Music Demo Questions

When you send a music demo to a record label, should you use a jewel case or paper/cardboard sleeve? Find out more about demos and jewel cases.

When you send your music demo to a record label, what happens next? Find out what happens to a music demo at a record and why record labels turn down demos.

Do you have to follow the record label demo policy when you send your music demo to a record label? Learn why the record label demo policy may actually be your friend and why sticking to the policy could be the best way to help yourself get a record deal.

Is it ok to use a cover song on a music demo. Find out if adding a cover song to your record demo will help your case or hurt it.

Is it ever ok to drop your music demo off at a record label? Find out if it is ok to visit record labels.

With the changing music industry, the role of music demos are changing, too. Do you really need a music demo? The answer depends on what your goals are. Find out if you should start recording music or if you should go demo free.

A music demo is a demonstration of your songs and your sound, and it is your calling card when you're trying to land a record deal, find a manager/agent, get a promoter to put on your show. A record demo is an important thing to have, but does that mean your demo recording costs have to be through the roof? Find out.

Are music demos outdated? In this brave new music world, some will tell you that the old "record a demo and send a demo to a record label" model is as dusty as a word processor, but the truth is a little more complex than that. Find out why demos