Creating a press kit that catches the eye

Creating a press kit that catches the eye I asked a lot of press kit. People want to know how what is in them, etc. I have been asked many times to write articles on this topic so that you are here: a brief crash course on press freedom kits.Your press kit is your ticket visiting. This is you and your band for the people you need to make your first career move forward to meet you or hear your music. Make it interesting, stimulating and fun. Handsome. Make something that captures their attention and they want to see, read and listen to what you? Fri sent.Your press kit should include reviews you have received for shows, information on current events, and reviews of all of your new CD when they are available. Add a header or shot (in black and white is the least expensive, but in reality the color of the eyes), a bio (if you do not have a biography, create one or some of you), a maximum point, a CD card.Your and a business letter should be limited to one page and must be concise and full of information formatted. Try to make your press kit to 7 or 8 pieces of information. If you do not want to invite, and want to save some 'for the latest excitement! Keep some 'curious.You? Ll want to fill out three types of press kits: one for the big brands, one for dealers and the other for Radio PD / MD? S. (In my book, The Indie Guide to Music, Marketing and Finance? ISBN 978-0-9746229-4-1, ho un po 'like, in presenting the various press kits for each). The order that the information in folders is as important as the content that the reader is for you. You know what? Research. Investments should be in the following order from top: Press Kit for major labels   On the left side of the folder   CD   Business Card (folder)   Letter   Head shot / Group Shot   On the right side of the folder   Bio   Reviews (latest top)   Each time you press   Lyric Sheets (very important, that many of A & R staff. If you are already in your CD cover don? T repeat with another fence, if specifically requested separate lyric sheets. Save on shipping.) Press kit for Radio PD / MD 's   On the left side of the folder   CD (possibly two, depending on the type of station? Lea more about this in my book.)   Business Card (folder)   Letter   Head shot / Group Shot   On the right side of the folder   Bio   Reviews (latest top)   Each Pressa Tip: Some labels do not accept unsolicited material, no matter what you do. In general, do you have? Ll need an entertainment lawyer or manager to inform them on your behalf. Other times major record companies have a relationship with industry in a verifiable contact is necessary. Waer Brothers is one of them is another, and DreamWorks. First of all the press kit, you must leave. If you do not have permission to use the product has a low probability of ever for its destination and even less the ability to read and hear to.There are musicians who believe that their music is the only thing to speak for them. They believe that their music just open the door to major labels. It is not. This is just the simple truth. You must have a record and a? Some? Style and look. It is, after all, the first thing you see before you can even listen to your music. This is a company make money. The issues are the economy. You can believe you? Re the most beautiful people in the world, but they still want money from you and your contract. If you are not really interested in a risk on what you think is the best music. Your CD and ticket sales are inspired them.So sure that your work! Get here with Soundscan. Keep a record of airplay you receive (play stations), and sell, sell, sell before the labels. The statistics are the same that have a low risk prospect of a major label. You? Ll have! And, more importantly, you? Ll have a better chance of opening doors.After you have a press kit, be sure to follow up with a call to make sure that your press kit has arrived safely. Then wait three weeks before you begin, the follow-up calls. Not only is the packaging and expect to call. Remember that there are hundreds of packages from musicians like you every week. Follow-up and you noticed? But don? t become a pest, or that you ignore. E? Sa good line, and we know that when we talk with them. Once you get an answer, whether you like it or not, the answer, politely thank them and send them a card of thanks for their time. You will remember, and you may gain an ally for the future! Copyright 2005 Jaci Rae RaeJaci is the # 1 Best Selling Author? Gain points with the woman of your Life One Touchdown at a time? ISBN 0974622907 e? The Indie Guide to Music, Marketing and Finance? ISBN 978-0-9746229-4-1, as well as the home of Jaci Rae show. Nicknamed by the media as "democracy Jaci" because of their spirit and quick "The Rae of hope" for her powerful insight, be sure to check on: To hear Jaci's popular show, with some of the behind-the-top scenes known bands go to: click on the link of the week.