So there's a duo I'm close to helping out. I found them on Youtube and they have some original songs from an EP they recently released, but the music wasn't really mastered so it all sounds like a rough mix. I was willing to lease some cheap instrumentals from Soundclick or here and help them release another 4-6 song EP. I know of a very cheap marketing company I was going to use starting out. That would cost me no more than $110.
They live in another state, but I still wanted to help them book local shows if possible after the first song from the EP is released. I don't have any graphic design skills yet, so I'm planning to hire a designer to take care of single and cover art. I'd also like to send some of their music to A&R's at labels and publishing companies. We're not signing any contracts, so even though I'd be spending money on them, I'd be doing it to build a relationship with them. They're a male/female duo of cousins.
I was wondering if anyone had any other ideas for me?
They live in another state, but I still wanted to help them book local shows if possible after the first song from the EP is released. I don't have any graphic design skills yet, so I'm planning to hire a designer to take care of single and cover art. I'd also like to send some of their music to A&R's at labels and publishing companies. We're not signing any contracts, so even though I'd be spending money on them, I'd be doing it to build a relationship with them. They're a male/female duo of cousins.
I was wondering if anyone had any other ideas for me?