Free Lessons From the Artist Development Network Help Aspiring Singer Songwriters Wondering How to Get a Record Deal

Nashville, TN - November 8, 2004 -- In an effort to help aspiring singer songwriters wondering how to get a record deal, Cathy Lemmon, founder of Music Row based Artist Development Network, has written a free online course entitled Eight Lessons I Learned (The Hard Way) When I Came to Nashville".

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) November 8, 2004 -- In 1992 Cathy, like so many other hopeful singers, came to Nashville to pursue a career in the music industry. "I came to Nashville believing I would become a successful recording artist," says Cathy. but when I came to town, I did not have a clue how to get my foot in the door. I did not know who to talk to or how to go about getting my demos to the right people. I did not know who was legitimate or who was a crook. I learned a lot of lessons the hard way."

Cathy was eventually offered a recording contract but she never signed it. Instead decided she decided to blaze a trail for aspiring performers that would come after her. Its tough when you are out there singing and playing the clubs and trying to make it. I realized after a few years of knocking on doors that it wasnt for me. I wasnt willing to sacrifice enough and the idea of touring did not set well with me. I never saw the reality of the business, that its not a bed of roses. I decided to turn my efforts toward helping other artist get the help they need." Since them Cathy has opened many doors for aspiring singers and songwriters.

Singer songwriters hoping to take advantage of Cathys industry wisdom can sign up for the free course at www.artistdevelopmentnetwork.com. Each day for eight days students will receive one of Cathys lessons. Those who complete the entire course will receive a free consultation with a music business professional to help them determine an effective strategy for their career. Im offering some of my time for free to those who finish all eight of my lessons," says Lemmon.

Lesson titles are as follows:

Lesson #1: In Nashville the Song is EVERYTHING!
Lesson #2: Nashville Doesnt Need Another Carbon Copy!
Lesson#3: Many of the Nashville Big Music Companies Do Not Accept Unsolicited Materials!
Lesson #4: Record Labels Are No Longer Developing Acts -- They Are The Distributor!
Lesson #5: You Need To Be An Entertainer!
Lesson #6: Performers Need To Look the Part!
Lesson #7: The Advantages of Playing An Instrument!
Lesson #8: How to Get More Help!

(Email Cathy Lemmon for the complete text of each lesson.)

The Artist Development Network is an association of music business professionals organized and operated by Catherine Lemmon in Nashville, Tennessee. The Artist Development Network helps guide artists through vocal coaching, image consulting, finding the right songs. choreography, photos, demo recording, and press kits. The Artist Development Network also provides artist management for those talented individuals who are ready for major label presentation.

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