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an interview with: jason dauman

SB: How long have you been in music publishing?

Jason Dauman: I've been in this business for 17 years.

SB: What is an average day like for you?

JD: I spend over half of my day on the phone, making sure that my artists' songs are getting out there. I also make sure that the chemistry is right when the artist is laying down stuff.

SB: As a publisher, what do you look for in an artist?

JD: I look for something unique. You know, like Roy Orbison – his voice sends the chills down your spine.

SB: Well what's in your CD player now?

JD: Right now, it's the Sundaes. I thought I would see what 1992 sounded like again.

SB: What did it sound like?

JD: Not as good as it did in 1992. No offence to the Sundaes, it was just dated; I mean, if they had a new album I would go out and buy it.

SB: What do you think of all the computer pitch correcting and over-layering that is going on when people make a record?

JD: I talk to producers, and a lot of times, they don’t have a choice. They have to layer and produce. I've also seen it work the other way – where a singer goes and works with a vocal coach and in less that a year has made tremendous progress.

SB: What advice do you have for people starting out?

JD: Be persistent and realistic. This business is built on relationships. You have to have contacts. Contacts that are actually willing to hear your stuff. And this where my publishing comes in.

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