I’m a 51 year old folksinger/songwriter trying to get signed for the first time. AMA

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I’ve been a folksinger/songwriter for over 30 years and for the first time I am pursuing a record and/or publishing deal for my songs. AMA

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  1. creaming-canon69 Avatar

    How are you persuing it? Did you reach out to a labels? Did they found you?

  2. GoldenHeart411 Avatar

    Between rollercoaster and smooth sailing, how has the process been so far?

  3. CountryTyler Avatar

    I hope it works out for you. I’m a big bluegrass fan, and like the “folk” group called “The Other Favorites”

  4. jimbobdonut Avatar

    Did you have another job and the singing was a side gig?

  5. SawgrassSteve Avatar

    Best of luck. Who are your influences?

  6. EyeSeenFolly Avatar

    What do you do to pay the bills?

  7. ildadof3 Avatar

    It’s never too late! Good on you!

  8. FlyAirbusB6 Avatar

    Have you had any songs picked up by known artists? Is there a going rate for songs?

  9. DennisSystemWorks247 Avatar

    Why? and I don’t mean this to sound like a dick. But in this day an age you don’t need a record or publishing deal to get your stuff out there especially in your genre. Self publish, record your own music and put it out there.

  10. free2bMe2122 Avatar

    Def get a tiktok

  11. Leather-Newt-3910 Avatar

    58 year old Rock musician here, I’ve been signed to 2 indie labels over the last few years and all I can say is keep at it if that’s what you want to do. The music industry isn’t what it used to be but maybe you’ll find some success and I wish you all the luck in the world. I’ve yet to see any money from any of the releases my band is put out but it’s nice to say we were signed!! Life is short, do whatever the hell you want

  12. Proud-Wall1443 Avatar

    What’s your favorite folk song and why is it Alice’s Restaurant?