Another question, though. What does it mean that I have to pay for making the master? Can't I make the master myself?

Hi Nic, seems like you are very aware of the need to look for the pitfalls before getting siged.
When it comes to the industry, I must say  Im happy that it has come so far that most can afford making music if they want and have the talent. Before, the record labels where the big bosses -not any more

But it is of course still a matter of quality and promotion.. When it comes to mastering your track, that can make a huge difference in quality of cource, if you are good at it. This is why it might be an investment worth to leave the mastering to experts. But what do I know -maybe you are also good at it, and of course you can also do it yourself

It does not have to be expensive to pay for mastering either btw -you can get it for 40€ or so. But then you need to check that they are good of course !

Hello Nic Andrei. How is your producing going ?

To answer some of your questions...
There are several ways of managing the rights of your music.

1) You can sign an artist contract, meaning that you give the master rights to the record label ( you no longer own your track and cannot sell it to other parties).

The label will pay for making a master, and of course do all promotio/distribution for you and so on. They might also want to have in the deal, saying that they will get the master rights on your next 3 tracks for eksample. This can sound nice, but can also be a disadvantage, especially if the label has several artists -they might get passive and not work good enough to sell YOUR music. And it would be a waste of time for you, not being able to go to another and perhaps better label for you.

My advice: Read the contract carefully and think about what it all can mean for your situation, be critical!!
Do not sign up for a long time at one label, if you can: watch out for exclusive rights (some labels want to have the rights of your music world wide.. be aware!!) It might be better to have several partners that promote your music in diff. areas of the world.

2) You can also sign a Licencing deal with a record company. This way you will own the master your self, and the label only promotes and distributes your track for a certain time period stated in the agreement. This way you have to pay for the mastering -but you hold the rights to sell the  music to whom you want. If you do this right this might be the most profitable for you and you are in control of your music your self.

3) You can also sign a deal only to promotion companies in the countries you want to sell your music, but this needs you to know much about the market and the music industry. Not all promotion firms are to be trusted either.

Hope you got some answers.. if you have further questions just ask!

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Well, never heard of either one.. but after hearing them sing on youtbe.. if I had to choose, I'd say that P.O. has a slightly better voice.

Audry Hepburn or Marylin Monroe ?

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Deadmau5 -I like them! 

Oh..I just want to go out and dance in the snow 

Good news is we got a whoole half an hour left..almost

hey, it depends on your style and taste in electronica u like, i like all kinds of electronica genre.
i dont expect other people 2 have the same taste as mine but i like 2 listen and experiment with all kinds of electronica, i dont stuck 2 just trance but whatever makes my soul shiver and give chills 2 my heart, im gonna love it. at least your honest!!!!!!!!!

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I'm finally going back to my hometown after 2 months! Can't wait to see everyone

Ah..that sounds so nice! Have a safe trip