Lets see..No one takes any money up front?...Really?

how about lawyers?
how about studios?
how about a shuttle service to move your bands equipment?
how about the consulting services that are not ripoffs?
how about the instrument company ?
how about seminars on the industry?That are all over the country
how about singing lessons?
how about instrument lessons?
how about having a lead sheet made?
how about college and your music degree?

Dude...

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