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Music Group, a division of Right Hook Solutions, Inc.

"Find Your Power"


About Right Hook Music Group


ARTIST CAREER SUPERCHARGING SESSION:

If you have superstar talent, or are beginning to develop that talent, this is the best and most important investment you will make to push your career ahead further and FASTER. Having great music is just the “price of admission to the show.” Our industry is littered with acts that created unbelievably great music but failed to reach the audience that would have loverd them and success that they deserved.

Our career supercharging session will put you on a path to success. This isn’t about signing you to a management contract – this is about putting you on a path where you will become more and more attractive to managers, labels, radio, and venues to the point where they will want you. The deals and the success will flow from those attractions!

Right Hook Music Group has over twenty years’ experience in the fields relating to entertainment deals, artist management, investment acquisition, and major touring with world class acts. We bring all of our experience and talent to the table in this intense program meant to find your path to “burst through” with your career.

Before reading about our ARTIST CAREER SUPERCHARGING SESSSION, watch these videos from Ricky Berger about how Right Hook Music Group looks at the business:

ADVICE FOR UNSIGNED ARTISTS:

 

ADVICE FOR BALANCING YOUR LIFE AS A MUSICIAN:

 

DO BANDS NEED MANAGERS?:

That said, here’s how the Right Hook Music Group ARTIST CAREER SUPERCHARGING SESSSION works – for you:

 

THE PROCESS:

 

  1. 1. The Artist meets with us (in person or via telecon) for up to two hours for a one on one coaching/mentoring session.

  2. 2. Right Hook Attends at One Live Show if Requested and if local (we will travel under separate arrangements and compensation if the Band really wants us to see them outside of the Boston area).

  3. 3. We draft  a report for the Band Summarizing the Substance of the Consultative Discussions and Providing a Roadmap for the Act to Follow/Evolve with on a Going-Forward Basis.

 

Topics for Discussion are Chosen by the Band, and may be from the following suggested list.  We are expert at working through these critical topics in a way that insures you walk away knowing more and being more directed and in control of your potential success in the marketplace.

  1. 1. Demo Critique:  After listening to your demo in advance of the meeting we can provide an evaluation of the material and make recommendations based on:

    1. a. Strength of Material (Music and Lyrics)
    2. b. Performance
    3. c. Instrumentation
    4. d. Music production
    5. e. Quality of recording
    6. f. Commercial appeal
    7. g. Marketability

  2. 2. Live Show Review:  We can provide feedback on your live show and point to areas to focus on to increase your star qualities, including:

    1. a. Image Strength
    2. b. Break-Through Potential

  3. 3. Facilitating A Clear Artist Self-Evaluation:  With an eye to creating a plan for success, facilitating an understanding from the Artist about where the Artist/Band stands on these questions:

    1. a. Are you developing to your fullest potential?
    2. b. Do your recordings that connect with your live performance?
    3. c. Is your image totally memorable and unforgettable?
    4. d. How many potential radio hits have you written and recorded?
    5. e. Is your Press Kit and web site outstanding and effective?
    6. f. Do you or your band have a superstar mentality?
    7. g. Is your fan base large, growing and loyal on an email or other lists?  Do the fans attend your shows in impressive consistent numbers?
    8. h. Have you sold CD’s in quantity? 
    9. i. Did a well-known record producer produce your record?
    10. j. Have you received radio play?
    11. k. Are you selling mp3’s online successfully?
    12. l. Are you selling ringtones?
    13. m. Are you successfully branding yourself and selling merch?
    14. n. Do you have sufficient brick and mortar and online distribution deals/systems in place?
    15. o. Are you being promoted properly?
    16. p. Do you have soundscan ratings?
    17. q. Have you created an industry buzz with good press, media and record reviews and is that buzz increasing over time?
    18. r. Do you have the "Whatever it Takes" attitude that you will need to succeed?

If any of the answers to the above questions are “no,” we will discuss how to turn each “no” into a “yes.” Do not be discouraged if you answer "no" to a bunch of these questions. We will guide you on to the path where all this stuff will make sense and you will have a much clearer vision of how the music industry works and what you will do to try to succeed in that industry. After all, that is our job!

  1. 4. Exploring the Options Available and Planning in These Areas:

    1. a. Promotion
    2. b. Marketing
    3. c. Public relations
    4. d. Tour support
    5. e. Booking
    6. f. Demo shopping
    7. g. Gigging
    8. h. TV and Film Placement
    9. i. Acquiring investment dollars for the Act
    10. j. Major vs. Indie vs. Owning the label

 

  1. 5. Reviewing the Fundamental Intellectual Property Issues:

    1. a. Copyrights
    2. b. Trademarks
    3. c. Royalties / Splits

 

  1. 6. Understanding in Advance the Deals that You Might Seek Out or May be Put in Front of You (Learn and Plan Now):

    1. a. Agent Shopping Letter      
    2. b. Assignment of Copyright   
    3. c. Band Partnership Agreement      
    4. d. Booking Agent Agreement           
    5. e. Commercial Music Agreement    
    6. f. Co-Writers Agreement       
    7. g. Distribution Agreement     
    8. h. Film / TV Sync License Agreement         
    9. i. General Band Contract
    10. j. Live Performance Agreement (With Riders)     
    11. k. Manager Agreement          
    12. l. Producer Agreement         
    13. m. Publishing Agreement       
    14. n. Record Contract (Major)   
    15. o. Record Contract (Simple) 
    16. p. Recording Agreement (Spec)      
    17. q. Recording Agreement (Straight) 
    18. r. Royalty-Sharing Agreement         
    19. s. Songwriter's Contract 

  2. 7. Building the Right Team in the Right Size and Scope for the Job:

    1. a. The “right” lawyer
    2. b. The “right” accountant
    3. c. The "right" Manager
    4. d. Agents
    5. e. Road crew
    6. f. Street teams
    7. g. Interns

COST:


The cost is $450.00, less than a good guitar cabinet or vocal mic and far less than the cost of the time and opportunities that you could lose if you try to “do it yourself” without the experience, skills and connections that we have. Remember, in our industry you have a window of time to become a star within the right age range. Make every moment count. Contact us with the information below and put Right Hook Music Group to work for you!

 


CONTACT INFORMATION:

Feel free to contact us to arrange for an ARTIST CAREER SUPERCHARGING SESSION for yourself, your band, or any band that manage or represent. For fans, family and friends, we provide ARTIST CAREER SUPERCHARGING SESSIONS on gift for the musicians in your life -- it's the best gift you can give. Call or email for details:

 

ATTN: ACSS Coordinator
Right Hook Music Group
11 Salvi Drive
Framingham, MA 01701
Tel. 508.405.2578
Email: acss@righthookmusic.com

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