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These
resources are broken up into five categories
Click
the buttons on the left side:
CDs,
DVDs & Vinyl: Helpful
information to launch your mastered project:
You may have your music replicated as a manufactured
compact disc or duplicated as a CDR. Replicated
CDs have all the necessities for
global competition and distribution.
Small quantities are best having duplicated CDRs
made. Here you can use the self service site to
design your CD graphics.
Some go for the vinyl (record) style of replication
Advice: Dos and don'ts of CD release parties.
Glossary of terms
Graphics (design for the CD)
What stores want on a CD for consignment.
Special (enhanced CDs)
Copyright information (not knowing this will grind a
replicated process to a halt.)
Distribution:
How one go about
getting their music out there amongst the other
countless releases:
Sending out a demo to a label.
Places to send hard copies (CDs) for distribution
Distribution and marketing information links.
Other online distribution by popular and reputable organizations
(as long as your music is ready)
Publishing book, promotion assistance
Artist/Musician
Tools: An
assortment of helpful links
Music Agencies: Harry Fox, SESAC, BMI, ASCAP, and
Nielsen SoundScan: Licensing searches, memberships, etc.
Trade magazines
Tips
Local affiliated music stores
Repairs and maintenance of your gear
Independent
Labels:
A few to
try - there are many online, although be careful about
anything contractual (or not)!
Indie Labels: Again, no shortage of these. Some
come and go - most don't provide much in results, but a
good way to network out.
Major Labels: A few listed, but truthfully - these
guys don't want to hear from you until you prove that
you don't need them! If you sell enough
units, they'll find you and then it's YOUR card game.
Miscellaneous
links: Just
for the heck of it links
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