How to sell Jazz compositions?

Question

Hi,

I write jazz for enjoyment. I'm thinking of trying to sell what I write. The only way I know of right now is to rent studio time, hire musicians, and then put together a demo CD, and I'll probably spent at least $2-5000 once I've hired people to play, and paid the studio. I don't have money to do that kind of thing right now, and I'm not sure that will be that successful. I can put lead sheets, etc together also. I don't know if there's another way than doing a CD or not. And if I do a CD, I'm not quite sure how to market it also. It's a little confusing right now.

thanks for your help.

That's a good idea - I"ll try that. We have a University here but I'm not sure if they have a Jazz program or not.
thanks

Answer 1

If you are in an area with a university with a good jazz program, you may be able to talk to their jazz professors about that. If they like what you have, they may have their students play and record it for you.