- 1). Visit the online database "American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers" (See References). The database provides you with contact information to producers and record labels and how they would like to be contacted (phone, email, letter, etc).
- 2). Write a cover letter with an introduction with your background information, musical accomplishments and music you have produced. Follow with a paragraph regarding the type of business you are contacting them about, such as a job inquiry, seeking representation or tracks you would like them to hear. If you have created a demo CD, include it when you mail your cover letter.
- 3). Address the letter to the contact listed in Step 1. If there were no contact name, address the letter "Acquisitions Department." The guidelines obtained from the online database will most likely have where and how you should send your demo and cover letter. If the guidelines listed on the contacts page does not specify whether the company accepts demos, only send the cover letter.
- 4). Wait for the record labels to respond to you. Major labels generally respond within two to six months or as listed on the guidelines in the record label database. If they are interested, you will receive a call within the two- to six-month time frame. If the waiting period of six months passes, you can write and send a follow-up letter inquiring whether your demo was received.
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