2. NETWORK WITH ATTENDEES Of course we want to meet and work with the biggest names in the industry, get signed after the conference, and become a world name right away. But sometimes that’s not the scenario that happens often. Network within the crowd, you could be sitting next to the guy or gal that will be that next big national artist or producer! Give out your info and get theirs! 1. FOLLOW UP & BUILD RELATIONSHIPS It has been along 2-3 days full of music and information overload! You have got to meet some most talented people in the world, you have all their information………so now what? At the conference you have probable heard “BUILD RELATIONSHIPS” a million times, this the opportunity to do so. Save all information into a database or your email account. 1st send out a “Nice Meeting You” email. That just gives them a reminder of who you are and how to reach out to you. Also recall a certain conversation that you may have had with that person. Since you have they email DO NOT SPAM! If you’re sending out your beats to a national artist, just send your music. They are very busy doing “ARTIST” stuff so they might not respond to an email right away. Don’t keep emailing them asking “Have you listened to it yet?” You want to be consistent, but not annoying. These are words not from me, but my past experiences. All of them have said that. For more information about music and production, WWW.4AR.BIZ

For all levels of artist and producers, attending a music conference is a great advancement in their music career. From meeting major record label executives, multi-platinum producers and your favorite worldwide touring artist, all within a few feet of where your standing. What are you going to say? What am I going give them to listen to? What is going to make them listen to my music over the 500-1000 other up in coming artist/producers that’s handing them their music as well? Here are 5 tips that can help your networking and be on top of the pile 5. SOUND QUALITY Sound quality is always important when you are presenting your music. So you want to maximize your opportunity and make sure it sounds the best it can be. Artist and record executives have gave examples of music they have passed on due to quality. That means you can have the best beat, the hottest song, but if it’s not banging through the speakers, it could be passed on. If your not good with mixing down and mastering yourself, hire a mixing/mastering engineer to put that final touch on your tracks and shine amongst the others. 4. CDs are DEAD Its 2010 and technology is really making everything easier, smaller and more convenient. As we all have seen, mp3’s and digital downloading are starting to fade out compact disc just like as they did with tapes. Presentation is important to standout within the crowd. A good way is to hand your music out on usb sticks or download cards. In 2009 I attended 2 different conferences across the country; L.A. and Phoenix, AZ. I took 400 cds with slim jewel cases to each event! That a lot of cds! Not to mention another suitcase which means I’m paying for an extra bag and carrying this big ass bag all day! Very tiring and expensive! Now you can put your music on an usb stick. Be different and print your logo on it as well. Also with this you can put music, photos, bio, and videos to create an electronic press kit. All on this one item! Some usb drives can hold up to 4 gob of your material. The other thing that will work is download cards. These are wallet sized cards that can hold the same material of an usb drive. With the card a link is printed on it and anyone that wants to access your music, they can download instantly! Plus the panelists don’t want to carry a lot of cd’s either! Get creative! You and put your usb stick or download cards and lanners where they can wear it around they neck! 3. HAVE THE BEST QUESTIONS At the conferences, they have different subject matters and panelist to answer accordingly. They will have a host or moderator to ask basic questions and then later they will open the floor to the attendees to ask questions or after where you can actually hand them your music. Now these are chances to ask what’s been on your mind all year and get answers straight from the horses’ mouth! Put some thought into your questions; don’t ask the same questions that may have been answered during the panel. You want a question that will make them think and might remember you later because you asked a great question or they are passionate about the answer. CHECKOUT PART 2 How to Be Prepared at a Music Conference PART 2