Get A Record Deal
Getting A Record Deal In Australia - the CD
If you want to take it all the way and get a record deal, you need information. Guesswork and hopes won't take you anywhere - to succeed in the Australian record business, you really need information, and as much of it as you can get.
We've created a one of a kind 'spoken word' CD to give you a head start - it's called 'Getting A Record Deal In Australia' - it's like a 50 minute crash course in the Australian Music Business, spoken by producer Stuart Stuart. It's like a book on tape ...
We've now put TWO FREE sample chapters, for you to listen to
Chapter 1 - "Getting A Record Deal: The Basics"
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Chapter 2 - "Why The Business Has Changed"
You'll learn how the industry is structured, how bands and artists get attention from labels, how deals happen and much much more. Most importantly, you'll have a much clearer idea what YOU need to do to get your music noticed.
Until you understand how it really is, you'll always be struggling against forces you can't see. Once you're informed, you can start investing your time and effort into the things that matter, and moving in a direction that will get you noticed. As Stuart Stuart explains on this CD, getting a record deal is not impossible, or even improbable, but if you're going about it the wrong way, you've got almost no chance. From what we've seen, 98% of bands and singers are wasting their time on stuff that will ultimately keep them exactly where they are. They get stuck.
Stuart starts at the start and takes you right through to the advanced stuff that only the smartest of bands and solo artists know. Whether you know nothing, or you think you know everything, this CD will turn your head around, and change the way you think. Screw stabbing in the dark!!
We've seen how it really works, and we know a lot of the people who actually make it happen, and yes, we're going to pass it all on directly to you.
Here's what a few people have said about the CD ...
"After listening to the CD, I went back to the drawing board. I was totally going about everything the wrong way and pretty much wasting my time and money doing all things that weren't making any difference. Now I'm confident I'm on the right track" Peter Cooper
"Like everyone else, I want to get a deal and be famous etc. Now I believe I really have a shot at it. Some of the stuff on the CD was a bit hard to take at first, but I'm glad I listened to it. I was just living in dreamland before, doing all the wrong things, and doing them constantly." Leela Farmer
"Stuart's knowledge and help made all the difference. Without it, we wouldn't have been offered a deal. I recommend the CD to anyone who wants to stop f#@king around and start getting somewhere" Steve Blaik
"The CD is great for people who are just starting out, or people who've been around and done it all. While negotiating the deal with my label, I thought about Stuart's advice constantly - it definitely saved me from some pretty dumb decisions" Elysia Humphries
Contents
1. Getting A Deal: The Basics (FREE SAMPLE) - An intro to the Australian Music business - why some bands get signed almost straight away, and others go for years without the slightest bit of interest from a label. You can listen to this chapter free as an MP3 here. You download this MP3 by right clicking and choosing 'Save Target As'.
2. The Essential Guide To The Labels - A complete guide to the Australian record labels, both major and independent. What they do well, what they don't - who they'll sign, who the won't.
3. Money: How Artists Get Rich - Most musicians have absolutely no idea how the financial part of the music industry works. Essential listening, if you want to know what you're signing up for.
4. Why The Business Has Changed (FREE SAMPLE) - Record labels discover artists very differently now. In fact, the original 1960's model of the music industry has been turned on it's head. Stuart talks about live shows, recording, demos, the internet, downloading and Australian Idol. You can listen to this chapter free as an MP3 here. You download this MP3 by right clicking and choosing 'Save Target As'.
5. The 6 Common Demo Mistakes - If you're making a demo for a label, this section will be valuable listening. You'll probably totally change your approach to recording and demos after hearing this.
6. Making The Killer Recording - Plenty of tips on making a demo that will grab the attention of a bored, cynical record executive.
7. How To Write Hit Songs - No, this section won't turn you into Paul McCartney overnight, but you'd be amazed by how many basic principles of songwriting most artists have never heard. If you write original songs, this part is for you.
8. How To Get A Label To Listen - The fact is, most demos that get sent to labels never get heard. In this section, Stuart talks about how to get past the rubbish bin, and onto the boardroom stereo - it's a big leap!
9. Movie Star Looks Vs Star Quality - The music business is visual, well as aural. Bad pictures, or the wrong type of pictures can kill your chances. Stuart gives some hard-earned tips in this section.
10. What To Do If A Label Wants You - When a label gets interested in you, they can easily get disinterested again, especially if you don't handle things in just the right way. If you're serious about getting a record deal, this section may even be more important than the rest.
11. Four Reasons You CAN Get A Deal - More than ever, record labels need an ongoing supply of radio friendly, mega-platinum artists. If you know what you're doing, you can be part of the game too.
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