How to Get Signed – Tips for Unsigned Acoustic Artists

All artists need remarkable talent, marketability, and a bit of luck in order to get signed, although, it doesn’t guarantee you fame and success. As one of the many aspiring unsigned (acoustic) artists, you need to have these qualities so record labels will come running after you to get you signed under their label.

Here are several tips that will make a record label notice you and eventually sign you up for a record deal.

·         You must write great songs, polish your live shows, and play for an entertainment executive that can take you to the next level. Some artists are signed to major labels because that is where they should belong, while others may sign to an investment group which is just looking for a write off. It’s not actually the “label” which can help you, but it has something to do with which company can be able to give you the best exposure and turn you from one of those unsigned (acoustic) artists into signed artists.

·         You need to make a good music which is well-written because this most especially can be marketed.

·         Every artist becomes successful because they never forget to practice their craft. Therefore, you need to practice regularly to help you hone your talent.

·         Don’t forget to save money. Find cheap but good and creative ways of making demos and getting noticed. There are a lot of very expensive ways to make your demos, just try to avoid them.

·         Try to market your gigs on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and local music stores with other artists like you, and have them bring all of their friends along. It is actually more than just playing in a gig; it can help you develop your talent and confidence and build you a following or fans.

·         Look for an experienced manager that can help you get started. The manager may not be your best-friend, or your great guitar teacher, but he’s someone who can understand the ins and outs of the music industry. Your manager can also help you secure an entertainment attorney when the time comes that you’ll be needing one.

·         You must record a very remarkable sounding demo with a great producer so you can have a professional label that includes your contact information. Remember that you have to send your best sounding and original music, not the covers.

Lastly, as unsigned (acoustic) artists do, you should never lose hope. Don’t let anyone put you down and discourage you. Negative comments must give you courage to go on and do better. Never give up. You will soon meet the right record label and eventually get you signed.