How does our school actually make money?
How does the Recording Program work?
Does the program require many volunteers?
Do you have a recording engineer in our area to record our students?
What if we don't have any artwork for our CD cover?
What is your 100% Quality Guarantee?
Can we just pay one flat price for the recording session?
Is there a time limit to the recordings?
At what price do you suggest we sell our music CD's / Video's?
Can we order more CDs or Videos at the end of our sale?
"What's the Catch?", you ask . . .
Who is MusicMatters?
MusicMatters specializes in on-location, high quality, digital audio recording and production. We work with schools, churches, and community groups helping their bands, choirs, and orchestras produce CDs and videos for their members and audiences. MusicMatters believes in the importance and the power of music education. As a company, our mission is to help music educators raise funds for important classroom resources, field trips, music technologies, instruments, local concerts, and all other programs that enhance music education.
How do I get started?
All schools and religious organization are eligible. It is easy to get started. Call our toll free number 1-866-237-3678
How does our school actually make money?
You will make money from the sales of your school's CDs or Videos. We suggest selling your CD at $12.00 and videos at $15. Based on a sliding scale of units sold, your group will keep will keep upwards of 50%. . (See Profit Chart).
How does the Recording Program work?
Through this fundraising program your organization pre-sells your music recording to friends, relatives, co-workers, etc. They are sold and money is collected in advance of our recording engineer coming to your location. We also provide special literature so you collect orders both on the day of your event and several days after. We will supply all necessary material to your organization - order forms, promotional materials, etc - to help make this a successful fundraiser for your group.
Does the program require many volunteers?
No. We simply need a Program Coordinator to oversee the sales effort, and volunteer to assist the recording engineer during the conceert. With as few as 20-50 active participants who will commit to selling at least 5 each over the 3-4 week sales period your organization can have a VERY successful program. The more you sell the more you make!
Do you have a recording engineer in our area to record our students?
Yes! We have professionally trained recording engineers strategically located, throughout the United States who will travel to your location to record your students. The recording engineer brings the studio to you! We use the finest professional equipment and recording equipment available. All we ask of you is to provide us with space to place for our equipment to record your event while it is in session. Our equipment and engineers once in place will be hidden during your concert and should no way detract attention from your ongoing activities.
What if we don't have any artwork for our CD cover?
MusicMatter's provides pre-made album covers for your CD's that can be used. Choose from our selection of covers that best match your musical event. Of course, we will customize your name or school on the outside as well as list songs and names that you may require for the inside CD jacket.
Is there a minimum you require before sending a recording engineer?
Many of the organizations with whom we work sell 100, 200, 300 concert CD's and more. Due to the high cost of committing a professional recording engineer to your location we only ask that you have the ability to sell a minimum of 100 CD's. We simply ask, once you collect all order forms and money prior to your concert that you send us a 50% Deposit. Please send one check made payable to " MusicMatters " with your order. Keep the remaining amount! We will calculate your actual profit and send an additional Profit Check or bill at the end of your sale.
What is your 100% Quality Guarantee?
All our albums come with an unconditional 30-day guarantee. Each family must be completely satisfied with their musical CD or Video or we will replace it...no questions asked.
Can we just pay one flat price for the recording session?
No, we are only equipped and set up to offer our recording services built in to the sale of your final product. We found over time that this is the best way to ensure the entire success of both our initiatives.
Can we have Music Tapes instead of CD's?
No, we only produce CDs (videos too) to ensure that we can meet the highest recording output and meet our 100% Quality Guarantee. We believe the output and product is far superior then a tape and able to last that much longer.
Is there a time limit to the recordings?
Yes, both our video's and CD's are only able to hold 90 minutes of recording. We do not believe that you should limit or time your performance around our limits. But, ultimately you will be required to choose which songs or compilations will make the final album. Our recording engineers are able to work closely with you in post-production editing to ensure that the appropriate songs are included.
At what price do you suggest we sell our music CD's / Video's?
We encourage your schools to collect $12 for CDs and $15 for videos.Musicmatters wants to ensure your Fundraising Campaign is a success and have no problem with groups that wish to sell them for more money.. However, our mission is to see that you can reach as many people with your music and believe that at our suggested price points, you'll have the ability to sell more and realize widespread success.
Can we order more CDs or Videos at the end of our sale?
Yes, one of the great features at MusicMatters is the size and scope of our engineering studio. After your primary sale we will manufacture and distribute your school CDs when people order them, so you don't have to spend thousands of dollars buying CDs that you 'hope' you can sell. Any music that we record can be reproduced from our Master CD's for the additional orders. You take on no inventory risk.
Although, you are welcome to order bulk quantities to sell to friends, family, at malls, or concerts/events. It is as flexible as you want to be.
"What's the Catch?", you ask . . .
Really, there isn't one. Like any business we are in business to make a profit and to promote local music in communities across America.We know that if the quality is great and the prices are fair, most students and families will want to buy several copies as gifts and keepsakes. Your group will make some money (on top of getting great keepsakes) and musicmatters will do fine too!
