hi.
my name is beth wimmer, and i'm a new member of A&R Select.

i met the founders of A&R Select at a party - they were fun and neat people with a real Love for music, and seemed up to some interesting things in the music biz.

the staff has been very personable and helpful on the phone and via email, and have answered all my questions.

i went in person to their office and met the rest of the staff, who took time to talk with me, even though they were at work on computers and phones looking for and submitting artists for deals.

they have very interesting deals and opportunities to submit my music to, so i am really giving it a shot. they also have interesting extra opportunities, like gigs in other cities, and chances to win a free 6-month renewal, so i think that's cool.

i have not encountered any hidden fees. but yes, they are a business and need to pay their overhead (office and staff, computers, and do the things people in the music biz do to maintain relations)

to me, they are a bunch of authentic people with a Love for music and a desire to do something similar to TAXI, and why not?

my thinking is: if you have the money to spare, would like to build a relationship with some people that are making things happen in the music biz, and would like to take a chance, then try it out. if you're not happy with the service after 6 months, or maybe can't afford to renew, then don't renew.

thanks for listening,
~beth