Music Pro Account FAQ
Music Access Account FAQ
Music Industry Account FAQ
1. How does TrakHeadz.com get my songs into the hands of club and radio DJs?
Answer - When you upload a song into the TrakHeadz.com database, it is distributed to the accounts of our DJs members. When a DJ logs into his/her TrakHeadz.com account, your song will be waiting there for him/her to review.
2. What guarantees that a DJ will listen to my song?
Answer - As a condition to maintaining an account with Trakheadz.com, each TrakHeadz.com DJ member is required to listen to all songs submitted to him/her within 30 days of receiving it. TrakHeadz.com monitors all song submissions to ensure they are reviewed and that corresponding feedback is returned to you in a timely manner.
3. Is it safe to up load my music over the Internet?
Answer - Yes. TrakHeadz.com uses secure servers to ensure that your songs are protected when posted on our site. Only selected TrakHeadz.com staff and those DJ members who have been authorized to review them have access to your songs.
4. I opened a Trakheaz.Com account, submitted a song and it was returned to me. Why?
Answer - While Trakheadz.com provides an equal opportunity for all of its members to have their music reviewed; there are certain criteria that each song must meet in terms of audio quality before they are distributed to our DJ members. Songs that have an abundance of
will not be distributed to our DJ members. This is because our DJs are interested in downloading songs that are ready to be played in their clubs and/or radio station. If a song possesses bad audio quality, a DJ will not be able to play it. Trakheadz.com staff monitors all songs that are uploaded to ensure that they meet minimum standards of audio quality. Songs that fall short in this regard are not distributed. In the event that this happens the Artist account will not be billed for the submission. Finally, Trakheadz.com does not review songs to ascertain their hit potential or lack thereof. We leave that task up to those who are most qualified to make that determination.the professional DJ.
5. Can I submit my entire album for review?
Answer -. Trakheadz.com allows you to upload each song from your CD one at a time
6. How many DJs will listen to my song?
Answer - As we continue to build our membership anywhere from 15 to infinity will be available to hear your music. The number of listens you finally receive will ultimately be determined by the DJs themselves.
7. Does TrakHeadz.com collect money from CD Sales that I make as a result of the exposure I receive via your site?
Answer - No! All we charge is a basic fee to upload the song. There are no other hidden costs.
8. How much does it cost?
Trakheadz charges $10 per upload. In exchange you get:
1. Who is eligible for this type of an account?
Answer - DJ Record Pools, DJ Associations, Commercial, Internet, College Radio stations and any organization that is in a position to expose music to a large audience.
2. Do I have to pay for a Music Access account?
Answer - No. The Music Access account is free for all eligible organizations
3. Is there a limit to the number of DJ members I can add to my account?
Answer - No
4. How are Participation levels calculated and used?
Answer - Participation levels are calculated by using a formula that takes into consideration the number of past due songs in each individual DJ member account, as well as the timeliness of the play list submissions. Record labels and Artist who choose to distribute their music to select DJ organizations will be able to see the level of participation, which can be used to determine whether or not they want to distribute to a particular organization.
5. What is a DJ organization?
Answer - A Record Pool, DJ Trade Association, Radio Station (commercial, Internet, college), Club, or any organization responsible for playing and exposing music to large audiences.
6. I don't play songs on CD. Can I receive vinyl copies?
Answer - DJs that wish vinyl copies of songs may receive them only if the artist has them available. Simply click on "CD/Vinyl Request" from your DJ Page and a message will pop up letting you know if vinyl or CD's are available for that song. If so, your correspondence address will be sent to the record label or recording artist letting them know where to mail the CD or Vinyl.
7. Am I required listening to every song that I receive to my account?
Answer - DJs are required to listen to all songs submitted to them each month. However, DJs can expect to receive a minimum of 10 songs per month. If he/she likes, they can choose to receive more by updating their account under the "Personal Information" section.
8. I am not a member of a DJ Record Pool or Association, can I still sign up?
Answer- Yes! However you must provide documentation that verifies your status as a working DJ. Recent contracts, references from clubs and/or radio station, proof of employment. Please mail items along with a letter requesting membership to:
TrakHeadz.Com™
PO Box 1304
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Attention: Member Services
1. What is a Music Access Account?
Answer - The MIA account allows Music Industry Executives such as A&Rs, Publishers, Record Label Executives and others to listen to music distributed via Trakheadz.com™
2. How do I obtain Access to a MIA Account?
Answer - You may fill the online form or contact a representative of Trakheadz.com. Those interested must provide verifiable proof that they are in fact a music industry executive with a nationally distributed record label, or provide information regarding professional work they have accomplished in the music industry (Album credits, writers and publisher credits etc.)
3. I tried downloading a song and it said that it was not available
Answer - The Music Pro Account holder (The Artist or label) determines at the time they upload the song whether they want the song available for download to MIA account holders. In the event the song is not made available for download, click on CD/Vinyl request. The client will receive your correspondence address whereby they can send you a CD hard copy of the song.
4. Do I have to listen to all songs distributed to me?
Answers - If you are not able to listen to all songs sent to you please log in and click on "Personal Information" to adjust the amount of songs that you are willing to review each month (minimum of 10). Songs that are not reviewed within 30 days are automatically purged from MIA accounts (this applies to MIA account only)