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2. Name of Co-Writer: First _________________________ Last___________________________

3. Address: Street_______________________ City/Town_________________ Country _____Zip/Postal__________

4. Telephone ( ____ ) ______-________ E-mail____________________ Website (if you have one)___________________

5. Is this your first project?___________ If yes, who produced it? ___________________________________

6. Where was it recorded? ____________________________________________________________

8. Are you currently working with a promoter? ____________ If yes, which one? _____________________

9. If there's a contact number for the promoter, please supply. (___) ____-________

10. Address for Promoter: _____________________________________________________________________

12. Do you have financial support for your career? ____ If yes, please explain. _________________________

There is a Twenty Five Dollar ($25.00) Submission fee for up to 6 songs to have them reviewed..

If your songs are chosen for the compilation cd there is a $50.00 fee per song to help with mailing. You will be notified in approximately 6 weeks if you have a song that we will be putting on the compilation cd.

Attn: Song Writing Evaluation Division
4 Dyer Lane
Waterboro, Maine 04087

Presenting Your Songs

1. If you have any problem with rejection, DO NOT send us your material.
2. We only accept songs on CD or CASSETTES.
3. Include a self addressed stamped envelope .
a: We DO NOT pay for return postage.
b: We DO NOT keep your material on file.
4. We DO NOT respond by phone or e-mail.
5. Be sure vocals are up front.
6. Type lyrics.
7. DO NOT send over 3 to 5 songs.
8. Allow a minimum of 5 to 6 weeks for a response. (This does not mean we will respond in that time.) Depending on the amount of songs we are receiving, it could take longer.

Be polite and professional!

Please send to: Talent Time U.S.A. 4 Dyer Lane Waterboro, Maine 04087

Attn. Song Writer Review

Commonly Asked Questions

How do I copyright my songs?
Copyrights are obtained through the Library of Congress. Cost is $20 per song or for a collection of songs.

How good do my demos have to be?
The most important thing to remember about demos is the quality. A poor demo can kill the chance for a good song

I just write lyrics. How can I get music put to my lyrics?
Get involved with your local songwriting organization. You will find other songwriters to co-write with or put music to your words.

Should I pay to get my songs published?
NO!!! If a company asks you to pay them to publish your songs, they are not legitimate.

How much does it cost to demo a song?
There are many variables that can effect the outcome of a demo. Cost of the studio, musicians, and how many songs you demo at once are the biggest variables. However, a good guitar/vocal should run no more than $100 a song while a full-blown demo will run $300 to $1000 a song (Depending mostly on how well prepared you are when you go in the studio). These are averages. In some cases, the cost can be considerably less or considerably more.

How do I get my songs heard?
First off, make sure your songs are ready to by heard. Then, try every creative means possible. Contact music publishers, artist management companies, and production houses.

Presenting Your Artist Package For Promotion

1. If you have any problem with rejection, DO NOT send us your material.
2. Clearly mark front of package with "Song Writer Review".
3. Include a self addressed stamped envelope .
a: We DO NOT pay for return postage.
b: We DO NOT keep your material on file.
4. Include 1 or more recent photographs.
5. We DO NOT respond by phone or e-mail
6. Allow a minimum of 6 weeks for a response. ( This does not mean we will respond in that time.) Depending on the amount of songs we are receiving, it could take longer.

Talent Time U.S.A.

Songwriter Evaluation Form

For Submitting Demo's