How do I find a producer for my song?
If you want to find a producer you can do it a number of ways:
- The Music Directory lists producers.
- Contact producers of bands and songwriters you admire.
- Ask around at local colleges or studios that run courses in production.
- Produce yourself and make the most of your engineer.
Which record labels are looking for new artists?
That said, at the time of writing, the following record labels are looking for artists:
- Atlantic via Emerge (pop, R&B)
- Babygrande (hip-hop, indie, EDM)
- Captured Tracks (indie, post-punk)
- Century Media (hardcore, metal, hard rock)
- Dim Mak (electronic, punk, indie, hip-hop)
- Domino (indie)
- Epitaph (punk, emo)
Where can I submit songs for placement?
There are companies like MusicXray.com, Sonicbids.com and Taxi.com who charge you to submit to music supervisors (oh you also have pay to become a member) for consideration. Taxi.com openly admits that only 6% of their artists get some kind of deal (who knows how many paid submissions they already submitted).
How much does it cost to hire a producer for a song?
The Short Answer: Between $50 and $20,000 per song. But higher price doesn’t always mean higher quality. A higher price usually means the producer has worked with big acts.
Do producers make beats?
For the most part, anyone who makes beats digitally calls themselves a music producer.
Do I need a music producer?
Ultimately, the value of a music producer can’t be overstated so if you can afford one it’s definitely worth investing. You might have to shell out some cash, but having a producer can seriously change the quality of an album, and they can give you valuable, experienced insight into the music industry as a whole.
How do I get my songs in front of the artist?
7 Ways to Get an Artist to Cut Your Song
- Make your song memorable and easy to learn.
- Your song should be easy to sing.
- Portray the artist in a favorable light.
- Craft a universal message.
- Take a unique angle.
- Form industry connections.
- Consider collaborating with an up-and-coming artist.
- Bio.
How much do producers get for placements?
A new music producer should charge between $200 to $1500 per beat. In addition they also should get 20% of the artists royalties which will be about 3% of the price that they put on the record.
How much do labels pay producers?
The record royalty for a producer is usually between 3% to 4% of the record’s sales price or 20% to 25% of the artist’s royalties. On a CD that sells for $10.98, the producer’s royalty would be about 33 cents for each copy sold and for a digital download of an album priced at $9.98 the producer receives 30 cents.
How much should I charge for beats?
Some people will charge around $1.99 for beats and others may charge $50. On a much bigger scale, beats can probably sell for anywhere from $300 to in the thousands. You will really do whatever you can to sell them for. As you get more well known, you have more to offer an artist as well.