I was wondering if I were to make a demo CD, do the songs on it have to be my own? For example....does it have to be songs that I wrote or songs that other artists have already sang.
2007-01-27 18:17:03 · 8 answers · asked by ME! 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It really matters for what you're trying to sell yourself as. A singer-songwriter who plays your own instrument? Definately include more of your own work. Generally though, I wouldn't imagine it hurts to do a standard or two, show them what you can do while giving them something familiar to base it in.
2007-01-27 18:27:32 · answer #1 · answered by HaphazardJoy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be either or a mixture of both. Ideally, of course, it is most profitable to use your own compositions all the way around.When royalties are due and residuals come in quarterly from say BMI you would receive as the recorded artist monies and additionally receive royalties as composer/publisher. Strictly your choice as it is your demo reflecting your selections to signify who you are what you're about. good luck.
2007-01-28 02:38:27 · answer #2 · answered by saysdefined 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be either. Some people have several demos with three songs each.Vary your genre,vocal style etc.
2007-01-28 02:22:15 · answer #3 · answered by basketchick43078 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heck no. as long as you are not making financial gains, you can put whatever you want on your demo CD.
2007-01-28 02:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by holyitsacar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not have to be your own songs.
2007-01-28 02:24:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be either BUT if you are releaseing it commercially, you better make sure you have the permission etc etc
2007-01-28 02:29:25 · answer #6 · answered by Don, '80's Connoisseur 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yours it shows the person your pitching to that you have a talent for music and can be creative.
2007-01-28 02:24:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either.
2007-01-28 02:20:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋