artists make a mistake of submitting only a demo cd for record labels, hoping that maybe someone hears and signs them. Chances are very, very thin and there is more likelihood of your demo cd, ending up in the trash section is unfortunately very high. Not to discourage the demo presentation in this way, but is there a way to improve the chances that someone actually takes time to listen to your cd demo. This is where you would assemble a press kit to enhance a positive perception of your image as an artist.
In essence, what a music press kit is a tool used by musicians, labels, agents and managers to promote a group, a new release or a tour. Consider it as a form of a curriculum, but really only music related. Some music press kit are very simple, while others contain a lot of stuff, but they should certainly include basic are:
• Promo CD
• Press release
• Press clippings, if you have them
• Bio
Additional stuff that can be included in a press kit includes:
* A letter-who let you send your press kit to know why you are sending a Press Kit and make it professional. Avoid using slang; keep it short, simple and precise.
* Artist Press Kit page.
* Artist Bio Page-more or less, a page with your personal bio, preferably on your site. com if you are submitting digital too.
* Artist Pictures-8 X 10 Black & White is usually standard in the industry.
* Contact information such as artist-record labels would get a hold of you.
* Demo CD-3 or 4 songs only.
* Demo Flash Drive-in ever changing environment of music, digital technology is playing a huge role in modernising the music industry. There, you just get a paper copy of your demo might not be enough at times. It is becoming increasingly popular to put your music band on a pendrive, but is probably a good idea to have a Demo CD with you as well for the less computer savvy booking agents who perhaps out there.
* Song List/tab Gig-do club/venue to know where you've been done shows before the concert.
* Lyrics sheet-usually could be used to complete the CD Submissions to Record labels.
* Newspaper/magazine clippings-if you've been in the newspaper, the magazine for your talents, or even send this stuff.
* Online Media spotlights-if you have been featured by certain websites you can use this information too.
* Business card-Keep it simple and plain
• Envelope-try to make it stand out from other bands
Lately too, musica digital press kit were gaining popularity and all aspects above may be incorporated into a digital press kit.
Tim Mataz also know as Black Tim to Quietstormbeatz.com. Did the musical production for the last 7 years or more and has worked with hundreds of artists in different genres, both from the business side of music and the music industry. Further information can be found about me and other music articles can be found: http://www.quietstormbeatz.com/
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