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Hi, Patti,

When you read the small print on their web site, they are pretty clear and careful about not being obligated to guarantee much, even though you ARE paying them to shop your music. That's what tells me it is "pay to show." No matter how much they say about matching you up with contacts that want your type of sound...that's what it is. The only difference is...instead of being a shark, they are very up front about their costs and are even more careful to protect themselves legally. I can't blame them for that; all smart business people should do that.

Would you sign up with them if you knew there was NO chance of getting a contract? That's what I mean about false promises....They need you to to believe that signing up with them will eventually lead to a contract...The language on the site implies that you are looking for that. No, it is not dishonest of them, but-- like Brian said earlier, I agree that you could probably do a lot more for your music without paying this much.

They do say that they will match up your music with people that are looking for your style. That's great....However, I have to question that amount of money required to sign up with them. They are running a very profitable business. A little red light goes off in my mind when I hear about these types of arrangements. How would you know EXACTLY what they are doing for YOUR music, especially when they seem to have a lot of clients?? Are they so in love with your music that they'll spend lots of time on it instead of other artists?? Like any business, they need to spend lots of time courting new customers to stay in business.

I checked out your site...
Your music is absolutely wonderful and I believe that your songs WILL get signed. Great material! I can totally relate to your feelings about not touring all the time and wanting to find placements for your songs....As for being handpicked by them...I hear that a lot in the industry, when a company wants to make you feel like it is a priviledge to associate with them and that you were picked out of a pool of candidates. It gives the client the impression that they beat the competition. I guess I have seen so many companies like this....it takes a lot more to impress me...just my opinion.

Good luck and I wish you lots of success with your beautiful music
Please keep us posted.

Emily