Hey,
I'm a recording artist and I'm 15,
and tomorrow I have a phonecall with a RECORD COMPANY A&R EXEC FROM DEF JAM RECORDS who's gonna listen to some of my past music and talk to me about it!...
Can someone please tell me how to behave around the executive?
Should I act proper, artistic, laid back, or?...
I'm pretty nervous so please help me out!
Thanks
Micky
2006-07-25 05:21:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
If a record company is interested in you, then they are interested in you for who you are. Remember that this is a business and you should present yourself as professionally as possible. You need to have your parents available to answer questions because you are still a minor. You should have an attorney as well and if possible, have the call on speaker phone so that everyone who is present can hear both sides of the conversation.
Honestly answer their questions, but also realize that the thing on their mind is making money off of you. No one wants to invest their money in a brat who doesn't want to work hard. If your head and your heart are in the right place, then you won't have any troubles. Good luck and congratulations on this opportunity.
2006-07-25 05:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by headshrinker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 04:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by hanrahan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up in a recording studio and have been around thousands of artists, execs, etc. My advice is to be natural. You are having a business call. They don't necessarily care about your image or stage persona. Even if they don't like it, they will change it for you. The A&R guy cares about the music. Stick to that. Be confident about what you have and do. Let him know you are dedicated to what you do, but be yourself.
2006-07-25 05:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by Robb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, don't bite the head off a pigeon. We all know what that did for Ozzy's career. Oh wait, that helped MAKE his career, never mind.
2006-07-25 05:25:58 · answer #4 · answered by blak_ravn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be yourself dont be so nervous act like its one of your long time friends be laid back but be yourself.
2006-07-25 05:24:54 · answer #5 · answered by faye 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of the corner of your mouth.
2006-07-25 05:24:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
slowly, i believe the drugsmake them dunb at times
2006-07-25 05:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by Kalahari_Surfer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of "sirs" and "maims". I'm pretty sure, just be urself.
2006-07-25 05:24:32 · answer #8 · answered by bluedevilfan0888 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ACT ARTISITIC BUT REAL! BE U
2006-07-25 05:24:13 · answer #9 · answered by ChuLAD3P0nC3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋