Make sure the name of the file you send is professional. Don't send a file labelled: FINAL_Mix42MoreHiHat_16bitMaster.Mp3. The format should be something along the lines of ‘WRITER - Track Name (publisher). Mp3’. The latter is far more inviting and says a lot about your organisational skills.
Keep it simple. Send one song.
Either attach an MP3 to the email or send a private Soundcloud link (enable downloads). The recipient doesn't want to have to download a file to their computer. They want to quickly preview the track to determine if they like it or not in the shortest amount of time possible.
The subject line has to be punchy and engaging. Perhaps mention a previous achievement as well as your intention, for example: ‘Beatport Top 10 producer offers new track’.
Keep track of who you send your music to and follow up after 3 weeks with a polite email asking whether they’ve heard it or can offer any feedback. If they don’t reply to your follow up then it’s likely that they weren't interested in your music. This can be quite frustrating but it’s the nature of the game and we have to suck it up and move on. If you get a negative response, don’t retaliate in anger. Take the criticism in a constructive way and use it to fuel your ambition.
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