The Record Label Door A & R Tip Sheet seeks Artists/Bands (all genres)

Sylvia Harris is an Artist Development Consultant and Independent A & R Representative with a successful record of connecting independent artists to record label executives. Sylvia has worked with A & R Reps at every major label.

Sylvia Harris is a music industry liaison with a successful record of connecting independent artists to record label executives.

As an Artist Development trailblazer, Sylvia presided over Alpha Music Group (AMG), New York’s premier Independent A & R firm from 2003-2008.

"Sylvia Harris and her company, Alpha Music Group, made us proud to be New Yorkers." -New York Cool Magazine

Under her oversight, AMG was home to the AMG National Record Label Tip Sheet, the AMG 10-Step Artist Development Program, the AMG National Record Label Showcase Series, and the AMG International Talent Showcase Series.

Sylvia's vision was to bring talented, independent artists to the attention of record label executives. To that end, A & R Reps from Atlantic, Bad Boy, Capitol, Columbia, Epic, Interscope, Island, Koch, Sony, TVT, Universal, Virgin, and Wind-up participated in AMG’s talent introduction services.

Equally successful was Sylvia’s Record Label Showcase Series. Sylvia produced the only live showcase series in New York that guaranteed performing artists private showcases and face-to-face meetings with a minimum of four Major Record Label A & R Reps.

Sylvia followed up the AMG National Record Label Showcase with an International Talent Showcase Series that featured bands from Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the UK selected to perform for Atlantic, Island, and Capitol. The AMG International Showcase was consistently sold-out to club capacity.

Today, Sylvia continues to help independent artists by offering Independent A & R and Artist Development. She publishes The Record Label Door A & R Tip Sheet, distributed to 2,468 loyal music industry executives. A & R Reps from every major record label have requested Press Kits from artists featured in the Record Label Door Tip Sheet!

Sylvia Harris is a member of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals, The Recording Academy, also known as the Grammy's, and A&R Connect. She has been a guest speaker at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall at CMJ Music Marathon.

An accomplished musician, Sylvia earned a Bachelor of Music from the New England Conservatory of Music in Guitar Performance and studied Music Marketing at Berklee College of Music.

Some Success Stories:

Taylor McKenna showcased for Koch, Universal, Capitol, and Atlantic Records.

Honor by August showcased for Koch, Universal, Capitol, and Atlantic.

Annique had her Press Kit requested by Sony, Columbia, and 3 prominent Management Firms.

Bluefire showcased for Koch, TVT, Sony, Epic, Island, Atlantic, and Universal.

Rell had his press kit requested by Bad Boy Entertainment. Rell was signed by Right Arm Music Group.

13 Hands showcased for Koch, and TVT Records. His Press Kit was requested by Verve Records. 13 Hands was nominated for a Grammy.

Whiskey Richard had their Press Kit requested by Sony Nashville and MC Records.

Shu had his Press Kit requested by Columbia Records. He showcased for Koch and TVT Records.

End of an Era Showcased for Koch, TVT, Island, and Capitol Records.

Nina Showcased for Koch, TVT, Island, and Capitol Records.

Lost Parade showcased for Koch, TVT, Island and Capitol Records.

Bipolar had their Press Kit requested by Phenom International Records and AMC Records.

The Jody Grind Press Kit was requested by Kufala Records.

SHEE played a showcase for Koch, TVT, G-Unit and Bad Boy.

Adero had meetings with Virgin, Hollywood, and Universal Records.

Raistella's Press Kit was requested by Lizard Records, Astral, TSR, RCA, and NBC television.

Floor 13 showcased for Koch, Atlantic, Columbia, and Island. Floor 13 was signed by C12 Records.

5 Star Fallout showcased for Koch, Atlantic, Island, and Columbia.

Skye Claire showcased for Koch, Universal, Island, and Atlantic Records.

Yo Flaco showcased for Koch, TVT, and Island.

Dawn Kenny had her Press Kit requested by Redhouse Records and several publishers.

Bell had her Press Kit was requested by Radikal Records.

Lucky Spaulding showcased for Island, Atlantic, Koch, and Capitol Records.

Autumn Kramer's youtube video received 170,000 views! She was offered a licensing deal in the UK for her song British Boy.

Griffin Layne had his Press Kit requested by TSR Records and two prominent film and television music supervisors.

Deeyana had her Press Kit requested by Bar/None Records and by WYN Records.

Molly Beanland had her Press Kit requested by Bar None Records and Red Parlor Records.

Bruce Conlon had his Press Kit requested by Bar None Records.

Learn About the Record Label Door A & R Tip Sheet: Are you ready to be featured in The Record Label Door Tip Sheet publication? Major Record Labels read our Tip Sheet each month and over 500 A&R Reps open the Tip Sheet on the first day of distribution!

* Atlantic * Bad Boy * Capitol * Columbia * Epic * EMI * G-Unit * Interscope * Island * Koch * Lava * RCA * Sony * TVT * Verve * Universal * Virgin * And Dozens of Independent Labels

Each Tip Sheet includes:

* A full-color photo of you or your band. * Your shortened Biography (about two paragraphs) * Highlights of your accomplishments * A link to your EPK or website * A special Contact Button for A & R (talent scouts) to request your full demo package! * A unique URL so you can post the Tip Sheet to your website, Myspace, or EPK. * Social Media Buttons to instantly publish the Tip Sheet to your Facebook and Twitter. * Full reporting from Record Label Door on which labels opened the Tip Sheet and who clicked a link to your EPK.

What happens if an A & R Rep requests my demo?

* If an A & R Rep requests your demo, we will contact you immediately. * You will be provided with a copy of the request and the A & R Rep's mailing address. * We will respond to the A & R Rep to let them know that you. or your manager. will be sending your press kit promptly. * We will advice you on your press kit -free of charge.

Sylvia Harris selected two artists from Music Xray for her ever popular Record Label Door A&R Tip Sheet, which you can read about here.