Churches and venues end up with top-notch artists to fill their openings, as well as 50 percent of every submission fee. |
It's been a perennial problem for Christian musicians. Traveling hundreds of miles to minister at a church, coffee house, or concert, and then playing your heart out for a meal and maybe a small offering. |
There are tons of great Christian artists who don't have access to the marketing machinery to get their names and music into the right hands. And there are a wealth of venues ? from churches, to coffee houses, Christian colleges, concert promoters, and Christian music festivals ? that are looking for these talents. |
Traditionally, introducing yourself and your music to the right people has meant creating a press kit. And that means a well-designed brochure that showcases your talents and distinctive sound, along with a CD so they can actually hear you. |
You talk to most independent Christian musicians who've paid their dues and they've all had a similar experience. They travel hundreds of miles to minister at a church, coffee house, or concert, and then play their hearts out for a meal and maybe a small offering. |