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how to be a singer

managers to see the new talent. If an agent likes you, you will most likely be given a contract for representation. If an agent does not see it fit that you are good enough for the business, then a record company will not either. No record label will take an aspiring artist seriously without a manager. A manager shows the label that they have someone experienced to back them up and show them the way to success. Without a manager, it is like Tiger Woods going to the driving range without his golf clubs or going to church without your Bible. Managers are very helpful and can assist you with many things, but take an enormous cut of your money, like about seven to ten percent when you are finally established. The initial costs of representation vary with every agent on the market. There are some agents who need little of your money to start the “look out” process, where record companies are trying to be found, and then receive more money when the deals are being closed. Some managers are very expensive but back themselves up with past representation of today’s famous singers. Though it varies from agent to agent, one thing you can count on is spending a lot of money to get started.After you get a manager, you must set up studio time to record a demo tape. Studio sessions can be booked at any recording studio in your town. Fastest way to find a recording studio: the yellow pages. The studio does cost money because you are using their facilities and it will probably run you about 150 to 300 dollars an hour (be prepared when you book this session, you are not going to want to make and create your song when you get to the studio). A demo tape is a professionally recorded song that you have sung in the studio. This tape shows the record company that you have the capability to sing in a studio session. The demo tape is also given to portray an example of the artist's work to keep on file. How are labels going to k...

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