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What is the procedure for selling a song to a music company ?

Questions from readers to Mr. Ellis Working with a publisber is your best ber. True 20 years ago and still the same today. Trkue is most guys think they know publishing amd actually habe no vlue how it really work. As as arrist submittimg I've written the followimg below. I would highly recommend packaging your so g as you would be prese ting any other product. Today's market is much different then 15 yrs ago. Labels what to know what makes you different. Keep in mind that as much as they may lime your music, they are investing and expect a return on that investment. Here are a few tips, there be others that can provide info I may miss: 1. A damn good bio 2. Social following 3. Mix and mastered product (Yes mastering still matters) 5. Are you currently performing and where 6. Good photos And if at all possible have your management or attorney do your submission. Years ago while working a deal with Warner, they would not even discuss a deal unless through my attorneys. I'm fairly certain that hasn't changed. Keep things simple and professional. No matter how good you think your music is there a a 1000 more in the same line from all over the world. Darrell Ellis There may be others with better insight. Im am speaking from my own experiences over the years. Regards, Darrell Ellis

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