So you want to sign a record deal huh?

Doesn’t everyone? What sort of a question is that.

Join the cue, stand in line and take a ticket - says the guy at the reception desk at most record label offices.

Let’s face it, a record deal is the one thing every band desires for, but for whatever reason they can’t seem to secure one.

I’ve written previously on various other posts about the enormity of trying to secure a record deal in this day and age.

However, in my humble little opinion, I honestly believe that the best way to position your career to secure the right record deal you are looking for  is to follow an ancient mystical Kabalistic concept that I learned about a few years ago.

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Finding the right record label deal for your band in some sense might end up being as complicated and miraculous as splitting the dead sea.

In many cases what some might think to be the right record label deal for them might also turn out to be the biggest downfall of their career.

Additionally, some who read this article might not really even be at a stage where there is a record label looking at signing them so why even read on?

This article and the principle that follow actually cuts across all facets of the music business and isn’t just related to finding the right record deal for your band.

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One of the most common issues I hear bands talk about all the time are centered around booking some recording studio time. Unfortunately musicians have never been known to be great managers of time. Hence out of all the music recording studio tips I could give, time management would probably be the highest on the list.

Have you ever heard of a building being finished on time or a band that finishes their studio sessions ahead of schedule? It never happens.

It’s a simple fact that without proper time management and preparation your nice little expedition to the recording studio is going to cost you much more than you think.

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Have you ever walked into your local video or record store and felt totally overwhelmed with the range and selection to choose from? It’s like a kid in a candy store trying to figure out what they want. The truth is that the more selection you have the harder it is to make a decision.

The same idea holds true in recording studios. It helps to know exactly what your recording studio plans are before you walk through the front door.

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Wow! In this clip below, Michael Laskow really nails the point home on how to sign a record deal

These days, in order to sign a record deal you’re looking at climbing heights higher than mount Everest, especially in the current market conditions. However this clip really drives home a key point for anyone willing to step into the ring and go the distance.

One of the great things I like about Michael - the presenter of this clip is that he tells it like it is. There’s no B.S

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