Gee, Marc, an awful lot to digest. But your paragraph about farm teams suggests that we might be able to take a page out of the baseball teams' book, as they often develop the players out of their farm system. But probably not more that 25 to 30 percent make it to the big leagues. (My guess with no stats to back up). My goal isn't necessarily the big leagues but still have to dream that someday one of my demoed songs will at least get recorded. I really don't have a thirst for the limelight. If that does happen it will be gravy, but not sure it will have a great taste. My completed demos are at www.soundclick.com/brianbeecher. Will take you up on your offer but have no deadline.