Make your tailored pitch page for Performing artists

Dos of pitching songs. Make sure that your song fits what the artist is looking for VERY closely. Make sure your song is competitive. Keep your pitches to a minimum. Make your presentation business-like. Start small when pitching songs. Never send unsolicited CDs or pitch links of any type. Dont burn 20 songs on a CD.

Crafting an artists elevator pitch involves a careful balance between your work and your sales. To create a pitch that resonates with your audience, begin by defining your unique style, inspiration, and artistic goals. What makes your work stand out? Emphasize the essence of your work to captivate your listener.

Pitching is Hard Figure Out What You Want. Before you reach out to anyone, you have to think about what it is that youd like from them. Be Specific. Do Your Research. Think About It From Their Perspective. Frame It Like a Partnership. Follow Up, But Not Too Much. Contact People the Way They Prefer. Get a Personal Intro.

Clearly liken yourself to a few other artists, share some notable placements and endorsements, and give them a reason to want to check your music out further and consider your ask. Link to where they can hear your music, read your bio, and learn more about your band to further consider your ask.

Only a simple email with links - Write your pitch as how YOU can help the venue/promoter. What do YOU bring to the table? Why should they book YOU? - Never mention payment in the initial pitch. Even better, mention youre willing to do it for free as an extra way to show you care if youre willing to make that happen.

Contacting the venue booker Send an introductory email to the venue booker requesting a booking with a brief outline of your band, recent achievements or contact details and a link to your electronic press kit (EPK). Keep it short and polite.

Pitch your song to a music publisher. Artists will get songs from a wide range of sources, including their record label, manager, producer, studio musicians, friends, loyal fans, and family. But to pitch your song to established artists, your best bet is to go through a music publisher.

When reaching out to someone in the music industry, call or email first. Make this first contact short and to the point. In other words, let them know why youre calling/emailing (i.e. to schedule a meeting, to see if theyre accepting songs, to ask whether you can submit an mp3, etc.).