Advice: Writing a song for artist, how to present it

juicytasty

I have the opportunity to write a song for an established classical singer. My question is, do I have to record a demo of the song and send it to the artist? Or am I required to send the lyrics/sheet music etc? Whats the norm in this situation...would greatly appreciate any advice.

Oink

I have no experience in that area but maybe an opinion can help.
If that was me I would like to hear a demo while following on the sheet. That would give me a better idea. But the sheet music comes second.
Hope that helps.

Edit: definitely needs the lyrics. They are going to give it a shot, you dont want them to have to write down the lyrics themselves.

Micky Dolenz

If it's a classical singer they will probably just need the score and lyrics. Ask them.

songman

juicytasty wrote: »

I have the opportunity to write a song for an established classical singer. My question is, do I have to record a demo of the song and send it to the artist? Or am I required to send the lyrics/sheet music etc? Whats the norm in this situation...would greatly appreciate any advice.

If it were me I would probably provide sheet music and lyric sheet and a simple recording... Maybe piano and voice. No need for a studio demo.

juicytasty

Thanks a million lads!

mart1977

In my own experience. These days people seem to have a little less imagination when getting 'demos' and 'roughs'. 10-20 years ago, when studios costed a fortune, a rough guitar and vocal recording into a tape recorder may have been enough for someone to use their imagination for what the song could become with their voice and a good production - but with the way technology and studio recording has become so accessible and cheap its almost expected that a song is presented as a very fleshed out production with a decent vocal. Its whatever gives you the best chance of getting the song accepted by the artist at the end of the day!